How To Improve Gut Health Naturally
Living with unexplained gut issues isn’t just uncomfortable; it can take over your life. If you're bloated, in pain, constantly rushing to the bathroom, and still hearing “everything looks normal,” this post is for you.
In this blog, I’ll walk you through the key reasons your symptoms might still be lingering (even if you’ve “tried everything”) and how I help women reduce inflammation, calm their nervous system, and finally feel good in their bodies again without restrictive diets or band-aid solutions.
Whether you're new to this journey or ready to go deeper, you'll find a blend of root-cause insight and practical next steps right here.
TL;DR - Quick Summary
Chronic gut symptoms like bloating, urgency, and pain are not normal, even if your test results say otherwise.
My approach focuses on reducing inflammation, restoring cellular function, and balancing your microbiome using the GEMM Protocol, food as medicine and evidence-informed strategies.
We also address nervous system regulation, bacterial/pathogen overgrowths, and ensure you're absorbing key nutrients like protein, zinc, vitamin D, and iron.
Jumping into prebiotics or fermented foods too early can actually worsen symptoms - your gut terrain needs to be repaired first. However, these are essential for long-term gut health.
If you’re ready to begin your healing journey, watch my free Heal Your Gut masterclass and get my new client offer here.
Table of Contents
Is Your Gut Health Actually “Normal”?
Why You Still Feel Bloated, In Pain, and Dismissed
Natural Solutions for Real Gut Relief
The Key Nutrients for Gut Repair
When Prebiotics and Fermented Foods Backfire
Next Steps: Ready to Heal Your Gut?
Is Your Gut Health Actually “Normal”?
If you've been told “everything looks fine” yet you're constantly dealing with bloating, pain, urgency, or embarrassing symptoms, it's not in your head.
These are common signs of underlying gut dysfunction that standard tests can miss. Your gut might be inflamed, stressed, or disrupted at a cellular level and without the right support, it won’t resolve on its own.
Living with unexplained gut issues isn’t just uncomfortable; it can take over your life. If you're bloated, in pain, constantly rushing to the bathroom, and still hearing “everything looks normal,” this post is for you.
Why You Still Feel Bloated, In Pain and Dismissed
Let’s break this down:
You’ve seen specialists, had scans, scopes, and stool tests, but they all came back “within range.”
You’ve tried cutting out gluten, dairy, FODMAPs, or everything under the sun.
You’ve bought countless supplements, gut powders, or probiotics but nothing works.
You’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and second-guessing your body every time you eat.
Sound familiar? You’re not broken, you just need a different approach.
To improve your gut health, we use food as medicine to create lasting change.
Natural Solutions for Real Gut Relief
Here’s how I work with women to get to the root of what’s going on, using the GEMM Protocol and my personalised naturopathic framework:
🔬 We address your gut at the cellular level
We use the GEMM Protocol, a scientifically-backed method that restores normal function to gut cells. This helps reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and supports detox pathways without aggressive protocols or endless restrictions.
🦠 We investigate what’s driving your symptoms
This might include:
Pathogen exposure (e.g., parasites, bacterial overgrowth)
Digestive insufficiencies
Gut-brain axis dysregulation
Optional: CoBiome gut microbiome testing - a metagenomic test that analyses the DNA of digestive microorganisms to uncover the state of your gut. Read about it here.
🍽️ We use food as medicine
We focus on:
Anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich meals
Strategically timed introduction of prebiotics and fermented foods - introducing excess fibre too soon will often exacerbate your symptoms if your digestive system is not ready.
Avoiding over-restrictive eating patterns that damage your microbiome further
🧠 We calm the nervous system
Your gut can’t heal in survival mode. We support vagus nerve tone, stress resilience, and regulate the gut-brain loop.
🧾 We support regularity and nutrient status
Your gut needs to be able to move. That means improving motility, absorption, and nutrient sufficiency, especially for:
Zinc
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Iron
Calcium
Omega-3s
The key nutrients for gut health include zinc, vitamin D, omega 3 and protein.
The Key Nutrients for Gut Repair
Even with the best diet, you might not be absorbing what you need due to inflammation, low stomach acid, or damage to the gut lining. This is where testing and targeted supplementation come in.
I often recommend investigating your nutrient status, including:
Zinc and vitamin D (crucial for immune and barrier function)
Iron and B12 (especially if you feel fatigued)
Omega 3 fatty acids (to reduce inflammation)
Protein including sources of collagen (to repair the gut barrier)
These help your gut cells repair for lasting relief.
When Prebiotics and Fermented Foods Backfire
You’ve probably heard to “eat more fibre” or “add sauerkraut for gut health.” But if your gut terrain is inflamed or dysregulated, introducing fermentable fibres or probiotics too early can make everything worse.
That’s why we:
Repair and calm the terrain first
Slowly reintroduce beneficial fibres when the gut is ready
Track tolerance and response with you
Sometimes healing your gut is about doing the right thing at the right time.
Next Steps: Ready to Heal Your Gut?
Olivia Grace is a degree-qualified gut-focused naturopath supporting people to improve their gut health naturally.
If you’re tired of:
Being told it’s all in your head
Constant bloating and unpredictable digestion
Wasting money on protocols that don’t work
You’re ready for a root-cause, gentle but powerful approach that actually makes sense.
🔗 Watch my free Heal Your Gut masterclass
📝 Book a Decode Your Health session (with your $22 new client voucher) to get a comprehensive health audit and plan to move forward.
🌿 Or explore full naturopathy consultations here for a personalised wellness plan and supplement protocol to improve your gut health naturally.
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