I talk a lot about the “why’s” of gut healing (here and here, for example), but what does “gut healing” even involve anyway? The truth is that it looks very different person to person, but there are some ingredients that are essential. Let’s break it all down! 

One of the most significant factors influencing how we feel in our day-to-day lives is our metabolic health. But what exactly does that mean, and why is it so important? Contrary to what people think, metabolism is about so much more than your weight! 

Health is complex, and so are the symptoms we experience. Identifying the true root cause involves a holistic approach that considers multiple factors. While it’s tempting to look for a single cause, the reality is that multiple things often interplay to create the discomfort or illness we face.

In the last five parts of this series, we have been traveling organ by organ through the digestive system, and we’ve finally made our way to our last stop: the lesser-celebrated, yet absolutely vital segment of our digestive system – the large intestine.