Why is Your Gut Health Important
Recently, we have discovered that your gut microbiome, housing the gut’s microbiota (bacteria) and their genetic material, is a “vital organ” of the human body. This bacteria lives in your digestive system and consumes your food, but gives back by conducting necessary activities like digestion and the upkeep of our immune systems.
Not only is unbalanced gut microbiota linked to GI issues, but it is correlated with extragastrointestinal symptoms like anemia and liver issues that cause exhaustion and body mass reduction. In addition to these problems, unhappy gut microbiota are associated with mental illness.
The effect on your mental health could be due to your gut’s ability to communicate with your brain. The latest research has uncovered an immune system in your gut that is connected to your brain via the gut-brain axis. This pathway cuts through the central nervous system to “talk” to your gut bacteria. Your gut uses hormones, neurotransmitters, and autonomic neurons to transmit indicators to the brain. Since this pathway is bi-directional (going back and forth), a healthy gut reflects optimal central nervous system function and a healthy nervous system promotes helpful gut bacteria.
We are just recently uncovering the mysteries of this super communication highway, but it’s clear that your gut leads the way to good health.
How to Improve Gut Health
Probiotics can re-establish your body’s gut microbial homeostasis (balance) and therefore reverse chronic disease. At Digbi, we go one step further in empowering you with good health by finding the particular foods that your microbiota crave. This way, you can control your health through diet and become a “Healthy You.” <
Still not convinced?
Don’t understand how the gut-brain axis works? At Digbi, we use a holistic approach to therapeutic care that uses weight loss as a metric of success, along with symptom reduction. With our programs, you’ll reduce stress, achieve weight loss, and improve overall health. We use a clinically-based model of therapeutic care backed by science research.
We care about your specific results, so let’s talk statistics.
In a recent quality of life (QOL) study, 35% of Digbi members said sleep issues escalated mental health symptoms. Of this same group, 27% of Digbi members said weight gain caused a flareup in their mental health symptoms.
After losing 5% of their weight (with diet modifications based on their personal genetics and gut microbiome), 66% of Digbi members reduced symptoms of insomnia and weight loss. Out of that same cohort, 58% had better quality sleep. As you can see, the brain and body are connected.
How to Reduce Your Prescription Medication
In the same study as described above, 71% reported taking prescription medication. Keep in mind that we work closely with your doctors, so all of your health aspects are covered. In 15% of Digbi members surveyed, $100-$250 of their monthly budget was allotted to prescription drugs. (This means they were paying $1,200-$3,000 per year!) After starting a Digbi program (Control, Digestive, or Cares), 11% reduced their dosage. Imagine reducing the amount you pay every year by $132-$330! You could also be free from all the hassle of picking up prescriptions and organizing them in your weekly pill box. Seems like a double win for your mental health if you ask me.
#2 As Your Gut Biome Changes…
Your gut microbiome is NOT a static organism. It is indeed a very active and fully formed organism with many elements. Your biome can transform as a result of diet, stress, antibiotics, and lifestyle adjustments. We can observe your gut microbiome health by keeping an eye on vitals like physical, psychological, and behavioral expressions. In other words, your body “talks” about your gut health through physical manifestations, thoughts and feelings, and the way you are driven to behave. We simply need to interpret the signals to modify your care plan to build a “Healthy You.” Monitoring your gut health via at-home gut testing is an accurate way to observe your gut’s signals. By comparing your gut’s indicators over time, you’ll get to know what represents an optimal state of health for YOU.
How To Eat Clean and Feel Better
Your brain and gut bacteria have a symbiotic relationship. This dynamic has evolved over the years to benefit both the bacteria and your body. So, it’s important to work with your gut bacteria and give it what it needs to thrive.
We know that your gut may become accustomed to processed foods with added chemicals, but they do not enhance your body’s functioning. In fact, they do quite the opposite. Ready-to-eat types of food are created to benefit the profits of the company and not your gut microbiota. They tend to cause symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and mood issues. In a study of Digbi members, 64% improved their brain fog and memory issues after losing 5% of their body weight.
What You’ll Find in Your Gut Report
Your gut report will recommend a meal plan based on your DNA and gut microbiome. You can simply read the suggestions or you can learn more about the tasks your microbiota perform (if you’re interested, no pressure). For example, if you have a moderate risk for the protein metabolism category (meaning you don’t process protein well, but you’re in the moderate metabolism range), you might consider reducing your consumption of red meat. Your report will tell you what you should eat instead and your coach will provide tips and support.
Your gut report will educate you on your diet to promote gut bacterial diversity (increased types of gut microbiota that boost wellness) and build a plethora of probiotics in your gut. This will give you a chance to compare your probiotic (good) bacteria to previous gut reports. You’ll see if your current diet and lifestyle are helping or hurting your fitness levels. You have the chance to learn about the activities your gut bacteria perform via macronutrient metabolism, food intolerances, and SCFA (small organic monocarboxylic acids – involved in fat development).
So, as you can see, you can delve into the science of your report as much as you like. Either way, you still get the basics to support your digestive and overall health.
GET STARTED with an additional gut kit today.