What is leaky gut?? And why it matters to your hormonal + overall health with Nour Zibdeh

What do you think of when you hear the term "leaky gut"? It's such a common reference, and often people even have a sense that it may be at the root of their digestive challenges (or at least a part of them). But how many of us actually know what it means - and how impactful it is on our whole health (including hormonal health!), not just gastrointestinal issues?In this week's episode, functional dietitian and nutritionist Nour Zibdeh demystifies this condition, including sharing about the physiology of the gut lining and what's really going on, and what is actually able to pass through when the intestinal cells become more permeable. She also speaks to how to know you might be experiencing it, and what some of the causes are (think, almost everything in modern life). It's really an illuminating conversation that spans current scientific research and clinical practice - to bring you practical information that can help you consider whether your gut health might be something to tend to and if so, some initial steps you can take to begin supporting yourself.Listen to learn:what leaky gut is - from a cellular level to a symptom levelwhat's actually passing through the GI walls how to tell if you might be experiencing leaky gutsome of the common causes of intestinal permeabilitylab tests that can help determine whether you might have ithow to begin tending your GI tract if you suspect itResources:Today's shownotes: Grab links to Nour's work, courses + YoutubeEpisode 44: Bitters and hormonal healthEpisode 58: Gut health and your hormonesIf you loved this episode, share it with a friend, or take a screenshot and share on social media and tag me @herbalwombwisdomAnd if you love this podcast, leave a rating & write a review! It's really helpful to get the show to more amazing humans like you.  ❤️DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only, I am not providing any medical advice, I am not a medical practitioner, I’m an herbalist and in the US, there is no path to licensure for herbalists, so my role is as an herbal educator. Please do your own research and consult your healthcare provider for any personal concerns.Click here to send me a quick message :)