As a former NICU and GI Nurse, G tubes and Blenderized Feeding are a match made in heaven. Typical formula blends like ensure are a mix of sugar, processed oils, and synthetic vitamins. I would bet my bottom dollar that anyone who was on those long term would have chronic constipation/diarrhea, reflux, indigestion, poor wound healing, and overall poor health. This is all to common for tube families, but real food is an option to everyone and a way to get deep nourishment in the body. Whether you take food by mouth or by tube...real food should be accessible to us all. In this episode we are talking about -what is tube feeding -how real, blenderized feeds can support digestion, the microbiome, gut healing which in turn supports overall health. -how to transition to blenderized feeds -how herbal medicine can be apart of your g tube journey HEALING ALWAYS my tubie families <3 Hannah

How do mushrooms support gut health which in turn supports hormones & inflammation? Do mushroom coffees & mushroom chocolates actually work? What is the best ways to take mushrooms for gut health? Tinctures, capsules, can we just cook plain old mushrooms? empty stomach or with food? What are the prebiotic, polysaccharide beta-glucans from mushrooms and how do they support our gut microbiome (good gut bacteria)? How do mushrooms increase butyrate (SCFA) in the gut? For folks who can't break down chitin and have a reaction to mushrooms - can mushroom tinctures be beneficial instead of powders or whole mushrooms? When in doubt....make mushroom broth <3 Annas website is https://lucidummedicinals.com/ For 20% off her fruiting body, organic extractions use the discount code GUTSYHERBALIST

THIS WEEKS PODCAST: HOW GI-MAP TESTING CAN UNCOVER THE ROOT CAUSE OF YOUR SYMPTOMS. If you've been following along you know one thing about me I AM A ROOT CAUSE MEDICINE girly aka I always want to figure out WHY something is happening so we can bring your body back into balance and let it do what it does best. The body is designed to heal and thrive when given what it needs. This week we are talking about GI-MAP or microbiome testing and how it uncovered a low level of a specific bacteria that supports metabolic function, insulin resistance, and weight loss in two of my clients who were struggling with metabolic imbalance. Akkermansia AND my own GI-MAP that I ran for loose stools and reflux which showed H.Pylori, and low levels of Staph + Pseudomonas (which is pretty normal for these overgrowths) and the specific herbal plan I made to clear up these overgrowths and get back into balance :) GI-MAP testing can take the guess work out of WHY we are having gut symptoms, show us clearly what is going on, and then create a unique plan using herbs and supplements SPECIFICALLY for your needs. Saving us time + money in the long run. Oh and of course...feeling better again <3 Be Gutsy + Healing Always

TO SUPPLEMENT OR NOT SUPPLEMENT...THAT IS THE QUESTION. I get these Q's a lot Is supplementation necessary? Do I need supplements to be healthy? What supplements are going to "fix" this issue? The answer? It depends. It's confusing when the supplement industry is a 203 BILLION DOLLAR industry, we feel sicker than ever yet ....never in human history were we encapsulating products and we were fine. So what gives?? P.s. this is the beautiful part about science or testing especially in autoimmunity, cancers, gut dysbiosis, diabetes, and more because we can use lab data to help with targeted supplementation and herbal remedies and retest to ensure we are going in the right direction. Tune in for this weeks episode <3 Healing always

As humans we all have unique gifts we came here with. Often times we shut down our most authentic selves out of fear. Instead what if we realized that we were meant to share our gifts with the the world, that was the reason we are here, that no one else has our medicine. What if being in that creative flow state was how we were supposed to live, not just something we shoved in the closet? Time to live in flow and birth creativity

THIS WEEKS EPISODE: HOLISTIC THYROID HEALTH are you experiencing hair loss, low energy, inability to lose weight, constipation, brain fog, depression, brittle nails and dry skin, intolerance to cold and always have cold hands and feet OR maybe the opposite of heart palpitations, intolerant to heat, flushing, diarrhea, inability to gain weight, insomnia, anxiety, jittery, and inability to sit still. have you gone to your doctor and they told you everything looked normal but you still feel like something is off? well what if it wasn't all in your head - but a gland in your body called the thyroid was responsible for your symptoms. this weeks episode we are talking all about thyroid health and ways to bring your body back into healing with food as nutrition, herbs and proper, full thyroid panel testing healing always <3

