Neumann Nutrition & Wellness, LLC

06/26/2025

That new puffiness in your gut? The gurgles, the gas, the food that suddenly feels like it's sabotaging your gut? It’s not just in your head—and it’s absolutely not your new normal, unless you let it be.

If you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond and your digestion has started turning on you, I don’t have to explain how miserable that can feel. You’re doing your best—trying to eat healthy, stay active, keep it together—but your gut? It didn’t get the memo.

For the women I work with, there comes a moment where they finally say, “I can’t live like this anymore.”

Maybe it’s the bloating that suddenly feels unbearable, the bathroom drama that ruins a night out, or the weight that won’t budge no matter what. Whatever it is, it’s that moment that sparks the search for answers.

If your body’s lighting up the warning sirens every time you eat yogurt, bread, or whatever used to be your go-to, guess what? You’re not broken. It's your body's way of giving you some loud feedback 🚨—and you're not the only one.

I help women exactly like you understand exactly what’s driving their mid-life gut problems—and how to fix them.

👩‍⚕️ The Science Behind the Gut Drama: Hormones, Food Sensitivities & Microbiome Mayhem

1. When Your Hormones Shift, Your Gut Shifts Too 📉
As estrogen and progesterone take their exit, their once-supportive role in gut motility, enzyme production, and bile flow begins to weaken.

The result? Slower digestion and inefficient fat breakdown, while gut fermentation kicks into overdrive—triggering more gas and discomfort.

2. Microbiome Disruption 🦠
Hormones changing means your gut bacteria are changing too—and not always for the better. As estrogen levels dip during menopause, your microbiome can go off-script, sparking inflammation and IBS-like symptoms.

Research shows that estrogen interacts with gut microbial diversity, and reduced levels can shift your flora in ways that promote inflammation and reduce tolerance to certain foods. Which leads me to....

3. New-Onset Food Sensitivities 🍔
This one surprises a lot of women. As your gut lining becomes more permeable with age and hormonal shifts, your immune system can become reactive to previously harmless foods. Common triggers like dairy, gluten, soy, eggs, legumes, etc may now lead to bloating, gas, and brain fog.

Food sensitivities are as unique as your fingerprint. What affects one woman might leave another completely fine. Recognizing that difference is key to finding what truly works for your individual body.

4. Enzymatic Decline with Age ⏳
Did you know that by age 50, your digestive enzyme production can drop by nearly 30%? Without these critical enzymes (like lactase, lipase, protease, etc), food isn't broken down effectively—leading to fermentation, gas, and gut discomfort.

5. Stress and the Gut-Brain Axis 🧠

Let’s not forget the role of stress. Midlife brings a perfect storm: career demands, caregiving, shifting relationships—and behind the scenes, hormonal changes that can trigger fatigue, anxiety, and depression. It’s a lot, even for the most resilient woman.

This type of chronic stress slows digestion, increases sensitivities, and amplifies the discomfort many women feel.

🔍 Want to Get to the Root of the Bloat?
Gas, bloating, and gut issues aren’t just awkward—it’s actually your body sending you information.

I help women decode these messages, identify hidden food sensitivities, and restore microbiome balance, and optimize nutrient levels to support healing with 1:1 coaching.

This isn’t about surviving midlife—it’s about thriving in it. You get to feel strong, sexy, and in control of your body—without the gas, bloating, and gut troubles.

Meet Your Midlife Gut Reset: A Customized Path to Feeling Whole Again 🌿

Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to a program that meets your gut where it’s at—hormones, food sensitivities, stress, and all.

Here’s what healing looks like:
✅ A personalized plan that addresses YOUR unique gut issues
✅ Food Sensitivity Testing and strategies that heal
✅ Root-cause insights into microbiome and nutrient deficiencies contributing to gut problems
✅ Ongoing guidance and coaching — you're not doing this alone

👇 Click below to book a free discovery call and start your healing journey today.

Struggling with gut issues? Book a free strategy call to explore a personalized 3-month healing program—reserved for those ready to go all in.

06/12/2025

🚨 If you’re eating real, whole foods but still struggling with bloating, fatigue, or inflammation—your condiments and store-bought “health” foods might be the problem. 🧐

Enter: Emulsifiers 🧫

These common food additives are designed to improve shelf life and texture—but at a cost. Research shows certain synthetic and semi-synthetic emulsifiers can:

🚫 ​Disrupt and reduce the diversity of you gut microbiome leading to gut related disorders
🚫 Damage the delicate, protective, mucosal layer in your gut lining
🚫 Stimulate pro-inflammatory cytokine activity, leading to intestinal inflammation
🚫 Increase your risk for developing metabolic syndrome
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✅ Keep Emulsifiers Out of Your Shopping Cart

The challenging part of emulsifiers is that they are found in just about every packaged and prepared store-bought item— even the seemingly healthy foods like like balsamic vinaigrette or unsweetened almond milk.

