Hey there - happy 2024! I’m excited to be back with the podcast and get to geek out on one of my favorite topics – gut health. Today’s episode is part 1 of a 2 part series, gut health 101. We’re diving into the gut and what the process of digestion looks like, signs of poor digestion, how your gut and immune system are connected, common gut health issues we see in our practice, and more. 

Our gut affects SO many things (probably way more than you think), and addressing the root cause of your specific symptoms is incredibly important. I’d love to hear how this episode helped you, and don’t forget to come back for part 2 of this series next week! 

Episode Recap: 

• The digestive process, explained {3:49}
• Signs of digestive dysfunction and poor gut health {6:43}
• Why not all inflammation is bad + the key differences between acute and chronic inflammation {8:09}
• How your immune system is greatly impacted by your gut {9:54}
• The gut-brain connection + what the gut microbiome is {11:11}
• How to know if your gut is healthy and/or if you need to utilize gut testing {13:05}
• Common gut health issues we see in our practice {14:25}
• What ‘leaky gut’ is + symptoms and major contributors {16:42}
• What SIBO is + symptoms, treatment and more {20:24}
• How candida shows up in the gut {27:01}
• The major root cause of acid reflux (aka GERD), and how to support healthy levels of stomach acid {33:51}
• What H-pylori is, how it’s transmitted, and how to tackle it {39:35}
• How parasites can show up in and affect the gut {42:30}

**Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is NOT meant to be taken as individual or medical advice. Please seek the advice of your physician or healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.

FULL SHOW NOTES (including all links and resources I mentioned in this episode): 
https://margaretpowell.com/episode25

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