Dive into how to make your own soothing and healing tea for acid reflux and GERD. I had GERD in my early 20's and naturally healed it by using this tea blend that I share in this weeks podcast episode. Gnawing sensations and heartburn don't have to be your normal and with lifestyle changes, natural remedies, and herbal teas...you too can find relief and ease. We talk about -- What reflux is - How it is caused -Why stomach acid isn't the "bad guy" but is just in the wrong place at the wrong time. -Why the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) is weak and allows stomach acid to reflux back into the esophagus -My favorite tea blends for healing and soothing like marshmallow root, calendula, chamomile, and licorice root. As always this is for education purposes and please consult your doctor before taking any herbs. Healing vibes always, Enjoy!

Exhaustion is EXHAUSTING. Feeling run down, heavy, and depleted is not how we were meant to live these human lives. Life is meant to be LIVED! Exhaustion has many root causes - the gut, nutrition, sleep, hormone imbalance, vitamin deficiencies, etc. but when we figure out what the body needs...the body begins to THRIVE again. Tune in to this weeks episode to support your body into feeling vibrant again. P.s. I dropped a new program - REWILD MY ENERGY If you are constantly asking:  "what is wrong with me" "why does my body feel broken" "where do I even begin "  OR you've been to your doc and they have told you "everything looks great on blood work...but here try this pill"  ....then this package is for you.  p.s. this was me in my 20's,  too exhausted to get out of bed to even make a meal, crying because I thought that was my forever. I am now an avid hiker, yogi, gardener, herbalist, and have the energy to cook! Whether you are struggling with emotional and mental symptoms such as brain fog, exhaustion, depressive symptoms, zero energy, feeling stuck, sluggish, anxiousness, can't sleep at night"  OR physical symptoms such as inflammation, cold hands and feet, indigestion, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, autoimmune flares, this package will support you at getting to the root cause of what the heck is going on. To sign up visit www.thegutsyherbalist.com Healing always, XOXO Hannah

Covering my favorite herbs for - gut lining support - digestion - bloating - constipation - overgrowth/SIBO and bringing overall balance back into the gut. Herbs are a beautiful addition to a healthy lifestyle and nourishing diet. For herbal or gut support, check out consultations on my webpage www.thegutsyherbalist.com

When we moved into our home, before we planted our garden - we tested our soil. Why ? Because I had no idea what the health of our soil was , the pH, the nutrients . I needed to get a baseline . Plants need certain nutrients to grow and thrive - and when we got the results - I knew exactly what amendments I needed to add for the soil to be a happy growth medium. The result - an abundant garden. I could have just thrown some stuff in the ground , tried some random amendments, and hoped for the best but most likely I would have had a poor harvest. Testing our gut microbiome is the same idea. It’s to show us where we are starting to help us get to where we want to go.good energy, healthy gut , vital lifestyle . If we’ve had a lot of imbalance , gut infections, antibiotics , etc. OR a lot of chronic health symptoms such as reflux, constipation, hormone imbalance , autoimmunity , or low energy . Testing the gut can begin to show us the ROOT CAUSE and what specifically we need to bring in for support . You can continue to do the guesswork but also…. The numbers don’t lie. Tune in for this episode on HOW why test and WHY we test the gut. Happy healing always, Hannah

Healing the Root. When we buy a home one of the first questions we ask is ...how is the foundation? Why? Because if the foundation is shaky, we risk collapse. Healing our root chakra and our foundation is the same, and necessary for integrated healing. The root is responsible for our right to be here, our basic safety needs being met, nourishment, feeling safe, and overall health and vitality. If you feel like you constantly have a bee in your bonnet, hypervigilant, anxious thoughts, crispy and burnout, and fear spirals and are unable to ground your energy OR feeling like heavy, stuck, I can't get going, rigid boundaries, I have no energy. Then this episode is for you. As humans we are capable of creativity, manifestation, joy, peace, happiness, vitality, and wellness, but in order to get into those elevated states we have to have a foundation that can support us. Healing our root chakra is the first chakra and first level to healing. When the root is healed we feel rooted, grounded, good energy and vitality, we feel safe and capable of handling ANY situation that comes our way. At the end of the day we can't control external factors, but we can control how we show up in the world. You deserve to be here. You are strong. Your body is safe and capable of healing. Your needs are worthy of being met. You are enough.

