Episode Details

We often associate gut health with issues like bloating, IBS, or constipation.

But what about other conditions such as anxiety, eczema, acne, hormonal irregularities, fatigue, body aches, and weight gain?

Well, Chiropractor and Functional Medicine Practitioner Dr Shalini Bhat is here to explain how these health issues are highly connected to the state of our gut.

In this episode, Dr Shalini and I dive into gut health, discuss why so many of us are struggling with their gut health without even realizing it, and share actionable steps to improve gut health starting today.

Dr Shalini and I chat about:

• The basics of gut health
• Symptoms that may indicate your gut needs support
• How gut might be making you anxious
• The connection between gut health and hormones
• Why our lifestyle of convenience is hurting our gut health
• Tips for detoxing
• How improving gut health can alleviate skin issues
• How ultra-processed foods harm our gut
• What we need to do to have optimal gut health
• Small changes to enhance gut health

Dr Shalini Bhat is a Chiropractor and double certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (IFMCP, CFMP) with over 10 years in the wellness field and the founder of The Movement Boutique. In her private practice, she provides actionable road maps for patients to enhance their health using various tools, including fascia, movement, hormones, and gut health. Dr Bhat specializes in helping those who feel "off" despite being told they are "normal," offering relevant functional medicine testing and scientific insights tailored to individual needs.

Episode Links:

• Connect with Dr Shalini on Instagram
• Check out The Movement Boutique
• Improve your gut health with the Clean Gut Detox

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