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Why did I almost always start with gut health when working with autoimmune patients — even when they had zero digestive symptoms?

Because your gut and immune system are constantly communicating.

A large portion of your immune system is associated with the gut, where it’s continually deciding what to tolerate and what may require an immune response.

And when gut health is compromised, it can potentially add another layer of immune activation to an already dysregulated system.

That doesn’t mean the gut causes every autoimmune disease. Autoimmunity is complex. But supporting gut health can be an important piece of the bigger picture.

In Part 2, I’m breaking down the gut lining — and why it matters in autoimmune disease.

Follow along for the rest of the series.

After more than a decade in integrative medicine, I developed a few gut health opinions that I’ll stand by. 👀

Gut health is about so much more than eliminating foods or finding the perfect probiotic. Stress and the nervous system, fiber, how you eat, your microbiome, sleep, movement, and your overall lifestyle all play a role in digestion.

And yes — I’m a big believer in postbiotics. After seeing the clinical impact they could have on digestion, the gut lining, inflammation, and microbiome health, we eventually created our own: Complete Biotic.

You can learn more about Complete Biotic at the link in my bio.

Which of my 5 gut health hot takes resonated with you the most👇

After more than a decade in integrative medicine, one thing became very clear: health is about so much more than diet, supplements, and lab results.

Chronic stress, draining relationships, anxiety around food, unresolved trauma, and a dysregulated nervous system can all influence the body — including digestion, hormones, inflammation, and immune health.

And on the other side of that? Joy, connection, laughter, community, and actually enjoying your life matter too.

Sometimes the things affecting our health the most aren’t the things we’re taught to look at.

Which of these unconventional health truths resonated with you most?

While we can’t stop perimenopause, we can support the systems that are adapting to those changes—and your gut is one of them.
Some of the biggest ways to support your gut during this transition include:

✓ Eating enough fiber (when tolerated)
✓ Reducing your intake of Inflammatory foods
✓ Managing chronic stress
✓ Supplementing with the Postbiotic Butyrate

Researchers are also becoming increasingly interested in postbiotics like butyrate because of the important role they play in supporting the gut lining, lowering inflammation, and overall gut health.

To learn more about Butyrate and our Postbiotic supplement, the Complete Biotic, check the link in our bio.

Perimenopause is a major transition, but understanding what’s happening inside your body can help you make more informed choices about how to support it.

One of the most fascinating discoveries when it comes to the gut-hormone connection, is that the conversation goes both ways.

We’ve talked about how hormones influence the gut, but your gut also plays a role in estrogen metabolism.

Researchers have identified a collection of gut bacteria called the estrobolome that helps process estrogen as it moves through the body.

And the balance of your microbiome can influence how much estrogen is reabsorbed and recirculated in your body.

It’s another reason why supporting gut health may become even more important during perimenopause.

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As your hormones begin changing, so does your gut microbiome.

During perimenopause, estrogen and progesterone don’t simply decline, they fluctuate. Those hormonal shifts can influence the gut microbiome, changing the balance and diversity of bacteria that help support digestion, immune function, metabolism, and even communication with the brain.

Does that mean every digestive symptom is caused by hormones?

No.

But it may help explain why so many women suddenly develop bloating, reflux, constipation, food sensitivities, or IBS symptoms during this stage of life.

The more we understand how these systems work together, the more we can support our gut during this transition.

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If you’ve hit your 40s and suddenly feel like your digestive system has a mind of its own… you’re not alone.

Many women in their 40’s start to experience an increase in acid reflux, bloating, constipation, food sensitivities, or IBS symptoms that seem to appear out of nowhere.

But there is a reason for these sudden digestion changes, and that reason is Perimenopause.

Yes on top of all the crazy symptoms you experience during menopause, your gut health and digestion are also affected.
This is because our hormones actually influence several functions in the gut.

Over the next few reels, I’m breaking down what researchers are learning about the connection between perimenopause and the gut microbiome, and why understanding that connection may help explain some of the symptoms so many women experience.

Have you noticed your digestion change during perimenopause? I’d love to hear your experience below. 👇

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You’ve probably heard of probiotics...

Maybe you’ve heard of prebiotics...

But do you know what a postbiotic is?

Postbiotics are becoming one of the most exciting areas of gut health research.

One of the most studied postbiotics is butyrate—a beneficial compound naturally produced by certain gut bacteria.

Researchers are studying its role in supporting the gut lining, immune system, gut-brain axis, metabolism, liver health, and more.

During my time in practice as an Integrative Medicine Practitioner, I spent years studying butyrate and gut health. So if you’re curious about gut health, postbiotics, and the latest microbiome research, you’re in the right place.

And if you want additional resources about Butyrate, including our Postbiotic supplement the Complete Biotic, check the link in our bio.

So what actually makes butyrate so important?

It’s much more than fuel for the cells lining your colon.

Researchers have been studying butyrate because of its role in supporting the health of the colon lining, the protective mucus layer, the gut barrier, and healthy immune signaling.

That’s why butyrate continues to be one of the most researched postbiotics in gastrointestinal health.

If you’re interested in learning more about how butyrate supports the immune system, check out my Gut Health & Autoimmune Disease series here on my page.

And if you’d like to learn more about butyrate supplementation, and our Postbiotic supplement the Complete Biotic, you’ll find additional resources through the link in our bio.