Dr. Vincent Pedre: The Gut Smart Protocol and Getting Smart About Gut Health
In this week's episode, Dr. Vincent Pedre, the medical director of Pedre Integrative Health and founder of Dr. Pedre Wellness, joins Elizabeth for a great talk on how gut health is the gateway to optimal wellness and health. He explains how our gut affects every system in our body, why microbial diversity is essential to our overall well-being, and how soil health is linked to our gut microbiomes. Additionally, as a medical practitioner who integrates both Eastern and Western traditions, Dr. Pedre has some great tips for stimulating our vagus nerve including powerful relaxation techniques like breathwork and meditation. He shares the inspiration behind his new book, The GutSMART Protocol, where you can find your personalized gut health plan and start to make some big changes in only 14 days.