EPI 61: Dr. Chanu Dasari - Holistic Gut Surgeon Shares The Truth About Gut Health, Autoimmune Diseases, Which Foods Wreck Your Gut, The Gut-Mind Connection, And More!

"All disease begins in the gut." Hippocrates, the father of medicine, said this more than 2,000 years ago, and we're now beginning to realize how true it really is. Today we are joined by a good friend and a Digestive Health and Nutrition Surgeon, Dr. Chanu Dasari, to talk all about gut health and its role on overall health. Dr. Chanu talks about which foods you should avoid, the most common diseases when you have an unhealthy gut, and the gut-mind connection. He also shares his advice on what you can do to improve your gut health and become the healthiest version of you. Dr. Dasari is board-certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties, American College of Surgeons, and is a qualified, licensed medical practitioner by the National Board of Medical Examiners and Federation of State Medical Boards. Dr. Dasari provides unparalleled expertise in minimally-invasive treatment options for the digestive disease, chronic inflammation, and cancer. Dr. Dasari's clinical career extends to distinguished institutions around the world, such as Vanderbilt University, Oxford University (UK), and the University of California. His original research has been published in top peer-reviewed scientific journals and adopted by the US Department of Health (HHS) for wide-scale implementation. ABC, Good Morning America, NPR, Clinton Foundation, Fox News, and MTV have also recognized his impact. Learn more about Dr. Chanu at: Websites: https://dasarimd.com/ https://www.mgiclinic.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanu-dasari-m-d-800853109/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dasarimd/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa15t47Qr1RyU9YEZETipSQ/ Show notes: [1:32] His thoughts on general gut health [4:49] What are the common conditions people come into his clinic with? [11:57] What's his general gut health advice? [15:02] What does he recommend doing to get more fiber [19:15] What is the mind-gut connection? [22:43] What are the gut wreckers? [28:33] How has his diet changed in the past year? [34:57] What are Dr. Chanu's educational programs, and what are the conditions it focuses on? [38:01] On people who think they need surgery right away [42:20] Where to find Dr. Chanu [43:57] Outro Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram