618: The overlooked force impacting your mind, gut health & longevity | Brennan Spiegel, M.D.

In this episode of the mindbodygreen podcast, host Jason Wachob interviews Dr. Brennan Spiegel, Director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai, about biogravitational medicine and how gravity impacts various aspects of health. Dr. Spiegel explains how the body is designed to manage gravity and how working with it can improve health, discussing its effects on posture, mental health (depression, anxiety), and gut health, particularly in relation to IBS. The conversation covers the syndrome Ehlers-Danlos, the importance of strengthening the body's "tensegrity" (blend of strength and mobility), and mental resilience. Dr. Spiegel also shares insights on assessing and improving gravity resilience through exercises, lifestyle adjustments, and potential future studies involving virtual reality and the microbiome.