In this episode of Well Enough, we sit down with Dr. Karan Rajan - NHS surgeon, author, and the internet’s favourite health myth-buster.

With millions of followers looking to him for clarity, Dr. Karan has made a name for himself by dismantling health myths and translating complex medical studies into accessible, life-changing advice.

We dig into the topics dominating your social media feeds: Is "cortisol face" real? Do you actually have a "leaky gut"? And is intermittent fasting a miracle cure or a hormonal disaster for women? Dr. Karan explains why we need to stop treating our bodies like they are broken and start focusing on the unsexy but essential pillars of health.

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Timecodes:

00:00 Fighting Health Misinformation

01:35 Intermittent Fasting for Women

02:35 Fasting for Weight Loss vs. Gut Health

03:55 Does Fasting Heal Leaky Gut?

05:30 What is Leaky Gut Actually?

06:50 IBS vs. IBD vs. Leaky Gut

07:45 The Truth About Glucose Spikes

08:55 Are CGMs Accurate for Non-Diabetics?

10:00 The Dangers of Glucose Hacking

10:50 Sleep Trackers & Orthosomnia

12:40 Cortisol Face & Belly Fat Myths

14:40 The "Wellness Washing" Industry

15:35 The 5 Unsexy Pillars of Health

16:40 Probiotics vs. Fibre

18:05 The 3-Month Fiber Challenge

19:10 Fibre Supplements & GLP-1 (Ozempic)

20:45 Inulin & Bloating Side Effects

23:25 Pregnancy, Protein & Constipation

24:35 The Gut-Skin & Gut-Brain Axis

26:10 Do You Need a Gut Detox?

28:30 Liver Detox Myths

29:55 Red Flags in Wellness Influencers

32:20 Carnivore Diet Risks

35:20 Advocating for Yourself at the Doctor

40:40 Dr. Rajan's #1 Health Tip

More from Dr Karan

• New book 'This Is Vital Information'
• Dr Karan's Instagram

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