They may seem like normal, everyday issues that you just have to deal with. Just part of life. But it turns out that discomfort – any discomfort – isn’t normal. It’s a sign that something’s wrong.
And in many cases, what’s wrong starts in your gut microbiome, the trillions of bacteria in your gut that play an oversized role in how you’re feeling right now.
In fact, most of the things we learn to live with or adjust to can be quickly addressed with a gut microbiome reboot.
Today we’ll talk about five of the most common complaints that get hand-waved… but really act as signs that your gut microbiome is out of balance. But first…
What’s a Gut Imbalance?
Your gut microbiome contains trillions of bacteria: beneficial probiotics and harmful pathogens. In a healthy, balanced gut microbiome, probiotic bacteria greatly outnumber pathogens and contribute to your safety and wellness.
But an unbalanced gut, one where pathogens outnumber probiotics, can sabotage your life and your health. This condition is called dysbiosis. And not only does dysbiosis stop beneficial probiotics from helping your body function at its best, it also lets pathogens run wild and do all sorts of damage.[1]
A lot of time, you’ll feel that in your gut. Dysbiosis is well known for causing all sorts of gastrointestinal (GI) issues like diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and gas… pretty much what you’d expect when you know something’s wrong with your gut.
But it can also cause dozens of seemingly unrelated issues that you’d never think were connected.
Your Gut Is Health Central
It’s not just conveniently located in the center of your body. Your gut is actually the center point of your health, housing around 70 to 80% of your immune system.[2]
And it also connects to several other systems through direct pathways:
- The gut-brain axis[3]
- The gut-skin axis[4]
- The gut-liver axis[5]
- The gut-joint axis[6]
There are more pathways, but you get the idea. What happens in your gut doesn’t stay there… It affects how you feel every day. Often in unexpected ways.
5 Signs Your Gut Is Unbalanced
If you’ve been complaining about feeling tired… trying to soothe sore joints… or getting frustrated by