Hello friend!

The gut is the center of the universe when it comes to food and immunity. The gut is like a second brain. It is the main location that the body absorbs nutrients and expels waste. The intestines are home to 70% of the human immune system and the way your body reacts and heals.

The gut is more than just about healthy digestion. The gut may also regulate our mood, immune response, and predisposition for weight gain. The surface area of our gut is wide and that is why it has such an impact on our health. This lesson gives you a brief understanding of how your put affects you life. Take a listen.

Your gut microbiome is something you can take control of through your diet. What we eat has a huge impact, not just on our bodies, but on the bacteria that line our intestines. A balance of many factors help to maintain a healthy gut by controlling gut bacteria and this can be done through diet. This will lead to greater health overall. It is crucial that you understand how food affects your body and understanding gut health is a big part of that.

The American diet is associated with dysbiosis, when the bad bacteria outnumbers the good. A good combination of probiotics and prebiotics as part of a healthy whole foods diet can help achieve the right balance of gut bacteria. Life everything else, yout gut health is a journey. There will be a lot of trial and error to getting in a happy place. Make the effort and you will experience great wellness in the long run.

Always remember, You are capable of amazing things and You are worthy of your wildest dreams!

Until next time, friends!

XOXO,
Valerie
Your Doula & Transformation Coach🌿

Reflection Questions

1. Consider your recent health history and research symptoms. What conditions could you see being caused by gut imbalance?

2. What probiotics and prebiotics can you add to your diet today? Explore which foods help you feel more balanced. 

3. Do you experience physical reactions to certain foods? Are there chronic symptoms you can attribute to the food you eat?

4. Do some foods affect you more than others? How? Would you benefit from removing these foods for your diet?

5. Watch documentaries Fat Sick and Nearly Dead 1 and 2, Super Juice Me. Do your research. Learn about functional detox for gut health.

6. Try a 10 day juice fast. Document your experience.