Gut Health: the Missing Link?
Where does digestion fit into your health picture? Have you wondered if gut health has anything to do with your symptoms?
If you struggle with:
gas
bloating
constipation (not having a bowel movement at least 1x per day)
loose stools
heartburn
or food sensitivities
… it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out a solution.
But get this - even if you DON’T have obvious gut issues, your digestive system is still playing a role in your health.
If you have:
skin issues (like psoriasis, eczema, rashes, hives)
an autoimmune condition
hair loss
hormone issues
brain fog or fatigue
… or even anxiety….
These symptoms can be a clear indication that your gut needs support.
But even if you see how your gut may be involved, knowing where to start is the hardest part.
Restrict foods? Take laxatives, probiotics or antacids? Get a colonoscopy?
The worst part of the overwhelm is when practitioners brush you off or they don’t have solutions that truly help.
So, what’s missing?
-> Getting a real-time snapshot of the inner workings of your digestive system so that you can take targeted action.
Now, while colonoscopies are so important, they look more at the physical structure (still very important!) but miss seeing the balance between good and bad bacteria, yeast overgrowth, the presence of possible parasites, and how well you are digesting food. All those factors are crucial components of gut health that will affect how you feel.
Let’s take a closer look.
The Gut: Your Body’s Command Center
Your gut houses trillions of microorganisms that regulate digestion, immunity, and even hormone production. When this delicate ecosystem is out of balance—due to poor diet, toxins, inflammation, or hidden pathogens—it can trigger a cascade of health issues.
1. Uncover the Root of Chronic Symptoms
Struggling with bloating, brain fog, or skin issues? These could stem from gut dysbiosis, where bacteria, parasites, or fungi overtake the beneficial ones. For example, if problematic bacteria overgrow and impair digestion, you can experience nutrient malabsorption (like deficiencies in biotin or zinc), which in turn can lead to hair loss. If inflammation is high from yeast overgrowth and leaky gut, it can contribute to joint pain or autoimmune conditions.
To assess what healing and support your gut needs, running a stool test to analyze these markers can make a significant difference.
2. Balance Hormones for Whole-Body Wellness
Did you know that your gut plays a surprising role in hormone regulation? Elevated levels of beta-glucuronidase, a marker detectable through gut testing, can disrupt estrogen metabolism, leading to issues like PMS, weight gain, or even hair thinning. Low digestive enzymes, also seen through testing, can signal that you are not digesting food well, which can cause nutrient malabsorption and impact hormone production. Thus, by assessing your gut, you can actually support healthy hormone function.
3. Strengthen Immunity and Reduce Inflammation
Did you know that approximately 70% of your immune system is located in your gut? Imbalances like dysbiosis or leaky gut can trigger chronic inflammation and lead to an overactive immune system. For example, when harmful bacteria cross the gut barrier into your bloodstream, they prompt an immune response that releases pro-inflammatory cytokines (i.e causes inflammation). This can lead to allergies, autoimmune issues, and food sensitivities. Inflammation is also connected to hormonal conditions like endometriosis.
4. Let’s Personalize Your Path to Health
Clients come to me feeling frustrated by unclear answers and a lack of actionable information that addresses the root cause of their symptoms. We all deserve targeted, compassionate support that helps us feel better. Starting with a deeper dive into gut health is crucial because it impacts SO MUCH of your health - even when you don’t think it does. Therefore, knowing that the option exists to do a gut health test can help you uncover overlooked imbalances and take effective action.