Gravity: The Hidden Force Shaping Your Health
Gravity keeps us grounded—but it also shapes our bodies, minds, and even our gut health in surprising ways.
In this fascinating episode, Dr. Brennan Spiegel, Director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai and author of PULL: The Science of Gravity and How It Shapes Our Health and Happiness, joins Jacqueline Gaulin, host of the Gastro Girl Podcast, to explore how gravity influences digestion, mood, metabolism, and mental resilience.
Discover what “gravity resilience” means, why astronauts help us understand life on Earth, and how this invisible force could hold the key to living longer, standing stronger, and finding balance in body and mind.
You’ll learn:
• How gravity affects digestion, circulation, and well-being
• The surprising link between gravity, depression, and emotional health
• Ways to strengthen your “gravity resilience” through movement, nutrition, and mindfulness
Listen to more expert insights at GastroGirl.com
You can find Pull on Dr. Spiegel’s website or wherever books are sold by clicking the button below.
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