gut hormone connection

Phase 1 & Phase 2 Detox: Why Your Hormones Overflow (Even When Labs Look “Normal”)

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“I Didn’t Notice a Problem… Until Everything Overflowed” I often explain hormone detoxification to patients like this: Imagine your kitchen sink. At first, the drain is a little slow — but nothing seems wrong.Water still goes down… just not quite as fast. Then one day, you turn the faucet all the way on. Suddenly: That’s […]

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Probiotic Foods in Perimenopause & Menopause: The Gut Health Piece Most Women Are Missing

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Many women come to us saying some version of this: > “No matter what I eat, I’m bloated.” “I’ve tried every diet and nothing helps my gut.” “I eat ‘clean,’ but I never feel well.” And often, one of the biggest missing pieces isn’t protein, carbs, or supplements. It’s something humans relied on for thousands

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The Gut–Hormone Connection: Healing Your Gut for Better Hormones

Nutrition & Gut Health /

💬 The Story: “When My Gut Was Running the Show” I’ll never forget when one of my patients, a 43-year-old mom named Lisa (name changed for privacy), said, “Nicole, I swear I’m doing everything right — eating clean, exercising — but I’m bloated all the time, I can’t focus, and my hormones feel like they’re

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Gut Health and Its Role in Perimenopause, Menopause, and Metabolism

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The gut is often referred to as the “second brain,” but its influence goes far beyond digestion. During perimenopause and menopause, changes in gut health can profoundly impact metabolism, hormone balance, and overall well-being. Addressing gut inflammation is key to healing the body, rebalancing hormones, and improving metabolic health. The Gut-Hormone Connection When the gut

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