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Gut Health

The Surprising Ways Your Gut Health Influences Your Whole Body

It's often said that the gut is the body's second brain, and there's a good reason for that. The health of your gut can have profound effects on your overall well-being, influencing everything from your mood to your immune system.

 

A balanced gut microbiome can lead to improved mood, better digestion, and a stronger immune response. As a nutrition and health coach, I will guide you through personalised strategies to nourish and support your gut health, empowering you to feel your best from the inside out. Let's embark on this journey to optimal health together!

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4 Steps to Gut Health

Embarking on a journey to enhance gut health is a multi-step process that involves a comprehensive approach to nurturing and restoring the gut lining. Many dietary and lifestyle factors can affect your digestive and gut health and contribute to a number of health conditions.

 

The goal of the 4 Steps To Gut Health is to identify factors that may be causing you health issues. Working together through the stages, we can remove the triggers affecting your gut lining permeability and reduce inflammation, as well as introduce a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle to help heal your digestive system and improve your gut health!

Recognise

The first step is recognising the signs of an unhealthy gut, which may include digestive issues, fatigue, and skin irritations. Addressing these symptoms often begins with dietary adjustments.

RESeal

The second step is to reseal the gut, which entails identifying and eliminating substances that may be causing irritation or harm. This could include certain foods, stressors, or environmental toxins. 

Rebuild

With the third step the focus shifts to rebuilding the gut with nutrient-rich foods that support the growth of beneficial bacteria. These foods are typically high in fibre, vitamins, and minerals, and include a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

REstore

The third step is to restore the gut lining's integrity, which is crucial for preventing unwanted substances from entering the bloodstream. This can be achieved through a diet that includes foods rich in amino acids and a balanced diet. 

Gut Health is the Secret to Overall Health

Boosting you gut health is the secret to transforming your overall health and wellbeing. New research has shown that nutrition is now more powerful in the treatment of IBS than medication! Interestingly, other research suggests that a diverse gut microbiome is linked to a reduced risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, and psoriatic arthritis. Moreover, it's not just physical health that's affected—there's a growing body of evidence linking gut health to mental health disorders, endocrine conditions, and even cardiovascular disease.

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