Andrew Rubman's guest appearances

Andrew Rubman

Bottom Line Advocator

David Katz

Robin Smith

Neal Barnard

Danny Lipford

Mark Goulston

Nancy Collamer

Ray Higdon

Andrew Hill

Joel Fuhrman

Jon Taffer

Helen Fisher

Michael Breus

Wendy Suzuki

Ellie Krieger

Ryan Martin

OwlTail

Sarah Hiner

When it comes to being happy, one of the smartest steps you can take is to keep your digestion humming. That’s because most of your body’s feel-good hormone serotonin is produced in your gut. When your digestion is working properly, so is your serotonin factory. And often, people with mood issues also have digestive issues. That’s why eating the right foods helps you feel your best not only physically…but also mentally and emotionally.In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, Andrew Rubman, ND, a naturopathic physician and medical director of the Southbury Clinic for Traditional Medicines in Southbury, Connecticut, joins Bottom Line President and CEO Sarah Hiner to discuss the critical role the gut-brain axis plays in driving our moods and the best methods to help it function optimally. Dr. Rubman is a founding member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and author of the Bottom Line blog “Nature Doc’s Patient Diary.”Topics covered include…How the “depression industry” has duped everyone (7:33 – 9:13)Why SSRI antidepressants aren’t the best solution (9:13 – 11:24)The digestion-mood feedback loop (11:24 – 12:28)Proper chewing and adequate stomach acid boost mood (12:28 – 16:15)What helped a depressed man with low libido (16:15 – 19:59)Why you need the amino acid tryptophan in your diet (19:59 – 21:49)Every meal affects your genetic expression (21:49 – 23:31)What a cupcake vs. broccoli does to your body (23:31 – 25:20)The gut flora’s critical role in overall health (25:20 – 27:06)How the gut’s serotonin factory goes awry (27:06 – 30:06)The healing power of digestive enzymes (30:06 – 32:59)Not getting enough salt and other causes of low serotonin (32:59 – 35:10)Why children are now at more risk for emotional issues (35:10 – 38:21)How processed foods lead to serotonin deficits (38:21 – 41:31)Steps to rebuild your serotonin-producing machinery (41:31 – 44:26)Papain supplements vs. digestive enzyme supplements (44:26 – 46:36)What to do if you’re taking an SSRI antidepressant (46:36 – 49:22)Can people with high blood pressure use salt? (49:22 – 50:53)Kimchi, sauerkraut and other high-salt fermented foods (50:53 – 52:26)Intermittent fasting vs. “grazing” throughout the day (52:26 – 56:59)You can learn more about Dr. Rubman and his work at SouthburyClinic.com.You can connect with and stay in touch with Sarah at her website www.bottomlineinc.com! Find Bottom Line on Facebook @WeAreBottomLine and at Bottom Line Inc. on  www.linkedin.com.And if you enjoyed this podcast, please share a review so that more people can benefit from Be sure to subscribe to the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast with Sarah Hiner on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher

When it comes to being happy, one of the smartest steps you can take is to keep your digestion humming. That’s because most of your body’s feel-good hormone serotonin is produced in your gut. When your digestion is working properly, so is your serotonin factory. And often, people with mood issues also have digestive issues. That’s why eating the right foods helps you feel your best not only physically…but also mentally and emotionally. In this edition of the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast, Andrew Rubman, ND, a naturopathic physician and medical director of the Southbury Clinic for Traditional Medicines in Southbury, Connecticut, joins Bottom Line President and CEO Sarah Hiner to discuss the critical role the gut-brain axis plays in driving our moods and the best methods to help it function optimally. Dr. Rubman is a founding member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and author of the Bottom Line blog “Nature Doc’s Patient Diary.” Topics covered include… How the “depression industry” has duped everyone (7:33 – 9:13)Why SSRI antidepressants aren’t the best solution (9:13 – 11:24)The digestion-mood feedback loop (11:24 – 12:28)Proper chewing and adequate stomach acid boost mood (12:28 – 16:15)What helped a depressed man with low libido (16:15 – 19:59)Why you need the amino acid tryptophan in your diet (19:59 – 21:49)Every meal affects your genetic expression (21:49 – 23:31)What a cupcake vs. broccoli does to your body (23:31 – 25:20)The gut flora’s critical role in overall health (25:20 – 27:06)How the gut’s serotonin factory goes awry (27:06 – 30:06)The healing power of digestive enzymes (30:06 – 32:59)Not getting enough salt and other causes of low serotonin (32:59 – 35:10)Why children are now at more risk for emotional issues (35:10 – 38:21)How processed foods lead to serotonin deficits (38:21 – 41:31)Steps to rebuild your serotonin-producing machinery (41:31 – 44:26)Papain supplements vs. digestive enzyme supplements (44:26 – 46:36)What to do if you’re taking an SSRI antidepressant (46:36 – 49:22)Can people with high blood pressure use salt? (49:22 – 50:53)Kimchi, sauerkraut and other high-salt fermented foods (50:53 – 52:26)Intermittent fasting vs. “grazing” throughout the day (52:26 – 56:59) You can learn more about Dr. Rubman and his work at <a href="http://SouthburyClinic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SouthburyClinic.com</a>. You can connect with and stay in touch with Sarah at her website <a href="http://www.bottomlineinc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bottomlineinc.com</a>! Find Bottom Line on Facebook @WeAreBottomLine and at Bottom Line Inc. on  <a href="http://www.linkedin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.linkedin.com</a>. And if you enjoyed this podcast, please share a review so that more people can benefit from Be sure to subscribe to the Bottom Line Advocator Podcast with Sarah Hiner on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher

Eat Your Way to Happiness — Sarah Hiner Talks to Andrew Rubman, ND

The incredible edible egg—much loved…much maligned. In this episode of The Bottom Line Advocator, Bottom Line CEO Sarah Hiner gets the “bottom line” on eggs from renowned naturopathic physician and self-acclaimed “Egg-spert” Dr. Andrew Rubman. Dr. Rubman shares results of a 500,000-person study conducted in China that produced staggering results that should end the egg debate once and for all. So why are eggs a scapegoat for high cholesterol? And why does the mainstream media ignore the many health benefits of eating eggs? Dr. Rubman explains that and more, including how many and how often you should eat eggs and the best way to cook your eggs to get the most benefit. Get healthy now in this edition of The Bottom Line Advocator.

The Truth Comes Out: Everything You Need to Know About Eggs—Sarah Hiner Talks to Andrew Rubman