One of those communicators who possessed the rare gift of translating complex medical concepts into everyday language.
7 Health Tips from Michael MoselyThe gut is an enteric nervous system that relies on the same type of neurons and neurotransmitters found in the central nervous system, so some medical experts call the gut our second brain.
Gut Health - Our Second BrainAn alkaline diet works on moving the balance toward fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, wholesome protein sources such as beans and legumes, and healthy oils such as olive and flax seed.
Benefits of an Alkaline DietIssues with your pancreas and insulin production when you overeat. Overeating disrupts the migrating motor complex that helps to keep bacteria in the correct area of the digestive tract. Overeating also places extra burden on the pancreas by having to continuously produce insulin.
The perils of overeatingThe ABC Health Report had a very interesting segment on studies done on why we get fat.
Why we get Fat