NEW: Your Gutsy Brain: Cancer Expert Joins Saranne

Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne teams up with Jacqui Bryan to discuss the intricate gut-brain axis, particularly its significance for cancer patients and its treatments. They explore how treatments can disrupt gut health and affect brain function, offering insights into empowering oneself through understanding this vital connection. Jacqui elaborates on the gut-brain axis as a complex communication network linking the digestive and central nervous systems, emphasizing its impact on digestion, immunity, mood, and stress.Jacqui Bryan is a certified nutrition specialist, functional medicine expert, and whole health educator with over 22 years of cancer survivorship. As a health coach and registered nurse, Jacqui brings a wealth of experience guiding individuals toward optimal health, focusing on diet and lifestyle principles to support healing and well-being."The gut has just as many nerves and neurons... except it just does not balance a checkbook."  ~ Jacqui BryanToday on Beating Cancer Daily:·     The gut-brain axis is a critical communication network between the gut and the brain that influences digestion, immune health, mood, and stress.·     Cancer treatments can severely affect gut health, emphasizing the need for understanding the gut-brain connection.·     The vagus nerve is a major highway for brain-gut signals; exercises can optimize its function.·     Probiotics and fermented foods support a healthy gut microbiome, enhancing gut and mental health.·     Omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols are vital for maintaining a balanced gut microbiome, reducing inflammation, and supporting brain health.·     Laughter and humor can stimulate the vagus nerve, contributing to overall well-being.·     Integrating a food-first approach with fiber, healthy fats, and reduced processed foods is crucial for supporting the gut-brain axis.·     Managing stress through meditation, yoga, and routine self-care practices plays a significant role in maintaining gut health. The #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot and Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News, Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in more than 101 countries on seven continents and has over 350 original daily episodes hosted by stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg!   To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ (https://www.comedycures.org/) To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 (https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8) To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions (https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_Suggestions) To sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/ (https://www.comedycures.org/) Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate (http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate) THANK YOU! Please tell a friend who we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne