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Hi all, Dawn here. I'm excited to be speaking at The Microbiome Plan conference this weekend on probiotics for breastfee...
23/04/2026

Hi all, Dawn here. I'm excited to be speaking at The Microbiome Plan conference this weekend on probiotics for breastfeeding women.

Thankfully, more research is being published to provide us with information on the use of probiotics as a tool while breastfeeding. But as the name of my talk suggests, there are some instances where probiotics simply aren't warranted.

I'm happy to answer any questions you have in the comments.

21/04/2026

Diversity of plant foods is key! Your beneficial gut microbes rely on fiber and polyphenols to survive.

Make sure you're getting enough plants in your daily diet with our Daily Fiber Food Guide : https://mailchi.mp/778c7808bd6a/8tqnkv5odq

I’m excited to kick off day 1 of The Forum for Integrative Medicine conference. It’s today through Sunday, the 19th (US)...
17/04/2026

I’m excited to kick off day 1 of The Forum for Integrative Medicine conference.

It’s today through Sunday, the 19th (US), and is fully virtual, so you can watch at home over the weekend.

I’m including the conference website in the comments if you’d like to learn more and register.

- Dr. Hawrelak

This delicious soup comes together in less than 30 minutes and is packed with prebiotics thanks to the leeks, garlic, an...
16/04/2026

This delicious soup comes together in less than 30 minutes and is packed with prebiotics thanks to the leeks, garlic, and onion.

14/04/2026

I recently had a fantastic conversation with Unique Hammond on the You're Great podcast about becoming a gut microbiome "farmer."

It might sound a bit silly, but we truly must become responsible stewards of our gut microbiomes - and those of our children - for lifelong health.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

14/04/2026

I loved being part of ‘s podcast Love & Guts, where we discussed if we should test the microbiome in infants and babies…and if so, when?

If you work with infants and young children, or you’re a parent navigating gut health in early life, this episode is for you.

Love & Guts listeners receive 25% off my Natural Early Life Health course (🔗 in the comments, below).

Note: Dr. Jason Hawrelak’s Healthy Gut course is a prerequisite. Bundle options available.

This offer is only available until 15 April 2026.

09/04/2026

They all serve a purpose in gut healing, but I have to say that prebiotics are remarkable because they selectively feed beneficial gut microbes and can induce profound shifts to ecosystem composition.

This is an increasingly common question that we get. In the clinic, we see patients who struggle with fiber intolerance ...
07/04/2026

This is an increasingly common question that we get. In the clinic, we see patients who struggle with fiber intolerance after illness, chronic use of antibiotics, and fiber-restrictive diets or high-fat diets like carnivore, keto, and GAPS.

Keep in mind that the three steps listed above look simple, but they do take quite a bit of time to work through, depending on the level of dysbiosis and gut dysfunction that you have. However, it is possible to eat a fiber-rich diet again!

06/04/2026

We have to reframe what’s considered normal in the context of the microbiome we’re examining.

Infants are not little adults, and a healthy, perfectly normal microbiome pattern will look much different from what we expect to see in an adult.

Today’s the last day for Early Bird pricing!

Use the link in the comments to learn more and register for the Upskill in Natural Early Life course with Dawn Whitten, Naturopath and Lactation Consultant with 20+ years of researching and teaching about the unique microbiome of babies and how to support them.

06/04/2026

Simply put, the infant is not a little adult!

Stool markers need to be considered in context.

Think twice when you see out of range:

‼️faecal calprotectin

‼️zonulin

‼️lactoferrin

‼️sIgA

Watch my full episode with Lynda Griparic on the Love & Guts podcast to learn more.

✅ These points and many others applicable to the microbiome in infancy and preconception are taught as part of our Upskill in Natural Early Life 14-week practitioner course.

Early bird registration ends tomorrow!

Use the link in the comment section to learn more and register.

Have you noticed your patients feeling afraid of passing on a “broken” microbiome to their babies?Thankfully, slide 4 of...
04/04/2026

Have you noticed your patients feeling afraid of passing on a “broken” microbiome to their babies?

Thankfully, slide 4 often occurs in the moms we see!

Save and share this post to calm their fears.

🚨Early Bird registration for the Upskill in Natural Early Life course with our Perinatal and Early Life Health Lead Dawn Whitten ends April 7th.

Use the 🔗 in the comment section below to learn more and secure your spot at the early bird price.

02/04/2026

Lactulose has been used as a laxative for over 50 years. Lesser known is the use of low-dose lactulose as a prebiotic.

The minimum prebiotic dose is just 3 ml (2g) daily. Prebiotic dosing ranges from 3 ml daily to 15 ml (10g) twice daily for adults.

Low-dose lactulose can:
- Boost Bifidobacteria, Faecalibacterium, and Lactobacillus spp.
- Increase the production of acetate and butyrate (important short-chain fatty acids)
- Help the absorption of minerals in the GI tract
- Reduce the load of pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria in the gut ecosystem

Caution: Taking lactulose in single doses higher than 30ml can have a strong laxative effect. At prebiotic doses, the main side effect is increased flatus.

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