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As a former NICU and GI Nurse, G tubes and Blenderized Feeding are a match made in heaven. Typical formula blends like ensure are a mix of sugar, processed oils, and synthetic vitamins. I would bet my bottom dollar that anyone who was on those long term would have chronic constipation/diarrhea, reflux, indigestion, poor wound healing, and overall poor health. This is all to common for tube families, but real food is an option to everyone and a way to get deep nourishment in the body. Whether you take food by mouth or by tube...real food should be accessible to us all. In this episode we are talking about -what is tube feeding -how real, blenderized feeds can support digestion, the microbiome, gut healing which in turn supports overall health. -how to transition to blenderized feeds -how herbal medicine can be apart of your g tube journey HEALING ALWAYS my tubie families <3 Hannah

How do mushrooms support gut health which in turn supports hormones & inflammation? Do mushroom coffees & mushroom chocolates actually work? What is the best ways to take mushrooms for gut health? Tinctures, capsules, can we just cook plain old mushrooms? empty stomach or with food? What are the prebiotic, polysaccharide beta-glucans from mushrooms and how do they support our gut microbiome (good gut bacteria)? How do mushrooms increase butyrate (SCFA) in the gut? For folks who can't break down chitin and have a reaction to mushrooms - can mushroom tinctures be beneficial instead of powders or whole mushrooms? When in doubt....make mushroom broth <3 Annas website is https://lucidummedicinals.com/ For 20% off her fruiting body, organic extractions use the discount code GUTSYHERBALIST

THIS WEEKS PODCAST: HOW GI-MAP TESTING CAN UNCOVER THE ROOT CAUSE OF YOUR SYMPTOMS. If you've been following along you know one thing about me I AM A ROOT CAUSE MEDICINE girly aka I always want to figure out WHY something is happening so we can bring your body back into balance and let it do what it does best. The body is designed to heal and thrive when given what it needs. This week we are talking about GI-MAP or microbiome testing and how it uncovered a low level of a specific bacteria that supports metabolic function, insulin resistance, and weight loss in two of my clients who were struggling with metabolic imbalance. Akkermansia AND my own GI-MAP that I ran for loose stools and reflux which showed H.Pylori, and low levels of Staph + Pseudomonas (which is pretty normal for these overgrowths) and the specific herbal plan I made to clear up these overgrowths and get back into balance :) GI-MAP testing can take the guess work out of WHY we are having gut symptoms, show us clearly what is going on, and then create a unique plan using herbs and supplements SPECIFICALLY for your needs. Saving us time + money in the long run. Oh and of course...feeling better again <3 Be Gutsy + Healing Always

TO SUPPLEMENT OR NOT SUPPLEMENT...THAT IS THE QUESTION. I get these Q's a lot Is supplementation necessary? Do I need supplements to be healthy? What supplements are going to "fix" this issue? The answer? It depends. It's confusing when the supplement industry is a 203 BILLION DOLLAR industry, we feel sicker than ever yet ....never in human history were we encapsulating products and we were fine. So what gives?? P.s. this is the beautiful part about science or testing especially in autoimmunity, cancers, gut dysbiosis, diabetes, and more because we can use lab data to help with targeted supplementation and herbal remedies and retest to ensure we are going in the right direction. Tune in for this weeks episode <3 Healing always

As humans we all have unique gifts we came here with. Often times we shut down our most authentic selves out of fear. Instead what if we realized that we were meant to share our gifts with the the world, that was the reason we are here, that no one else has our medicine. What if being in that creative flow state was how we were supposed to live, not just something we shoved in the closet? Time to live in flow and birth creativity

THIS WEEKS EPISODE: HOLISTIC THYROID HEALTH are you experiencing hair loss, low energy, inability to lose weight, constipation, brain fog, depression, brittle nails and dry skin, intolerance to cold and always have cold hands and feet OR maybe the opposite of heart palpitations, intolerant to heat, flushing, diarrhea, inability to gain weight, insomnia, anxiety, jittery, and inability to sit still. have you gone to your doctor and they told you everything looked normal but you still feel like something is off? well what if it wasn't all in your head - but a gland in your body called the thyroid was responsible for your symptoms. this weeks episode we are talking all about thyroid health and ways to bring your body back into healing with food as nutrition, herbs and proper, full thyroid panel testing healing always <3

Dive into how to make your own soothing and healing tea for acid reflux and GERD. I had GERD in my early 20's and naturally healed it by using this tea blend that I share in this weeks podcast episode. Gnawing sensations and heartburn don't have to be your normal and with lifestyle changes, natural remedies, and herbal teas...you too can find relief and ease. We talk about -- What reflux is - How it is caused -Why stomach acid isn't the "bad guy" but is just in the wrong place at the wrong time. -Why the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) is weak and allows stomach acid to reflux back into the esophagus -My favorite tea blends for healing and soothing like marshmallow root, calendula, chamomile, and licorice root. As always this is for education purposes and please consult your doctor before taking any herbs. Healing vibes always, Enjoy!

Exhaustion is EXHAUSTING. Feeling run down, heavy, and depleted is not how we were meant to live these human lives. Life is meant to be LIVED! Exhaustion has many root causes - the gut, nutrition, sleep, hormone imbalance, vitamin deficiencies, etc. but when we figure out what the body needs...the body begins to THRIVE again. Tune in to this weeks episode to support your body into feeling vibrant again. P.s. I dropped a new program - REWILD MY ENERGY If you are constantly asking: "what is wrong with me" "why does my body feel broken" "where do I even begin " OR you've been to your doc and they have told you "everything looks great on blood work...but here try this pill" ....then this package is for you. p.s. this was me in my 20's, too exhausted to get out of bed to even make a meal, crying because I thought that was my forever. I am now an avid hiker, yogi, gardener, herbalist, and have the energy to cook! Whether you are struggling with emotional and mental symptoms such as brain fog, exhaustion, depressive symptoms, zero energy, feeling stuck, sluggish, anxiousness, can't sleep at night" OR physical symptoms such as inflammation, cold hands and feet, indigestion, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, autoimmune flares, this package will support you at getting to the root cause of what the heck is going on. To sign up visit www.thegutsyherbalist.com Healing always, XOXO Hannah

Covering my favorite herbs for - gut lining support - digestion - bloating - constipation - overgrowth/SIBO and bringing overall balance back into the gut. Herbs are a beautiful addition to a healthy lifestyle and nourishing diet. For herbal or gut support, check out consultations on my webpage www.thegutsyherbalist.com

When we moved into our home, before we planted our garden - we tested our soil. Why ? Because I had no idea what the health of our soil was , the pH, the nutrients . I needed to get a baseline . Plants need certain nutrients to grow and thrive - and when we got the results - I knew exactly what amendments I needed to add for the soil to be a happy growth medium. The result - an abundant garden. I could have just thrown some stuff in the ground , tried some random amendments, and hoped for the best but most likely I would have had a poor harvest. Testing our gut microbiome is the same idea. It’s to show us where we are starting to help us get to where we want to go.good energy, healthy gut , vital lifestyle . If we’ve had a lot of imbalance , gut infections, antibiotics , etc. OR a lot of chronic health symptoms such as reflux, constipation, hormone imbalance , autoimmunity , or low energy . Testing the gut can begin to show us the ROOT CAUSE and what specifically we need to bring in for support . You can continue to do the guesswork but also…. The numbers don’t lie. Tune in for this episode on HOW why test and WHY we test the gut. Happy healing always, Hannah