{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e43fdd6e40bfc8e713b02ff/697a59c698c18d8bdb90b632?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The 5 pillars to prevent dementia and stroke – with Dr Partha Nandi","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e43fdd6e40bfc8e713b02ff/1769625861455-385545b8-c194-4866-952a-a916fdcbd1d2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Dr Partha Nandi is a gastroenterologist who wants you to know that the key to preventing stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's might not lie in the brain at all – it lies in the gut. He shares how inflammation in your gut&nbsp;today&nbsp;could be affecting your brain decades from now. And he reveals the five simple pillars that could help you protect your cognitive health for life.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>The gut-brain connection and why it matters for stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's</li><li>How inflammatory markers in the gut can predict Parkinson's</li><li>Why people with healthier gut microbiomes recover better from strokes</li><li>The role of the vagus nerve as the information superhighway between gut and brain</li><li>Dr Nandi's five-pillar approach: purposeful living, diet, movement, spirituality and community</li><li>Which probiotic strains to look for</li><li>The importance of fermented foods for reducing inflammation</li><li>Why magnesium matters and which type to choose for different needs</li><li>How intermittent fasting and mindful eating support gut health</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>More from Liz:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/product/how-to-age-liz-earle/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Preorder Liz’s new book –&nbsp;<em>How to Age</em></strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/product/a-better-second-half-liz-earle/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>A Better Second Half</em>&nbsp;</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lizearleme/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Follow Liz on Instagram</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/lizearlewellbeing/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>More from Partha:</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heal-Your-Gut-Save-Brain/dp/B0CQLDR4KY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain</em></a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/askdrnandi/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Dr Nandi on Instagram</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Get in touch with a question for Liz:</strong></p><ul><li>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com</a></li><li>WhatsApp: 07518 471 846</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our&nbsp;</em><a href=\"https://lizearlewellbeing.com/affiliate-policy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Affiliate Policy</em></strong></a><em>&nbsp;for more information.</em></p>","author_name":"Liz Earle"}