Health & Wellness

Natural- yet powerful solutions to nurture your health and support your whole self

From obesity to chronic illness, three key factors are almost always at play: inflammation, toxicity, and deficiency.

Each of these is complex and deserves its own conversation. But at the root of much of the dis-ease we see today is one undeniable reality: our diets have changed more in the last 50 years than in the previous 10,000. Fast food, packaged and engineered products, and mass agricultural practices have flooded our lives with preservatives, additives, artificial flavorings, dyes, and staggering amounts of sugar. In that same time, more than 82,000 new chemicals have been introduced into our food and environment—most of which have never been tested for human safety. Layer on top of that the chronic stress and lack of movement that mark modern life, and it’s no wonder so many of us are unwell.

The good news is that our bodies are designed to heal when given the right support.

What should we and shouldn’t we eat?

Want to transform your health?

Eat the following:

• Organic (ideally regenerative) fruits & vegetables

• Organic (ideally regenerative) unrefined or minimally refined nuts and seeds

• Organic (ideally regenerative) unrefined or minimally refined legumes and beans

• If you eat meat, eat only pasture-raised, organic, 100% grass-fed meats

• Pasture-raised, organic, 100% foraging poultry and eggs

• Pasture-raised, organic, 100% grass-fed dairy products

• Wild, line-caught small omega-3 fish, including mackerel, sardines, anchovies, and salmon

• Organic unrefined or minimally refined herbs and spices

• Organic minimally refined fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, yogurt, natto, tempeh, tofu, and kefir

• Reverse osmosis or charcoal-filtered water (ex Boroux Countertop Water Filters)

Cut out processed and ultra-processed foods from your diet- particularly those that contain the following:

• Refined sugars of any kind

• Refined grains of any kind

• Refined industrial vegetable or seed oils of any kind

In today’s world, even with the greatest care, your gut lining will be compromised to some degree.

“Our microbiome is compromised of the trillions of bacteria cells that make up the second body living inside our body. It determines our metabolic health, mood, and longevity. In a sense, the microbiome is like our soul: it’s invisible, lives inside of us, and determines the quality and quantity of our life and what we think and do. And it’s immortal, because after we die, it breaks down our body and persists.

Mistreat or misfeed the microbiome, and our life will suffer in unbelievable ways: depression, obesity, autoimmune disease, cancer, sleep disturbances, and more. Care for the microbiome, and poof: our life magically becomes easier.” - Casey Means, MD

Two-thirds (60-70 million) Americans suffer from digestive issues, and countless more struggle with symptoms like bloating, pain, and gas. These issues don’t just affect the stomach—they can disrupt energy, mood, sleep, and overall quality of life.

At the center of it all is the gut microbiome. When the microbiome is out of balance, it’s been linked to conditions like IBS, Crohn’s Disease, and Celiac Disease, along with a growing list of other chronic conditions.

The good news?

When we begin to care for and heal the gut, every system of the body benefits.

How to Nourish Your Gut & Boost Your Health

Fiber, probiotic-rich foods, and polyphenol-rich plants are the lifeblood of a healthy microbiome. When we feed our gut well, it builds a strong lining that minimizes chronic inflammation and produces powerful compounds—like short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These SCFAs fuel the cells of the colon, strengthen the gut barrier, regulate the immune system, and even influence metabolism, blood sugar, and cardiovascular health. In many ways, your microbiome is a magical transformer—turning the food you eat into medicine for your body.

The best way to support this process? Fill your plate with indigestible fibers from fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, the very fuel your gut bacteria need to create these healing compounds.

How to Increase SCFA Production

• Eat More Fiber:

  Eat plenty of fiber-rich foods into your diet, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. 

• Eat Foods That Feed Beneficial Gut Bacteria ( Prebiotics):

  Foods like garlic, onions, asparagus, bananas, apples, whole grains, oats, barley, and legumes.

• Eat Fermented Foods:

  Foods like yogurt, miso, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi.
  

How to Heal Your Gut

The products below have literally transformed my (and my whole family’s) digestive and immune systems.

These aren’t your run-of-the-mill probiotics. They are 100% spore-based Bacillus, which means they are extremely resilient probiotic bacterias that survive transit and the digestive system due to their bi-phasic life cycle.

Here’s how they work:

Bacillus spores can transition from dormant to active state depending on the environment. In its dormant spore form, Bacillus will surround itself with an endospore- a rugged outer shell that protects it from light, heat, pressure, acid, lack of oxygen and other environmental factors.

Once Bacillus spores traverse the harsh digestive environment and reach the intestines where conditions are favorable, they germinate into their live, active form and produce antimicrobial compounds, vitamins, enzymes, and short-chain fatty acids. They recondition the gut biome by identifying overpopulated harmful bacteria and pathogens and eradicate and crowd them out. In addition to their unique mechanism of action, Microbiome probiotics stay active in the bowels for 21-28 days before they are passed through the stool.

Are they safe, and are they legit?

All Micorbiom Lab products are scientifically validated, pharmaceutical-grade, 3-party tested for purity and effectiveness, and shelf-stable (no refrigerating required).

Amber’s Favorites:

I recommend taking Mega IgG2000 to help repair and strengthen the gut lining, along with a spore-based probiotic that fits your unique needs. Microbiome Labs offers an excellent selection, and the formulas listed below are my trusted go-to formulas for basic needs.

If you’re experiencing specific digestive concerns—such as IBS, Crohn’s disease, or other chronic gut-related issues— I can provide you with a personalized protocol to support your unique health needs.

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