The Conscious Gut

06/18/2026

The 4 most common causes of bloating I see in my practice are SIBO, H. pylori, celiac disease, and lactose intolerance. While bloating can have many causes, these are often the first things I want to rule out because they can significantly impact digestion, nutrient absorption, and quality of life. If you’ve been struggling with persistent bloating, don’t ignore it or assume it’s normal. Understanding the root cause is the first step toward feeling better.

visit theconsciousgut.com to learn more or to schedule an appointment.🤍

06/17/2026

I never take for granted the trust my clients place in me. So grateful to do what I love every single day. 🤍

06/16/2026

SIBO isn’t always just a bacterial problem. Sometimes it’s a motility problem. A nervous system problem. A thyroid problem. A structural problem.

One of the biggest mistakes I see is focusing only on “killing the bugs” without asking why the SIBO developed in the first place.

For some people, repeated rounds of antibiotics or antimicrobials may contribute to changes in the gut microbiome, especially if the underlying cause isn’t addressed. That’s why true recovery often means looking deeper.

Treat the overgrowth, yes. But also ask: Why did it happen?

If you’re looking for a step-by-step guide, my SIBO Recovery Roadmap is available through the link in bio. If you need a more personalized approach, you can learn more about working with me through the link in bio. 🤍

06/14/2026

SIBO keeps coming back when you treat the bacteria but not the reason the bacteria were able to grow in the first place. Motility, stomach acid, stress, structural issues, these are the conversations we need to be having. I put it all together in my SIBO Recovery Roadmap, link in bio or theconsciousgut.com 🤍

06/14/2026

06/12/2026

If you just got diagnosed with SIBO, I know the first thing you’re thinking is what can I even eat right now. This is not a complete list but it is a really good place to start. For the first four weeks after diagnosis, you want to keep things simple. Easy proteins, low-fermentation vegetables, quality fats, and grains your gut can actually handle. Nothing complicated. Just real food that gives your digestive system a chance to settle while you figure out the bigger picture. Save this, and if you want to go deeper on what SIBO actually is and how to address the root cause, head to theconsciousgut.com🤍

06/11/2026

If your gut is struggling, food sensitivity tests can seriously mislead you.

When your gut lining is compromised, more food particles cross into your bloodstream than should. Your immune system sees them, responds to them, and IgG tests pick that up as a “reaction.” So you get a list of 30 foods to eliminate and suddenly you’re afraid to eat.

Here’s the problem. Those elevated markers often reflect exposure, not true sensitivity. You don’t necessarily have a problem with those foods. You have a problem with your gut barrier.

Eliminate based on that list without addressing the root cause and you risk unnecessary restriction, more food fear, and a gut that still isn’t healing.

Fix the gut first. Then reassess what you actually need to remove.

A list of flagged foods is not a diagnosis.

06/10/2026

So thankful for the amazing people I get to work with. Their trust means the world to me, and it’s something I never take for granted🤍

06/09/2026

If you’ve been told you have IBS, I want you to hear this: IBS is not an actual diagnosis. It’s a collection of symptoms that got a name. Bloating, cramping, unpredictable bowel habits, those are real. But IBS doesn’t tell you why they’re happening.

And there’s almost always a why.

Some of the most common root causes I see in my practice: SIBO, which is bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine. Dysbiosis, an imbalance in your gut microbiome. Food sensitivities that have gone unidentified for years. A dysregulated nervous system keeping your gut in a constant state of fight or flight. Even low stomach acid or poor motility driving the whole cycle.

Your doctor isn’t wrong that you have symptoms. But stopping at IBS means stopping before you get real answers.

You deserve more than a label.

If you’re ready to dig deeper, I break all of this down on my website. Link in bio🤍

06/08/2026

You and your friend eat the exact same thing. She’s fine. You feel like you got hit by a truck.

This is literally what I hear from clients all the time and it’s one of the most confusing parts of histamine intolerance. It’s not that the food is poison. It’s that your body has lost its ability to keep up with clearing histamine out.

I always explain it like a bucket. You wake up, your bucket is already halfway full from yesterday. You add a few trigger foods throughout the day and at some point it just spills over. And when it does, it looks different for everyone. For some people it’s migraines. For others it’s flushing, hives, heart racing, or this weird anxious feeling they can’t explain. A lot of my clients have been told it’s anxiety or allergies for years before we figure out histamine is the actual driver.

The other thing that trips people up is that this isn’t just about obvious foods like wine or cheese. Histamine builds in anything that’s been sitting around, aged, smoked, or slow cooked. A totally “healthy” meal can be a problem depending on how fresh the ingredients actually were.

Swipe to see the five categories I pull first with clients. Even a few weeks of this can be really eye opening.

Save this and tag someone who keeps reacting and can’t figure out why.

Note: I used pomegranate as a mixer swap in the alcohol slide, but for some people it can still be a trigger. If you’re highly reactive, plain sparkling water is the safer bet🤍