Hi Reader,

Remember when I mentioned I had to get a tooth extracted a few months ago? Let’s just say it’s been a process. And yes, I’ve been embracing the pirate smile vibes.

To be honest, I thought it would look a lot worse. Thankfully, it hasn’t been too bad.

What has been bad, though, were the three rounds of antibiotics I had to take to clear the infection before the extraction. That infection was stubborn.

Even with my gut-health tricks (like high-dose probiotics and extra fiber), I knew those antibiotics likely wreaked some havoc on my gut.

So, post-surgery, I decided to test my gut health using the GIMAP stool test that I use with clients to assess the damage.

The results? Not surprising, but definitely eye-opening.

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1// GOOD MICROBE INSUFFICIENCY

Take a look at this: my “good” bacteria are on the low side. Yep - those antibiotics wiped out my microbiome.

This is important because your good microbes don’t just hang out - they crowd out the bad guys. Without enough of them, there’s room for pathogenic microbes to take over.

Luckily, that hasn’t happened to me (yet), but I’m not taking any chances.

My approach: I’m focusing on feeding and growing these good microbes with extra fiber and polyphenols, while steering clear of foods that harm the good bacteria.

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2// POOR FAT DIGESTION AND LOW ENZYMES

Here’s the other surprise from my gut test:

• Elevated Steatocrit (which means I’m not absorbing fat properly).
• Low Elastase-1 (a marker showing my enzyme production is struggling).

Yikes. That’s definitely a sign for extra support.

My approach - I’m adding two go-to supplements:

• Beta TCP to boost bile flow and fat digestion.
• Critical Digestion, a potent enzyme formula that helps break down proteins, fats, and carbs for optimal digestion.

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Right now, my digestion isn’t terrible, but I knew I needed to do some damage control after those antibiotics. Proper gut health is foundational - it impacts everything from brain function to skin health and even fertility.

Have questions about any of this? Just hit reply - I’m happy to chat.

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In health,

-Daina

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P.S. Feeling stuck with unexplained health issues that just don’t add up? Have you been told everything looks ‘normal,’ but you still feel awful? Let’s chat. Book a free discovery call, and let’s see if starting with your gut is the step you’ve been missing.

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