What if the reason your bloating, constipation, fatigue, and food sensitivities haven't resolved… is because no one has looked deep enough? In today's episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I walk through a powerful client case study that highlights why surface-level solutions like elimination diets, probiotics, and random supplements often fail — and what actually works instead.

This client came in exhausted, bloated daily, severely constipated, struggling with painful periods, and feeling like she had "tried everything." Through functional stool testing, we uncovered multiple hidden root causes including H. pylori, bacterial overgrowth, fungal overgrowth, a parasitic infection, low digestive enzymes, and suppressed gut immune function. Hannah breaks down exactly how these findings connect, why traditional testing often misses them, and how a strategic, phased gut-healing approach led to dramatic improvements in just a few months — including daily bowel movements, zero bloating, more energy, and relief she thought was impossible.

If you've been told "everything looks normal" but you know something isn't right, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do next.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:

• Why chronic bloating and food reactions are symptoms, not the root problem
• How H. pylori impacts stomach acid, nutrient absorption, fatigue, and downstream gut issues
• The connection between low stomach acid, low enzymes, and bacterial overgrowth
• Why probiotics can make some people feel worse
• How histamine intolerance often points to deeper gut and liver dysfunction
• Why highly restrictive diets (low FODMAP, anti-Candida, carnivore) rarely fix the issue long-term
• The role of gut immune function (secretory IgA) and chronic stress
• Why "you are what you absorb" matters more than "you are what you eat"
• What true root-cause gut healing actually looks like in practice

LINKS:

• Save your seat for my FREE 3 Phase Good Gut Formula Masterclass on 1/21!
• Book a strategy call with Hannah HERE
• Take the Gut Health Root Cause Quiz for free!
• Equip Protein: use the code hannahaylwardhhc for 15% off
• Listen to Episode 9 - Common Root Causes of Gut Issues
• Listen to Episode 16 - Top 6 Gut Healing Mistakes
• Listen to Episode 14 - Chronically Stressed & Exhausted? Navigating Burnout & "Adrenal Fatigue"

CONNECT WITH HANNAH:

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