Healthy Gut Institute

Healthy Gut Institute Healthy Gut Institute helps people around the world identify the source of their gut health issues an

12/24/2025

IBD isn’t just “manage the flare” - it can be mapped and methodically healed. In this Gut Reset Summit episode, ND Mark Davis shares a 5-step roadmap clinicians (and patients!) can use: keep patients safe, reach clinical remission, confirm serologic remission (labs), verify histologic remission (biopsies), then maintain with smart monitoring.

What moves the needle: individualized diets (SCD, semi-vegetarian, or short elemental stints), targeted botanicals (e.g., wormwood + EGCG, curcumin), judicious meds (when needed), and next-gen microbial therapies - FMT (f***l microbiota transplant), select probiotics (beyond the usual), and even helminths. Track progress with monthly biomarkers (CRP, ESR, f***l calprotectin) and daily symptom check-ins to course-correct fast.

IBD care works best when integrative teams play together. Curious how this looks in real life?
Watch the full conversation via the link in bio.

12/10/2025

Up to 90% of adults aren’t metabolically healthy - yet your gut may be the hidden lever for weight, energy, and blood sugar.

In this Gut Reset Summit interview, Dr. John Dempster talks with Dr. Brian Mowll (Mastering Blood Sugar) about the gut-metabolism triad: how dysbiosis and leaky gut drive inflammation and insulin resistance - and how to turn it around with real-food fibre + diversity, quality protein, polyphenol-rich plants, movement, sleep, and stress care. They also cover boosting your body’s own GLP-1 signals (think Akkermansia/Bifido, fibre, protein) versus relying solely on quick fixes.

Could healing your microbiome be the shortcut to steadier blood sugar and sustainable weight loss?

Watch the full interview now on YouTube via the link in the comment section.

You might think your low energy, brain fog, and slower recovery are just signs of “getting older.” I used to think that ...
12/05/2025

You might think your low energy, brain fog, and slower recovery are just signs of “getting older.” I used to think that too. But often, these are not age problems at all - they’re cellular problems.

At the center of it all is NAD, a molecule that fuels every cell in your body. Without enough NAD, your cells run like a car on watered-down gas - sluggish, inefficient, and more prone to breaking down.

Here’s the thing: NAD levels naturally decline as we age and drop even faster with chronic stress, poor sleep, and toxin exposure. That’s why so many people feel like they’re burning out long before they should.

IV NAD therapy changes that by delivering NAD straight into your bloodstream, bypassing digestion and giving your cells what they need to repair, rejuvenate, and thrive. Many of my patients report steadier energy, clearer focus, better mood, and even a more youthful glow as their cells start working the way they were meant to.

But here’s what I’ve learned: NAD therapy works best when it’s part of a bigger plan - one that addresses gut health, hormones, sleep, and stress. When you combine NAD with a root-cause approach, you’re not just boosting energy - you’re slowing the aging process at its source.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in fatigue, brain fog, or burnout, it’s worth asking: could your cells simply need the right fuel to perform again?

Discover how NAD therapy can support your journey back to vibrant energy and cellular health at the link in the comment section.

12/03/2025

Cravings aren’t just “lack of willpower” - your gut microbes can hijack your taste buds and push you toward ultra-processed foods.

In this Gut Reset Summit interview, Dr. John Dempster sits down with Dr. Tamara Kung, ND, to map a realistic path to food freedom: build a resilient microbiome with real food + diversity, use her “no package, no problem / 5-ingredient rule,” layer in gentle fermented foods, and try simple tricks like fiber first, protein second, starch last - plus the 20-minute, screen-free meal to retrain satiety.

Could reprogramming your microbiome be the easiest way to calm sugar cravings?

Watch the full interview now on YouTube via the link in the comment section.

I did everything “right.”I took the probiotics. Sipped the bone broth. Cut gluten, dairy, sugar - nearly everything.Stil...
11/24/2025

I did everything “right.”
I took the probiotics. Sipped the bone broth. Cut gluten, dairy, sugar - nearly everything.
Still, I was bloated. Tired. Foggy. And stuck in a body that felt off.

If you’ve been there too, hear this: it’s not your fault.
Most of what we’ve been told about gut healing is incomplete, outdated, or just plain wrong.

You can’t reseed a garden before pulling the weeds.
You can’t absorb bone broth if your digestion is dysfunctional.
You don’t need to live on ten “safe” foods forever.
And if your symptoms are getting worse, that’s not always a “healing crisis.”

True gut healing isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the right things, in the right order, for your body.

I just shared the five biggest myths keeping people sick, and what it really takes to rebuild your gut from the root.
Click the link in the comment section to read the full blog.

I used to think a quick cleanse was the fastest way to reset.Green juices. Fasting. Detox kits. All promising energy, we...
11/21/2025

I used to think a quick cleanse was the fastest way to reset.
Green juices. Fasting. Detox kits. All promising energy, weight loss, and a fresh start.
But what I didn’t know then? Detoxing without healing your gut first can actually make things worse.

Because your gut isn’t just where digestion happens. It’s your body’s frontline defence.
If it’s inflamed or leaky - even slightly - those “flushed” toxins don’t leave.
They recirculate.

