Show Summary “FMT, or Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, restores the gut with the proper bacteria, allowing the body to process food, obtain nutrition, and reset the immune system. By resetting the gut, the immune system improves, and the body can start to recover.”Your gut microbiome is a crucial part of your overall well-being, influencing everything from digestion to mood. But when it's out of balance, it can lead to a host of health issues.That's where Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) comes in. Despite its initial unappealing appearance, FMT has been making waves in the medical world for its potential to treat a range of gut disorders and autoimmune diseases.Our guest today is Dr. Shaina Cahill, a neuroscientist and Director of Medical Communications and Affairs at Novel Biome. She delves into the fascinating research and potential benefits of this innovative therapy and explores the science behind FMT and why the microbiome is critical to our health. In this episode, you'll discover how it can be an effective treatment for a variety of conditions, including recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, inflammatory bowel disease, and even mental health disorders.Unlock the secret to optimal gut health. Tune in to Episode 64 of the Gutsy Health Podcast! Leave a rating and review and get a chance to win a free hair scan analysis from Provo Health.Exceptional Highlights:Your gut is responsible for creating 90% of the serotonin in your body, which is important for memory, mood, sleep, and other vital functions.A study at Arizona State University showed a 70% improvement in GI symptoms and a 24% improvement in autism-related behaviors through FMT, and a 50% improvement in both GI and autism-related symptoms even after two years.Aim to eat 50 different types of foods each week to promote gut health and diversity of gut bacteria. Show Highlights: 03:00 - The gut-brain axis: How does the communication between the gut and brain work? 06:53 - Can low microbial diversity transferred from parents to babies negatively affect cognitive function?08:05 - How living in an urbanized culture affects our gut microbiome08:50 - What are the characteristics of a healthy gut?12:16 - How to manage severe gut dysfunction caused by food intolerances and shrinking microbial diversity17:02 - What is FMT, and how was it discovered?22:37 - The link between gut dysfunction and autoimmune and nervous system disorders28:09 - FMT could potentially help regulate your immune system in individuals experiencing long-term COVID symptoms30:19 - Benefits to obtaining FMTs and storing your gut microbiome 33:03 - The downside of probiotics and why donor or restored microbiomes are a more comprehensive solution38:00 - How nutrition, stress, aging, and exercise can alter the gut microbiomeImportant Links: Gutsy Health Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gutsyhealthpodcast/IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME!?It's your chance to WIN a FREE HAIR ANALYSIS! ?To enter, here are the mechanics:? Follow us here on IG @gutsyhealthpodcast? Then, leave us a review on your favorite streaming platformSuper easy!After two weeks, we will pick a listener to win our hair scan.Note: The giveaway doesn't include a consult; it's just the hair analysis.Submit your entries now