---
title: '015 - Lifestyle Medicine, Gut Health and Microbiome'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/015-lifestyle-medicine-gut-health-and-microbiome'
show: 'Beyond Medicine'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/beyond-medicine'
published: '2018-10-03'
audio: 'unavailable — the host retired the file'
---

# 015 - Lifestyle Medicine, Gut Health and Microbiome

Dr. Shannon Tosounian, DO is a GI fellow and lifestyle medicine advocate who joins me today for a conversation on our GI health and more!

## Summary

**KEY FACTS**

The connection between mind and gut health.

The microbiome and link to brain health.

The effect of stress on your gut health.

Obesity and the proper steps to take to fight back.

What are the best choices to make to improve your gut health?

Make the right lifestyle changes for you.

Blue Zones

[https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Happiness-Lessons-Happiest/dp/1426218486/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538510547&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+zones](https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Happiness-Lessons-Happiest/dp/1426218486/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538510547&sr=8-1&keywords=blue+zones)