Posts tagged gut microbiome
Lola Marie Lamb's Birth Story

I love hearing and reading birth stories so heres one for you who love the same! But maybe you are just here for the GUT STUFF! I can’t write a blog post without tying it back to the gut :) One thing both of my birthing experiences had in common was I had to take a TON of antibiotics. If you have ever taken antibiotics or are currently taking them then you will want to read on!

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WHAT DO I DO NEXT?

You have come to the end of The Gut Series and may be wondering…..“WHAT DO I DO NEXT?” What is my next step when it comes to resolving my gut issues? Where should I start? If you feel confused or overwhelmed after reading this, don’t worry...it’s completely normal. Your gut is not a simple system. At this point, when it come to resolving your gut issues, you have a choice to make….

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GUT TRIGGER #4: leaky gut

The lining of your intestine is lie a thin window screen. If you poke holes in it, bugs will enter your house. That’s exactly what happens in a leaky gut. The cells that line your intestine are supposed to be joined tightly to one another. If these tight junctions loosen, bacteria/other microbes, their toxins, undigested foods and chemicals in food enter your bloodstream. They trigger...

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Leaky Gut Quiz

An imbalance of “good” and “bad” bacteria in the intestines may contribute to weight gain, high blood sugar, allergies, digestive trouble and other disorders. Picture this….The good bacteria line up like little solders along your gut lining protecting it, but when they are weakened or damaged due to stress, a highly processed diet, alcohol, poor digestive habits etc. the healthy gut lining can be compromised. This weakened gut lining is called leaky gut or intestinal permeability, and can lead to food sensitivity symptoms and many other health issues.

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