In this episode, Lisa is chatting about gut health for mental health. We hope you walk away knowing: What the gut-brain axis is Why it's important for our mental health How to leverage your gut health for greater mental resilience If you're looking for support, contact our team at the BePure Clinic at https://bepure.co.nz/pages/our-clinic At the forefront of our practice is a specialised team of gut health nutritionists passionate about discovering the root cause of poor health. Additional references Exercise is good for your gut  Exercise Modifies the Gut Microbiota with Positive Health Effects Benefits can be achieved in just 20 mins and can lift your mood for 12 hours Exercise is good for your brain:  Stress relief Boosts brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)  BDNF boost nerve growth which is good for the brain = more neural connections Sleep is good for your gut:  Total microbiome diversity is positively correlated with greater sleep quality and quantity  There is a negative correlation if you wake up after going to sleep Sleep is good for your brain:  Really hard to maintain emotional resilience when your brain is tired Food is good for your gut:  Natural, whole and unprocessed foods is what your gut likes, no matter what kind of diet you subscribe to Pump up your plant intake and diversity, don’t just stick to the same foods all the time. (Reference 2) Food is good for your brain:  Food intake impacts blood sugar regulation  Blood sugar regulation can impact how you feel Alcohol is not helpful for gut or brain.  Alcohol is a depressant (ref 2) Alcohol is not helpful for your gut Alcohol changes our gut microbiome composition, reduces the diversity and richness Restorative daily habits for nervous system health and gut health Studies have started to explore meditation and its impact on the gut/microbiome. Look at the study of Tibetan monks Restorative daily habits for NS health and brain health  Stress relief (meditation and mindfulness) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bepure-podcast/message

Welcome back to another season of the BePure podcast, with a refreshed look and new name for 2023. Get ready to enter The Nutrition Classroom. BePure's Lead Nutritionist & Researcher, Lisa Walker, is kicking off this season by tackling IBS, simply because this is something we see at the BePure Clinic all the time. This episode will give you insight into how we approach IBS in our Clinic. The goal for today is for you to walk away knowing: What IBS is and what it isn't How our digestive system and microbiome can contribute to irritable bowel motions Strategies to support better bowel movements long term If you're dealing with bloating and other digestive issues, check out our 28-Day Gut Reset Course. This is an online course to equip you with the tools you need to transform your gut health in just four weeks. Learn more here: https://bepure.co.nz/28-day-gut-reset/ Additional resources Reference vegan/vegetarian diet lowers pancreatic function in just 1 month: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/eliminat[…]ncreatic-elastase-secretion/09EA46A54D98FF2A1D07D3A0976A1195 Reference - Chronic low fat diets impact gall bladder function: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6464612/#:~:text=Furthermore%2C%20if%20restricting%20dietary%20fat,retained%20longer%20in%20the%20gallbladder Reference - How the gall bladder works: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279386/ Reference - Fibre intake for optimal health; types of fibre and their function: https://www.bmj.com/content/378/bmj-2020-054370 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bepure-podcast/message

In this episode, The BePure Podcast takes a deep dive into the connection between what we eat and mental wellbeing with Dr. Janelle Sinclair. Dr Janelle has over 15 years of experience as a Biochemist and Functional Medicine Practioner, providing functional, evidence-based solutions to support mental wellbeing. She is also the creator of the Real Relief Foundations Masterclass, an online course providing personalised, practical Mental Health solutions by addressing root causes, helping people worldwide find freedom. Join us for the next weekly dose of wellness with world leading experts by hitting the 'subscribe' button. Make sure to follow The BePure Podcast's social community @bepurewellness and head to bepure.co.nz to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bepure-podcast/message

In this episode, The BePure Podcast takes a deep dive into balancing wellness as a busy CEO with Andrew Laloli, the CEO of BePure. It was his own personal health journey that led him to attend one of Ben Warren's speaking events for BePure in mid 2014 - where he felt inspired by the message that our food and lifestyle choices profoundly impact on our overall quality of life. Andrew invested in BePure in December 2014 at which time, he undertook a project to reinvent and rebrand the business. This led to the relaunch of BePure in July 2015 when Andrew took on the title of CEO. Since then, the company has experienced significant growth and success with the launch of the BePure Clinic, Eve Wellness, and a whole range of BePure supplements that support hundreds of thousands of people in New Zealand and across the globe. Join us for the next weekly dose of wellness with world leading experts by hitting the 'subscribe' button. Make sure to follow The BePure Podcast's social community @bepurewellness and head to bepure.co.nz to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bepure-podcast/message

In this episode, The BePure Podcast takes a deep dive into an age-old question - why do I get bloated? - with Belinda Grocott. Belinda is one of the BePure Clinic’s incredible Holistic Health Practitioners. As a registered nutritionsist, qualified chef and mum of two - Belinda has a special interest in children’s nutrition, hormonal wellbeing and gut health. She is an absolute expert when comes to finding creative & appealing ways eat well in the modern world. Belinda is committed to using a holistic approach to healing and believes that when we find the right way of eating for our body’s needs and lifestyle - it allows our body, mind, and immune system to function at their best. Join us for the next weekly dose of wellness with world leading experts by hitting the 'subscribe' button. Make sure to follow The BePure Podcast's social community @bepurewellness and head to bepure.co.nz to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-bepure-podcast/message