The Importance of Gut Health: How I Healed My Gut Lining Naturally
In a world filled with quick fixes and wellness trends, I found healing not through complexity - but through returning to simplicity.
For years, I struggled with signs of imbalance I didn’t fully understand: bloating (to the point of looking 4 months pregnant), fatigue, brain fog, skin issues, and inconsistent energy. No matter how clean I ate or how many “healthy” supplements I took, something still felt off. Deep down, I knew it was time to tune in to my body and start at the foundation: my gut.
Why Gut Health Matters
Your gut isn’t just where digestion happens, it’s the core of your immune system, mental clarity, and hormonal balance. Over 70% of your immune system lives in your gut, and a healthy gut microbiome supports everything from mood regulation to nutrient absorption.
When the gut lining is compromised (often called “leaky gut”), toxins, pathogens, and undigested food particles can leak into the bloodstream, triggering inflammation, autoimmunity, and chronic symptoms.
My Personal Healing Journey
I started with one question: What if my body already knows how to heal - if I simply give it what it truly needs?
Here’s what helped me the most:
1. Replenishing with Minerals
I began adding trace mineral drops to my daily routine. Minerals are foundational - supporting hydration, nerve signaling, and gut lining integrity. I truly believe they were the missing link in my healing.
2. Removing Inflammatory Triggers
I gently eliminated processed sugar (as much as I could), gluten, dairy, and industrial seed oils. I also reduced caffeine and prioritized whole, warming foods that were easy to digest. I’ve never been perfect, but I began to notice that when I’d eat gluten or dairy, I’d typically bloat. Eventually, I reached a point where I couldn't keep being in discomfort after every meal. I also removed as many chemicals as possible from our household and beauty products, switching to natural alternatives.
3. Water Fasting
I incorporated a 5-day water fast, along with shorter liquid fasts using bone broth and rose tea. These helped give my digestion a break and reset my system.
4. Focusing on Nervous System Support
Chronic stress directly impacts gut health. I added adaptogens like reishi and practiced daily grounding rituals like barefoot walks and meditative practices.
5. Using Food as Medicine
I included bone broth, fermented foods, and collagen-rich recipes in my diet while staying mindful not to overwhelm my system. I also made my own probiotic-rich yogurt using Lactobacillus reuteri, following the work of Dr. Davis. Eventually, I began making my own bone broth at home (hint: recipe to come!).
Simplicity Is Sacred
What surprised me most was how much better I felt by doing less, not more. By focusing on mineral density, whole foods, and stress regulation, I rebuilt my gut lining and, in turn, my trust in my body’s wisdom.
Now, with Simplicity Biome, I get to offer others what supported me: mineral-rich nourishment, intentional rituals, and a return to the basics that truly work.
Key Takeaways
Gut health is foundational for whole-body wellness
Mineral deficiency is often the silent root of chronic issues
Healing is possible with simple, consistent, earth-based practices