DR. WILL BULSIEWICZ ON THE MICROBIOME: Heal Your Gut, Sidestep Disease & Thrive | Rich Roll Podcast

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz shares the powerful ways fiber promotes optimal gut health, supports the microbiome, prevents disease, bolsters the immune system, and more. To read more about Dr. B and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾bit.ly/richroll680
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:23 - Re-Cap with Dr. B
00:04:38 - What's at the Cutting-Edge of Gut Microbiome Research - Mind Blowing Cancer Research
00:18:08 - Zooming Out and Zooming In
00:22:41 - The Gut Microbiome and Our Immune System
00:32:06 - AD BREAK
00:33:58 - Are We Seeing a Loss of Microbiome Diversity Over the Pandemic?
00:37:32 - Long COVID
00:39:35 - Metabolic Health and How the Gut Microbiome is a Major Player
00:41:17 - Explainer on the Gut Microbiome
00:44:42 - Microbiome's Role with Our Genetics
00:49:32 - Dr. B's Current Study of the Microbiome and Personalized Diets
00:59:55 - AD BREAK
01:01:29 - Metabolic Health and Weight Management
01:12:12 - Dysbiosis: Ulcerative Colitis / Crohn's Disease
01:17:01 - The Brain and Gut Connection
01:20:06 - Cravings
01:25:42 - Depression & Mood Disorders
01:32:04 - The Circadian Rhythm
01:34:17 - What Kind of High Fiber Foods Should We Be Looking For?
01:42:08 - Benefits of Fermented Foods
01:47:27 - Dr. B's Dietary Scale of Balance
01:49:22 - The Negative Health Effects of the Carnivore Diet
02:00:40 - Growth of Plant Based Popularity in the Longevity Space
02:04:22 - Food Intolerances & Allergies
02:11:08 - G.R.O.W.T.H. Approach to Food Intolerance
02:17:59 - Histamine Intolerance
02:24:43 - Bowel Movements & Treating Constipation
02:40:27 - Practical, Actionable Steps for Better Gut Health
02:50:16 - Closing Remarks
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[@richroll]

Hey Thanks for watching! To read more about Dr. B check this: bit.ly/richroll680. ALSO Dr. B created a free comprehensive pdf with all resources, citations and other supplemental materials in support of all claims made on the podcast -- download here at no cost: theplantfedgut.com/richroll/

[@christracy6301]

Amazing podcast, guys!! Unreal!! Glass water bottles are so cool! Brand? ✌🏻

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

@@christracy6301 thanks Chris.

[@christracy6301]

@@willbulsiewicz6554 You're a warrior for the plant based community, my friend!! The information you provide is invaluable:)

[@tribalspace1202]

@@willbulsiewicz6554 mo

[@timbo1476]

Can't thank you enough for the information you provide. Started my vegan diet after reading your book. Appreciate this site for the incredible wealth of information you provide. You have helped me change my life. Thank you

[@csonrxdi]

I cured my own anxiety and depression that I struggled with for 10 years by simply changing my diet and not treating my mouth like a trash compactor. I did what four doctors could not do. All thanks to Dr. Peter Breggin.

[@khamen723]

Are you braggin on Breggin? 🎉

[@ktcee803]

Did it take long to notice any difference to your anxiety? What was your timeline? I've cleaned up my diet but my anxiety hasnt gotten any better. I was hopeful.

[@JD-yq3dd]

@@ktcee803 there is more to it than just diet ... Although huge. Have you tried deep breathing? Many don't breath right. For me, my faith in Jesus also helps greatly. Blessings to you in Him.

[@alexforce9]

@@ktcee803 If you struggle with anxiety its best to cut things that induce it before you try to add things that help with it. Coffee and sugar and gluten and dairy are the most common things that couse people to aggravate their anxiety. And for fast results - potatoes and magnesium supplement. The potassium in the potatoes and magnesium helps the body to calm down. Or - you can just buy hydration packs - the ones that runners drink - and drink that. It will help a lot.

[@ana419]

Is Dr Breggin on youtube?

[@TheMelanda]

If this guy, Andrew Weil, Gabor Mate, and Rangan Chatterjee were put in charge of redesigning medical training and practice, the world would be a very different place.

[@robertbalfour4313]

But unfortunately big pharma and DC lobbyists would find a way to shut them up.

[@ronaschwarz1493]

YES!

[@OneWorldSinger]

How wonderful it would be to redesign medical training with less focus on big pharma and more focus on the gut as the second brain, the immune system, causes of disease, and treatment through nutrition.

[@todd92371]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@angiespitz5291]

So true

[@user-fc7sp9gl4y]

I just said a prayer for God to direct me to information to help my son heal from cancer. I'm so excited to listen to this.

[@sheiladuke3289]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tambij]

🙏 Dr. Bulsiewicz is brilliant. Everything has says about “Good Gut Flora” makes so much sense. I have Kidney Disease & I have type two Diabetes . I feel like all the Antibiotic’s that I take for Chronic Kidney Infection, Bladder Infections, UTI’s & yeast infection from the antibiotic’s cause my Blood Sugar levels to go high and it’s this constant struggle to try & feel healthy and strong but I feel terrible. Fatigue, nausea, anxiety, back pain, lower abdominal discomfort/pressure. My kidney function is 36% between the two. My eGRF is 19. I just got out of the hospital 2/7/24. With kidney infection,UTI, with Sepsis. My body was shaking for a day & a half, I was extremely hot, fever, and uncomfortable nausea. It was horrible. Because I have been dealing with this illness all of my life I decided to cut all processed foods, sugar, gluten, meat, dairy, and stop eating out. I’m on a plant based diet. 🌱 by the 4th day I see changes . My stomach is not bloated, less swelling in my feet, legs, face, my skin doesn’t look yellow, and I have had two + bowel movements a day. I also take prebiotics and probiotics every day. Thank you for sharing all your very helpful information. 👍

[@sadgearmy4892]

Dont forget the vitamin K2 mk-7 and nutritional yeast

[@lynlawley8903]

Cut big pharma look to a naturepaths find someone like dr hyman and also the dr and that uses naturopathic and other regimes

[@rosiepeakman2778]

You should look up Dr Brooke Goldner. Wishing you luck with your health.

[@AffectionateAirboat-gk3zo]

This is such great news! Well done. You must feel so much better. It is a way of eating for me now and I’m so pleased. I figured I’d go vegetarian at some pt, okay, maybe fish, but I like most everything non meat and my body has responded incredibly well. Good luck with the new you. I sure hope you can cure yourself 💪🏼

[@kony8449]

You could try herbs. Herbal teas for kidney and urinary trakts are like a miracle. Cured my chronic urinary trakt infection with long term usage of good quality herbal teas. I turned to herbs after all the useless antibiotic stopped working and doctors couldn't help me anymore. This is now 30 years ago. The teas work slowly but effectively. After several years of drinking the herbal teas just for prevention I stopped and never had any flare ups ever again. I swear by herbs and believe only in nature. My hobby now is gardening . Very rewarding.😊

[@frankandjellys7425]

Literally shaking watching this. My son 2 year old had aml we are day +19 of stem cell transplant. I never comment on KZbin’s. I have focussed on his microbiome in his chemo and transplant. He is flying through no mucositis. No need for medical feeds. Our nurses abs drs are astonished. To hear that studies are proving that what I’m already doing is improving his survival rates. I can’t even put it into words how it makes me feel. I also gave my son ip6 which is an amazing dietary fibre.

[@lynlawley8903]

What is ip6

[@lynlawley8903]

Please

[@AffectionateAirboat-gk3zo]

Incredible! 👊🏼👏🏼🫶🏼💪🏼🙏🏼

[@DevSimp]

@@lynlawley8903iPhone 6 ❤

[@stevenbell5224]

Believing you are already healthy is a massive mental boost. You relieve stress and your microbiome improves. The power of thought is one of the biggest superpowers you have for your own health. I believe certain bad microbes actually require the body to be stressed.

[@keketennessee9116]

Yes good comment.

[@Ghost00_14]

Steven you are spot on man very good comment I wish to learn more from you if you are willing to share I'll pay for your time

[@marymartin3900]

If you think it it is.are you well then think it. super computer brain.still needs fuel.

[@eugottabekiddin3772]

Every day remind yourself that your body is an awesome self healing wonder!

[@Storesdavidal]

Thanks for your ideas.

[@4damsphotos]

I've come off a carnivore diet and really started to focus on feeding by gut biome. The benefits of a few months of carnivore got me lean, strong and fitness-motivated. Adding the fibre has carried those benefits over and got me leaner, and fitter and my cognitive function has improved massively. I am going to try increasing my fibre variety next

[@rhondadillon9158]

I found a good source for feeding my Microbiome. Recently did a DNA test and was able to actually learn what weaknesses I have in my Gene expression. I am really feeling better. I'm 66 and I was surrendering into the thoughts that aging was a crewel and inevitable thing. I now have hope again and I feel like I want to live a longer life. Thank God, you really are what you eat.

