Common Signs of Bad Gut Health Your gut does more than just digest food—it plays a crucial role in regulating your immune system, mood, and overall health. When your gut microbiome is out of balance, it can ma
However, it’s a major warning sign of bad gut health if it causes distress all too often after you eat. A few key causes of bloating, she shares, are:Eating too fast Not chewing enough Drinking too many fluids with your meal Not being present while eating...
We’re learning that a healthy balance of “good” gut bacteria relative to the bad ones is critical to well-being in more ways than we’ve ever known. And the key to that balance is the role ofprobiotics. I’ve got a huge list of reasons why you need to get more probiotics in yo...
Constipation is a very common symptom of hypothyroidism.Active thyroid hormone helps stimulate peristalsis in the gut, keeping digestion humming along smoothly. WhenT3 drops, gut motility slows, and this can lead to chronic constipation. So, if you’re having a bowel movement only every couple of...
there is no specific kind of smell healthy poop should have. Its smell is always bad, but poop with a very bad smell that is different from your usual poop can indicate that something serious is occurring within your gut. If this unusual foul smell persists for several days, you should co...
Food CravingsEating too much sugar can lead to an abundance of “bad” bacteria in the gut and dysbiosis. Research has suggested that one way to change your eating habits is by changing what is present in the microbiome. [2] Unintentional Weight ChangesResearch has found differences in the gu...