Why You Need to Stop Self-Treating Your Gut | Ep 248

Just because something is natural doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Herbs have the capacity to negatively alter our gut microbiome if they aren’t used properly, so it’s important to know the root cause before diving into herbal remedies for gut problems. And it’s especially important to seek professional help rather than self-diagnosing and treating with potentially harmful remedies.In this episode, Erin discusses problems with antibiotics and herbal remedies (spoiler alert: they have similar problems), why the 5R protocol needs a revamp, when it’s time to explore functional lab testing, and how to safely support your gut health at home. This conversation is also great for practitioners seeking to learn more about how to treat the gut safely and effectively!If you’re a practitioner and looking for the education and expert support system to help you level up, the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy is currently open for enrollment, with only a few seats left! Spring Cohort begins April 1.Timestamps:(14:35) Parallels between antibiotics and herbal remedies(21:32) Why you shouldn’t use grapefruit seed oil to treat your gut (30:24) Oregano oil and its effects on beneficial bacteria(37:41) The 5R protocol and where it falls short(1:07:26) Steps to support gut health at home(1:15:09) Erin’s top labs for testing the gutFOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/248-gut-health-treatmentsCheck out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram