Emily Dawson Nutrition (2026)

21/07/2022

Are you familiar with the Lymphatic system?

The lymphatic system is like a giant drainage system that runs throughout our entire body. It is made up of lymph nodes, lymph ducts, and lymphv essels, which produce and transport a fluid called Lymph from our tissues and into our blood stream.

One of the most important functions of the Lymphatic system is to drain the body of waste, toxins, bacteria and viruses that would otherwise makeus feel like JUNK. Some signs your lymphatic system is congested include:

- Feeling puffy or swollen
- Frequently Bloated
- Constipation
- Fatigue and brain fog
- Weight gain / excess belly fat
- Dry or itchy skin
- Swollen glands
- Low immunity or swollen glands
- Skin issues – rashes, acne, dry/itchy skin

(to name a few)

The lymphatic system is the only system in the body that doesn’t actually have it’s own pump, which means that we need to manually stimulate it in order to get it moving. A few ways to do this include:

- Dry brushing
- Hot / cold showers
- Rebounding on a trampoline
- Leg on the wall yoga pose
- Epsom salt baths

With clients dealing with Lymphatic stagnation (which is often the case with gut imbalances), I like to use additional support like the Lymphrdial drops by Pascoe. These drops are GOLD!

You can use my code EMILY10 for 10% off from the Pascoe website too!

11/07/2022

The WHY behind Symbiome….

When Danielle first came to me, she was dealing with cramps and unbearable stomach pain after almost anything she ate, as well as chronically loose stools and eczema on her abdomen.

She felt completely lost and confused about why / how her symptoms started, and she couldn’t understand how she was previously eating anything she wanted and then BAM, it all changed…

During our initial consultation I immediately suspected Dysbiosis, specifically SIBO. After running some functional lab testing and uncovering her root cause, we worked through a series of healing protocols that honestly changed her life.

Before she started working with me, Danielle:

❌ Had extreme stomach cramps after meals
❌ Was having multiple loose and unpredictable stools every day
❌ Had SO many food sensitivities
❌ Dealt with pesky eczema on her abdomen
❌ Was always gassy and bloated

And now? She is…

✔️ Eating all of the foods she loves without the unwanted gut symptoms (gas, bloating, irregular bowels)
✔️ Having regular, daily bowel movements that are healthy and well-formed
✔️ No longer dealing with ANY eczema
✔️ Feeling totally empowered about her health!

Danielle’s story is just one of many, and it is exactly why we created Symbiome – to help more clients just like Danielle uncover the WHY behind their symptoms so they can finally feel good again.

Symbiome is kicking off on July 26th and we’d love to have you join us. Click the link in my bio to book a free discovery call! Registration closes July 17th.

30/06/2022

EXCITING NEWS!!! ✨

Brett < > and I are officially launching SYMBIOME: Our one-of-a-kind group program where we will personally help you break free from restrictive diets, get rid of gas, bloating and indigestion, and heal chronic gut infections using our proven 4-phased gut healing framework.

Symbiome is one-of-a-kind, in that we have combined both the benefit of working 1:1 with Brett and I (private sessions, customized recommendations based on stool test results) PLUS the support of an exclusive community to share recipes, experiences, questions, and more ✨

We will officially be kicking off the program on July 26th and are looking for 20 amazing people to join us!

The 20 awesome people that DO join us will be getting some amazing bonuses, including a founder’s price (aka the best deal we will ever be offering for this program).

If you are curious about whether Symbiome is the right fit for you, head to the link in my bio to book a free discovery call (or send me a DM!).

Registration closes July 17th!! We can’t wait!!

15/10/2021

5 tips I share with clients who are taking a course of Antibiotics 💊

#1 Up the Fermented Foods: Fermented foods like Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Miso, Yogurt and Tempeh contain live bacterial cultures. These can help to repopulate healthy bacteria that is being wiped out by an antibiotic.

# 2 Take a high quality Probiotic Supplement: I like to use high quality multi strain probiotic that has at least 50 billion CFU’s. Some of my favourites are the advanced gut health probiotic by or the HMF multi strain by

#3 Eat more Prebiotic Foods: Probiotics are food for healthy gut bacteria, meaning they help to fuel a diverse and robust microbiome. A few examples include onion, garlic, asparagus, green bananas and apples. Inulin and Chicory root are also Probiotics.

#4 Reduce Sugar Intake: Pathogens LOVE to feed off of sugar. When healthy bacteria are wiped out and pathogens are given the space to grow, eating sugar is like throwing fuel on the fire. Refined sugar is an extra big no-no, but I also recommend being mindful of natural sugars and sticking to low-glycemic fruits like berries.

#5 Add ground Fiber like Flax or Chia: When bacteria die-off they release toxins that can be reabsorbed if they aren’t efficiently leaving the body through stool. Ground fiber binds to these toxins to help remove them and also supports bowel regularity. I recommend at 1-2 tbsp per day of ground flax.

Have you taken antibiotics recently? Let me know if you found these tips helpful! ✨💊

13/10/2021

Yep!! Here’s why:

The role of an antibiotic is to wipe out problematic bacteria that are making you sick. But unfortunately, antibiotics don’t discriminate between the TYPE of bacteria they’re taking out - so while they’re wiping out the bad guys, they are taking the good guys down, too.

This leaves a relatively sterile environment in the Gut, which can lead to the development Dysbiosis (an overgrowth of bad bacteria).

Pathogens are always looking for opportunities to grow and take over the microbiome, and it is the job of our beneficial bacteria to keep them in check (ideally, we should have about 85% good bacteria and 15% bad bacteria). When the Gut environment is sterile, it is basically like firing all the security guards (good bacteria), opening the doors to the club and inviting the pathogens in to throw a huge party.

What are the symptoms of Dysbiosis?

Nutrient deficiencies
Gas + bloating
Bowel issues
Brain fog
Allergies
Low energy
Skin Issues
… to name a few

If you are taking an Antibiotic, I definitely recommend starting a Probiotic supplement - Just make sure to take it a few hours away from your Antibiotic.

It is also a good idea to limit sugar and incorporate lots of probiotic-rich fermented foods (follow-up post coming soon on my fav probiotics + gut supports)

05/10/2021

Not sure where to start with your Gut Health?

There is a lot of information out there when it comes to diets, supplements, etc. but it doesn’t always need to be so complicated!

Here are 5 simple things you can implement TODAY to start supporting your Gut Health:

🥬 Eat 2+ Plant Foods at every meal – Plant foods are jam packed with prebiotic Fiber that our healthy microbes love to feed on. Variety is important here… The more different plants the better!

💦 Purchase a Water Filter – Tap water contains tons of chemicals (antibiotics, pesticides, heavy metals, etc.) that can damage the microbiome. My favourite filter is the

🐝 Switch to Natural Sugar (+ cut back on sugar in general) - Pathogens (the bad guys) feed off of sugar in the Gut. It is a good idea to keep sugar in moderation and switch to higher quality/natural options like raw unpasteurized honey or pure maple syrup.
😴 Prioritize Sleep – Lack of sleep creates stress in the body, and stress directly affects the Gut. Start by turning screens off 30 minutes before bed time and creating a daily bedtime routine such as reading a book, taking a bath or journaling.

🍴 Add Cultured Foods – Fermented foods contain live probiotics (healthy gut bacteria). My favourites are Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Miso and Tempeh. Yogurt and Kefir are also great!

Have you tried any of these tips?!

25/05/2021

What does optimal Gut Health REALLY look like?

The first thing that comes to mind when we think of Gut health is digestion, bowel movements and bloating, right? But optimal gut health goes way beyond digestion alone… ✨

The microbiome has influence in a ton of different body systems, including:

🌈 The endocrine system: The gut produces & regulates a lot of our hormones, including estrogen, cortisol and melatonin. These hormones have an effect on mood, stress, sleep, energy and more…

🦠 The immune system: about 70% of our immune system is located in the gut!

