The Importance of Gut Health

In my practice I always start with addressing gut health. If your gut is not healthy, the rest of your body is adversely affected whether you realize it or not. Here are 3 ways your gut affects your entire body.

1. INFLAMMATION

   When your gut is inflamed, it can cause inflammation systemically. Listed are some resulting signs and symptoms:

   • Fatigue

   • Brain Fog

   • Skin Conditions

     • acne

     • eczema

     • rash

     • psoriasis

     • rosacea

   • Insomnia

   • Depression or Anxiety

   • Female Hormone Imbalances

     • PMS

     • Low Libido

     • Hot Flashes

     • Irregular Cycles

   • Male Hormone Imbalances

     • Low Libido

     • Erectile Dysfunction

     • Muscle Loss

   • Hypothyroid Symptoms

     • Fatigue

     • Weight Gain

     • Thinning Hair

     • Dry Skin

     • Irregular Menstrual Bleeding

     • Pain in Joints

     • Muscle Aches

     • Increased Sensitivity to Cold

     • Impaired Memory

     • Depression

     • High Cholesterol

2. IMMUNE DYSREGULATION AND AUTOIMMUNITY

   The majority of your immune cells resides in your gut. So, if there are problems in your gut they can certainly cause problems with your immune system. Such as:

   • Hashimoto’s Disease (the leading cause of Hypothyroidism)

   • Celiac Disease and Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance

   • IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

   • IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)

   • Food Reactivity

   • Joint Pain

   • Depression

3. NUTRIENT ABSORPTION

   Unfortunately, just because you are eating healthy doesn’t mean your body is efficiently absorbing all those nutrients. This can result in:

   • Fatigue

   • Slowed Metabolism

   • Dry or Thinning Hair

   • Dry Skin

   • Cravings

   • Nutrient Deficiencies