Meet your gut: key to your health and happiness
Living a productive and relatively stress-free life has more to do with a healthy gut than we may realise. Naturopath and wellness coach Dr Francois du Toit discusses the microbiome, probiotics, the biology behind a “gut feeling” and how gut health affects brain function, mental health & sleep. He offers advice on factors crucial to healing and tips on how to best support your gut.
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In ep. 180 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, naturopath and wellness coach Dr Francois du Toit touches on:
how vaginal birth, or being born by C-section, can influence our gut
how breastfeeding inoculates and feeds the microbiome, and supports the immune system
the gut challenges he experienced during his first two years, and the unexpected effects of freshly-squeezed carrot juice
the microbiome and the “indigenous forest” in our gut
microbes, including bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites
how the microbiome breaks down food
probiotics: what they are and why we need a diversity of probiotics
how gut health influences brain function, mental health and sleep
the relationship between serotonin and the gut
the biology behind the term “gut feeling”
the mental-emotional link of dis-ease
how you can become “your own best doctor”
elements that accelerate healing, including getting the body into a restful state
advantages of fermented foods, including kimchi, water kefir, kombucha and naturally-fermented sauerkraut
Francois’ tips for supporting your gut in the best way.
In this episode, Francois mentions Dr Gauri Lowe, Dr David Perlmutter, Dr Kelly Brogan, Dr Sachin Patel and Dr Axe.
Scroll down to About for more info on Francois, including his contact details.
Also read a personal article where Francois writes about working in Thailand, triathlons, and sourdough flapjacks.
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About Francois, including contact details
Dr Francois du Toit is a naturopath, wellness coach and speaker based in George. He offerings include massage, Chinese acupuncture and masterclasses. His approach extends beyond treating symptoms, focusing instead on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness.
Cell/WhatsApp: +27 60 458 6419
Email address: drfrancoisdutoit@gmail.com
Website: www.drfrancoisdutoit.com
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drfrancoisdutoit/videos
Audio podcast series: Search for “Wellness mastery with Dr. du Toit” on Spotify or your preferred platform
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drdutoit
Facebook: www.facebook.com/drfrancoisdutoit
Instagram: www.instagram.com/drfrancoisdutoit
Original music by Mart-Marie Snyman
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Photograph of Dr Francois du Toit: supplied