When we talk about gut health, most people think of digestion. But what if I told you that your gut might be behind your mood swings, brain fog, fatigue, and even the way you show up in relationships?
Science is catching up to what ancient wisdom always knew: the gut is the root.
Gut-Brain Axis: The Two-Way Street
Your gut is home to the enteric nervous system — often called the “second brain.” It has over 100 million neurons and connects directly to your brain through the vagus nerve. But here’s the twist:
90% of the signals go from the gut to the brain — not the other way around.
(Source: Gershon MD. The Second Brain, 1999)
That means your gut is constantly telling your brain how to feel.
Dysbiosis = Systemic Imbalance
When your gut bacteria are out of balance — a state called dysbiosis — it can trigger:
- Anxiety & depression (via serotonin imbalance — 90% of which is made in the gut)
- Skin issues (eczema, acne, rosacea)
- Autoimmunity & hormonal disruption
- Chronic inflammation & fatigue
- Poor detox and sugar cravings
Root Causes of Dysbiosis
- Overuse of antibiotics or antacids
- Processed foods, sugar, and seed oils
- Chronic stress (yep, cortisol wrecks gut lining)
- Environmental toxins (pesticides, heavy metals)
- Parasites, yeast, mold exposure
- Poor sleep and irregular eating
- Birth control pills, NSAIDs, or other common meds
This is not about blame — it’s about awareness. You deserve to know what’s going on in your body.
How to Begin Healing Your Gut
Gut healing is not one-size-fits-all, but here are foundational steps I recommend as a functional practitioner:
1. Remove the triggers
2. Rebuild the gut lining
3. Repopulate with the right microbes
4. Support digestion
5. Regulate the nervous system
You Deserve a Life That Feels Clear
Gut health isn’t just about bloating. It’s about how you show up in the world. It’s about your energy, your mood, your cravings, your ability to think clearly, and love wholly.
You don’t need to hustle harder.
You don’t need to suppress the symptoms.
You need to listen to what your gut has been trying to tell you all along.
Root yourself in truth. Heal from the root. This is the work.
With love (and probiotics),
