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Bec The Naturopath

With more than 16 years experience as a naturopath, Bec has extensive experience with digestive complaints, food intolerances and fatigue.

09/10/2025

Your bowel motion is one of the simplest ways to check how well your gut’s working.

It is the main way how your body clears waste, hormones, and toxins.
If you’re skipping days, straining, or never feel finished, your large intestine might need more support.

Aim for:
•A smooth, well-formed stool (not too hard, not too soft)
•A complete, satisfying feeling after
•A medium-brown colour
•Minimal undigested food

This is your body’s built-in detox system. When things move daily, your skin clears faster, your hormones stay balanced, and your energy improves.

07/10/2025

If fibre sends your gut into chaos, it doesn’t mean your digestion is can’t be helped, it just means your large intestine needs a softer approach.

Focus on hydration, movement, bile flow, nervous system, and gut-soothing nutrients first.
Once your gut lining repairs and inflammation settles, fibre tolerance often returns on its own.

01/10/2025

Your gut should contain a diverse and balanced community of microbes. When that balance shifts - with some species overgrowing and others declining - it’s called dysbiosis.

Common signs of dysbiosis include:
•Persistent sugar cravings
•Bloating or excessive fermentation after meals
•Rashes, breakouts, or skin flare-ups
•Constipation, diarrhoea, or alternating between the two

When dysbiosis develops, the microbiome’s actions in your gut becomes disrupted. Instead of producing beneficial compounds like short-chain fatty acids that strengthen the gut lining, the imbalance can contribute to things like leaky gut, where the intestinal barrier becomes more permeable. This can drive food intolerances, immune activation, and skin issues.

Addressing dysbiosis isn’t as simple as adding a probiotic. It often requires a tailored approach that includes:
•Rebalancing the diet and feeding beneficial microbes
•Supporting repair of the gut lining
•Sometimes using targeted antimicrobial or antifungal support

Restoring microbial balance and repairing leaky gut is key for long-term gut health, nutrient absorption, and wellbeing.

28/09/2025

Gut inflammation doesn’t just appear out of nowhere. There are always drivers behind it.

Some of the most common I see in clinic include:
•Dysbiosis: an imbalance of gut microbes contributing to irritation.
•Chronic stress: cortisol and vagus nerve disruption can be behind inflammation and stall digestion.
•Food intolerances and allergens: gluten, dairy, histamines, salicylates, and more can trigger inflammation.
•Medication overuse: antibiotics, NSAIDs, and acid blockers alter the gut lining.
•Infections: parasites, bacteria, or fungi can keep the gut irritated.
•Inflammatory conditions: IBD and other immune dysfunctions inflame the digestive tract directly.

The key isn’t to mask the symptoms - it’s to uncover what’s actually driving the inflammation and address that.

21/09/2025

Vitamin B12 and iron are both essential for energy, mood, brain function, and red blood cell production. But here’s the catch: you can eat plenty of B12-rich foods (meat, eggs, dairy, fish) and iron-rich foods (red meat, leafy greens, legumes) and still end up deficient if your gut is inflamed.

Why?
•Inflammation damages the stomach and small intestine lining, where B12 and iron are absorbed.
•Low stomach acid (often linked with gut issues) means B12 can’t be separated from food and iron can’t be converted into its absorbable form.
•Dysbiosis (imbalanced gut bugs) can interfere with nutrient absorption and increase losses.
•Medications like antacids or metformin reduce B12 and iron availability.

Low B12 and iron can show up as:
•Fatigue, weakness, or brain fog
•Low mood or irritability
•Hair loss or brittle nails
•Dizziness or palpitations
•Pale skin or dark circles under the eyes
•Pins and needles or nerve changes (B12 specifically)

So if you’ve been told “just eat more” B12 or iron sources but your symptoms aren’t improving, it’s worth asking: is my gut the missing link?

20/09/2025

Gut inflammation doesn’t just cause bloating or pain - it directly impacts how well you absorb nutrients from food.

Even if your diet looks perfect, you may still be running on low if your gut lining is inflamed.

Common deficiencies I see in clinic include:
•Iron: low energy, hair loss, brain fog
•Vitamin B12: fatigue, poor mood, nerve changes
•Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K): skin issues, weak immunity, hormone imbalance
•Zinc: slow wound healing, breakouts, low immunity
•Magnesium: nervous system dysregulation, cramps, poor sleep

This is why calming inflammation is always one of the most important steps in gut repair. Once the gut lining is supported, your body can finally use the nutrients you’re working so hard to get in.

16/09/2025

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are fuel for your gut lining. Your microbes make them when they ferment certain fibres, but you can also get them directly from some foods.

Main ways to boost SCFAs:
•Vegetables: Especially high-fibre and prebiotic-rich veg like onions, garlic, leeks, asparagus, broccoli, and leafy greens.
•Nuts and seeds: If tolerated, they provide fermentable fibres your gut bugs love.
•Ghee and butter: Naturally contain butyrate, one of the key SCFAs for repairing the gut lining.