[@user-jz3iy6sr9g]

How did you get the test? Can you give a link or company name? Thank you

[@andreaabrahamson4093]

I literally cried when I listened to the part about food intolerances. I have been STRUGGLING with this and trying to figure it out with absolutely no idea how. I feel like I have developed an eating disorder because of it. A fear of foods.... and limiting myself to what I can eat with no way out. THANK YOU!!!! I am going to dive in and see how the heck I can change this for myself.

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

Hope it helps Andrea. This was my motivation in creating my new book.

[@sCiphre]

Hey friend. Been there. Did the work and got better. You got this.

[@therandlecycle1337]

Lots of meat and eggs

[@therandlecycle1337]

@Uandhealth lol

[@cammieklund]

Ten years plus of whole food plantbased eating destroyed my gut. Carnivore(-ish) is healing it. I know so many people now that have healed so called irreversible diseases on a carnivore or carnivore-ish way of eating. Read the Fiber menace instead. And studies that are done on fiber where the people on the no fiber diet had the absolute best outcomes.😄🌺

[@kin.9133]

Listening to this while enjoying a delicious bowl of Thai red curry over brown rice - including onions, mixed peppers, sweet potato, eggplant, lentils, carrot, coriander and green beans!

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

Nom nom nom.

[@burger101ful]

I don’t understand? So much information saying all these vegetables will heal your gut but then there’s people saying just a carnivore diet will heal your gut. What do we do

[@gavinbrinck]

Want to cook cause of this comment.. rofl

[@petravazanska5707]

@@burger101ful i have never trusted this, every dr says that red meat causes cancer, we should eat turkey, chicken. Lamb. Fish, if its not filled with chemicals.

[@loremipsum54321]

@@burger101ful there will always be an opposing force.

[@AffectionateAirboat-gk3zo]

I’ve changed my life by diet change. The best part is, I didn’t do it for weight loss, that was the biproduct. My energy level has skyrocketed and I’m so clearheaded that I feel my vision has improved. It clicked when I saw Mary Clare Haver’s menopause podcasts. She made me start the whole fermented foods, live yoghurt/kefir and tempeh , nuts, seeds berries, fruit and veg. Now that I’m “here” (in my new state) I’m not perfect. My bowel movements aren’t perfect. This podcast is helping me get it , so I’m off to get that correct magnesium. This is the best podcast I’ve ever heard.

[@gma904]

One thing I know for sure, pumpkin purée’s fiber helped my little kitten from suffering from diarrhea. Fiber definitely helped his little gut poor thing. Now he can run around and be his happy go lucky little self.

[@brendawood6712]

Other people do podcast shows , but no one does it as well as Rich Roll, his intelligence and questions and passion is unparrelled!

[@brendawood6712]

I agree!

[@divalivingston1664]

I watched the previous episode with Rich and Dr B, so I could have his backstory and the information from that is excellent. When one is watching a podcast and taking notes, as I am doing, it shows the significance of what is being delivered. I feel like I am "finding myself" in what is being said here. Things that I have thought about in making changes to my diet, in looking at neuroscience to help understand my past addictive behavior with alcohol and anorexia, and the relationship between the gut and the brain is truly mind-blowing. I am so grateful that we have access to this on YT for free. Thank you guys!

[@louisewilken6883]

Why are trials and studies not done in prisons on inmates...its the perfect invironment

[@karendeleon9347]

@@louisewilken6883 I believe there are ethical issues involved with that.

[@petejitsuman9025]

You may already visit the Huberman Podcast , like this , the information and research linked to it are top level , it's really important information .. It covers neurobiology and ophthalmology , understanding hormones and the way nutrients , gut health effect our health , mood , energy.. We are lucky to have the opportunity and availability to this knowledge, via podcast or podcast shown on You Tube

[@gailalbers1430]

prisons need a large amount of reform . Starting anywhere can help.

[@dmclane2029]

Sometimes things are done in prisons …. Iranian Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj (?)- Our Body’s Many Cries for Water (?) - saw to it that prisoners were properly hydrated and mental conditions improved immensely amongst prisoners. Far fewer disciplinary problems amongst the prison population. I can remember how this hit me when I read it. Such a simple thing & such great rewards!

[@beccareynolds4625]

I have struggled my entire life with gut / tummy issues. :( Thank you for this pod cast. I am going to take this seriously now because I’m sick of being sick 🙏 x

[@apteryx7080]

I did too. Constipation was my normal state, developed IBS at age 26, rheumatoid arthritis at age 39. Healed both by adopting an animal based diet and experienced the best health I've ever enjoyed when I cut out all plants. Seek a more balanced viewpoint before you commit to plants. We aren't wired up for a plant heavy diet - this idea that we need fibre is not borne out by the many thousands of people healing their gut health and every dis-ease you can name without plants. See Dr Paul Mason, Dr Ken Berry, Dr Chaffee, Dr Shawn Baker and others for information, read the comments on those channels. Are people imaging they have better health without plants? I'll let you be the judge 🙏

[@PedroGuzmannimbus]

@@apteryx7080 All depend in the person, their body. Some can take seeds, and no problema,, but other small % have issues.

[@janereinhardt4715]

I have been working with the IBS Treatment Center since May. They are out of the Seattle area but they do phone calls. My gut problems which I have had since 1991 are finally much better. My microbiome was all out of whack & I found out thru testing that I have many food allergies which my previous 16 doctors that I have seen since 1992 could not figure out. We are still experimenting with different probiotics & fiber capsules to get me fine tuned, but I am doing so much better. I had a phone call with my doctor this morning.

[@apteryx7080]

@@PedroGuzmannimbus seek out the video "plants are trying to kill you" by Dr Chaffee for clarification

[@jansmith3158]

do a parasite , candida and heavy metal cleanse. see vids: Dr Mindy Pelz, Dr berg, Dr Group, Eric bakker naturopath, Dr Mark Hyman. Watch "Road to perfect health Brenda Watson" add RAW sauerkraut to your diet see Dr Berg & Eric Bakker naturopath vids. add Kefir to your diet see Dr Berg & Eric bakker naturopath vids. Eric Bakker naturopath is a gut expert. his chan name has recently changed but, using a search with his name will lead you to his y vids. Take care.

[@lindasmith9709]

Thank God for the internet and wifi, I started plant based about 4 months ago and I feel so amazing and the weight is dropping off. Thank you sooooo much.

[@beewinfield]

people say the same about the carnivore diet. Vegan isnt a diet, it is a fast, you feel good in the short term. Long term, nutrient lack, permanent damage is often done. Long term vegans do make big claims, but they cheat to stay alive.

[@nasishehim]

How much weighy did u lose in 4 months? Also are u controlling grain portions or no?

[@lindabistro1124]

I have done the same due to hypertension and stage 3a CKD and lost 10 lbs. over 2 months without trying. I wasn’t over 123 to begin with but feel great at 112/113.

[@fndngnvrlnd]

A- MA- ZING!! So, so so glad and thankful I've been vegan for the last 8 years!!! Unvaxxed, super healthy, lean and disease-free!!!

[@timbo1476]

Newer Vegan ... but vaxed. Started watching Rich after reading his book. His work is incredible

[@annehettick8285]

Plant based is not vegan. We are made to eat small amt of meat

[@ludgrob1]

@@annehettick8285 no we are not. Let me guess, you think so because of our "canines"? 🤣

[@simongarner5340]

@@timbo1476 His book is one of the best and most inspirational I've read in years. Not a vegan myself but reducing meat :)

[@AffectionateAirboat-gk3zo]

That’s great, what do you mean unvaxed??

[@zaktiburzi]

Rich brings so much value it’s literally insane. Maybe I’m just health obsessed, but it’s shocking that he isn’t even more known. Another guy who has kept me going and inspired me on a deep fucking level.

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

Truth.

[@kattbenson1264]

HIV is a serious, recurring disease that cannot be cured with drugs or injections by American doctors, but the best way to fight HIV is by taking natural herbal remedies and only a few American doctors know about this herbal medicin. Dr Ben Uda on youtube channel the great herbalist, is an African doctor who can cure HIV with his powerful herbal medicine. for people suffering from the diseases. reach him by visiting his KZbin channel.

