Signs You Need a Gut Reset: Is Your Digestive System Calling for Help?

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook subtle changes in our bodies, chalking them up to stress or a busy schedule. But sometimes, these small signs are your gut's way of waving a red flag. As a naturopath and gut health specialist working with women over 35, I've seen firsthand how a struggling digestive system can silently impact your energy, hormones, mood, and overall wellbeing.

Here are five tell-tale signs you might need a gut reset:

1. Persistent Bloating or Gas If your stomach regularly feels swollen, tight, or uncomfortable—especially after eating—you could be dealing with dysbiosis (an imbalance of gut bacteria), low stomach acid, or food sensitivities. Occasional bloating is normal, but daily discomfort is not. It often points to underlying inflammation or poor digestion that needs to be addressed.

2. Fatigue That Won't Budge Your gut is responsible for absorbing nutrients that fuel your energy. If it's not functioning optimally, you could end up depleted—even if you're eating well. Constant tiredness, especially the kind that doesn't improve with sleep, can be a sign your digestive system isn't keeping up.

3. Skin Issues Like Acne, Rosacea or Eczema Your skin often reflects what's going on inside. Gut inflammation and leaky gut can trigger systemic inflammation, which may present as breakouts, redness, or rashes. If topical treatments aren't helping, it's worth looking within.

4. Irregular Bowel Movements Regular, well-formed stools are a foundational sign of good gut health. If you're dealing with constipation, loose stools, or alternating between both, your digestive system may be struggling to process food and eliminate waste effectively.

5. Feeling 'Off' Mentally: Brain Fog, Anxiety or Low Mood The gut-brain connection is real. Your gut produces a large portion of your body's serotonin and other neurotransmitters. If your microbiome is out of balance, it can affect how you feel emotionally and mentally. If you've been feeling off, moody, anxious, or foggy, your gut might be playing a role.

What to Do Next If any of these signs sound familiar, it might be time to consider a gentle, nourishing gut reset. Taking a random probiotic or gut health supplement will not give you long term results. You might feel better at first, but your symptoms will come back. You need to take the time to heal the lining of the gut, improve digestion and regulate your bowels in order to achieve sustainable gut health results. The mucosal lining of our intestines renews itself every 21-days. If you correctly nourish the mucosal membrane for a minimum of 42 days (6-weeks) you can make huge improvements in your gut and health.

My Gut Reset Program is a 6-week program that is designed specifically for women navigating midlife changes—helping you uncover root causes, restore your gut health, and feel more like yourself again. We address all aspects of healthy digestion, with personalised nutrition, meal plans, supplements and lifestyle changes. Gut healing is not a one-size fits all approach. Come and join the Gut Reset Program, you can start anytime.

Not quite ready to commit? Start with my free Gut Glow Meal Plan—a 7-day, naturopath-approved guide to help reduce bloating, improve digestion, and get your gut back on track.