The connection between your gut and hormones is intricate, and having a better understanding of it can make a big difference in your overall health. In this episode, Erin unpacks this tricky connection and answers questions surrounding not only which issue to address first, but also why. If you’re looking to make sustainable changes that have a long-term impact, this episode is definitely for you! Have a listen and share this episode with someone who suffers from GI and hormonal issues.

In this episode:

-Big news for YHR! [2:06]

-Purpose of this episode and why the gut-hormone connection is tricky [3:09]

-Where to start for gut problems, why you *cannot* skip steps and the problems Erin sees in the functional medicine/functional nutrition world [10:10]

-Template medicine and why structuring a gut healing protocol is more of an art form [13:13]

-What needs to be addressed before diving into a gut protocol [15:28]

-What makes the difference in those who improve their gut issues quickly, and those who don’t [17:04]

-The various causes of leaky gut [24:01]

-Stress, cortisol and leaky gut [26:54]

-The first thing to do if you have food sensitivities [30:30]

-The specific hormones that, if low, can lead to leaky gut [38:04]

-Hypothyroidism and low motility [39:12]

-The specific ways stress affects digestion [40:32]

-Cascading effects of low stomach acid on our digestion [42:43]

-The gut-brain connection [44:13]

-Where to start with long term GI issues [47:53]

Resources mentioned:

BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (3/9/21: NEW CODE! save 15% off your entire order with code FUNK15) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9

Organifi Gold supplement powder (enter code FUNK for 20% off your order) https://www.organifi.com/FUNK/

The Carb Compatibility Project™ (next round starts in May) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project

Your Hormone Revival™ (registration now open!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones

The Funk’tional Nutrition Academy™ https://www.erinholthealth.com/mentorship

FREE Digestive Guide https://mailchi.mp/erinholthealth/digestiveguide

Study: Stress Induces Endotoxemia and Low-Grade Inflammation by Increasing Barrier Permeability https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26029209

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