[@laurelneedham5447]

This was the kick ass podcast of all podcasts! Rich is eloquent, intelligent, he leads discussions with an in-depth knowledge and awareness of the guest, and the subject matter! And Dr. B?! Well, I discovered him from Rich’s first podcast, and converted to plant-based immediately, adopting liquid Vit D and B vitamins into the diet. I had been in a cytokine storm for years, a multitude of health issues - hypothyroid, rampant skin rashes/allergies, atrial fibrillation, severe depression, psoriasis, intestinal pain. I still eat fish. I eliminated commercially processed beef and chicken on the basis of ethics. A year in, I’m off heart meds, when I cut my skin, I develop a scab now … not a two-inch wide outbreak of violently inflamed dermatitis. My immune system was overloaded, even prior healed scars broke out in allergic rashes,as if my body sent too much histamine to former injury sites via some cellular memory mechanism. When your body is at war with itself, with no regulatory balance, the plethora of health problems start to add up, and quality of life decreases. I’m not anti-carnivore, and I’m so glad this discussion didn’t vilify meat eaters. I just know that these choices fit my health profile and I respect my microbiome. 🙏

[@lynlawley8903]

@@laurelneedham5447 well said both are so well informed

[@lizzzarduh]

I concur Zac

[@IronJohn755]

I've eaten a starch-based vegan diet for ~15 years and have always had excellent digestion. Then in mid-October I got food poisoning from a frozen burrito, and have had IBS for about 3 weeks. Trying to very slowly rebuild the microbiome, and it makes me appreciate what you take for granted when your digestion works right.

[@emilybh6255]

Starch is not optimal. Cooked starch is VERY DEHYDRATING.

[@IronJohn755]

@@emilybh6255 I can attest from personal experience that it is QUITE HYDRATING INDEED

[@emilybh6255]

@@IronJohn755 It is impossible to have good hydration from eating only cooked foods - especially if that includes a lot of starch ie cooked potatoes, rice, cooked legumes, pasta and bread.. You can't get it from drinking water either. It needs to come from water rich raw fruit and raw veg.

[@IronJohn755]

@@emilybh6255 I eat plenty of those. Neither are very nutritionally dense, so as a vegan your caloric source will either come from cooked starches or nuts, oils, etc. which are too fatty. Rice, beans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, wheat, oats, lentils, etc. and lots of fruits & veg to boot.

[@emilybh6255]

@@IronJohn755 Sorry your had such a rough time with food poisoning . However, you don't get sufficient hydration to speak of from anything except raw fruit, veg and tender leafy greens. You may THINK you are hydrated but according to Loren Lockman even a lot of people who have been eating a strict raw vegan lifestyle for years, still aren't hydrated due to old material still in their GI tract walls that is all hard and dry. People aren't able to be fully hydrated and have a fully efficient digestive tract until they get rid of that often done via a long term water fast . The other things you mentioned all dehydrate you and constipate you. You can get all the calories you need from fruit and once you get completely cleaned out and your absorption of nutrients is optimal, you don''t need nearly as many calories. Loren Lockman says he only needs about 1400 per day and he is athletic and six feet tall.

[@marcgp]

Love it when someone, full of knowledge, speaks from what science says. Not personal beliefs, science. And on top of that, even a full list of references. THIS is the way. Dr Bulsiewicz is the way. Thank you Rich for bring this to the public.

[@fehryn7369]

But for the problem he's lumping low carb into low fiber. Dr Berg, Keto and intermittent fasting advocate is all about feeding the microbiome with more veggies than any diet(way of eating) I've seen. I was vegetarian for decades. His diet pushes more unprocessed foods and veggies than what my vegan friends consume who eat processed junk labeled vegan much of the time.

[@xanxus8272]

It's a shame I can only give this episode one thumbs up. It deserves a whole lot more! Can't wait for Dr. B's return!

[@lkuty]

Yes, me too. So much love in this episode. I am grateful to having the opportunity to watch it and much thanks Rich for all the content you provide. I am currently reading Fiber Fueled with great delight, it is an amazing book.

[@michaellyttle4347]

I have not eaten processed food of any type for over 40 years. I have not eaten meats except salmon for forty years or more. I grow my own vegetables organically and have for 40+ years. I have had autoimmune/leaky gut for decades and recently had a psoriasis flare up. Fasting for long duration always healed the symptoms in my past. Not this time. Twenty days water fasting and still the skin condition persisted. I was out of options and even tried dry fasting for seven days! Tough protocol. I saw Paleolithic Ketogenic Diet and sourced the necessary meats and fats and organ meats. After three weeks with zero carbs and a high fat, moderate protein, and organ meats (all grass fed grass finished) I saw healing. My skin is a visible indicator of internal conditions of my gut wall and micro biome. I have begun eating brassicas and some green salads with an avoidance of high lectin foods and some berries but low fructose fruits. I can say that I feel healing is possible but requires stopping what is “feeding” the problem and supplying nutrients to promote healing. After strict adherence to the PKD plan for a month I could eat foods that prior to would have caused an almost immediate worsening of my psoriasis. I am even pushing the boundaries to include coffee and 88% cocoa occasionally. I am continuing the meats and doing one meal or two a day (16-18 hour fasting, 6-8 hr eating time). My skin is 90% better and I feel it could heal completely if I did a few weeks of strict adherence to the Paleolithic Ketogenic Diet plan again. It is such a relief to know healing is possible and I’m convinced no one knows what the causes are of leaky gut for each person. I have a suspicion that pesticides in combination with other factors is a possible main cause, especially glyphosate..My hope is to once again be able to eat as a vegetarian but ultimately my bio-markers will determine if that’s possible now. Research Dr. Zosfia Clemens and Paleolithic Ketogenic Diet @ Paleomedicina or International Center for Medical Intervention. They are based in Hungry but can be accessed online.

[@eugeniebreida1583]

Michael, I did focussed 100% PKD for approx 25 days, healed up significantly (amazing reduction of inflammatory conditions of PsA = healing). Sadly, my energy increased significantly (always fairly high) - so much that insomnia resulted. I have researched this is not such an unusual side effect. You? Any issue? Any tips?? Thanks very much.

[@michaellyttle4347]

@@eugeniebreida1583 the research I have done and believe to be true supports the conclusion that each of us is unique, especially when considering the digestive system. And even that changes with age and of course what is fed to the microbes and a multitude of other environmental conditions. I had an increase in energy also during the strict PKD which I maintained for almost two months total but no sleep/resting concerns, even slept more soundly and uninterrupted, not even for bathroom visits, which continues to be the case now with a less strict regimen that includes berries, salads, and mostly cruciferous vegetables cooked and now asparagus that is abundant. I guess the point I am trying to resolve is that since intestinal permeability seems to be the agreed to cause of the autoimmune conditions, and then judging from my skin condition healing must have happened that coincided with the PKD effort, is complete healing possible if adherence is maintained for longer? I am still using grass fed/finished meats and organs and high fat. And trying to eat the fats and proteins first if any carbs. are eaten at a meal. In the past fasting has been a reliable and amazing practice to heal and generally regain a mental and physical reset. What ever the causes of the worsening of my leaky gut it was apparent that fasting was not working. Usually the re-feeding is when healing accelerates but if my body can’t utilize the nutrients and especially if the leaky gut had not been healed through autophagy during fasting then for me it seemed that any food I consumed triggered the immune system! I was and still am amazed at seeing healing while eating meats of all things! I meant to say also that it took at least two weeks for my body to adjust to the fats and meats with diarrhea and other bowel symptoms. But I was encouraged by the positive attributes and the assurance that this was to be expected to stick with it. Psoriasis is intolerable when it gets extreme and I will do what ever it takes to heal it. Again I am beyond grateful that a means of allowing my body to heal is known and doable. I would like it so much if healing was complete and I could resume a plant based diet without ill effects. I don’t know or need to know what compelled you to try the PKD, but I feel even insomnia would subside in time. I do have a regular practice of meditation (usually Zazen) in the morning and evening before sleep. Very helpful to recognize that we are the awareness and can view the mind and it’s thoughts as objects as well as the body and all matters of thought. I can direct you to very good instruction/ learning if you are so inclined. This combined with yoga practice and physical activity make being in this body much more interesting and useful. Ironically we are not this body and not even this mind!

[@eugeniebreida1583]

@@michaellyttle4347 Thank you so much for your extensive reply. I will be back to reread when I am rested. But to respond to one aspect, I tried the PKD and was successful until insomnia took hold, in an attempt to heal my gut (of course) and tamp down autoimmune activity of psoriatic arthritis. It was heartwarming to read your story, as our adventures have been similar. Though it sounds as if you are a 'warrior sleeper', and I have always been challenged. My thinking this may be a gender predisposition. In any event, I have researched, and the high fat pkd diet deinitely raises energy levels after one's past 'the fu' phase. . . the hormones aren't coming to mind, but it's real. szofia recognizes and understands some of us MUST have small amount of carbs to sleep. I have not worked w/her directly. Did you ? Thanks and more later.

[@shelleyclouse1522]

Wow! I will be getting these books. I have had gut issues since early childhood. Had amoxicillin given by Dr. throughout my childhood. I haven’t felt good throughout my adult life EVER. Am turning 60 this year. I’m feeling very emotional about this info I’ve heard on this podcast, I pray it helps me. Thank you,

[@putszntofreedom]

Don't underestimate fermented foods like kimchi and pickled beets. Good luck

[@shirleydavis5629]

Was the reason because of chronic bacterial infection?

