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Healthy Gut Institute, 35A Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, ON (2026)

02/04/2026

Naturopath & psychotherapist Dr. Ameet Aggarwal maps the gut-liver-nervous-system triad - and why sluggish bile + a dysregulated vagus can stall digestion, thin your gut lining, fuel dysbiosis, and show up as constipation/hemorrhoids, reflux, PMS/mood swings, fatigue/brain fog, and stubborn blood sugar.

What we cover:

• Bile = the gut’s missing lever: emulsifies fats, lubricates bowels, curbs bad bugs, supports ADEK absorption + microbiome balance
• Top disrupters: ultra-processed foods, pesticides, meds, chronic stress/trauma → “liver stagnation,” sticky bile, inflamed gut
• Nervous system link: stress & childhood/ancestral trauma dysregulate the vagus nerve → weaker digestion, more reflux/bloat
• Support that sticks: bitters (arugula/rocket, artichoke), dandelion/milk thistle, turmeric; nutrients (B’s, Mg, selenium, vitamins A/C/E), glutathione builders; calming breathwork (5-10 slow breaths, 3-5×/day) + quality sleep
• Mind-body tools: trauma-informed practices (e.g., family constellations), plus targeted homeopathy (with a pro) to nudge bile flow and soothe stress patterns
• Tea time tactics: fennel - cardamom - mint, chamomile, peppermint; consider periodic, gentle liver tune-ups vs. harsh cleanses

If your gut plan ignores your liver + vagus, you’re missing the lever. Watch the full chat - link in the comment section.

01/28/2026

Fasting isn’t just for weight loss - it’s like a spa day for your gut.
On this Gut Reset Summit episode, Dr. David Jockers shows how eating in a shorter window can calm inflammation, give your gut lining time to heal, and help your good gut bugs thrive.

How to start (easy mode):

•⁠ ⁠12-hour overnight fast (finish dinner by 7–8pm, eat again 7–8am)
•⁠ ⁠Big morning water (16–24 oz; herbal tea works too)
•⁠ ⁠Build to 14–16 hours a few days a week
•⁠ ⁠Eat 2–3 protein-forward meals, healthy fats, fewer snacks, simple carbs from fruit/root veggies

Pro tips:

Hydrate, aim for daily poops, and listen to your body. Not the time if you’re pregnant/breastfeeding; Type 1 diabetes or complex health issues - check with your clinician.

Want a quick walkthrough you can follow tomorrow?

Watch the full chat via the link in the comment section.

01/08/2026

When your labs look “normal” but your gut still won’t heal…this convo is for you.
Energy healer Debora Wayne shares her HighSpeed Healing™️ approach - working with the biofield to release buried emotions and stress patterns that keep IBS/IBD-style symptoms stuck. No pills, no guesswork: scan the field → shift the frequency → calm the nervous system → the gut can finally reset.

Highlights:
•⁠ ⁠Why stubborn GI issues often live beyond the physical tests
•⁠ ⁠How unresolved thoughts/emotions map to the gut - and how to clear them
•⁠ ⁠What a session feels like (hello, deep calm + better sleep) and why “detox” sensations can mean progress
•⁠ ⁠A realistic cadence (weekly, virtual, 1–3 months) to build a new normal

Curious? Catch the full demo + discussion - link in the comment section.

12/27/2025

Intermittent fasting is often promoted as a universal solution.
More energy.
Less inflammation.
Easier fat loss.

Yet many people experience the opposite:
Bloating.
Wired but exhausted energy.
Worsening fatigue.

This is not a failure of fasting.
It is a readiness issue.

Fasting can be a powerful tool, but only when the gut, liver, hormones, and nervous system are prepared to handle it. When the gut is inflamed or the stress response is already elevated, fasting can amplify dysfunction rather than resolve it.

In this state, detox pathways slow, hormonal signaling becomes erratic, and the metabolism shifts into protection mode. Instead of releasing fat, the body holds on to it because it does not feel safe.

This is why foundational gut repair matters.

When digestion, inflammation, and nervous system regulation are restored first, fasting can support healing rather than act as another stressor.

A recent article explains why fasting can backfire when the gut is not ready and what to focus on instead to restore energy, metabolic flexibility, and resilience.

Read the full post via the link in the comment section.
Approaching fasting with the right foundation can change how health, weight, and energy respond long-term.

12/24/2025

IBD isn’t just “manage the flare” - it can be mapped and methodically healed. In this Gut Reset Summit episode, ND Mark Davis shares a 5-step roadmap clinicians (and patients!) can use: keep patients safe, reach clinical remission, confirm serologic remission (labs), verify histologic remission (biopsies), then maintain with smart monitoring.

What moves the needle: individualized diets (SCD, semi-vegetarian, or short elemental stints), targeted botanicals (e.g., wormwood + EGCG, curcumin), judicious meds (when needed), and next-gen microbial therapies - FMT (f***l microbiota transplant), select probiotics (beyond the usual), and even helminths. Track progress with monthly biomarkers (CRP, ESR, f***l calprotectin) and daily symptom check-ins to course-correct fast.

IBD care works best when integrative teams play together. Curious how this looks in real life?
Watch the full conversation via the link in bio.

12/10/2025

Up to 90% of adults aren’t metabolically healthy - yet your gut may be the hidden lever for weight, energy, and blood sugar.