🧠 The brain: Microbes produce + respond to neurotransmitters (i.e. serotonin, dopamine, melatonin + GABA), which the brain uses to regulate cognitive function and mood

🦴 The skeletal system: Microbes can actually increase bone mass and support against Osteoporosis!

✨ The Skin: An imbalanced microbiome creates inflammation, which can then present as acne, eczema, rosacea, etc. Poor gut health also = pathogenic toxins + poor nutrient absorption, both of which can affect the skin!!

Here are a few clues that your Gut health is on point:

✨you have regular periods with minimal PMS
✨you have stable energy levels
✨you wake up feeling rested
✨sugar cravings aren’t controlling your life
✨your mood is stable throughout the day
✨your skin is clear + free of irritations
✨you don’t get sick very often + quickly recover from colds / flus
✨your wounds heal quickly
✨you don’t react to environmental allergens like pollen, ragweed, etc
✨ you can tolerate a variety of foods!
✨ bloating doesnt rule your life
✨ you go 💩 1-3 x / day

How many of these were you able to tick off?

If you think your Gut Health is less than optimal, Gut Rehab might be right for you 🌈 link in bio to book a discovery call and save your spot for June + July!

14/05/2021

Dysbiosis Pt. 3: Common Causes 🦠

Now that we know the symptoms of Dysbiosis it’s time to look at the causes: Why do we get Dysbiosis in the first place?

Here are the top 5 causes of Dysbiosis that I see in my practice…

🍋 Long-term Antbiotic use: There is no question that antibiotics are super important when needed. But unfortunately, while antibiotics wipe out all the bad bacteria, they also kill off good bacteria. This creates a pretty ‘sterile’ environment that gives pathogens free range to start taking over! Medications like birth control can also contribute to Dysbiosis.

🍋 SAD diet: SAD stands for the “Standard American Diet”, which is typically high in processed foods, refined carbohydrates and lots of sugars. These are the foods that Pathogens love to feed off of! The SAD diet is also very low in Fibre, which is food for our heathy bacteria.

🍋 Chronic Stress: Stress shuts down Digestion by activating the Sympathatic nervous system. When digestion is compromised, food is not properly broken down and hangs can hang around for longer than it should. This leaves plenty of time for Pathogens to feed off of it (hello gas + bloating)

🍋 Low HCL or PPI dependency: One of the functions of stomach acid (HCL) is to neutralize/kill off pathogens that are present in food. When HCL is low (due to stress, poor digestion, etc.) or it is being consistently “suppressed” by PPI’s / medications like Zantac and Pepsid, harmful bacteria have a better chance of thriving.

🍋 Chemicals: Pesticides/herbicides, chemical food additives, environmental toxins, chemicals in beauty products, cleaning products, perfumes… etc. When ingested, these can heavily disrupt the microbiome.

Gut health is so important to our overall wellbeing. If you have questions about Dysbiosis, drop them below! Or send me a DM to chat ✨

13/05/2021

Dysbiosis Pt 2 : Common Symptoms 🦠

Dysbiosis occurs when there is an imbalance in the gut microbiome. But as you’ll see from my list, symptoms don’t always show up as the classic digestive complaints like gas, bloating, constipation, etc. (although these are often present as well)

This is because Gut health is connected to e v e r y single system in the body, and when Dysbiosis is present, it will often show up as symptoms outside of the Gut. This is particularly true for the skin, the immune system, and the brain (hello, brain fog!)

Candida (yeast overgrowth) is a great example. While it is often rooted in the Gut, when left un-dealt with it can become systemic and travel to areas like the va**na (yeast infections), the mouth (oral thrush) and the skin (fungal skin rashes, fungal toenails). I’ll be sharing more on Candida in the coming weeks!

This list contains just a FEW of the symptoms that can be rooted in Dysbiosis & many of these symptoms can be rooted in other bodily imbalances, as well. In Gut a Rehab my clients complete a very in depth analysis to determine where their imbalances lie, and we dig DEEP to find their root cause ✨

If this list is calling out to you I am here to help 🙋🏼‍♀️

I have a few spots open for Gut Rehab beginning in June. Free discovery calls are available through the link in my bio 💕

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