Your Gut Is Talking — Are You Listening?
- Dr. Sandra Mckenzie
- Nov 15, 2025
- 1 min read
Why digestion is your most powerful longevity signal
By Dr. Sandra Mckenzie / Lifestyle Medicine Specialist
Science now calls the gut your second brain—and for good reason.
Over 70% of your immune system sits in your intestinal lining.
Your gut bacteria make neurotransmitters that influence mood, focus, memory, and cravings. They regulate inflammation, energy extraction, and even hormone metabolism.
When this system is disrupted—through stress, antibiotics, processed food, toxin exposure, sleep imbalance, silent infection, or nutrient deficiency—your body speaks in symptoms:
• Bloating
• Reflux
• Food sensitivity
• Constipation or loose stools
• Sugar cravings
• Brain fog
• Joint pain
• Fatigue
• Skin changes
• Anxiety or low mood
Most people treat these as isolated problems.
But the truth?
Gut imbalance is not just a digestive issue —
It’s a communication breakdown between systems.
Resilience begins with repair:
nourishing whole foods
fiber diversity
omega-3 fats
stress regulation
sleep optimization
targeted supplementation
toxin and endocrine disruptor reduction
When your gut heals, your hormones shift, inflammation cools, mood lifts, cravings change, and fatigue dissolves.
Your body is designed to regenerate — it just needs the right instructions.
Want to explore whether your gut may be driving hidden symptoms?
Click below to complete our GUT & Microbiome Imbalance Questionnaire or visit the Resources page of my website.
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Disclaimer:
These insights are for wellness education and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe. This content does not replace individualized medical evaluation. Any personalized recommendations require a formal consultation and health history review.
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