The Nutrient Dense Podcast

Ep 9: Common Root Causes of Gut Issues

Feb 20, 2025 · 44 min · Season 1 · Episode 9 · 42.9 MB
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Ever wondered what is at the root of your chronic gut issues? What actually caused your gut to be so irritable and painful? In this episode of the Nutrient Dense Podcast, I breakdown the major root causes of chronic gut and digestive issues that we most commonly see in practice. Hint: it's never just one thing. Understanding these underlying root causes is key to effectively minimize or eradicate digestive issues like bloating, constipation, food sensitivities and more.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THIS EPISODE:
  • Why understanding your underlying root causes is the key to overcoming chronic health issues.
  • A root cause approach goes beyond symptom management.
  • How dieting and restrictive eating harms your gut health.
  • Blood sugar dysregulation contributes to inflammation and gut issues.
  • Nervous system x gut health connection
  • Toxins, detoxification and gut health
  • Medications that disrupt the gut microbiome

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Chronic Digestive Issues

05:07 Understanding Root Causes of Digestive Problems

10:02 The Impact of Stress on Gut Health

19:00 Dieting, Exercise, and Their Effects on Digestion

27:33 Blood Sugar Regulation and Its Impact on Digestion

30:51 Nervous System Dysregulation and Digestive Health

31:43 Toxins, Detoxification and Gut Health

35:22 The Impact of Medications on the Gut

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