<p>In this episode of Well Enough, we sit down with Dr. Karan Rajan - NHS surgeon, author, and the internet’s favourite health myth-buster.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Follow Well Enough on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wellenough" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p>Follow Emilie on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilielaviniauk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Subscribe to the Well Enough newsletter <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-fitness/well-enough-newsletter-emilie-lavinia-b2818570.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><br><p>Timecodes:</p><p>00:00 Fighting Health Misinformation</p><p>01:35 Intermittent Fasting for Women</p><p>02:35 Fasting for Weight Loss vs. Gut Health</p><p>03:55 Does Fasting Heal Leaky Gut?</p><p>05:30 What is Leaky Gut Actually?</p><p>06:50 IBS vs. IBD vs. Leaky Gut</p><p>07:45 The Truth About Glucose Spikes</p><p>08:55 Are CGMs Accurate for Non-Diabetics?</p><p>10:00 The Dangers of Glucose Hacking</p><p>10:50 Sleep Trackers &amp; Orthosomnia</p><p>12:40 Cortisol Face &amp; Belly Fat Myths</p><p>14:40 The "Wellness Washing" Industry</p><p>15:35 The 5 Unsexy Pillars of Health</p><p>16:40 Probiotics vs. Fibre</p><p>18:05 The 3-Month Fiber Challenge</p><p>19:10 Fibre Supplements &amp; GLP-1 (Ozempic)</p><p>20:45 Inulin &amp; Bloating Side Effects</p><p>23:25 Pregnancy, Protein &amp; Constipation</p><p>24:35 The Gut-Skin &amp; Gut-Brain Axis</p><p>26:10 Do You Need a Gut Detox?</p><p>28:30 Liver Detox Myths</p><p>29:55 Red Flags in Wellness Influencers</p><p>32:20 Carnivore Diet Risks</p><p>35:20 Advocating for Yourself at the Doctor</p><p>40:40 Dr. Rajan's #1 Health Tip</p><br><p>More from Dr Karan</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/451541/this-is-vital-information-by-rajan-dr-karan/9781529923056" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New book 'This Is Vital Information'</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Karan's Instagram</a></li></ul><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>