Critical Conversations about Women's Health & Wellness: #058: Gut Health and Your Brain Health: How Your Microbiome Effects Parkinson's and Neurological Disorders
by Kevin Danielson April 15, 2024
Part 1 of a 2-Part Series
Don't miss this enlightening conversation, we're diving into the rapidly growing world of gut health and its profound implications for both health and disease, with a particular focus on Parkinson's disease and brain health. Martha Carlin leads the discussion as she shares her transformative journey from business turnaround expert to an absolute trailblazer in microbiome research - sparked by her athletic husband's shocking diagnosis with Parkinson's in his 40s. This episode serves as a story of true love, and is an eye-opener for us all - unveiling the critical and often overlooked link between our digestive tract and neurological disorders, and how the microbial inhabitants of our gut can play a pivotal role in both. It's critical information everyone should know.
Just as we engage in spring cleaning for our external environment, a little internal refresh can go a long way in supporting digestive health, boosting energy, and reinforcing overall well-being.
In this episode of The One Thing Podcast, Dr. Adam Rinde dives deep into the fascinating world of the microbiome with Martha Carlin, a citizen scientist, entrepreneur, and microbiome expert.
Probiotics have become a wellness buzzword, showing up everywhere from supplements to skincare to snack bars, promising benefits like better digestion, immune support, and even mood balance. But not all probiotics are created equal. With so much marketing hype, it’s easy to fall for common myths that oversimplify or misrepresent what probiotics can actually do.