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9 Signs Your Gut Needs Help

9 signs your gut needs help.

If you’re struggling with gut issues like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, nausea and fatigue, your gut health needs support. Here are 9 signs your gut needs help and simple ways to improve gut function.

When it comes to gut dysfunction, there are the obvious symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel movements. But there are also not-so-obvious signs that can get worse over time if not addressed. Both types of symptoms indicate your gut isn’t functioning properly.

Typical Signs of Gut Dysfunction:

  • Gas/bloat
  • Pain
  • Cramping
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Urgency
  • Nausea
  • Food Sensitivities
  • Acid Reflux
typical signs of gut dysfunction

But those aren’t the only indications your gut needs support. Your digestive system is connected to all the major systems in your body. So if you’re not digesting food and absorbing nutrients properly, your whole body is affected.

Here are 9 other common symptoms of poor gut function:

other signs of gut dysfunction include low energy/fatigue, mood fluctuations, anxiety/depression, skin issues, weight changes, hormonal imbalances, headaches/migraines, loss of appetite, sugar cravings.

Other Signs of Gut Dysfunction:

  • Low Energy/Fatigue
  • Mood Fluctuations
  • Anxiety/Depression
  • Skin issues like acne, eczema, rashes
  • Weight Changes
  • Hormonal Imbalances
  • Headaches /Migraines
  • Loss of Appetite
  • Sugar Cravings

If you’re dealing with gut issues or IBS, your symptoms probably get a lot worse during times of high stress. Ignoring these symptoms will make them worse over time.

To resolve these symptoms, you need to address the underlying root cause with a personalized, step-by-step approach. This may involve eliminating trigger foods, eating gut-healing foods that your body can tolerate and supporting your gut microbiome in every possible way so it can heal.

Here are a few simple tips to support your gut:

  • Eat more fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds
  • Reduce processed foods, sugar and refined carbs
  • Stay hydrated with water, herbal teas and bone broth
  • Limit caffeine, alcohol and soft drinks
  • Manage stress with deep breathing, meditation, yoga
 

I struggled with gut issues for years and never knew I had IBS. I have vivid memories of being out with friends or being at work and just feeling miserable wanting to get home. I couldn’t even enjoy eating out, because I never knew what was going to trigger my symptoms.

Once I took a step-by-step approach and addressed the root cause of my symptoms, I was finally able to eat out with friends, sit through long meetings at work and do the things I wanted to do without wishing I was home. I got my life back.

Don’t keep living with your gut issues and medicating your symptoms to get through your day… that just makes things worse and leads to many other symptoms (see list above). Take it from me — you CAN heal your gut and get off the gastric roller coaster for good. You just need to make the right tweaks to your diet and learn how to support your gut and give it what it needs.

If you want to get your gut back on track so you can eat without all the bloat and discomfort, go to the bathroom normally every day without medications and have the freedom and energy to do what you want to do, I’m here to help. Schedule a FREE Gut Health Review with me and once I know your symptoms, I’ll give you 3 action steps specific to your situation to get you on the right path. Healing your gut can change everything. Are you ready?