709. Improve Gut Health: Improve Mental Health...and more! w/ Tina Anderson

Hey, Heal Squad! We hear so much about gut health today and, as you'll hear on today's show, there's a good reason. Gut health vastly affects both our physical health and mental health from rashes and autoimmune diseases to depression and moods. Improving our diet will, of course, boost gut health, but we also hear so much about how probiotics will improve gut health, too. On this episode I sit with Thrive founder, Tiny Anderson, to learn more about gut health and probiotics, in general. We'll uncover how probiotics, the "messenger bacteria," support essential communication between our gut and brain. We discuss how toxins like pesticides and antibiotics compromise gut health, diarrhea, gas, and constipation indicate and even debunk some myths about probiotics. In a world filled with gut-disrupting stressors and chemicals, whether you buy Tina's products or not, this really is a must listen. By the end of the interview, Kev and I were all in on adding probiotics to our diet. Tina was the real deal on and off camera. Listen for yourself. Heal on! Gut-Brain Connection: probiotics support communication between the gut and brain, reduce stress and improve mood. Importance of Vagus Nerve: its' crucial role in gut-brain communication. The mental and physical benefits of targeting this nerve with probiotics. Psycho-Biotics: can help reduce cortisol levels and manage stress and emotional health. Root Causes of Gut Issues: antibiotics, stress, chemicals, and modern lifestyles. Clean Supplements: the importance of choosing research-backed supplements, free from harmful additives, sugars, and unnecessary strains. Fewer Probiotic Strains: Products with fewer strains may be more effective, combining too many strains can lead to interference and unknown consequences. Empowering Personal Health: research, and choose supplements that align with your needs and values. Impactful Results: Probiotics can show positive effects in 30 days, sometimes just a couple of days. Avoid Counterfeit Products: supplements from unauthorized sellers may be ineffective or harmful. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: www.macys.com/healsquad Rosetta Stone: www.rosettastone.com/healsquad Noom: www.noom.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_med ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.