Body Bites With Bec

#179: Fix Your Gut, Fix Your Health with Dr. B, Award-Winning Gastroenterologist

Body Bites With Bec

Show Notes

Gut issues, bloating, fatigue, and stubborn weight? You're NOT alone! In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (Dr. B), an award-winning gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author, to chat about why gut health is the foundation of everything—and how YOU can start healing today. Known on instagram as The Gut Health MD, Dr. B shares his personal gut health transformation and why his 16 years of medical training didn't teach him about the power of food, so he took it into his own hands. We uncover science-backed strategies to heal your gut naturally and he should absolutely open your mind to things you wouldn't have heard of before that impact your gut health!! We Cover: The biggest gut health mistakes you might be making

How your gut controls your immune system, metabolism, mood, and more

The surprising connection between sleep and gut health

The power of morning sunlight in regulating digestion and metabolism

Natural ways to support GLP-1 (your body's version of Ozempic!)

How stress, loneliness, and mental health (including unhealed trauma) affect gut health

The best natural strategies for constipation relief

Food intolerances & sensitivities—why some people react to gluten, dairy, and FODMAPs

And so much more… If you're struggling with bloating, fatigue, gut issues, or stubborn weight, this episode is for you!

More about Dr B: Residing in Charleston, South Carolina with his family, Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, also known as "Dr B," is an award-winning gastroenterologist and a leading authority on gut health. He is the New York Times bestselling author of "Fiber Fueled" and "The Fiber Fueled Cookbook," and the founder of the gut health supplement company, 38TERA. As the U.S. Medical Director for the personalised nutrition company ZOE and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory School of Medicine, Dr. B is dedicated to making gut health education accessible. His prolific contributions to the field include over twenty peer-reviewed articles and more than forty national presentations.

LINKS: Learn more from Dr B: 38TERA supplement: Click HERE to shop (Code BEC for 10% off your first order) Instagram: @38tera Instagram: @theguthealthmd TikTok: @theguthealthmd_ Website: theplantfedgut.com/

Learn more from me: Download my FREE eBook with 4 15 minute meals: click HERE Start your weight loss, gut healing and anti-inflammatory journey now with my 3 Week Body Reset Continue your journey and figuring out YOUR own balance in the Health with Bec Tribe Follow me on instagram: @health_with_bec Visit my website: Click HERE

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