And instead of feeling lighter, you feel more bloated, tired, anxious, or foggy.
This isn’t a healing reaction. It’s a warning sign.

In my latest blog, I explain why true detox doesn’t start with a cleanse.
It starts with repairing your gut lining, supporting bile flow, restoring your microbiome, and calming inflammation at the root.
Only then can your body release what no longer serves you.

Click the link in bio or visit the website to read the full blog.

11/19/2025

Most people chalk chronic bloating, food reactions, and “IBS” up to diet alone—yet Lyme disease can be the missing link. As the “Great Mimicker,” Lyme can dysregulate the nervous system, disrupt bile flow, open the gut barrier, and trigger downstream inflammation that looks like everyday digestive issues.

In this Gut Reset Summit interview, Dr. John Dempster sits down with Dr. Jaban Moore to unpack the Lyme–gut connection: why infections and co-infections fuel food sensitivities, how vagus nerve stress derails digestion, smarter ways to test beyond the basics, and a strategic, root-cause roadmap for real recovery.

Could investigating Lyme be the turning point in your chronic gut symptoms?

Watch the full interview on YouTube via the link in the connect section.

11/12/2025

Most people think leaky gut is something you either “have” or “don’t” - but intestinal permeability can switch on and off, and when it stays hyperpermeable, it can ripple far beyond digestion into inflammation, brain fog, and even autoimmunity.

In this Gut Reset Summit interview, Dr. John Dempster sits down with Dr. Peter Kan - board-certified in integrative and functional medicine and creator of NeuroMetabolic Integration - to demystify leaky gut. They unpack real root causes (processed foods and gluten, dysbiosis, toxins like glyphosate, blood sugar and thyroid imbalances, chronic stress), smarter testing (zonulin/occludin antibodies, LPS), and practical, data-driven strategies to restore barrier integrity and resilience.

Could healing your gut lining be the missing link in your chronic symptoms?

Watch the full interview on YouTube via the link in the comment section.

I used to wonder why I felt exhausted all day, only to be wide awake at night.My mind would race at 10pm, and at 3am I’d...
11/10/2025

I used to wonder why I felt exhausted all day, only to be wide awake at night.
My mind would race at 10pm, and at 3am I’d be staring at the ceiling - heart pounding, thoughts buzzing.
Then mornings came, and I’d feel groggy, irritable, and desperate for coffee just to function.

Turns out, it wasn’t just stress.
My cortisol rhythm was in chaos.

Cortisol isn’t bad. It’s your energy hormone, meant to rise in the morning and taper at night. But when chronic stress, blood sugar swings, inflammation, poor sleep, or overtraining flip this rhythm, you’re left tired-but-wired - trapped in survival mode.

In my latest blog, I share why this cortisol chaos sabotages your sleep, metabolism, hormones, and gut - and what it really takes to restore your natural rhythm and reclaim steady energy again.

Click the link in the connect section to read the full post. You don’t have to live in this cycle. There is a better way.

I thought I was doing everything right.Swapped white bread for sprouted grain. Added leafy greens, quinoa, wild salmon, ...
11/07/2025

I thought I was doing everything right.
Swapped white bread for sprouted grain. Added leafy greens, quinoa, wild salmon, almond butter.
But the scale didn’t budge. In fact, it crept up.

Here’s what I didn’t realize:
Weight gain isn’t just about calories.
If your gut is inflamed, your blood sugar unstable, or your hormones out of sync, even the healthiest foods can work against you.

In my latest blog, I share why your “perfect” diet might be fueling hidden inflammation, bloating, and metabolic sluggishness - and what your body is really trying to tell you.

Click the link in the bio section to read the full post. Your body isn’t broken. It’s asking for help in a language most diets don’t understand.

11/05/2025

Most parents focus on their child’s physical fitness and education—yet the pillar that’s often missing is mental fitness. Without it, stress and anxiety can silently disrupt gut function and weaken resilience.

In interview, Dr. John Dempster sits down with Natalie von Teichman, founder of miindfully and creator of TATE, the first multisensory meditation stuffy for kids. Together they explore how teaching children mindfulness and breathwork builds mental agility, stimulates the vagus nerve, and lays the foundation for a healthier gut and immune system.

Could strengthening your child’s mind be the key to protecting their gut health?

👉 Watch the full interview now on YouTube by clicking the link in the comment section.

I used to think detoxing was the answer.Juice cleanses, herbal flushes, fasting resets.But instead of feeling better, I ...
11/04/2025

I used to think detoxing was the answer.
Juice cleanses, herbal flushes, fasting resets.
But instead of feeling better, I felt worse - more bloated, tired, and foggy than before.

Here’s what I learned:
Detoxing without first healing your gut is like pouring buckets of water into a clogged sink.
Nothing flows out. It just overflows, making a bigger mess.

Your gut is your drainage pathway. If it’s inflamed, leaky, or imbalanced, toxins just recirculate, burdening your liver and triggering more inflammation.

In my latest blog, I share why gut repair is the foundation of true detoxification - and how rebuilding your gut lining, microbiome, and digestive strength unlocks the energy, clarity, and weight loss you’ve been seeking.

Click the link in the comment section to read the full post. Healing isn’t about forcing detox. It’s about clearing the path so your body can do what it was designed to do.

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