How to Improve Gut Health
Your gut health plays a central role in your entire body’s well-being—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Often referred to as the "second brain," your gut is home to trillions of bacteria that not only aid digestion but also keep your immune system functioning optimally, helping ward off illness.
Read to discover the fascinating relationship between your gut, mood, and immunity, as well as natural ways to maintain a healthy gut.
Why Gut Health Matters
When coaching and supporting my clients, one of the first things we examine is their diet and lifestyle, specifically their digestion.
I start by asking about their GI symptoms, which reveal a lot about their overall wellbeing. Do you experience GI symptoms like digestive upset, or feel like whatever you eat makes your stomach hurt?
The GI tract is comprised of these organs: Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Small and Large Intestine, plus Liver and responsible for digesting nutrition you put in your mouth. Your GI track is the epicenter of your immunity.
A balanced gut ensures that your body fights off viruses, bacterial and wards of illness. And, promotes mental clarity, and helps you better cope with stress.
The Gut-Brain Connection
Our gut is directly connected to the brain through the vagus nerve, a long nerve that runs from the brain to the digestive system and, even connects to your heart.
Stress and anxiety can cause digestive upset like bloating or reflux, while poor gut health can affect your mood and mental clarity.
Six Factors That Cause Gut Dysbiosis
When the gut’s delicate balance is thrown off, it leads to gut dysbiosis, causing various digestive issues and even weakening the immune system, that's why you get sick after traveling, kids going back to school, being around other people.
SIX Common factors that disrupt gut health include:
Stress
Illness or infection
Aging
Long-term medication or antibiotics
Alcohol consumption
Poor diet
In this episode, I break down each one and give you tips for how to navigate these for better gut health. Check it out, click the link above.
Natural Solutions to Improve Gut Health
Improving gut health doesn't have to be complicated. Here are a few natural ways you can boost your gut health starting today:
Lemon water in the morning: Kickstart your metabolism and digestion by drinking lemon water with a dash of cayenne pepper first thing in the morning. Dilute juice of one whole lemon with a dash of cayenne pepper in 8oz glass of water, Cheers to your Gut Health!
Nourish with Real, Whole Foods over processed foods: Nourish your body with nutrient-dense foods that are rich in prebiotics, probiotic, polyphenols, and fiber, like seasonal fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats such as nuts and seeds. Keep it simple, eat seasonal and local.
Reduce or eliminate alcohol intake: Alcohol can be harsh on your gut microbiome, especially as you age. Eliminating or reducing alcohol can greatly improve gut function.
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Whether it’s improving your digestion, boosting immunity, or enhancing your mental clarity, a healthy gut is at the heart of it all.
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