Linking Microbiome, Covid 19 & Depression with Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum will discuss the link between sleep, exercise, and your microbiome. First of all, you'll find out what your microbiome actually is and why it's so crucial for your overall health. They'll explore the various types of bacteria found in your gut, including beneficial and opportunistic fungi. You'll learn how the pandemic is influencing your gut health, the role of the ACE2 receptor in relation to immune system changes, and how the Covid stress syndrome is playing a role in your mental health. The two will teach you how to build a diet that nourishes your microbiome and decreases inflammation. You'll discover the importance of Biofilm and what that is, and dive into the positive effects of exercise on depression, your microbiome, and inflammation. Finally, Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Ghannoum will talk about sleep deprivation's harmful effects on your physical and mental health, and how you can supplement your way to a stellar microbiome.   We’d like to thank our sponsors,  Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanie LMNT Electrolytes - A FREE 7-flavor sample pack! - https://www.drinklmnt.com/DrEstima Orion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=Stephanie Lumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799 Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchase https://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074 PRIMEADINE - get 10% Off your Order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE10” - https://oxfordhealthspan.com/products/best-spermidine-supplement   Connect With Mahmoud  www.biomehealth.com    And follow me on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estima Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie  Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/   Episode Overview: 8:40 Introduction 9:53 Mahmoud’s Origin Story 15:00 What Is The Microbiome? 18:25 Beneficial And Opportunistic Fungi 20:00 How Fungi And Bacteria Work Together 22:00 Covid and The Gut Health 26:10 ACE2 Receptor And Changes In The Immune System 26:22 Mental Health and Covid Stress Syndrome 32:50 Dietary Effects On Microbiome 33:20 Inflammation 36:10 What is a Biofilm? 45:10 Exercise Effects On Depression, Microbiome and Inflammation 53:40 Sleep Deprivation 1:02:10 Supplementation 1:10:30 Connecting With Mahmoud **************************** P.S. When you're ready, here are two ways Dr. Stephanie can help you: Subscribe: The Mini Pause — My weekly newsletter packed with the most actionable, evidence-based tools for women 40+ to thrive in midlife. Build Muscle: LIFT — My progressive strength training program designed for women in midlife. Form-focused, joint-friendly, and built for real results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.