[@cailey_gene]

I was given amoxicillin as well, wrecked my gut, I have been suffering ever since.It will get better, sending love your way my friend.

[@maetowers]

Yes to this! I was recently diagnosed with cancer and determined to figure out why and how to heal it instead of treat it. It made me realize I'd been sick and tired my whole life and it started with copious amounts of antibiotics for ear infections since I was a little kid. Hope you have been successful turning it around. It's so empowering when you find the knowledge your looking for.

[@elizabethtencer7950]

@@maetowers I'm with you. Change your biome by 1. Take goldeseal for 4 - 5 days to cleanse the old, failing one 2. Eliminate from your diet sugar, vegetable oils except coconut and extra virgin olive oil (do not eat Italian but Greek Turkish or verified not adulterated one), all processed foods and fried foods 3. Include in your diet high fiber foods, green leafy veggies and source of probiotic kimchi, sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables like beets, kefir, all kinds of berries, drink green tea or take supplement 4. Make sure you have optimal level of D3 - very important! As well vit C is high, but don't take it in a form of supplement since they contain sometimes carcinogens like titanium dioxide and harmful magnesium stearate. Natural sources like oranges, seabuckthorn berries (I grow them in my backyard, you can too) Don't forget about minerals: magnesium, zinc, selenium, boron and other microelements and a good multivitamin if your diet is monotonous 5. Keep positive, meditate and do not watch lying mass media, but spend time with friends, go for walks in nature, dance, watch comedies. You'll be OK.

[@cimesq]

This should have millions of views! People need to know this as so many are sick and knowledge is power, and this is life changing.

[@emilianolodges8470]

This is the most important podcast I’ve ever listened to! For so many years I’ve listened to really great doctors on both sides of the diet wars - really credible individuals who are producing solutions and who have their legions of followers. There always seemed to have been two truths coexisting at the same time in a kind of medical paradox. The fact that two different people, with two different biomes, respond differently to different diets can be explained now. I always knew that the results themselves which is to say that the people who were so ardently testifying that a particular diet had helped them heal - these results and these people were ALL correct all along. For myself, this is the first time I genuinely feel that I know the correct direction of travel for my own efforts at solving my own issues. I have hope and I cannot thank doctor Will and Rich Roll enough for pushing this out into the world. You two gentleman are going to be helping an infinite number of people who desperately need this message. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am deeply grateful.

[@RK-tf8pq]

Any doctors (and there are so many on KZbin) when they make certain claims must be able to back them with peer-reviewed independent studies (those not sponsored by food industry). Dr. B backs what he talks by such studies and he is a cutting edge researcher himself. Most conventional doctors actually get very little training in nutrition (about 30 hours in their whole study). Also you have to distinguish between doctors who have their own channels and those who are being interviewed (or making presentations at some conferences). Those with their own channels are more incentivized to present information that people want to hear in order to get more views. Although everyone is different and there are outliers, property planned scientific studies apply to most people, otherwise there is no value to any scientific studies. So we have to follow what these scientific studies show. When we hear anecdotes (contrary to the scientific studies), we get influenced that way, but we may not know the whole story or do not know the long term effect. Thus we have to be very mindful of what we hear on social media.

[@DeyBwah]

Thank you for this conversation Dr. B and Rich Roll. I am always open to contrarian ideas as this is how we expand our knowledge and possible ways to experiment which is the key moving past current plateaus/paradigms.(plateau is essentially homeostasis of all the current inputs) I will take this opportunity to share my personal experience and hopefully can add to this on-going conversation. Going low-carb healed my chronic knee pain, I went from barely running 1 mile(the pain stopped me), to now running almost every day, up to almost 400 miles in 60 days, my breathing improved, my energy levels are through the roof(I went from sleeping 8 hours a day waking up tired to now only needing 3-4 hours), my cognitive function is through the roof. I'm watching close to 12 hours of youtube content at 2x speed(curating info for my community), whereas before I could barely take in 2 hours of content before reaching my neural edge. I also don't feel hungry all day like I used to, which has really helped my overall sense of well-being and have stable energy and focus all day. (went to sleep at 11pm, and woke up at 2am today before my alarm, whereas before I would go to bed at 10pm and wake up at 7am still tired, kind of mind blowing) This has been absolutely life-changing for me as I've struggled with depression and all kinds of mental ailments, which are now all gone. My relationships with my family have also experienced miraculous healing. I don't consume any caffeine at all, yet have more energy and focus that my peers who rely on it daily to feel normal. I appreciate the conversation and always looking to experiment with different approaches and my main focus is to zoom out and look into any mechanism that precedes the symptoms that most people are dealing with. So my thanks to Dr. B and Rich Roll! Epigenetic research shows that we are incredibly plastic when signaling gene expression. Every input can influence gene expression. Thoughts, emotions, beliefs, food, air, water, fasting, etc I'm going low-carb right now to heal my insulin resistance but my long term goal is metabolic flexibility which will take some time, at which point, I may run experiments with adding different sources of carbs. I have been dogmatic in the past on many topics, especially when I discover something new that has positive outcomes. In hindsight 20/20, I see this has often restricted my ability to experiment further and move past plateaus(acclimation). Plateaus = learn the next thing, or in other words, we've adapted to the current inputs. I have observed that most people focus too much on just food that we intake with our mouths, when we also need to consider what we see and hear. It's all energy and it all impacts our gene expression. There are global switches that we can tap into which will actually completely change how the body processes food, affects the microbiome, and ultimately influences our gene expression. Chronic stress, pathological emotions(shadow), limited and divisive beliefs directly disrupt our microbiome just as much as food we consume with our mouth. All inputs become outputs. (there is nuance there, as we are the train conductor for these energies) It's important to experiment and rebuild sensitivity to all inputs, through a diverse set of adaptation pathways and fasting from all different categories of inputs.. Once we can improve all our feedback systems, we won't have to depend on outsourcing our modus operandi like most of the human population does today. Our society has become so desensitized that we've lost the ability to self-regulate and are completely disconnected from nature and live in very narrow paradigms of limited dimensional theories rather than multidimensional direct experiences that honor all intelligences. Specialization reduces the holistic spectrum of data points we could be pulling from. At the core, we are energy alchemists. We want to look at the foundation of all life which is electricity. Blood ph(cellular voltage) and cellular oxygen levels can be influenced by so many different avenues. By narrowing our identity to a certain diet, we often lose the ability to transfer one type of energy to another. In general, food is a poor deal when it comes to energy exchange. To digest food, we require huge amounts of energy to produce the enzymes needed to break down food into something that is bioavailable to our body. Everyone has a different efficiency of function to this regard, as there are so many parameters that will influence the outcome and efficacy. Compound that with all the pesticides and toxins in our environment that end up blocking our receptors and disrupting our endocrine system and gut biome, the safest and most efficient source of energy is actually the sun, barefoot on the earth(grounding), and conscious breathing. And another source of energy, that has been largely neglected but shown to have powerful effects on our genetic expression is being around healthy people who have healthy biofield energies. We can transfer these free energy sources into actual macronutrients like fat, carbs, and protein. I require less sleep and food, because I surround myself as much as possible with these high quality inputs that require near zero energy to absorb. My aim of course isn't to find myself in an echo chamber, as our goal of energy acquisition is ultimately to use that to serve others and help others recover their own souls that get lost in this modern world that is wrought with so many pitfalls and traps. It has been shown that people who contribute to their communities and make positive impacts have far less pathologies and mental, physical, and emotional unrest. It's all about energy alchemy, transmuting one type of energy to another. Food is only one category of energy in this electric universe. I hope that anyone reading this that feels triggered will look within, as any negative emotional reaction is a sign of repression, and I say this with compassion and empathy because I struggled with this in the past. Everyone is on a different journey in life, but we all share the same universal energy field. Repressing parts of ourselves that were rejected in our childhood is also a very energy hungry process. It's like having background tasks open on our computer. We wear these identities that are often limited in our true nature, and act as a barrier for energy to move in and out. These social masks or Personas as Carl Jung describes them, become heavy and cumbersome to sustain energetically. Taking off the mask means we are allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, and authentic. It's an uncomfortable process but necessary in order to truly tap into our grand design and offer our unique essence to the collective macro biome of our species. If a diverse microbiome is necessary for holistic health and well-being in our individual bodies, we can also zoom out and see that our planet needs macro biome diversity of people to combat the primordial forces of entropy and tap more into the constructive forces of syntropy. If you made it this far, I commend you! Sending you love and light me to you, through the plasmatic universe. Dey

[@podunkom]

Thanks Dey would be very interested to see a podcast where you sit in with Dr. B. Peace. OM

