Gut vs. Brain: Who’s Really In Charge? | Julia Davies & Hannah Richards

Functional medicine practitioner Julia Davies chats with biological dentist Dr. Seb Lomas about the oral microbiome, the fluoride vs. hydroxyapatite debate, and how oral health can shape your gut health - and beyond. Discover the surprising ways your mouth impacts your whole body. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:07 What Is Biological Dentistry? 02:47 Putting Patients First 05:46 The Mouth-Body Connection 11:00 Can Adults Restore Their Oral Health? 12:56 Fascia: Tongue Tied To The Body 17:49 Why Are We Seeing So Many Tongue Ties? 18:39 Your Body Is Designed To Recover 20:21 Dr Seb’s Journey 23:54 What You Really Need To Know About Nutrition 25:55 Minerals, Electrolytes & Unfiltered Water 27:41 Can The Oral Microbiome Be Tested? 35:25 Why Dr Seb Uses Gutology Toothpaste 36:20 What Mouth Breathing Does to Your Saliva 38:54 Recognising The Signs Of Mouth Breathing 40:44 What Is Hydroxyapatite? 41:43 Hydroxyapatite vs. Fluoride 43:22 The Truth About Natural Toothpastes 43:57 How Much Hydroxyapatite Is Clinically Effective? 45:04 Is Your Mouthwash Disrupting Your Oral Microbiome? 47:08 Daily Habits To Improve Oral Health 49:30 Coconut Oil Pulling 51:33 Nighttime Oral Routine Follow Julia: ⁠⁠⁠@juliadavies_nutrition⁠⁠ ⁠ Follow Dr Seb: ⁠⁠@biological_dentist ------------------------------------------ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Davies is joined by nutritional therapist Vivien Allred to explore the fascinating connection between your gut and your hormones – and how the environment around you could be silently shaping your hormonal health. From the products in your bathroom to the stress in your daily routine, Vivien and Julia unpack the everyday factors that can throw your gut (and hormones) out of balance. You’ll also hear real-life stories from our listeners that bring this powerful connection to life – plus simple, sustainable changes you can start making today. In this episode: 00:00 Vivien’s Personal Health Journey 18:44 Healing From Trauma: You CAN Get Better 21:10 Why The Nervous System Matters 23:43 The Hidden Downsides of the Contraceptive Pill 25:51 How the Pill Impacts Your Gut Microbiome 29:45 Listener Call: Real-Life Gut-Hormone Story 34:46 Understanding the Cell Danger Response 36:48 Why Circadian Rhythms Are Key to Hormonal Health 39:13 A Functional Detox Protocol for Mould Exposure 41:16 The Link Between Histamine and Oestrogen 49:15 Mould’s Surprising Impact on the Gallbladder 51:08 The Visual Sensory Contrast Test 53:31 What Are MARCoNS? 55:05 The Gut-Hormone Connection Explained 01:00:45 How Environmental Disruptors Affect Your Hormones 01:06:12 Mindset Shifts That Support Hormonal Balance 01:14:58 Periods 101: Understanding the Phases of Your Cycle 01:20:31 Final Thoughts & Practical Tips You Can Start Today Follow Julia: ⁠⁠@juliadavies_nutrition⁠⁠  Follow Vivien: ⁠@vivanaturalhealth ------------------------------------------ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julia Davies is joined by gut health nutritionist Hannah Richards to explore the fascinating connection between your gut and your brain – and how the nervous system plays a crucial role in how your gut functions. From anxiety and stress to acid reflux and bloating, they unpack why your emotional health might be showing up in your digestion – and what you can do about it. In this episode: 00:00 What Is The Gut-Brain Axis? 06:13 Getting To The Root Cause 10:17 Elimination Diets 14:45 Acid Reflux & Regulating The Nervous System 20:41 Hannah's Story - The Best Possible You 24:39 Parasites 28:45 Caller 1 - IBS & GERD 41:25 Caller 2 - Diarrhoea & Cognitive Issues 47:57 Caller 3 - Bloating & Reflux 54:57 Conclusion & Top Tips Follow Julia: ⁠@juliadavies_nutrition⁠  Follow Hannah: @thegutclinic ------------------------------------------ Follow us: ⁠⁠Youtube ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Julia Davies is joined by nutritional therapist and psoriasis expert Emma Gould to explore the powerful connection between gut health and skin conditions - including real stories from people who’ve lived with psoriasis firsthand. In this episode: 00:00 Emma's Experience With Psoriasis 04:43 What Is Psoriasis? 05:35 Autoimmunity 08:55 The Gut-Skin Connection 15:11 Cortisol & The Parasympathetic Nervous System 19:47 Caller 1 - Light Therapy & Epsom Salts 31:57 Caller 2 - Adaptogens 46:11 Caller 3 - Restrictive Diets & Histamine Overload 58:37 Conclusion & Top Tips Follow Julia: @juliadavies_nutrition Follow Emma: @nutritionbyemma ------------------------------------------ Follow us: ⁠Youtube ⁠ ⁠Instagram ⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clinical Nutritional Therapist Robyn Puglia specialises in the field of coeliac disease, gluten-reactive disorders and autoimmune disease. Her deep enthusiasm for the realms of functional medicine inspired her to establish her own lifestyle intervention clinic, where she helps patients harness the nourishing potential of food to support their bodies on their healing journey. Find out more about Robyn here: https://robynpuglia.com/about/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we sit down with consultant dietitian, Sophie Medlin. Sophie began her career specialising in gastrointestinal diseases before moving into academia and delivering lectures at Plymouth University and King’s College London. She now runs her clinic practice City Dietitians in London, designs vitamins and probiotics and has worked on the Channel 4 gut health series, Know Your Sh**. Find out more about Sophie here: https://www.citydietitians.co.uk/team/sophie-medlin ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr Sean Gibbons is an associate professor at The Institute for Systems Biology, specialising in how microbial communities in the gut evolve and adapt to individuals over their lifespans. Find out more about Sean here: https://isbscience.org/bio/sean-gibbons/ ------------------------------------------ References: https://doi.org/10.1128/mSystems.00964-21 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/06/13/weight-loss-calories-fiber-microbiome/ https://rdcu.be/cfslJ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/18/well/eat/microbiome-aging.html https://rdcu.be/cZpgI https://doi.org/10.1093/advances/nmac075 ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We spoke with computational microbiologist, Dr Tarini Shankar Ghosh, about the role of the microbiome as we age and how different environmental factors can influence our gut bacteria composition, therefore, affecting our overall health. Find out more about Dr Tarini here: https://microbiome.iiitd.edu.in/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandilyn Peters-Samuelson is an epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, specialising in the role of the human microbiome and how it correlates with chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. In this week's episode, we discuss how these illnesses affect the gut microbiome, as well as how the menopause decreases the diversity of gut bacteria. Find out more about Brandilyn here: https://www.einsteinmed.edu/faculty/16263/brandilyn-peters-samuelson/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we spoke with holistic dentist Dr Mark Burhenne @askthedentist. With over 35 years experience working in private dentistry, Dr Mark focusses more on addressing the root causes behind gum disease and cavities and teaching his patients how to reverse these, rather than dealing with the high cost of a filling. As Dr Mark states, 'you can't be healthy without a healthy mouth' and your brain, gut and oral health are all connected. Find out more about Dr Mark here: https://askthedentist.com/ ------------------------------------------ Follow Gutology on: Youtube  Instagram  Facebook TikTok Need help with your own symptoms? Chat to one of our experts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices