December 1, 2022
EP #1149: Unlock Your Self-Care Inner Wellness: The Gut-Health Connection
Health Power: The OG Health Podcast & Dog-Eared PodcastAbout this episode
Send us a text Lisa is joined by Heidi Moretti, MS, RD who talks about her book, The Whole-Body Guide to Gut Health: Heal Your Gut Through Diet, Exercise, and Stress Reduction.Graduating with a Master’s of Science in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Washington, Heidi is a registered dietitian (RDN) with a passion for healing. Food, supplements, and herbs can help restore health while repairing. She became inspired to become a dietitian in her undergraduate studies at Montana State University. One of her amazing professors made her understand that the root of healing begins with the food we eat.Heidi has practiced in a hospital and clinic as a clinical dietitian for 22 years, and finds energy and joy from helping people on the path to recovery.Yet something was missing. Heidi found herself PASSIONATE about functional nutrition right away. Functional medicine is essentially this: applying the most current research for YOUR needs. As a functional medicine practitioner, she carefully weigh risks and benefits to help with healing. The Whole-Body Guide to Gut Health: Heal Your Gut Through Diet, Exercise, and Stress Reduction Your gut encompasses your digestive organs and all their resident microbes―and its health affects all the other systems in your body. Experience the physical and mental benefits of a healthy gut biome with this research-based guide. Find out how to care for your body, alleviate digestive distress, and soothe a wide variety of ailments, from heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome to depression and anxiety. Learn the five principles of good gut health, explore the science of probiotics, and refer to at-a-glance lists of foods to enjoy, limit, or avoid. Go deeper with practical advice for exercise, stress reduction, and mindfulness practices to help boost your overall mood, energy, and even your memory. A holistic 2-week plan ―Kick-start your gut health routine with a customizable 2-week plan that incorporates healthy eating, exercise, meditation, and more. Tasty, gut-healthy recipes ―Treat your gut right with 50 feel-good options like the Lemon-Ginger Smoothie, Wild Salmon and Fennel Scramble, Fermented Fried Rice with Vegetables, and more. Simple symptom tracking ―Use a handy template to track your symptoms, identify possible triggers, and chart your progress as you make changes. Help restore balance in your gut with The Whole-Body Guide to Gut Health.