Health Beyond Borders EP3 | Your Gut & Your Mood

Описание: We’re talking about the powerful connection between your gut and your mood. Tune in and join the conversation!

Guests:
Dr. T. Ruben Raj, Consultant in Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Internal Medicine from Mahkota Medical Centre (MMC)
Ms. Carrie Chew, Director of Branding, Marketing & Communication from Mahkota Medical Centre (MMC)


0:00:00 – Intro

0:05:16 – Hangry: A Combination of Two Powerful Emotions (Hunger + Anger = “Hangry”)

0:06:20 – Popular Food Trend with Detox Diet

0:08:19 – Lifestyle Realization
“Now we can’t just go to mamak and sleep at 2 AM after that.”
“When you feel good inside, you look good on the outside as well.”

0:10:56 – Processed Food
Easy to consume, satisfies cravings.
“But we all consume it; we’re all guilty of this.”

0:12:13 – Alarm Call
“Slim people think they won’t have cholesterol.”
“I say this because I got an alarm call.”

0:13:45 – Misconceptions of being slim
Many think being slim and having controlled weight means no medical problems.

0:14:34 – Symptoms & Misconceptions
Symptoms may not be related to the stomach; could be linked to mood, brain, gut, and overall well-being.
“Sometimes, a tablet is not going to make you better; you need to change your lifestyle.”

0:17:38 – Gut Feeling Connection

0:21:30 – “90% of our happy chemical (serotonin) is made in our gut.”
The happy chemical that makes you feel good.

0:22:43 – "We have at least 39 trillion bacteria"
-—more bacteria than human cells.

0:24:18 – Roles of Gut Bacteria
Important roles in gut health.
Prebiotics and probiotics.

0:26:54 – Maintaining Good Gut Health
“To maintain good gut health, you have to maintain your bacteria well.”

0:27:36 – Your bacteria also need to rest; they sleep at night
At age 45, you need to check your bowel.

0:29:28 – Mood & Gut
Mood and gut are interrelated.

0:30:41 – MMC’s Role
How MMC helps with gut health programs.

0:31:30 – Colon Cancer
A 5-minute procedure can prevent cancer 10 years from now.

0:32:49 – Fear of Testing “They’re scared to do the test because of the result”

0:33:50 – Wellness Journey
“Your wellness journey begins at the health screening centre.”

0:34:13 – Unsure what screening to go for? Come to Mahkota Medical Centre (MMC)
“Health is wealth.”
No waiting time at MMC.
Celebration
31-year celebration of MMC.

0:37:44 – MMC as Medical Tourism

0:39:00 – From Discovery to Recovery

0:40:12 – MMC Innovations
Smart ward technology—first in Malaysia.

0:42:40 – Shorter Waiting Time “You can just click, and we will deliver"

0:43:33 – Robotic Surgical System "First in Malaysia, from Japan—best in class"

0:44:39 – Location Advantage
Located in Melaka heritage area.
Everything within walking distance—unique experience for international patients.

0:46:50 – “Your wellness journey begins with us.”

0:47:34 – Why MMC?

0:49:06 – Gut Health Reminder
“The way to look after the gut is to look after the bacteria.”
“If you have happy bugs in you, you will also be a happy person.”

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