Episode Summary
When Martha’s husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, she went on a mission to help him. This citizen-scientist took it into her own hands to find answers and solutions. She received an NIH grant and uncovered the hidden connections between the gut microbiome and many chronic diseases.
Key Takeaways To Tune In For
- (03:49) – The Role of Food and Diet
- (07:23) – Organic vs. Conventional Agriculture
- (12:01) – Defining a Healthy Microbiome
- (17:12) – The Gut-Brain Connection
- (25:03) – The Impact of COVID-19
- (31:16) – Innovations for Soil Health
Resources talked about in this episode
https://www.thebiocollective.com/
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