[@DeyBwah]

@@podunkom I appreciate it Tom. I'm very open to ongoing conversations. Our Hero's Journey is a constant state of flux. Small world, I have a new client I just started working with through a family referral, who recently did some photography work with Rich. Said Rich is a wicked awesome guy. (He's from Australia) One thing worth checking out is Dr. Jerry Tennant's work. He has a video on the KZbin channel, Thunderbolt Project. It's a union of some of the smartest experts across multiple disciplines of science. They're proposing a different theory of cosmology that fills in all the holes of the gravity and chemical based cosmos that is our current mainstream paradigm. I've been on the search for the framework in which all other frameworks can co-exist and even further augment and improve the resolution and detail of the seemingly disparate fields of knowledge. It's been a long journey, and I do believe this is the pinnacle of my search. Learning about the electric universe has connected many things for me, and the proof is in the execution. As Einstein says, the theory determines what we can perceive. With this new operating system, I've experienced orders of magnitude in what you could call holistic health and performance. Wishing you the best, Dey

[@laamore]

@@DeyBwah ...I really appreciated reading your perspective and listening to the diverse opinions I can learn from. on KZbin. I too am low carb ...actually carnivore but I have learned from traveling around the sun for more than 5 decades there is never one thing that works for everyone and nothing has ever been static for myself. This is such an amazing time to be alive in human form and navigate the waters of modernity. If you ever start a KZbin channel let me know!

[@DeyBwah]

@@laamore I deeply appreciate your acknowledgement Myamma! It's interesting that you mention the "sun". The sun is the single most powerful factor that we can incorporate into our lifestyle to globally enhance and augment every local system and process in our bodies. This video goes into some details on this phenomenon. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX_OnYZmod-fnaM People often times zoom into very fine details which can risk us missing the bigger picture. One common evolution of realizing this occurs for many when they realize that not all calories are the same. And that some attention to the make-up of those calories in relation to macronutrients are important. The next step in our journey toward health would be to realize that macronutrients have a layer of control above them, in which our hormones can impact how those macronutrients show up. The sunlight is one of the most powerful global drivers that can affect every single localized system. This would explain the mechanism of how some chronic chain smokers, or folks who have very poor diets, can out live folks who have a perfect diet, but lack sufficient time outdoors in nature. It's a skill to zoom into the details, but it's also a skill to zoom out. Specialization has it's place, but so does holistic generalization. Happy New Year!

[@SunflowerToshaDiys]

You guys are amazing. Cancer can't live in a alkaline body. 😊 praying for my aunt Kim who is battling stage 4 cancer and lots of autoimmune diseases. 🙏💜🌻

[@insertmyidentityhere]

There is zero proof or legitimacy to that alkaline nonsense…..the human body is able to regulate it’s own PH….this is such antiquated babble

[@LAnn-en1vg]

As a health professional in the field of cardiac medicine for many years, anecdotally I would submit that gene expression must play a huge role in whether or not that high cholesterol affects your heart health. I had many patients who ate bacon every day but lived to be 90 and some who ate healthy, ran marathons and died of heart disease in their 40’s. I saw this often.

[@cross1823]

could the possibility of high amounts of carbs be the cause, when I see the guy who was healthy and ran everyday but dies could it be he ate lots of carbohydrates

[@michaels999]

Totally agree and believe it’s 99% genetics, my great grandmother lived to 103 and ate whatever she wanted, my uncle is now 87 and he also eats whatever he wants (mostly Cheerios with milk) he’s not on any prescription meds and has a full head of hair like Ronald Reagan…so who really knows

[@michaels999]

And I remember Jim Fix who wrote a couple of books on running and died at 52 while running because of his genetic predisposition for heart disease

[@dprice81]

As humans we have the capacity to live to 120. 90 is too young to me although the average is in the 70's

[@dprice81]

@@cross1823 I eat so many carbs, if they kill you I'd be dead and I'm thriving. I recommend staying away from hcfs which is in majority of soda and candy in this country however

[@doublell4659]

Gentlemen: thank you for this informative, inspirational and timely discussion. 1) Dr B, toward the end where you hastily interject the fact that folks should check with their “medical provider”, and that you were NOT offering medical advice, I had to laugh. The reason I listen to Rich’s podcast (and Dr Huberman’s) is that there really isn’t anything resembling a “health care provider” anymore. Between the 15 minutes they are allotted to seeing you, to the fact that they probably are not aware of any new developments in their field, etc, you folks have become a lifeline. 2). The issue of the circadian rhythm present in the microbiome stopped me in my tracks!! I learned about “the master clock” several years ago, and practice the basic rules.. but my gut??!! Would love to hear more on that topic at some future date. My heartfelt appreciation for all the information you continue to bring to the general public, Rich. The podcast with Dr Walker was another astonishing, eye opening learning experience. I’m 83.. Imagine.. I had to get to this age to learn how to breathe, how to sleep and how to eat!! No thanks to any of my “health care providers “! I love you guys!!!

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

Thanks for watching!

[@spencerjones8269]

Fruits were the key for me... 3-5 a day, not blended. Something magical happens when your gut breaks down the fiber of foods that are nutritionally dense. Apples have been my greatest help.

[@spencerjones8269]

Smoothies sound good but when talking gut health(not nutrients) nothing beats an apple or orange (I'd guess a high fiber, high nutrient dense food would work). Smoothies also made me loose. So, I stopped in favor of whole fruits. I eat a piece of fruit almost every time I leave the house and in the mornings instead of a complex breakfast. I used whole fruits to train the gut and probiotics/fermented as a super boost.

[@vikki4now]

Your body can't BREAK DOWN fiber from fruit. You are not a gorilla.

[@spencerjones8269]

Lol cuz obviously that's what I meant

[@shamimgough1714]

Hi guys, I'm in total agreement with you. We were designed to live in harmony with plant based food. After 6 months of changing my diet, I'm of blood pressure tablets and various inhalers plus I've lost weight. Hallelujah. Love from Spain ❤

[@doxxylover]

M.D. Anderson partnered with Huntsman's Cancer Hospital in SLC, UT. I have been battling Melanoma since 2002. I lost a leg in 2005. I went through the microbiome/fecal transplant treatment which ended in May of 2021. The long term effects are still unknown, but I feel better, eat well, get exercise, take supplements and fast. I'm so glad to hear other docs talk about this treatment and the positivity this is having.

[@donnaandre7633]

Dr. B is so well spoken and knowledgeable, I could listen to him all day.

[@chrispasson1940]

Yes, it is a joy to listen to him.

[@texastrustedoralsurgeon6830]

Oh, wow, I just realized that when we see families getting similar cancers, we assume it’s genetic, but maybe it’s the microbiome we inherit from our family is the reason familial cancers. Amazing research project.

[@kd2533]

I've been under a rock and only just discovered Dr B. Such a great podcast and interview. So likeable & humble.

[@Kobe29261]

The comments section is almost as health-promoting as the information in the Podcasts. Terribly grateful at a world where such people as y'all exist - sure, things are f'd up some but this place also exists.

[@adamd9418]

The information contained in this podcast is incredible and life changing. It's a 10/10 from start to finish.

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

Thank you Adam!

[@DanDascalescu-dandv]

Haven't watched yet, can you give an example of a love changing bit of info?

[@BBC0669]

@@DanDascalescu-dandv if you know anyone going through immunotherapy advice them to increase their intake of fiber to 30g/day. The microbiome dictates all the processes in your body. There is a microbiome in your brain too. Many diseases are linked to the microbiome. If you want to heal a disease, do a gut test to see what your microbiome looks like. Even for liver cancer there is a bacteria that creates certain tumors. Studies showed that people that have higher bifidobacteria, didn't get the Covid virus (this was from a research not discussed in this video). An imbalance between firmicutes and bacteriodetes can cause obesity, when firmicutes are higher, or IBS, when they are lower, etc. In a nutshell everything in the body is intertwined with your microbiome.

[@RK-tf8pq]

Absolutely, I just wanted to listen for a few minutes, I ended up listening to the whole thing (almost 3 hours). Dr. B is a good commentator, not only in this interview, but in every interview of him I have seen. Every time I have seen his interview, I ended up listening to the whole thing. Same thing with his book, I started reading it, and couldn’t put it down.

[@RanDom-bk8tt]

Saying Thank you is an understatement. Plase, both of you, stay healthy and strong physically, mentally, and emotionally because y'all are spitting huge knowledge & hope for the millions of us that are lost in the confusion known as modern life. And still I have to Thank you! Can't wait to get Dr. B's new book!!

[@Grace.AlwaysGrace.]

Just in the previous two weeks, have I “discovered” Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. I dare say that discovery will be the greatest asset I will have added in 2023 to health, if not for a lifetime. Thank you.

[@sarahrobinson3934]

I was diagnosed with UC over 20 years ago. It's so sad that traditional Gastroenterologists are not trained in all the things discussed here. Thank you so much for this conversation/information!