What is the Gut Mircobiome anyways? Why is it important to our health? What does an unbalanced microbiome look like? and what we are all here for..... HOW DO WE HEAL IT? Prebiotics & Probiotics ...Both Supplements or Food as Medicine Approach. and of course DIVERSITY for all those little good microbiota critters Enjoy and happy gut health always <3

How to Bring Life Force Energy, Qi, Vitality, and Warmth Back Into the body. Herbs, Food, and Lifestyle changes to get energy and warmth flowing again. If you are always cold, dull hair, dry skin, brittle nails, muscle tightness, brain fog, low energy or just don't have any get up and go...then this episode is for you.

Nature gives us FREE food and medicine to support our detox organs come spring time and best of all - most of this is growing in your lawn. Coming out of winter months we often feel heavy and sluggish, but the first spring greens often have notable properties that help clear our body so we feel light, energetic and clear vitality. When we befriend "wild weeds" we learn that nature made no mistakes & they offer us cleansing and clearing medicine. Tune in to learn how to bring these sweet plants into your kitchen and bring health back to your body. Cheers

If you are living in alignment with the seasons then Spring is the perfecto time to begin to plant your seeds in order to harvest your desired intentions throughout the year. A lot of times we make empty statements like "I want to eat better" or "I need a new job" but we need to get clear on WHY that is important for you - what would that healthier life look like? More vitality, energy, clarity of mind? Why is a new job important to you, what would that mean? More flexibility, work life balance, more dolla dolla bills? Either way, if we want to manifest something, if we want to "enjoy the harvest" we must first make a plan, plant the seeds and take action steps to get there. What better time to do that then Spring? When the soil is fertile for our truest desires? Hop on over to the podcast to dive deeper.

If I was a betting woman, I'd say healing our nervous system is one of the greatest things we can do for our health & healing. When our cortisol & stress response is out of whack it can look like things like -exhaustion/fatigue -burnout -anxious and cyclical thoughts -depressive feelings -hormone imbalance -leaky gut -blood sugar imbalance -crashing midday -wired and tired at night -no energy in the morning This podcast goes over some of my favorite actions steps & herbal allies I use to get back into peace, ease, vitality, and happiness in my body. Happy healing <3

why during this fearful times - love is the only answer, and the harder life gets, the more I lean into Creator and love. life is short, how do you want to show up? fearful, angry, resentful, shutdown or peaceful, compassionate, and unconditionally loving? While it feels like hating those who hate us or smack talking against those who are "them" is "right" - the only person that affects is you. The only person who holds that low vibration, tense energy is yourself. Instead, let us learn to love ourselves deeper, love ourselves unconditionally, have compassion and forgiveness for ourselves so we can have compassionate, peace, love for those who are different than us and bring some healing to ourselves, families, and this world. we all need this and are deserving of this regardless of our race, culture, religion, political affiliation, gender. the heart is the seat of the soul and our ability to connect to our fellow humans, the Earth, and the divine. happy healing <3

I LOVE talking cycle health because most of us women were NEVER educated on it We may have gotten a period talk in 8th grade and shown how to use a tampon, but that's about it. Womp womp. My young girlies used to come into the hospital having no idea what normal was (nor did the hospital residents I worked with) and that transpired into women in there 30's and 40's being diagnosed with endo, PCOS, debilitating period pain, hysterectomies, etc. WHAT GIVES?! That is not our normal and we don't have to live like that. Tune in to this months podcast to learn -What is a normal cycle -Why knowing our normal matters -Why cycles get out of rhythm and what abnormal looks like (hormonal migraines, heavy periods, infertility, skipped periods, irregular periods) -Learn some first steps about how to bring your cycles back into balance -Oh...and some much needed validation that we are indeed cycle as women...which means we don't always show up the same. Yes indeedy I am hormonal, it's apart of my DNA. Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Auntie Flow

Food choices and picking the "Right Diet" can be confusing. With so many choices such as AIP, Low FODMAP, Vegan, carnivore, paleo, Atkins, High Carb, Low carb, etc. which is right? To me it's simple, how does the body respond? Do you feel high energy, vibrant, peace of mind? or low energy, fatigued, run down? The body doesn't lie and choosing the "right foods" is a dance of listening to your bodies needs and depends on where you are coming from in your health journey and what your goals are. Hope you enjoy this months episode and I would love to hear your thoughts <3 Healing vibes always !