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64. Practical Nutrition for Busy Moms to Heal Their Gut with Andrea Ballenthin, CNS

64. Practical Nutrition for Busy Moms to Heal Their Gut with Andrea Ballenthin, CNS

Update: 2025-05-07
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In this episode of the What the Gut Podcast, Allison welcomes Andrea Ballenthin, a functional nutritionist who specializes in gut health, hormonal imbalances, and skin health. Andrea shares her health journey, which led her to become a dedicated advocate for holistic healing. She discusses major disruptors of the gut microbiome, such as antibiotics, and provides practical tips for maintaining gut health, including the importance of a high-fiber diet, fermented foods, and probiotics. The conversation also delves into the connection between gut and skin health, the benefits of stool testing, and the impact of mindful eating. Andrea offers advice on small but powerful dietary changes and stresses the need to seek functional medicine for chronic issues.


 


00:00 Introduction to Gut Health


02:10 Meet Andrea Ballenthin: A Journey to Healing


03:39 Biggest Disruptors of Gut Health


04:26 Antibiotics and Gut Health: Tips and Advice


07:05 Andrea's Personal Health Struggles


10:42 The Gut-Skin Connection


13:51 The Importance of Stool Testing


17:23 Practical Tips for Better Gut Health


21:44 Foods for Gut Healing


27:01 Final Thoughts and Encouragement


 


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64. Practical Nutrition for Busy Moms to Heal Their Gut with Andrea Ballenthin, CNS

64. Practical Nutrition for Busy Moms to Heal Their Gut with Andrea Ballenthin, CNS

Allison Smith, FNP-BC, IFMCP