[@camwhitman5425]

There’s no real science here...Dr B is a bullshit artist just like all of the other plant-based and vegan doctors. He’s basically pushing a vegan diet because it’s a failsafe recommendation in the early stages of a vegan diet. That is because a vegan or PB diet is a dietary fasting. So these charlatans are duping you like a street performer with 3-card Monty. So if you went on a one week water fast, you can reverse all sorts of diseases. On a vegan diet it takes just 2 weeks...the thing is they don’t tell you it’s a fast, so they recommend you stay on the vegan diet indefinitely. But after 2-3 weeks on a vegan diet your body starts to consume the healthy cells in your body to compensate for the lack of animal fat and protein in your diet. Only animal foods nourish the human body.

[@user-Red5hield-exp0ser]

Check German new medicine

[@kirkford28]

I have UC also and I agree with you infact my UC doctor told me it doesn't matter what you eat it won't help your UC!

[@user-Red5hield-exp0ser]

@@kirkford28 Did u have an unexpected traumatic event before u started getting bad symptoms of UC ?

[@kirkford28]

@@user-Red5hield-exp0ser yes I did, I do truly believe that stress plays a great part. Are you on medication, if so what you on please

[@83dangerweasel83]

Thank you for this! I'm a psychologist and am currently researching the connection between microbiome issues with various mental illnesses. Have seen a SPIKE in issues since Covid. This is very helpful.

[@coldshot5555]

I eat a low carb plant based diet and I got my 92 now 93 year old Mother to do the same... and it tastes GREAT!!!and we feel greater than ever!!! and it's so easy....

[@oldrichjuranek7341]

Rich, really appreciate the way you are asking the questions and leading the talk, clarifying important points in simple language. Thanks

[@nbcareerconsulting9496]

I've been following Will since his first podcast with Rich and I brought his book. I've just done a short course to improve my microbiome. I'm mostly plant based and eat a large selection of plants each week. My diet most aligns with the Mediterranean diet. I lost 5kg in a month without even thinking about it, my partner has been loving it and making much more plant based food. I feel more energised and have far less gut issues. A big fan and he makes the changes so simple - eat as many types of plants in a week as you can

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

Love hearing all this!

[@michellegill2359]

This interview was incredible! I feel like so many people are dealing with bloating and there’s so many factors and possible reasons for it. I feel like this book is going to be so comprehensive and help people. Dr. B’s sincerity and really wanting to help people is palpable and I know he has the capability of touching so many lives. If we could all feel really good, just imagine what kind of world this would be!!!

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

Thank you Michelle.

[@dotexe4981]

Bloating comes from fiber

[@vikki4now]

His 25 grams of fiber is causing bloat. Don't be fooled by mainstream medicine

[@RK-tf8pq]

Dr. B. Is an excellent communicator not only in this interview (I ended up watching the whole three hours in one seating), but in every interview of him I have seen. He is a monthly regular guest on Exam Room Live (KZbin channel and podcast). I watch every interview of him and end up watching the whole interview every time. Also I started reading his book Fiber Fueled and could not put it down.

[@joycesmith1806]

If only people who desperately need to change their first l diet for existing health issues WOULD LISTEN to the 1000s of podcasts such as this one. My siblings have multiple health issues... obesity, depression anxiety and more, one has been in hosp for s week. They do not listen even when they know this info is available.

[@michellechang2538]

This is a fabulous interview with Dr. B , it clarify lots of my confusion about various form of diet....thank you Rich and Dr.B for spreading the good informations to the public, this is everyone should listen podcast !

[@oceanbreathyogawellness4487]

I love this, but also found myself in tears a couple of times. I am beyond thrilled that science is FINALLY really delving into what matters most to the way in which life requires us to work, but it is also somewhat frustrating. This is what I have been trying to share for years with clients, friends and family. But was told I needed to not talk or add this to my work since I am neither a doctor nor nutritionist. This idea that without a degree or without the "belief" of the science world, then something does not exist until studied. This is what Ayurveda is based on and it has been around for more than 7,000 years. It is the understanding of ritam. That everything within the material world has a perfect balance and we are meant to ensure we don't take more than we give and balance everything we do with the bodies we were born in. I appreciate it the work but damn it, it is time to start acknowledging there is so much wisdom out there that doesn't need to be studied before being implemented. Really...what would have been bad about encouraging healthy diets before this. Now, let science study how different doshas/body types need differing foods to keep their unique systems in balance. Start with Vatta, Pitta, Kapha.

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

Some great points although I would argue science is really a word for observation. 7000 years is a lot of observation, even if it is not using what we consider modern scientific methods. Have to respect that wisdom.

[@Powerpuff772]

@@willbulsiewicz6554 thank you for acknowledging the validity of traditional medicine. May not all be correct, but a hell of a lot of trial and error has gone into these principles being established, clearly.

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

@@Powerpuff772 Like anything else, we can always learn more and there's always room for more research. But it definitely should not be dismissed. Many of the principles have proven to be true, even if the words/terms we use are different in a modern context. Just my two cents...

[@Powerpuff772]

@@willbulsiewicz6554 Exactly ! Thanks for being so great, Doc. 🙏🏾 truly appreciated.

[@bitrudder3792]

It is difficult to apply all of that knowledge in today's world, with today's food supply. So many vegan and vegetarian's are struggling with declining health and finding relief in carnivore or high carnivore diets now. I have suspected that the Microbiome issues may be at the back of today's epidemic of oxalate sensitivity and lectin sensitivity. Those conditions can be pure hell for people. And pure heaven when they ditch the plants and get past the dumping of these sharp little proteins. As for the poop implant, this kind of thing has been known for a long time. Anyone who read "the makers diet" was introduced to her important this was for Jordan Rubin's son's healing process - From concentration camp starvation because his body could not absorb food to an extremely healthy person who has been active in the natural health world as his father was. So much wisdom from the natural health world is disregarded biomedical science and therefore it is ignored by Much of the general public. Can't tell you how many people are miserable while thinking they're doing the right thing. So many health problems as they eat their Fibrous whole-grain Ezekiel bread, And vegetables, and very little meat because they are disinclined to work at things they don't care to do. Can't afford it. Now they're too sick to work and still can't afford it. I'm tired of watching people follow medical advice until they die. From the medical advice. From the nutritional advice approved by their doctor. The kooky people who did the opposite Beat their cancer and are alive and kicking.

[@janetmayer3562]

I was sent this link from my physical therapist a few months ago. I listened to this and it has changed my life! I am now on the ZOE plan and am feeling the results of eating for my biology. Thank you Dr. Will and Rich.

[@ritamoore2393]

This is an excellent podcast! It is so refreshing to have the interviewer actually know the subject and both give life changing information to the viewers 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@lanasvetla19]

I am very grateful for such a detailed and complete presentation of the problem. This video came at the right time for me. .All the best to both of you.☀️

[@yoshicola3080]

Just finished listening to the episode. I’ve been having some digestive issues and it was so helpful and fascinating to hear all the information Dr. B has given. Can’t wait to try them out! Thank you Rich for creating amazing contents every week. I love your show!!

[@elisabethtimmons5904]

Great discussion and their open-mindedness is off the charts! I wish more people would watch this and follow their lead

[@arabellaszigyarto1193]

Simly Amazing!!! Mind Blowing!!! My mum is just finnishing her cancer treatment, and hearing all this everything makes so much sense. Thanks to Dr. B. she is on a whole food plant based diet for 1 year by now and she is thriving! Thank you for this life saving podcast!!!

[@arvindabpatel]

Amazing wfpb.well done ✔️

[@hal7ter]

@@arvindabpatel What does ''wfpb'' mean??? We are not all teenagers.

[@Cannonballdrive]

@@hal7terWhole Food Plant Based

[@sedonasky7314]

Just a wonderful interview gentlemen! Bravo! My 8 and 5 year old WFPB grandsons have been "smashing broccoli sprouts" since they were infants as well. In fact, I purchased a sprout growing subscription so they would always have their beloved fresh 🥦 sprouts! Thanks again.🥰

[@RiDankulous]

I wish I was that way when I was a kid but better late than never starting at age 48. Been doing it for 5 years now.

[@dotexe4981]

Broccoli/sprouts are man-made, have hardly any nutrition (fiber is not nutrition) and they have a lot of toxins and anti-nutrients. You know that bitter taste you get from broccoli/sprouts? Bitter food is a sign of toxins. Humans are wired to not like bitter food because that is a sign of toxins. Ever wondered why kids usually don't like to eat veggies? It's cause they are not yet brainwashed to think it is good for you and their body is telling them not to eat it.

[@colleengarcia7752]

What does smashing mean? Eating? Or literally smashing?

