Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine
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Gutsy Health | Nutrition and Medicine
Gut Health: The Key to Whole-Body Healing
In this episode, Juanique and Gina break down the third step in the order of healing: gut health. If you have ever wondered why digestion is crucial to overall wellness—or why you still struggle with bloating, food sensitivities, or sluggish digestion—this episode is for you.
We explore how mindset, mitochondria, and gut health work together to optimize the body's healing potential and why fixing the gut is essential for long-term health. The conversation also highlights how gut issues manifest in unexpected ways, from brain fog to skin conditions, and offers practical steps to reset digestion today.
Timestamps & Key Takeaways
[00:00] – Introduction to the Episode
- How digestion fits into the order of healing.
- Why gut health impacts energy, immune function, and mental clarity.
[03:25] – The Mindset-Gut Connection
- The nervous system alternates between fight-or-flight (sympathetic) and rest-and-digest (parasympathetic) modes.
- The power of three slow breaths before meals to improve digestion.
[08:46] – Signs Your Digestion is Struggling
- Common symptoms: bloating, gas, acid reflux, and constipation.
- Uncommon gut symptoms: eczema, brain fog, anxiety, and fatigue.
[15:07] – The Role of Mitochondria in Gut Health
- Mitochondria power cell regeneration, which is essential for a strong gut lining.
- Poor mitochondrial function leads to nutrient absorption issues.
[20:23] – The Liver-Gut Detox Connection
- A sluggish gut makes detoxing harder.
- Gut imbalances can make liver detox protocols backfire.
[29:25] – Hormones, Gut Health, and Stress
- The gut regulates hormones like cortisol and estrogen.
- A sluggish gut contributes to increased stress and hormone imbalances.
[46:24] – The Power of Gut Healing and Long-Term Success
- Healing takes time, but small daily habits create significant changes.
- How one client at Provo Health completely transformed her health by following these steps.
Resources & Links
- Take the Root Cause Quiz to assess gut health: https://www.jotform.com/form/243434742405453
- Learn more about the Gutsy Health Academy Membership: https://www.mygutsyhealth.com/gutsyacademy