“How to Heal Your Gut Naturally (And What Tests Can Help Gut Health)”
- EverWell Health
- Mar 21
- 2 min read
If you're constantly battling bloating, fatigue, brain fog, or food sensitivities, your gut might be crying out for help.
Modern lifestyles — filled with processed foods, stress, antibiotics, and poor sleep — can disrupt your gut microbiome: the community of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that help regulate digestion, immunity, mood, and more.
The good news? You can heal your gut naturally. But first, you need to understand what's going on inside.
🚨 Why Gut Health Matters
Your gut isn’t just about digestion — it's linked to:
Immune system function
Mental health via the gut-brain axis
Nutrient absorption and metabolism
Inflammation and autoimmune risk
Hormone regulation
When your gut is out of balance (called dysbiosis), your entire body feels it.
📚 Studies show dysbiosis contributes to IBS, obesity, depression, autoimmune conditions, and more ¹.
🌿 5 Natural Ways to Start Healing Your Gut
1. Eat More Whole, Unprocessed Foods
Ultra-processed foods are low in fibre and high in additives that damage the gut lining.Choose:
Vegetables & leafy greens
Fruit (especially berries and bananas)
Whole grains (like oats and quinoa)
Fermented foods (like sauerkraut and kimchi)
🧠 Prebiotic fibres feed good gut bacteria, supporting microbial diversity ².
2. Avoid Unnecessary Antibiotics
Antibiotics can save lives — but they also wipe out good bacteria along with bad ones.If you've had recent antibiotic use, your gut might still be recovering.
⏳ Gut microbiota may take months to rebalance after antibiotic exposure ³.
3. Reduce Chronic Stress
Stress doesn’t just mess with your mind — it alters your gut microbiome too.Try:
Deep breathing
Meditation
Yoga or gentle movement
Nature walks
Getting better sleep
🧬 Stress can reduce microbial diversity and increase gut permeability (“leaky gut”) ⁴.
4. Add Targeted Supplements
Supplements aren’t a cure-all, but they can support gut healing when used wisely:
Probiotics – introduce beneficial strains
Prebiotics – nourish your current microbes
L-glutamine – supports gut lining integrity
Digestive enzymes – help break down food more efficiently
🧪 Specific strains like Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Bifidobacterium longum show benefits for gut health and mood ⁵.
5. Get Personalised Data With a Gut Microbiome Test
No two guts are the same — so why guess what’s wrong?
At EverWell Labs, our Gut Microbiome Test gives you detailed insights into:
Which bacteria are thriving (and which are missing)
Markers for gut inflammation and digestion
Actionable steps to restore balance
🎯 With real data, you can create a gut healing plan that actually works — not just follow generic advice.
🔍 What Else Can You Test?
Alongside your microbiome, you might also want to consider:
Food Intolerance Testing – uncover foods triggering inflammation
Parasite Testing – rule out hidden infections affecting digestion
Comprehensive Stool Analysis – assess gut function in depth
✅ Heal Smarter, Not Harder
Gut healing is a journey — and it starts with awareness.
If you're tired of feeling bloated, sluggish, or anxious with no clear reason why, it's time to listen to your gut.
Take the first step toward better digestion, energy, and overall health — naturally.
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