[@lynlawley8903]

This is where I want to go learning to do sprouting for all my family

[@strykerlandwill]

make sure you load them up with soy and grains. especially during puberty. without the added cholesterol from animal products that is the precursor to ALL of the sex hormones, and the added estrogen from a plant based diet, they will no doubt be robust and develop properly. if our ancestors didnt eat meat we cease to exist end of chat. the little boys that eat meat are going to develop properly and eat your two little grand unics for supper and and then impregnate their women. keep sending hairless castratis; we love their flavor. warmest regards, the bully that ate you grand kids lunch

[@06Joybells]

I CANNOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS PODCAST. THIS IS INVALUABLE, LIFE TRANSFORMATIVE INFORMATION. WE REALLY ARE WHAT WE EAT. I CAN’T GET PAST CERTAIN PARTS BECAUSE I HAVE TO KEEP REWINDING AND LISTENING TO THE INFORMATION OVER AND OVER.

[@PebbleBeachLife]

You are what your bacteria eat.

[@anujkumarshukla3881]

We are what we do with what we eat

[@nicholasgasper6416]

Thank you for always having helpful, amazing people on your show!

[@charlottegeorge3054]

I have been practising the Mindfulness of Breathing technique kzbin.infoUgkxIIDVgnLN8pF_fPOyoZ1nTjbLvvZcib6r as taught in this CD for about 2 years having read about it in Paramananda's Change Your Mind book and taken a real liking to it. However at times I struggle to remain focused on the breathing and thought that at such times this guided version might suit me. So after two years I finally decided to buy it! The first 7'24 of Track 1 of the CD is a body relaxtion which I do not use: I don't like body relaxation techniques and I find 27' just a little too long for meditation. The remaining 20' of gentle, guided meditation helps me tremendously to relax and stay focused. I find him's voice very soothing and whilst he is present to guide you through the 4 stages of the meditation, his presence is not intrusive or distracting. For the past two years I have tried to follow this technique as best I can with gentle meditation music despite music not being recommended. Having used this CD a couple of times I think I will try from now on to adopt a new routine of no music and just this CD as I find it so helpful. I realise now that the music really is distracting and I have enjoyed listening to the ambient sounds around me which I am normally unaware of. I can not comment on the other 2 tracks of Metta or Walking Meditation as I bought the CD solely to help me with the Mindfulness of Breathing and it does just that - very effectively. In my opinion this CD is money very well spent as it will guide you through a thoroughly useful and beneficial meditation technique and I don't think you can put a price on that. Ultimate Apparels - KZbin www.youtube.com

[@sophietje1116]

Did i miss the part of ptsd and the microbiome? It really intrigues me! Wonderful, educational episode🙏🏻 thank you so much for sharing this wisdom. As an autismmom i would love an episode on supplements/ foods for our kids❤

[@senseofwonder4734]

I've. Listened to this episode at least 3 times! Brilliant men with life changing information and kind, giving hearts!

[@tomoakley760]

Dr B is the man! Good on you for bringing him on the show

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

Appreciate you Tom!

[@nancyweisbrodt3964]

I never thought I would listen to this entire podcast but here I am, listening to the very end. So very interesting and enlightening.

[@angelashort1331]

Lentils are a key , Its a biblical food , one that people defended with their lives.This is a food with significance ,It is a deserving food , humble but life encouraging. God Bless the research . ❤❤❤❤

[@TheWillcrawshaw]

What an absolutely incredible wealth of knowledge! Thank you Dr. B for sharing this cutting edge science 🙏🏼 and Rich for top host as per. Took so much away from this!

[@droqueplot]

Amazing information! Life saving no doubt! Thank God for these true doctors aka “teachers of health!” They are helping humanity find healing with these truths!

[@JW4REnvironment]

Dr. B. is a great Renaissance man. I like his great insights into diet and health but admire he is very environmentally aware! Thanks Dr. B, for educating us on the benefits of biodiversity in natural ecosystems too! His views remind me of the One Health approach. Thanks for your great insights, Dr. B! Hoya saxa!

[@jayb2175]

I never pooped better since I started carnivore, so i am confused about the fiber argument. Also i've suffered with anxiety and depression all my life and the mental clarity I had through carnivore was something i hadn't experienced in 20 years!

[@pcspe3304]

Are you O+ blood? Also do u take pre/probiotics?

[@snowboardgirl1000]

Same.

[@Engrave.Danger]

​@@pcspe3304blood type diet is B.S. No need for prebiotics and probiotics if there's no fiber or carbs coming in. Our microbiome only needs to support what we consume.

[@just_jen]

The fat in/on the meat 'lubricates' your insides, making everything move smoothly. Fibre without fat is a recipe for constipation.

[@joannachapman-ellis7998]

Same. I was so ill when I was a WFPB organic vegan.

[@rigaleb]

If the interviewer is a vegan, you get a doctor that encourages that direction, if the interviewer is a carnivore, you'll get all the possible studies that support carnivore oriented people, I guess we all gotta become experts in reading pubmed articles, cause it seems we can't stop this duality.

[@jellybeanvinkler4878]

Agree. I listen to all, if they aren't too propagandist. This one, though I could feel the biase, was so full of interesting info, I listened intently. Not to mention Rich is an amazing interviewer, tamping down his own biases. 💞

[@eugeniebreida1583]

Spot on, and really stifles creative listening/thinking.

[@lastharvest4044]

They are in it to make money first and foremost.

[@simongarner5340]

What would make a great podcast is if you got Dr B and say a Registered Dietician who doesn't promote a restricted diet on the same podcast and let them have a discussion :)

[@cynthiagaudino9272]

Rich, I listen to podcasts all morning long.... I have to say, you are the BEST in how a conversation flows, your respect in allowing the guest to speak and your questions. BRAVO! Great thanks to the Doctor for your wide view of life changing information. LOVED IT!👏

[@simongarner5340]

I have to agree with you here. There aren't many better interviewers than RR IMO.

[@catherinesigurdson4189]

I woke up to you this morning, and I already shared. My family and friends need this as well as myself. I started an indoor garden to help with fresh food. I messed up my gut a few months ago with laxatives and Roland's with fiber. I ended up going to the hospital. After that visit. I no longer take those products. I stay away from antibiotics and I know good gut health is good brain health. So I'm still working on it. Thank-you

[@marleaf9226]

I very much needed this information in my life. Thank you both for sharing your knowledge, looking forward to testing out some of these strategies to help find solutions to my gi and chronic pain issues. I am already plant based and tried fodmap but I feel so limited and my mental health declines. Diversity is back on the menu and I'm feeling very optimistic 💚

[@zsofi9816]

I’m so so grateful to have the possibility to listen such mind blowing podcasts. 💗 Thank you Rich and Thank you Dr. B 💗

[@michellesummers1010]

Just found your channel, and I love the long format shows, allowing for getting into the nitty gritty of the subjects ❤ Thank you!!

[@brieannatyler6055]

My family absolutely loves Dr. B and his leadership on nutrition. He is so easy to listen to and he explains everything so well that even non-science people can understand. I love his approach to these topics and he genuinely seems like a good guy and an amazing doctor! We love you Dr. B!!

[@RiDankulous]

Being whole food-plant based WFPB, I eat a large amount of fiber but maybe not as much as some people who are bigger or exercise large amounts. I eat 70-90 grams daily. This is primarily from black beans, whole wheat pasta, and whole wheat bread with a considerable amount from chia seeds. The rest comes from fruits and vegetables. When I eat some common foods day after day gas is not a problem. Digestion is generally very good. I am rarely constipated. When I was on the standard food, constipation was frequent. The best way I describe WFPB is freedom. Freedom from addictive foods I no longer eat. Freedom from heavy weight. Freedom from medical conditions that otherwise would have been inevitable and progressive. I don't doubt some people can make it work eating small amounts of meat, dairy, processed foods, but I am not one of those people.

[@DianesHealthyLife]

Incredible information simplified! As someone that has suffered from chronic constipation for over 10 years I took your advice to use magnesium and within a few days I am flushed out like never before!!! Basically addicted to laxatives and it brought me to tears that a simple solution solved my issue in a few days!! Thank you!!!

[@rabiacollection2475]

What about dhyrea ?

[@dianasolfest7237]

What kind of magnesium worked for you?

[@CindyTemple]

How do u go 10 years and never ask yourself what milk of Magnesia actually is??

[@angelashort1331]

Benfo,thiamine , which is vit b1 , has changed the gut health for me and my husband , He's improving physically and mentally each day , brain is repairing ,speech is improving . Along with this video , we're winning ,

[@angelashort1331]

Milk of magnesia is being taken from our shopping shelves ,here in nz . Sad

[@tiger_powers]

Several times a day...constipated, gas and bloating incomplete everytime it feels -> plantfroof for years (this issue tho started just a few years ago, crohns and colitis diagnosed) and just wanna get back to normal. Tried several things from TCM & naturopathic attemps etc... Glad you guys are out there (Simon & all the other great humans out there too) - keeps me motivated

[@JJCruz-oj6uz]

Agreed, let’s use mind and humility to evolve our ways of thinking as well as Perceptions ✅💯 building on knowledge thank you 🙏🏼 this is awesome

[@markkerryfinney5608]

Just wow! Such a wonderful interview with you both. Dr. B is so good at explaining & illustrations. A humble man that shares because he cares. Rich you are the best interviewer. Thank you both. About to listen to this again! ❤️🙏

[@anindita2816]

This video is such an eye opener and is easily the best podcast ever. I could go on listening for many more hours. It is life-changing! Dr. B has shared very useful groundbreaking information that we've been fortunate to receive. Thank you, Dr. Bulsiewicz and Rich!

[@NatiDeNut]

I am sending this to my doctor. This is the most inclusive explanation of all the gut related issues I am obsessed about since many people in family I suffer from GI illnesses.

[@piccadelly9360]

do not bother , it will not have interest in a such a podcast, because doctor is not there to heal people, it is there to sell drugs from the drug industry nothing else, sad but true. About you gut , try Moringa ,is not a drug , is nature

[@lighthouse6120]

Thank you ! This was very helpful for me. It's late and i should be sleeping, but i had to listen to it all right now to the end. So glad i did. The story about the woman and her job.... can totally relate to that. Magnesium citrate, going for it. Exercise, can do. It's just a beautiful gift you just gave us all. I spent 3 hrs at urgent care today, because i cannot get a doctor appoint for 3months for a Gastro doc and 2 months for my GP. I didn't feel great about the doc's advice at the urgent care. Now, i have some tools. Now i have a plan that i can start today. Mmmmwwwa ! Btw, i was given a heavy dose of antibiotics 4mnth prior, which is when i suspect things started to go bad. It may have all worked out better if the antibiotics were just not so strong. However, I also had to take some antibiotics a year prior for a different issue. Starting over in more ways than one.

[@juliesill8074]

Truly Fabulous. Lots of great info. Through the years I have adopted many of these approaches with great results but it was at the end Dr Will when you told the story of the gal who quit her stressful job and her gut issues became non existent is when it truly landed home. I’ve had the exact same experience. My gut always acts up when I am not properly aligned. Thanks for the download. Look forward to gaming my plant intake. ☮️ 🌱 🙏🏻

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@chrisaldridge8903]

Thank you! I have purchased the cookbook and will purchase the FF book as well. Great hearing Rich talk about his own number twos. I am looking forward to healing with this new info.

[@Imoimion]

Wow! This was absolutely amazing, potentially life changing....to be continued! Thanks Rich & Dr. B

[@jaychon8418]

great topic. let's have him back again to dive into the plant based diets in more detail and whether grains should be part of that or not.

[@suerospert5131]

Thank you for doing this. I am a 60yr old woman with ms and leukemia (stem cell transplant) and appreciate all this helpful information that some was never aware of.

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

Hope it helps Sue!

[@kattbenson1264]

HIV is a serious, recurring disease that cannot be cured with drugs or injections by American doctors, but the best way to fight HIV is by taking natural herbal remedies and only a few American doctors know about this herbal medicin. Dr Ben Uda on youtube channel the great herbalist, is an African doctor who can cure HIV with his powerful herbal medicine. for people suffering from the diseases. reach him by visiting his KZbin channel.

[@monnacasa9903]

Try pay Darco tea daily for leukaemia it cured it after 1 yr in some pple

[@senseofwonder4734]

Thank you for this incredible gift. Living in Arkansas, it can be difficult to find like minded people in terms of how to eat to promote health. This information and format is life-changing. Thank you Thank you thank you!!!

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@jamieaxtell8606]

I agree, just moved to Arkansas

[@rhondatosh3255]

Sense of wonder, I am a nursing student at UAMS hoping to do research on this very topic! My mission is to help our Arkansas citizens! I am also a dietitian. You know “it takes a village”. If we can combine our ideas, please leave a reply so we can brainstorm! Most sincerely, Rhonda

[@joelspring8230]

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[@bettywinn8296]

Finding this was no accident. I am blown away by this fantastic information. It is priceless. So grateful for this video. Thank you so much..

[@lynnemanning9553]

Before mentioning this very interesting and important topic of the microbiome, I am new to Rich Roll, but I like his style...he is polite, kind, and very intelligent comments and questions! I think he truly cares about the guests! Some of these guys now, who have any type of interview show, can be so arrogant and just in it for themselves, so much appreciated Rich, you are top notch as an interviewer, and a nice person! Dr. B. is truly interesting and I'm trying to get to an all plant based diet and have been a vegetarian for 40 years, but I want to stop eating eggs and butter, which are my last hold outs....I have gotten migraines for 30 something years, and bad ones, so I had to stick to like 10 foods so I could get less headaches, and that has been for years, so I know my gut health is not that diverse because the microbes are only use to those foods, so slowly trying to introduce others. . Even though I don't get migraines near as severe as I use to, I'm still getting them mildly, and it's harder for me to just go totally vegan, because when I do, I start to get headaches more. Probably food intolerances for sure. I have never eaten processed foods ever, I have been clean eating my whole life, so I know there are a lot of pluses, for my health. Lots of exercise too throughout my life. I know there is something missing to the puzzle, and I'm trying to solve it, it's hard! I'm looking up this lipotoxicity, to see if there's anything to that for me, the foods I eat, and migraines. Very much enjoyed your discussion. 🙌🌟🙌

[@luellaventress7561]

Dr Will. You look outstandingly healthy! You're my favorite source of information on health. Thanks so much

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

Honored for you to say this. Thanks for your support.

[@krisp0114]

@@willbulsiewicz6554 Outstanding work Dr Will, thank you for blowing my mind for the most insightful nearly three hours.

[@lovehealthprosperityelpaso3677]

Also a very distinguished communicator 👍🏻

[@Marikadussault]

Crash notes: -Fiber = Plants and mushroom -Prebiotic feeds microbes and microbiome: 1. Fiber - Short-fatty acids 2. Resistance starches - potatoes 3. Polyphenols - colors in plants - Resveratrol - peanuts - grapes -Plant points = the game to add plants to your meals -Each 5 % of fiber you add in your diet increase your protection against melanoma cancer of 30 % (not sure - I should rewatch this section!) -High histamine foods = fermented, chocolat, alcool, vinager, avocato, tomato, eggplant, fish, spinach = stop eating for two weeks and see if allergy symptoms diseapear

[@briannacoley3880]

When thanks lol at the grocery store now

[@ComeAlongKay]

If you have asthma some stuff with resveratrol also has a higher histamine count so you might want to check that out also. So like red wine has some benefits and might be calming even for some but also has higher histamine. Bone broth also has some histamine despite it being really good for you primarily due to the glycine content.

[@ViralVideos-pr2oi]

You shouldn't listen to ppl telling you to eat a lot of plants. You digest about half of anything in a plant bc the proteins in plants aren't meant for us to digest they are meant for the plant.

[@TheDogPa]

@@ViralVideos-pr2oi I eat plants I feel bad. Hate the taste. Been like that since a kid. Tried to eat more...I get issues. Tried many times over the years. No chemicals, all organic, no additives, but still, veggies mess me up. I have been doing psyllium, no idea if it really helps...doesn't seem to cause issues. Carbs or veggies don't sit well with me. Getting rid of carbs and plants and my weight is good, I feel better, stomach is better 🤷‍♂

[@AntonJirout]

@@ViralVideos-pr2oi WFPB diets are usually lower in protein. When you eat high carb diet your protein needs are lower anyway

[@sweetsavorywords3506]

Great interview! I am taking a lot of arrows to attack my tummy health problems. Thank you and may God bless you and prosper the work of your hands.

[@michellerichardson7611]

Two of my favorite teachers!!!! OMG !!! Amazing!

[@willbulsiewicz6554]

Thank you Michelle!

[@TheMrneilyoung]

The Fibre Fuelled Cookbook was delivered while I was listening to the podcast! Loving the fermented foods section. A lovely bonus.

[@michellehoyle5400]

How do you introduce fermented foods if you have a mass cell /histamine problem

[@kevindecoteau3186]

I'm just a few minutes into this interview and I am shaking my head, incredible information. Happy I'm going plant based now, I'm 64 yo and this is exciting stuff. MIND BLOWN.

[@barbietv5825]

I watched all of this over the course of 2 days (also watched the other one of you both) , really enjoy your podcasts rich roll & Dr B is really a great guest , I’m a vegetarian but now vegan the past 6 days (I only ate a bit of eggs or yoghurt here and there anyways lol) I picked up a lot of knowledge off this podcast, appreciate you both !

[@lindacox4962]

This information is very valuable to me and my current situation. I will follow up with book and website. Thank-you x million!