Top 5 Signs Your Gut Needs Support (and What to Do About It)
Discover the hidden ways your gut is shaping your health.
Your gut is more than just a digestive system - it’s the foundation of your overall health. Research shows that your microbiome (the trillions of bacteria, fungi, and microbes living in your intestines) plays a vital role in energy, immunity, mood, hormones, and even skin health.
When your gut is out of balance, your whole body can feel it. Here are five common signs your gut needs support, and simple naturopathic steps you can take to begin your healing journey.
Persistent Bloating and Digestive Upsets
Occasional bloating after a heavy meal is normal. But if you find yourself bloated, gassy, or uncomfortable most days, it may be a sign of:
Imbalances in gut bacteria (dysbiosis)
Poor stomach acid or enzyme production
Food intolerances or sensitivities
What you can do: Keep a simple food and symptom diary to identify triggers. Adding in some digestive support such as ginger tea, bitter greens before meals may help. For persistent symptoms, functional microbiome testing through a naturopath can really help uncover underlying imbalances.
Fatigue That Doesn’t Lift
Your gut is where nutrients are absorbed and converted into energy. If your digestion is compromised, you may not be absorbing iron, B vitamins, or magnesium properly. Dysbiosis can also increase inflammation, leaving you tired and drained.
What you can do: Focus on nutrient dense, whole foods such as leafy greens, quality protein, and healthy fats. Make mealtimes relaxed (stress impacts digestion!). As a naturopath, I can test for deficiencies and tailor a plan to restore both gut and energy.
Skin Issues (Acne, Eczema, Rosacea, Psoriasis)
Your skin mirrors what’s happening in your gut. Conditions like acne, eczema, or rosacea can flare when there’s leaky gut, microbial imbalance, or food sensitivity. The “gut–skin axis” means that healing your gut can often calm and clear your skin.
What you can do: Minimise processed foods and excess sugar, which both feed inflammatory bacteria. Include prebiotic fibres (onions, garlic, asparagus, green bananas) to nourish healthy microbes. Herbal support for the liver and gut lining can also be powerful here, which is where a naturopath can help guide you on which herbs may be helpful (because not all herbs are suitable for everyone!).
Frequent Illness or Autoimmune Flares
Did you know that 70% of your immune system lives in your gut? If you catch every cold that’s going around, take a long time to recover, or if you’re managing an autoimmune condition, your gut will need extra care. Low secretory IgA (your gut’s immune “first line of defence”) or increased intestinal permeability can leave you very vulnerable to infections or pathogens.
What you can do: Prioritise sleep and stress reduction, as both strongly impact gut immunity. Nutrients like zinc, vitamin D, and vitamin C support gut barrier integrity. A naturopath can guide you with targeted herbs and probiotics for immune balance.
Brain Fog, Anxiety, or Low Mood
The gut and brain are connected by the vagus nerve and chemical messengers like serotonin (about 90% of serotonin is produced in the gut!). If your gut is inflamed, this can affect neurotransmitter balance, leading to foggy thinking, low motivation, or heightened anxiety.
What you can do: Focus on stabilising your diet with regular protein and blood-sugar balancing meals. Gentle nervous-system support such as chamomile tea, yoga, or meditation can help regulate the gut–brain connection.
Next Steps: Healing Your Gut, Healing Your Health
If some of these signs feel familiar, please know you’re not alone — so many of my clients come to me after months (or years) of feeling dismissed, told “everything looks fine” on paper, yet knowing deep down something isn’t right.
The truth is, your gut is often the missing piece of the puzzle. Once we identify the root cause, whether that’s a hidden infection, food intolerance, microbiome imbalance, or nutrient deficiency, things start to shift. Energy lifts, skin clears, digestion steadies, and you finally feel like yourself again.
My expertise lies in using functional testing, personalised nutrition, and carefully chosen herbal medicine to give your gut the chance to truly heal.
If your body has been sending you these signals, I’d love to help you listen to them.
Book your consultation today and let’s begin building your gut back into a strong foundation for your health.
Imagine waking up without the heavy bloat, the fatigue, or the brain fog that’s been holding you back. That change begins with understanding your gut. I help you uncover the “why” behind your symptoms and build a clear, personalised path forward.
Start your gut healing journey today — because you deserve to feel good again.