In this Gut Reset Summit interview, Dr. John Dempster talks with Dr. Brian Mowll (Mastering Blood Sugar) about the gut-metabolism triad: how dysbiosis and leaky gut drive inflammation and insulin resistance - and how to turn it around with real-food fibre + diversity, quality protein, polyphenol-rich plants, movement, sleep, and stress care. They also cover boosting your body’s own GLP-1 signals (think Akkermansia/Bifido, fibre, protein) versus relying solely on quick fixes.

Could healing your microbiome be the shortcut to steadier blood sugar and sustainable weight loss?

Watch the full interview now on YouTube via the link in the comment section.

12/05/2025

You might think your low energy, brain fog, and slower recovery are just signs of “getting older.” I used to think that too. But often, these are not age problems at all - they’re cellular problems.

At the center of it all is NAD, a molecule that fuels every cell in your body. Without enough NAD, your cells run like a car on watered-down gas - sluggish, inefficient, and more prone to breaking down.

Here’s the thing: NAD levels naturally decline as we age and drop even faster with chronic stress, poor sleep, and toxin exposure. That’s why so many people feel like they’re burning out long before they should.

IV NAD therapy changes that by delivering NAD straight into your bloodstream, bypassing digestion and giving your cells what they need to repair, rejuvenate, and thrive. Many of my patients report steadier energy, clearer focus, better mood, and even a more youthful glow as their cells start working the way they were meant to.

But here’s what I’ve learned: NAD therapy works best when it’s part of a bigger plan - one that addresses gut health, hormones, sleep, and stress. When you combine NAD with a root-cause approach, you’re not just boosting energy - you’re slowing the aging process at its source.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in fatigue, brain fog, or burnout, it’s worth asking: could your cells simply need the right fuel to perform again?

Discover how NAD therapy can support your journey back to vibrant energy and cellular health at the link in the comment section.

12/03/2025

Cravings aren’t just “lack of willpower” - your gut microbes can hijack your taste buds and push you toward ultra-processed foods.

In this Gut Reset Summit interview, Dr. John Dempster sits down with Dr. Tamara Kung, ND, to map a realistic path to food freedom: build a resilient microbiome with real food + diversity, use her “no package, no problem / 5-ingredient rule,” layer in gentle fermented foods, and try simple tricks like fiber first, protein second, starch last - plus the 20-minute, screen-free meal to retrain satiety.

Could reprogramming your microbiome be the easiest way to calm sugar cravings?

Watch the full interview now on YouTube via the link in the comment section.

11/24/2025

I did everything “right.”
I took the probiotics. Sipped the bone broth. Cut gluten, dairy, sugar - nearly everything.
Still, I was bloated. Tired. Foggy. And stuck in a body that felt off.

If you’ve been there too, hear this: it’s not your fault.
Most of what we’ve been told about gut healing is incomplete, outdated, or just plain wrong.

You can’t reseed a garden before pulling the weeds.
You can’t absorb bone broth if your digestion is dysfunctional.
You don’t need to live on ten “safe” foods forever.
And if your symptoms are getting worse, that’s not always a “healing crisis.”

True gut healing isn’t about doing more.
It’s about doing the right things, in the right order, for your body.

I just shared the five biggest myths keeping people sick, and what it really takes to rebuild your gut from the root.
Click the link in the comment section to read the full blog.

11/21/2025

I used to think a quick cleanse was the fastest way to reset.
Green juices. Fasting. Detox kits. All promising energy, weight loss, and a fresh start.
But what I didn’t know then? Detoxing without healing your gut first can actually make things worse.

Because your gut isn’t just where digestion happens. It’s your body’s frontline defence.
If it’s inflamed or leaky - even slightly - those “flushed” toxins don’t leave.
They recirculate.

And instead of feeling lighter, you feel more bloated, tired, anxious, or foggy.
This isn’t a healing reaction. It’s a warning sign.

In my latest blog, I explain why true detox doesn’t start with a cleanse.
It starts with repairing your gut lining, supporting bile flow, restoring your microbiome, and calming inflammation at the root.
Only then can your body release what no longer serves you.

Click the link in bio or visit the website to read the full blog.

11/19/2025

Most people chalk chronic bloating, food reactions, and “IBS” up to diet alone—yet Lyme disease can be the missing link. As the “Great Mimicker,” Lyme can dysregulate the nervous system, disrupt bile flow, open the gut barrier, and trigger downstream inflammation that looks like everyday digestive issues.

In this Gut Reset Summit interview, Dr. John Dempster sits down with Dr. Jaban Moore to unpack the Lyme–gut connection: why infections and co-infections fuel food sensitivities, how vagus nerve stress derails digestion, smarter ways to test beyond the basics, and a strategic, root-cause roadmap for real recovery.

Could investigating Lyme be the turning point in your chronic gut symptoms?

Watch the full interview on YouTube via the link in the connect section.

11/12/2025

Most people think leaky gut is something you either “have” or “don’t” - but intestinal permeability can switch on and off, and when it stays hyperpermeable, it can ripple far beyond digestion into inflammation, brain fog, and even autoimmunity.

In this Gut Reset Summit interview, Dr. John Dempster sits down with Dr. Peter Kan - board-certified in integrative and functional medicine and creator of NeuroMetabolic Integration - to demystify leaky gut. They unpack real root causes (processed foods and gluten, dysbiosis, toxins like glyphosate, blood sugar and thyroid imbalances, chronic stress), smarter testing (zonulin/occludin antibodies, LPS), and practical, data-driven strategies to restore barrier integrity and resilience.

Could healing your gut lining be the missing link in your chronic symptoms?

Watch the full interview on YouTube via the link in the comment section.

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