#202: The Mind-Gut Connection with Psychiatrist Dr. Kristen Gialo
“Increasing physical activity can decrease depression, decrease anxiety, and help with substance use; it can reduce the frequency of panic attacks, decrease social anxiety symptoms, and improve your sense of well-being.” -Dr. Kristen Gialo
1 in 4 are people will suffer from anxiety in their lifetime. Let's learn how we can leverage our diet and daily habits to improve our mood throughout our lives.
In this episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, Dr. Kristen Gialo and I discuss the microbiome and the mind-gut connection.
Some of the topics covered in today’s episode include:
Dr. Gialo’s journey into psychiatry and lifestyle medicine
Effects of exercise and physical activity on anxiety— how to improve your mood
The relationship between the gut and the brain
Gut microbiota and microbiome effects on mental health
Yoga for mental health
One tip for moms that may be experiencing anxiety and depression
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Dr. Kristen Gialo
More about my honored guest:
Dr. Gialo is President and CEO of Be Medicine LLC, a mental health and lifestyle medicine clinic located in Maryland that utilizes evidence-based practices to prevent, treat, and reverse chronic health problems. Dr. Gialo is board certified in both Psychiatry and Lifestyle Medicine.
Before starting her practice, Dr. Gialo specialized in treating a variety of mental illnesses including mood, psychotic and cognitive disorders. As she has developed in her career, Dr. Gialo has a special focus on the gut-brain axis and the microbiome. She lectures at academic institutions and gives talks at corporate wellness events at companies like SiriusXM and has spoken on a variety of podcasts. bemedicine.org
Dr. Gialo is also a trained yoga instructor and ran yoga programs for patients at previous hospitals she has worked.
The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child’s eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.
Mentions:
Lifestyle Psychiatry edited by Douglas L. Noordsy, M.D.
Eric Adams’ interview on Veggie Doctor Radio
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