➡️ Foods to be extra cautious about include:

🥣 Salad dressings & Sauces
🥫 Condiments
🥛 Almond milk
🍫 Chocolate
🍨 Ice cream & Non-dairy frozen desserts
🥪 Deli meats
🍪 Store bought baked goods
🧀 Dairy products like kefir, cottage cheese, and heavy cream

🔎 Check your ingredient lists carefully and avoid the following emulsifiers:

• Carboxylmethyl cellulose (CMC)
• Polysorbate 80 (P80)
• Maltodextrin
• Carageenan
• Polyglycerols
• Mono and di glycerides
• Xanthum gums
• Other "gums"
• Soy and Sunflower Lecithins

​💃 Out with the Bad and In with the Good 💃

Making your own versions of your favorite condiments and dressings can actually save you time, money, and frustration. Your gut will thank you too!

Start with my Gut Friendly Sauce Recipes. They are quick and easy to make, so it’s a great starting point.

Nourish your gut and treat your taste buds! These 5 gut-friendly sauces add bold flavor without the digestive drama.

05/14/2025

You’ve done the food journals. You’ve eliminated entire food groups, survived on smoothies and followed more gut protocols than you can count. And still, your gut isn’t on board. 🤯

As it turns out, food sensitivities might be a bigger part of your gut chaos than anyone’s really talking about. 🍔

New research shows that food sensitivities might play a much bigger role than we thought. A personalized elimination diet, guided by food sensitivity testing, helped reduce abdominal pain—especially for those struggling with IBS. 🧪

This approach isn’t mainstream yet, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t working. 🩺

Inside my Digestive Reset Program, I help you take a smarter, more personalized approach to your diet and lifestyle. No more random food lists or WebMD guidelines. I create a customized plan curated just for you and your body. 🥄✨

If your gut is still a mess and you're ready for a different kind of solution, this is where it starts 👇
neumannwellness.com/digestive-reset-program

Want to see the research? Here it is 👇
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0016508525003282

My Digestive Reset Program provides an individualized approach to eliminating your digestive issues so you can feel like a new person inside and out

05/09/2025

😖 Nausea after eating? Persistent abdominal pain? Tired of being told “just get your gallbladder out”?

⚠️ Gallbladder problems aren’t always obvious—and removing it isn't always the fix.

🤕 If you’ve been dealing with persistent upper abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, other digestive issues, and even unexplained fatigue, there’s a chance your gallbladder is involved.

🚑 The frustrating part? Many people are told to “just get it removed” without ever being asked why it’s struggling in the first place.

Before you agree to surgery, it’s worth asking: "what’s actually causing the problem?" ❓

In this post, I dig into:
🔍 The real signs your gallbladder is under stress
⚠️ What surgery can’t fix—and the symptoms that may continue or worsen afterward
🌿 A root-cause approach that helps your body heal without rushing to remove an organ
💡 Functional strategies to support digestion, reduce inflammation, and restore balance

✄ Your gallbladder isn’t disposable. It plays a VITAL role in digestion—and your health deserves more than a shortcut.

👉 Read the full article here:

Do you think you have gallbladder issues? Read on to learn signs + symptoms and natural approaches to keep a healthy gallbladder.

03/14/2025

How One Client Finally Beat a Lifetime of Gut Issues—After Everything Else She Tried Failed

For years, she suffered—gastritis, reflux, constipation, gallbladder-type pain. It wasn’t just discomfort. It was interfering with her job, her home life, and her ability to enjoy the things she loved. Doctors ran tests, handed her prescriptions with side effects worse than the problem itself, then shrugged when nothing worked.

Sound familiar?

She was ready to give up… until we dug deeper.

Food triggers? Identified. But that was just the beginning. We took it two steps further—uncovering microbiome imbalances fueling the fire and pinpointing key nutrient deficiencies that were keeping her stuck in a cycle of inflammation.

Fast forward three months—she was pain-free, full of energy, and (finally) confident that her gut wasn’t working against her anymore.

