Understanding Gut Health

In this episode of Made To Be Whole, host Krista Michener dives deep into the multifaceted world of gut health, exploring what it really means to heal your gut—beyond just food choices and testing. Discover the pivotal role of micronutrient deficiencies, environmental exposures like mycotoxins, and the complexities of gluten sensitivity. Krista Michener walks you through how the “Foundations of Healing” package uncovers root causes, and shares insights on diet, hormone balance, mold, and why true wellness is always individualized. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating digestive issues, chronic gut symptoms, food sensitivities, or looking to understand holistic approaches in functional medicine. Topics discussed in this episode: What gut health really means: looking beyond diet and traditional stool testing The essential role of micronutrients (B-vitamins, glutamine, zinc, and more) in digestive healing Understanding leaky gut: Causes, consequences, and why it’s not the root problem The power of advanced testing for uncovering hidden drivers of gut dysfunction How mold and mycotoxins impact the gut microbiome and overall health Separating fact from fiction around gluten, dairy, and “trigger foods” The importance of hormone balance in gut health and healing Personal stories of transformation: Navigating dietary changes and chronic symptoms Taking a practical, personalized approach to gut healing strategies Resources mentioned in this episode: SpectraCell micronutrient testing (SpectraCell Labs Research Library) Orthomolecular Products: GlutaShield and InflammaCORE Vanilla Chai Immune Function Testing | Food Sensitivity+ Environmental Toxins & Mycotoxin Testing (see Mosaic Diagnostics | Revealing the Complete Picture and RealTime Laboratories: Mycotoxin Mold Testing Kits for testing options) MicroGen and MicrobiologyDx nasal swab testing ACS Colloidal Silver Nasal Spray - https://www.resultsrna.com/acs-nasal-2/ Journal references: Toxins 2020 https://www.mdpi.com/journal/toxins/issues & Microbiology Spectrum 2023 -https://journals.asm.org/loi/spectrum/group/d2020.y2023 Curious about what's driving your gut symptoms? Explore our "Foundations of Healing" package and take the first step to get personalized answers and a holistic healing plan! Not sure if gluten or dairy are right for you? Try a mindful elimination for a few weeks and tune in to how your body responds—then share your discoveries with our community! Want to dig deeper into your own health story? Download our free resources and explore transformative testing options at AHPI Integrative Health. Stay tuned, and remember: You were made to be whole. All resources mentioned on the show can be found at: https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/ Any references to any particular people, including family, have been shared with prior consent. Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands. Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com.