In medicine we have known that gut health is crucial to overall health for a very long time. Over 2 thousand years ago, Hippocrates “the father of modern medicine”, taught his students that all health begins in the gut.
In 21st century we now recognise there was so much truth in that. We have learnt this through unlocking the secret world of the human gut microbiome.
When we are born, from our first human breath to our first human touch; the microbes in the environment populate our bodies and our digestive system.
They help us to digest our first meal, without them our intricate digestive system would not even develop properly, nor would our immune system.
By adulthood, this microbiome has grown to an impossibly complex ecosystem, found predominantly in our large bowel or colon. Made up of over 100 trillion microbes, bacteria, yeasts, viruses, and archaea. They have been described as a control centre for human biology. Interacting with the food we eat, each other, and the delicate lining of our digestive system.
The microbe that exist in us are descendants from the planets first inhabitants, they have been on the earth for thousands and thousands of years.
Your gut microbes outnumber the trees on planet earth, in fact they outnumber all the stars in the Milky Way! We are equal parts human and microbes, in fact our gut microbes contain far more genetic material than our human cells.
Our microbes produce dozens – if not hundreds of chemicals that interact with our body, enter our bloodstream, and help to determine our health. They truly are a control centre for human biology – with crucial roles in regulating our appetite, blood sugars, inflammatory processes, and metabolic health.
This is a perfect symbiosis – our gut microbes depend upon us and we depend upon them. They want us to be healthy! On the journey to better gut health and better overall health – they are our crucial allies.
The The Gut Health course serves as your essential first step to enhancing both your gut and overall physical health in just 3 months!
Led by gastroenterologist Dr. Alan Desmond, this course delves into the critical role gut health plays in your overall well-being, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to transform your gut health.
Dr Alan Desmond, AKA the Devon Gut Doctor, is Board Certified in both Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine. He actively promotes a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet, particularly for patients with chronic digestive disorders.
"I loved the recipe frameworks and Dave and Steve were great. I gained so much knowledge and I am now much more creative and confident in the kitchen and I would really recommend the course to anyone looking to learn about cooking."
"I've lost weight, my energy levels have increased, I feel great and my thinking is much clearer. My kids are seeing me be a healthier dad too - I have just signed up for a triathlon, so they think I am a superhero! I really recommend this course!"
"The course has changed my life! I no longer feel bloated all the time and I have better energy. I loved cooking new dishes and discovering new ingredients. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has a sensitive gut or anyone who just wants support to eat better and learn how to cook delicious meals."
