Have you heard the news? Colon cancer rates are skyrocketing in people under 55, with roughly 1 in 5 now diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This huge uptick in cases has us thinking about what we can do for prevention.
The good news: research shows that maintaining a thriving gut microbiome can be a total game-changer.
So today let’s start at the foundation. How is your gut actually doing?
The trillions of microorganisms in your gut do more than just digest your food. These bacteria regulate your immune system (70-80% of immune cells are in your gut!), produce the neurotransmitters that affect your mood, regulate inflammation, and play a direct role in how your body stores fat.
A healthy microbiome is central to feeling your best. When it’s out of balance, everything is harder, from digestion to sleep, focus, energy, and even weight.
Which leads us to the big question of today’s blog:
How do you know if your microbiome is healthy?
We created a quick quiz to help you answer that question.
Microbiome Health Quiz
Answer yes or no to each of these questions:
- Do you poop every day?
- Do you digest meals comfortably, without gas, bloating, or burping?
- Is your digestion generally consistent, without diarrhea or constipation?
- Can you eat a variety of whole foods without your stomach getting upset?
- Do you feel energized and clear-headed after eating?
- Is your skin usually calm and clear?
- Do you feel connected to your hunger and fullness cues?
- Do you wake up feeling clear instead of foggy?
- Does your mood feel even from day to day?
- Do you generally feel comfortable in your body, without puffiness?
Your results:
8–10 yeses = Your gut is in a good place.
5–7 yeses = Your gut may need a little extra support.
0–4 yeses = Your gut is likely off-balance.
If you get between 0-7 yeses, know that an imbalanced gut isn’t the end of the world! Knowledge is power, and now that you know where you stand, you can make a difference.
Your microbiome is remarkably responsive to what you feed it. In fact, studies show that your microbes can change dramatically within 3-4 days of changing your diet — which means you can make meaningful changes and get results quickly.
And we’re here to help!
Our next group Conscious Cleanse starts April 15.
For this cleanse only, we’re offering a BONUS Gut-Friendly Guide that will just add an extra boost to this already powerful program!
How does it work?
The classic 14-day Conscious Cleanse is designed at its core to be a gut health reset. During the cleanse, you’ll eat in a way that helps you improve your digestion and microbiome health.
In the Gut-Friendly Guide you’ll get:
- Microbiome-supportive food list
- The formula to build meals that support optimal digestion
- Gut-friendly recipes
- Smart swaps to reduce common gut disruptors
If you want to change your gut health, this is a powerful place to start.
The Conscious Cleanse + Gut-Friendly Guide has everything you need to boost your gut health and promote deep healing in just 14 days.
And for the GLP-1 users out there, this cleanse is the one for you!
Research shows that a healthier gut microbiome helps minimize GLP-1 side effects and actually makes your medication work better. This Conscious Cleanse + Gut-Friendly Guide will give you a food roadmap to maximize your results.
With gut-healing love,
The Conscious Cleanse Team
If you thought this quiz was helpful, we invite you to join our online community! When you sign up you’ll receive regular healthy lifestyle tips and new recipes. As a welcome gift, we’ll send you our FREE Family Clean Eating Guide with 5-Day Meal Planner!
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here.
