Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for managing stress and increasing energy levels, according to a functional medicine gut expert. In his book “The Gutsmart Protocol: Revitalize Your Health, Boost Your Energy, and Lose Weight in Just 14 Days with Your Personalized Gut-Healing Plan,” Dr. Vincent Pedre emphasizes the importance of gut health for overall wellness. He highlights the gut as the foundation for total wellness.
Dr. Pedre’s latest book is the result of over a decade of work with patients dealing with gut health issues. He aims to help individuals understand the underlying causes of various symptoms in the body, not just limited to gut-related symptoms. Symptoms such as migraines, allergies, fatigue, and joint achiness may be connected to gut health.
By eliminating foods like wheat, gluten, dairy, alcohol, and sugar, individuals may notice improvements in their gut health. Dr. Pedre warns against the inflammatory effects of sugar and its disruption of the gut microbiome. He also mentions the negative impact of alcohol on gut health, leading to increased permeability and inflammation.
Small changes in diet and lifestyle can have a significant impact on well-being, such as reducing sugar intake and practicing meditation and breathwork. Dr. Pedre emphasizes the importance of these practices for improving gut health. Those interested in starting their gut health journey can take Dr. Pedre’s gut health quiz to assess their current gut health status.