Here’s what she had to say:

"After a lifetime of GI issues and discomfort, Sarah’s testing and knowledge found the root causes and helped heal my insides. I was already a believer in food sensitivity testing, but she takes it two steps further for real healing. Medical professionals just do imaging, throw meds with bad side effects at you, and shrug when they don’t work. I had lost all faith in the system—until I found Sarah. She was an answer to a prayer. Invest in your health and contact her."

If you’re tired of the cycle, frustrated with the guesswork, and ready to get to the root of your gut issues once and for all—my Digestive Reset Program is the solution you've been searching for.

This exclusive 3-month program is a deep-dive transformation for women who are truly ready to invest in lasting gut healing. If that’s you, book a Clarity Call to get started today. 🚀

03/12/2025

🌿 Happy National Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! 🌿

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in 21 years as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), it’s this: health starts with the way we nourish our bodies.

Food isn’t just about calories—it’s about fueling your body, supporting digestion, and creating a foundation for lifelong well-being.

As RDNs, we use science-based nutrition to help people feel their best, whether it’s through managing chronic conditions, supporting gut health, or simply making everyday healthy eating feel sustainable.

I started my career in clinical and community health settings, working with people from all walks of life. Over the years, I’ve seen just how powerful a well-nourished body can be—supporting digestion, energy, immunity, and overall vitality.

Now, in my private practice, I focus on gut health and microbiome balance, because when digestion is working well, everything else in the body can function at its best.

This past year, I’ve taken my gut health expertise even further, completing an intensive microbiome program to become a Certified Microbiome Analyst.

As an RDN, I believe that continuing to learn and grow isn’t just important—it’s essential. Nutrition science is always evolving, and staying at the forefront allows me to better support my clients in feeling their best.

Today, I’m celebrating RDNs everywhere—all working toward a common goal: helping people feel their best through the power of food.

Here’s to nourishing our bodies, supporting our health, and recognizing the impact of good nutrition!

03/07/2025

If your stomach’s been staging a full-blown rebellion—bloating, food sensitivities, digestion that flips between “why am I so backed up?” and “why won’t it stop?”—it’s not just bad luck. One common underlying root-cause that’s so often overlooked? Your gut microbiome.

Your gut is basically hosting a wild microscopic rave—trillions of bacteria partying it up, but not just for fun.

These tiny party animals are actually in charge of breaking down your food, cranking out essential nutrients, keeping inflammation in check, and deciding whether your digestion runs smoothly or turns into an absolute dumpster fire.

When your microbiome is balanced, everything runs smoothly. But when it’s off? You get the all-too-familiar digestive chaos—gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, food reactions, and that sluggish, heavy feeling that just derails your day.

And as if that wasn’t enough, we’re practically swimming in microbiome-wrecking junk—environmental toxins, antibiotics, prescription cocktails, mystery chemicals in our food… it’s like a full-time assault on your gut, and you are the battlefield.

So how do you restore balance? The key is not just taking a probiotic and hoping for the best. It’s about understanding what’s actually happening in your gut and making targeted changes to support the right bacteria.

I break it all down in this blog post—so if you’re ready to take the guesswork out of your gut health, learn the basics here:

Want to boost digestion, immunity, and mental clarity? Your microbiome holds the key! Say goodbye to IBS, GERD and other digestive woes.

02/26/2025

Alright, hear me out: Personalized Diets > Generic, One-Size-Fits-All Diets 💥

You could have the most brilliant expert bombarding you with all the rules of the Low FODMAP diet, but if your gut’s still not feeling right, then what’s the point? 😬

Now, flip the script. Imagine a diet built just for you—designed with your body’s unique immune system in mind. Add in personalized coaching, and you’ve got a solution that can save you thousands in medical bills and endless hours lost to Googling the latest gut-health craze. 📲

Sure, addressing diet as the root causes of your digestive problems is a no-brainer.

But if you had to choose? A Personalized Diet using Food Sensitivity Testing. Every darn time. 💯

02/22/2025

❌ So many people with digestive struggles are trapped in a rigid, one-size-fits-all medical system.

💊 Doctors just keep tossing pills at the problem, never bothering to investigate the root-cause into what’s really causing your digestive chaos.

🔎 They rarely take the time to dig deeper, explore alternative treatments, or even consider your diet—and no, not some one-size-fits-all plan like Low FODMAP.

🚧 They act like it's the end of the road and all you can do is suffer through it.

🧱 So many of my clients have been told it’s all in their head, and when they ask about holistic options, they’re met with a brick wall.

✅ If you're aching for answers, ready to step outside the traditional medical system, and take your health into your own hands, this space is for you.

🥑 Over time, I’ve created a digestive reset program that breaks all the rules. My clients get cutting-edge, functional medicine tests and a personal coach to guide them through it all, helping them uncover the answers they need to fast track their healing.

