If you’re not having any adverse food reactions, you might be experiencing the opposite, always wanting specific foods. Similar to food intolerance, our gut is not able to process the food we eat and may result in an imbalance. This imbalance can cause increased cravings in the unhealthy food group of sugars and fats, which can be even more detrimental to your gut health.
3. You cannot sleep well.
In order for us to sleep well, we need a hormone called serotonin. Serotonin, also known as the “happy hormone,” is a chemical that helps our bodies regulate our mood and sleeping patterns. Without a properly functioning gut, we may have trouble falling asleep, which can lead to insomnia and an eventual worn-out immune system, making it easier for us to get sick.
2. You’re developing skin problems.
Our gut is the first line of defense when it comes to fighting diseases in our bodies. Stomach and acid enzymes not only break down our food but they clean and sterilize it to prevent infections from manifesting into sickness. When your gut is not functioning the way it should, it’s unable to correctly process the food you eat, which can result in skin diseases such as eczema and other skin irritations.
1. You take more trips to the bathroom.
Due to the fact that an unhealthy gut is unable to correctly process food, we may find ourselves taking more frequent trips to the bathroom with an upset stomach. Apart from diarrhea, other symptoms such as feeling bloated and gassy or having heartburn and constipation can be triggers that your gut needs to be cleansed.
