Episode Details

We break down gut health using simple frameworks that connect digestion, inflammation, and the gut-brain axis. We share practical self-checks and food-first habits that help you understand what your symptoms might be telling you and how to start supporting your microbiome. 

• DIGIN framework for digestion, absorption, permeability, microbiota, inflammation, and the nervous system 
• baking soda test basics and common signs of low stomach acid 
• malabsorption clues and why deficiencies can show up as fatigue, hair changes, and tingling 
• what leaky gut means and how it can drive food sensitivities 
• STAIN framework stress, toxins, adverse reactions, infections, nutritional imbalances 
• dysbiosis symptoms that can look like IBS, headaches, skin issues, joint pain, brain fog, and mood shifts 
• why prebiotics make probiotics work and how fiber feeds short-chain fatty acids 
• Mediterranean-style eating, polyphenols, and omega-3s for inflammation support 
• gut-brain axis and vagus nerve habits like breathing, yoga, singing, and sleep 
• Five Rs approach to gut healing and why plans need to be individualized 
• gut circadian rhythm and how late meals and poor sleep can disrupt recovery 

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