Dr Marvin Singh MD on Gut Microbiome - Brain Connection and Mental Health

Dr Marvin Singh MD on Gut Microbiome - Brain Connection and Mental Health

Author: Kriben Govender March 23, 2020 Duration: 1:05:39
A heart felt conversation with Triple Board Certified integrative Gastroenterologist, Dr Marvin Singh MD on the bidirectional connection between the Gut and Brain.
 
We tackle how mental health can impact your gut health and vice versa, the gut brain axis, taking a proactive approach to your health via Personalised and Precision medicine, how Marvin tackles digestive issues in his clinic and much more
 
 
Bio: 
 
Dr. Marv knows how it is. A few years ago Dr. Marv was overweight, feeling tired, low on energy, and had metabolic syndrome. He was a caring doctor who did the best he could for his patients but knew that something was missing. He knew that there had to be something else to health, since he himself seemed to be missing that key ingredient.
 
After a lot of thought, he decided to enrol in the premier Integrative Medicine Fellowship through the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, founded by pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil. This was a life changing event.
Dr. Marv became very passionate about wellness, health, longevity, and optimisation of health. He begun following an anti-inflammatory diet and begun implementing lifestyle changes into his own regular routine.
 
In just three months, he lost 45 pounds! That was over three years ago and Dr. Marv is now a totally different person than he was before. He is ever more passionate about wellness and helping people lose weight, feel well, feel energetic again, and gain control over their lives!
 
Topics discussed:
 
  • Chronic Disease Paradigm
  • Andrew Weil- Integrative Medicine
  • Precision Medicine
  • Marvin's Weight Struggles
  • Changing Diet and Lifestyle - "Snow Ball Effect"
  • Tracking Biomarkers
  • Microbiome Testing
  • Nutritional Genetics
  • Toxins
  • Whole Genome Sequencing
  • Personalised Medicine
  • Being Proactive
  • Human Longevity Inc, Chronomics, New Amsterdam Genomics
  • Whole Genome Sequencing vs SNPs
  • The Evolution of Microbiome Testing
  • Factors that drive gut microbiome composition
  • Quorum Sensing
  • The impact of stress
  • Mitochondria
  • Dr Dan Siegel
  • Kindness and Compassion
  • The Present
  • Don't react - Respond
  • Gut Brain Connection
  • Vagus Nerve- Information Super Highway
  • The Brain's Influence on the Gut Microbiome
  • Adaptability
  • The effect of Chronic Stress
  • The Global Mental Health Crisis
  • How to Feel your best?
  • S = P X R - how does this mean?
  • Mindfulness
  • Seeing the black cloud
  • Being still
  • Transcendental Meditation
  • Gratitude Journaling
  • Fake it until you make it
  • Human beings want to be compassionate
  • How to Reframe?
  • The Eating Experience
  • Comfort Eating- " Get the Candy Bar"- Serotonin and Dopamine
  • Sensory Memories
  • Practice makes perfect- Un-programming
  • Dark Chocolate
  • The importance of "Self Awareness"
  • Underlying trauma, anchor and trigger
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Gut Health
  • Common issues in Gastroenterology
  • Diarrhoea, Bloating, Constipation, IBS, Heart Burn
  • Colonoscopy 
  • Lifestyle and Digestive Health
  • Reflux and Stress
  • Low Acid Cycle
  • Integrative Approaches to Gut Health
  • Avoiding medication
  • What is Precision Medicine?
  • Staying on Top of Health vs Underneath Disease
  • Marvin's top tip for Gut Health
  • Incorporating Fermented Foods in your diet
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Kriben Govender's journey is a testament to how personal crisis can lead to profound discovery. After a period where his life unraveled through professional bullying, personal loss, and deep isolation, he found a lifeline not in abstract concepts, but in the very real science of the microbiome. As a Food Scientist and founder of Nourishme Organics, Kriben now channels that hard-won perspective into The Gut Health Gurus Podcast. Here, conversations move beyond dry dietary advice to explore the tangible connections between our digestive system and everything from mental resilience to physical fitness. Each episode feels like a candid discussion, unpacking how nurturing gut health can fundamentally alter one's wellbeing. You'll hear from a range of voices-scientists, practitioners, and people with lived experience-all grounded in Kriben's own understanding that true health often starts from within. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about building a sustainable, informed relationship with your body. Tune in for a podcast that blends evidence-based nutrition with the very human stories behind the science, offering a compassionate and practical guide to taking control of your health from the inside out.
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