
About this episode
Did you know that over 70% of your immune system is located in your gut? Your gut health affects digestion, immunity, metabolism, hormone balance, and even mood. Yet, millions suffer from bloating, food sensitivities, autoimmune diseases, and fatigue. The good news is that you can start healing your gut in just 30 days with the right approach.
In this episode, Dr. Axe breaks down a step-by-step plan to restore gut health naturally. From hidden culprits that damage your microbiome to the best foods, supplements, and peptides for healing, you’ll get a complete guide to repairing your gut and improving your overall health.
You’ll Learn:
The biggest gut-damaging mistakes and how to fix them
How antibiotics, NSAIDs, and birth control disrupt gut health
The three-phase gut healing protocol: remove, repair, rebuild
Top gut-healing foods, supplements, and peptides
The link between gut health, autoimmune conditions, and mental health
How to detox from toxins like glyphosate and heavy metals
Tune in to learn practical, science-backed strategies to heal your gut, reduce inflammation, and take control of your health.
#guthealth #leakygut #draxe
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00:00 Introduction
04:55 About Your Gut
07:18 Biggest Signs of Poor Gut Health
10:38 What is Damaging Your Gut
29:00 Tips to Heal Your Gut
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We’ve created a full blog post that walks through the main points and insights from this episode. If you'd like to dive deeper or revisit the information later, this is a helpful resource to keep on hand. Read it here → https://thehealthinstitute.com/2025/03/07/heal-your-gut-heal-your-body-the-link-between-digestion-chronic-illness/
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