Episode 128 is about the importance of gut health and its connection to overall well-being.In this episode, you’ll meet Dr. Michael Ruscio, a clinician, clinical researcher, and author working fervently to reform and improve the field of functional and integrative medicine. His primary focus areas are digestive health and its impact on other facets of health, including energy, sleep, mood, thyroid function, and optimization. His book, Healthy Gut, Healthy You: The Personalized Plan to Transform Your Health from the Inside Out, has paved the way for a ‘start with the gut’ philosophy, enabling doctors and patients to obtain improved outcomes with minimal expense and effort. In this incredible conversation, he shares his experiences with gut issues and how they led him to focus on helping others improve their gut health.We also cover the different types of gut imbalances and provide dietary recommendations for each, probiotics, fermented foods, artificial sweeteners, lectins, the carnivore diet, and more. It’s an eye-opener that you’ve got to hear!Key Takeaways:Gut health is fundamental to overall well-being and can impact various aspects of health, including mood, sleep, and immune function. Dietary changes can help improve gut health. Probiotics and fermented foods can benefit gut health, but it's important to choose the right ones and consider individual needs. Taking steps to improve gut health can lead to better digestion, reduced inflammation, and improved overall health. Individualized approaches to gut health are crucial, as everyone's gut microbiome and dietary needs are unique. More From Dr. Ruscio:Website Healthy Gut, Healthy You: The Personalized Plan to Transform Your Health from the Inside Out on AmazonPodcastYouTubeInstagramFacebookWant To Change Your Life? Check Out FM30X!FM30X is a simple, sustainable, and specific weight loss program designed especially for busy women over 40. With short metabolic training workouts, an easy-to-follow meal plan, and an accountability team there for you every step of the way, FM30X can help you lose weight, regain energy and vitality, and live life to the fullest. Click here to see everything you get when you join FF30X, subscribe to our