Our gut is like the Amazon Jungle => there are thousands of different species of good bacteria in there.The problem with probiotics => if you throw seeds from a plane into a barren land, not knowing what climate you are in or what the weather or soil are like, some seeds may come out of it if you get lucky. But you don’t know for sure; you just throw things at the wall and hope that something sticks.When you eat probiotic-rich food, the bacteria come in a food matrix, which is more understandable for our gut ecosystem than when you throw a bunch of pills into your body.

Does taking a probiotic help?

The gut microbiome can be responsible for: breast cancer, cancer, heart disease, depression, and the way your brain is functioning.
Gut health = physical and mental health.
So if we want healthy aging, a long and happy life, to be in a good mood, to have a healthy brain, no menstrual cramps, and easier pregnancy or menopause cycles⇒ we have to improve our gut bacteria and keep it healthy throughout our life.

What else is poor gut health responsible for?

Healthy bacteria can be delivered through a probiotic, a food matrix, or a fecal (poop) transplant from someone who has a healthy gut and is healthy in general.A fecal transplant is placed through colonoscopy and is another great way to improve your gut bacteria. Mood, motivation, and athletic performance can also be transplanted through the gut. It can cure depression, ADHD, and even stop cancer. Experiment on rats:Researchers took the patients who had schizophrenia, took their gut bacteria, and put it into mice. After a short time, these rats started exhibiting a change in mental health.

A fecal transplant

Day 4: EnjoyWhen you are stressed, you can’t digest, and you can’t heal. Spend time with people who are good for your mental health.Gut bacteria love when you spend time with people who make you feel the best. Gut bacteria love bonding (with a friend, people you love, or your pet)!Also, do something that you enjoy doing. Enjoyment can be very healing for our bodies in general! Day 5: Put this all togetherIn the morning, you do your FFF morning routine. Then, do some Exercises; Eliminate gluten, dairy, and white sugar; Eat foods that your gut bacteria love; do the things that you Enjoy.

Days 4 and 5

Bloating is caused by unhappy gut bacteria. Also, bloating can be caused by so many other things: certain foods, stress, some medicines, and alcohol.
<ul>
<li>Stress can play a huge role in whether or not we have a healthy gut. Moreover, stress can be responsible for all sorts of ailments and dysfunctions in our bodies.</li>
<li>Knowing how to relax and shield yourself from all these permanent stimulations the modern world offers us is an important skill to master.</li>
<li>The modern world is designed to keep you in a stressed state because that’s what gets your attention (social media, news, headlines, etc.).</li>
</ul>

Unhappy gut bacteria

Every morning, you should do the FFF routine:Fasting (12 hours before you have your first meal), Fitness, and Fiber-fermented foods (even out of this 5-day program). Day 1: Exercise When you exercise, your gut bacteria get happy; it’s the best probiotic you could ever take. It doesn’t really matter what exercise you do, just move your body!Yoga is very good for your gut, as twisting is very beneficial for your gut ⇒ it’s going to get things moving in your gut and reduce bloating. Walking is also an excellent thing to do!Day 2: EliminateEliminate dairy, gluten, and white sugar.

5-day gut reset protocol

Your gut loves fiber-rich food and protein.
The best proteins for a happy gut are: eggs, fish, beans (but make sure they are really soaked; if not, they can be gas-producing), tofu, yogurt, cottage cheese, and nuts.
However, gut bacteria don’t like fake protein, such as powder protein that is added to shakes, bars, etc. Powder protein (fake, processed protein) can cause bloating. When you try to reset your gut health, try to have protein in its whole form.

Day 3: Eat foods that your gut bacteria love

One of the other ways to get healthy gut bacteria from other humans is just by spending time with people that you want to be like. So, you are going to get a similar microbiome to people you hug, kiss, share food with, and spend most of your time with.The people you spend your time with influence your gut bacteria ⇒ not only do your bacteria become very similar, but also your personalities (as gut bacteria influence your behavior, mental health, and how happy and successful you are.)

The people you spend your time with

As little as 3 days is enough for your gut bacteria to feel better.On day 3, you can start feeling a lot better. It starts on day 3, and then it gets only better and better the more days you stay on such a diet. In two weeks, you should be remarkably better.

How long do we have to do this reset program? 

Exercise and high-fiber foods are good for gut bacteria.
<ul>
<li>In our modern world, 98% of people don’t eat enough food for their gut bacteria, which is fiber (vegetables and fruits).</li>
<li>Fiber-rich foods that also help you reduce bloating: spinach, leafy greens, berries, asparagus, spices (turmeric, ginger), fruits, and vegetables (bananas, avocado, pineapple, papaya, celery, parsley, cilantro, and cucumbers).</li>
<li>Also, cottage cheese and yogurt are good for your gut if you are not lactose intolerant. Yogurt has some bacteria in it; it’s a probiotic food.</li>
</ul>

Things that are good for gut bacteria

It is an interesting approach to how we can reset our gut health in several days and start feeling much better physically and emotionally.

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Learn how to use the power of your gut microbes to help digestion, gain mental clarity, and decrease your stress levels.
 
In this episode, Dr. Amy discusses topics like:
What a gut microbiome is
Why science says iy is the key to better mental and physical health
The scientific link between gut health and depression, cancer, and heart diseases
What the brain-gut connection is and why it’s essential to your health
What to do after your overindulgence in holiday food and drinks
The reason you can’t properly digest food
What makes your gut bacteria “upset” and what keeps them "happy"?
How healthy aging is directly connected to your gut biome
Why stress can make you bloated
The reason 1 in 7 people experience bloating once a week
How gut health impacts a woman's hormone health
The difference between fiber and insoluble fiber
The only type of bread that heals your gut
What intermittent fasting is and why it improves gut health
The one thing you should know about your circadian rhythm
Dr. Shah's 5-day reset protocol and why you need it to reset your gut health
3 things you should do every day for optimal gut health
What the best probiotic for your body is
The foods your gut bacteria love to digest
What an elimination diet is and why you need to do it
3 foods you should consider removing from your diet for 7 days
How many days it really takes to reset your gut
Why crazy diets are not working to “reset” your gut
Why your daily probiotic pill isn’t really working

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In this episode:
00:00 Intro
02:43 This double-board certified badass is back.
04:37 What to do after your overindulgence in holiday food and drinks
06:07 The surprising link between stress and bloating
07:54 Why science says your gut microbiome is the key to better mental and physical health
09:53 The scientific link between gut health and depression, cancer, and heart diseases
11:19 The reason 1 in 7 people experience bloating once a week
13:53 10 foods to eat to get over vacation or holiday
16:20 The one type of bread that heals your gut
17:09 Dr. Shah's 5-day reset protocol and why you need it to reset your gut health
17:48 Why walking is the best probiotic
19:17 What an elimination diet is
20:07 The foods your gut bacteria love to digest
21:48 3 foods you should consider removing from your diet for 7 days
25:14 Why bonding is a love language for your gut health
28:23 How many days does it really take to reset your gut?
31:43 Why your daily probiotic pill isn’t really working
34:26 What the heck is a fecal transplant?
38:44 Why crazy diets are not working to “reset” your gut

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