🔑 My holistic approach has been the key to unlocking health and success for my clients—and it’s been the most rewarding journey to guide them through. Over the years I've witnessed:

▶︎ A client kicked her stomach pain meds to the curb, finally gaining the energy to power through her workday and enjoy long bike rides again.

▶︎ Another client, struggling with embarrassing gas that not only held her back personally but stalled her career growth, finally took control of the issue—and now she's thriving.

▶︎ Yet another, client, stuck on a super restrictive diet after her doctor said "no more FODMAPs," finally discovered her exact food triggers and was able to enjoy a wider variety of foods again.

▶︎ One more client, so blocked up she couldn’t even dream of leaving the house for a trip to visit her grandkids overseas, is finally free from the daily toilet struggle—and now her bowel movements are back on track.

🙌 After my 3-month program, my clients are able to get the freedom and control they’ve been longing for. If you're in pain, seeking answers, and ready to take charge of your health, I’m here to guide you.

🏆 If you’re ready to finally tackle your gut issues with a program that’s tailor-made just for you, my program is for those who're ready to go all in.

Wishing you health & happiness, Sarah

My Digestive Reset Program provides an individualized approach to eliminating your digestive issues so you can feel like a new person inside and out

12/14/2024

If your 2025 goals include improved gut health, fewer food sensitivities, and feeling great both inside and out, this is the sign you’ve been waiting for 🎉

My signature 3 month Total Gut Reset program will offer a holistic alternative to having to rely on:

🩺 Costly and risky medical procedures...

💊 Over-priced medications that just don't solve your digestive problem or make your symptoms worse...

🚑 Multiple trips to the doctors office with no resolution in sight...

So, if you're....

🍒 Relying on antacids and dreaming of eating without pain…

🍒 Living in stretchy pants and feeling 5 months pregnant because of your intense gas and bloating…

🍒 Sprinting rather than strolling to your bathroom…

🍒 Or if it feels like you spend more time thinking about going than actually going…

Then take the first step towards a fully healed, resilient gut and schedule your free clarity call today!

https://neumannwellness.com/book-appointment/

06/01/2024

In almost every instance, women struggling with digestive issues who get a colonoscopy or endoscopy with their doctor are told EVERYTHING LOOKS NORMAL (thankfully so! 😅)

But they STILL struggle HARD with digestive issues that absolutely wreck their lives (not being able to leave your house without knowing where the next bathroom is NOT NORMAL, doc!) 🚽

BUT, there’s a different approach to your digestive issues; look for ROOT-CAUSES 👩‍🏫

Don’t put bandaids on a digestive problem, look at FUNCTIONAL lab work— which isn’t offered at your conventional MD’s office (the model of serving health insurance with ICD-10 codes just isn’t working anymore!) ❌

The ingredients to help you get off the digestive misery merry-go-round 🎠:

1.) Food Sensitivity Testing: look at immune responses to foods causing digestive issues, while also figuring out which foods actually WORK for you.

2.) Comprehensive Stool Testing: stool chemistries and microbiome balance are KEY FACTORS to investigating root causes to digestive issues; your microbiome balance is SO IMPORTANT, I cannot stress this enough!

3.) Micronutrient Testing: vitamin and mineral deficiencies compound digestive problems; a comprehensive micronutrient test tells us EXACTLY what nutrient supplements your body needs for speedier gut healing.

4.) A knowledgeable Digestive Health Practitioner who’ll work 1-on-1 with you to implement a protocol that’s tailored to YOU, while keeping you accountable and confident knowing the steps you’re implementing ARE ACTUALLY WORKING.

Without a knowledgeable Digestive Health Practitioner working with you to implement these functional lab results, you’re lost in the Saharan Desert without a roadmap to find your way to the digestive oasis awaiting you! 📍🐪🌵🏜️

06/01/2024

EDIT: Choose a probiotic that lists BEYOND species levels (Lactobacillus Rhamnosus tells us NOTHING) ❌

A better choice? Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG…that “GG” at the end? It tells us what STRAIN we’re working with ✅

LESSONS:

1.) Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG has TONS of research showing it’s effects on the GI tract 👩‍🔬

2.) Lactobacillus Rhamnosus WITHOUT the GG is like buying a Toyota without knowing it’s make or model; you might end up with a Tundra instead of a RAV 4, these are totally different vehicles for VERY different scenarios! 🚗💨

Taking probiotic cocktails that don’t list researched STRAINs is like literally throwing your money down the drain 💸