WHY IS GUT HEALTH SO IMPORTANT?

“All disease begins in the gut”- Hippocrates

Every day in my clinical practice, I see patients with signs of a gut that is in a state of dysbiosis: bloating, leaky gut, irritable bowel, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, eczema, thyroid disorder, weight issues, fatigue, and brain fog. Overuse of antibiotics combined with our standard American diet and toxic environment cause our microbiome to be in a constant state of distress.

“We are discovering that many disorders all have the same root cause- a damaged microbiome. Although it isn’t the only reason people develop these conditions it is often a major contributor that interacts with genetics and environmental factors to create a perfect storm of disease” Dr Robynne Chutkan- Gastroenterologist

Indigestion is an issue suffered by millions of people and that is why the antacid industry is booming. Marketing surveys have shown that 50% of Americans have used antacids and over 90% have indicated that they have suffered from digestive upset. We all love food but why doesn’t food love us back? Well…there are lots of reasons but the number one reason is our food choices. Processed foods, packaged foods, fried foods, fast food are hard to digest in the body. These foods make your body work overtime trying to process the foods and pull out any nutrition for the body. In the end for it’s effort the body walks away with barely any nutrients and lots of effort expended. It would be like working a full days work and then owing your employer money. The whole process puts your body in the negative. Staying in the negative long term can lead to chronic disease and illness. That’s why you are here, to learn the tools to improve your digestion, increase the diversity of your microbiome and begin the healing process from the inside out.