Why SCFAs matter:
•Butyrate strengthens and heals the gut lining.
•Acetate and propionate regulate gut pH and motility.
•Together, they reduce inflammation and improve nutrient absorption.

If your diet is low in colourful, fibrous veg, or if you’re restricting certain foods, your microbes don’t get the raw material to make enough SCFAs. And without them, your gut lining can’t repair properly.

11/09/2025

Not all bloating is SIBO - dysbiosis in the large intestine can look exactly the same.

Most people jump straight to the small intestine when they think of bloating, but the large intestine can be just as involved. Here’s why:
•Fermentation: When gut bugs are out of balance, they produce excess gas that causes bloating, cramping, and puffiness.
•Transit time: If waste moves too slowly, stool sits longer, giving microbes more time to ferment and create discomfort.
•Inflammation: Dysbiosis can irritate the gut lining, triggering responses that show up as bloating, fatigue, and skin flares.

So if you’ve tested negative for SIBO, it’s worth looking downstream. Your large intestine might be the missing piece.

25/02/2025

You’ve invested in good skincare, you’re drinking plenty of water, and you’ve cut out all the “problem foods”… but your skin is still acting up. What is going on??

Here’s the thing—if something’s out of whack in your gut, it often shows up on your face. (Acne, eczema, perioral dermatitis… the body is giving you a signal that something is up!)

Here are some gut red flags that could be messing with your skin:

🚨 Bloating & Digestive Discomfort – If your gut is struggling to break down food properly, you’re not absorbing all the skin-loving nutrients you need. Plus, bloating can be a sign of gut inflammation, which can drive skin flare-ups.

🚨 Constipation or Irregular Bowel Movements – Your body eliminates toxins through your gut. If waste is hanging around too long, your skin can take the brunt of it—think congestion, dullness, and breakouts.

🚨 Frequent Breakouts – This can be linked to gut inflammation, food sensitivities, or imbalanced gut bacteria. If your skin keeps flaring up, it’s worth looking at what’s happening in your gut.

🚨 Food Sensitivities or Intolerances – Do certain foods make you feel off? Food sensitivities can trigger inflammation, which often shows up on your skin. (And no, it’s not always dairy and gluten—everyone’s different!)

🚨 Recurrent Skin Conditions (Eczema, Psoriasis, Perioral Dermatitis) – Chronic skin issues often have gut roots. A compromised gut barrier (a.k.a. leaky gut) can let unwanted substances into the bloodstream, triggering skin flare-ups.

🚨 You’re Doing ‘All the Right Things’ But Your Skin Won’t Budge – Your skin might be asking you to dig deeper—literally, into your gut health.

Tell me—do any of these sound familiar? Let’s chat in the comments! ⬇️

18/02/2025

Did you know what’s on your plate can make a huge difference to both your gut health and your skin? The saying “you are what you eat” couldn’t be more true here.

Here are some of my favourite foods to keep your gut happy and your skin glowing:

🍗 Protein: Your gut lining loves amino acids! High-quality protein like eggs, grass-fed beef, salmon, and chicken supports repair and strengthens the gut barrier, which keeps inflammation in check (and your skin thankful).

🥑 Healthy fats: Think butter, ghee, avocado, olive oil, and fatty fish. These nourish your skin from the inside out, keep it hydrated, and also help reduce inflammation in your gut. Plus, fats help you absorb all the fat soluble vitamins you are eating.

🥦 Veggies, veggies, veggies: Non-starchy vegetables are packed with fibre, antioxidants, and phytonutrients that your gut bacteria thrive on. The happier your gut bugs, the better your skin barrier and glow.

Your food is your medicine, and the right combination of protein, healthy fats, and veggies can leave both your gut and skin feeling their best.

17/02/2025

Did you know your gut and skin are linked?
What’s going on in your gut can literally show up on your skin—think acne, eczema, or perioral dermatitis. If your skin’s flaring up regularly, chances are your gut’s waving a little red flag trying to get your attention.

So, how are they linked?

👉 Gut lining & skin barrier:
These two are like your body’s personal bodyguards. If your gut lining loses integrity (hello, leaky gut), stuff that shouldn’t move across does, triggering inflammation that often shows up on your skin. Think flare-ups, redness, or breakouts.

👉 Low stomach acid & acne:
Ever feel bloated, gassy, or see undigested food in the toilet? That could be low stomach acid. Without enough acid, your body can’t break down food properly, so you’re not absorbing key skin-loving nutrients like zinc. Plus, poorly digested food can lead to bad bacteria overgrowth and SIBO which is a linked to acne.

👉 Inflammation connection:
When your gut’s inflamed, it's likely your skin will be too. Conditions like rosacea, psoriasis, and even random breakouts are often your skin’s way of saying that there is something that needs to be addressed internally.

The good news? When you show your gut some TLC, you can notice the difference on your skin as well.

Do you notice your skin acting up when your digestion’s off? Let me know in the comments!

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