Gut Health & Chronic Pain: Unveiling the Connection with Leigh Brandon

Could improving your gut health hold the key to alleviating chronic pain? Join me on the Radical Health Rebel podcast as I uncover the compelling connection between the gut health and your body’s pain response.

I promise you’ll emerge with a clearer understanding of how your gut influences neurotransmitter production, impacting everything from mood to pain perception.

This episode unravels the complex interplay of dysbiosis, leaky gut, and systemic inflammation, offering fresh insights into managing pain. You’ll see firsthand the profound impact of addressing gut health on chronic pain and overall well-being.

Explore with me how inflammation acts as a critical bridge between gut health and chronic pain, influenced by pro-inflammatory cytokines and microbiome imbalances.

I also tackle neuropathic pain and conditions like IBS and fibromyalgia, revealing how neuroinflammation and immune responses can amplify discomfort.

As I navigate the psychological dimensions, discover how gut dysbiosis can fuel a vicious cycle of mood disorders and chronic pain. Our discussion extends to the potential of diet in breaking this cycle, providing hope for those seeking relief from persistent pain.

I discussed:

• The Gut-Brain Axis and Chronic Pain
• Dysbiosis and Pain
• Inflammation and it’s role in chronic pain
• Neuropathic Pain
• Psychological Factors
• Specific Conditions Related to Chronic Pain
• Connecting Gut Health and Chronic Pain
• Central Sensitization