Kelli Arbogast, BS, NTP, RHP-I, Durango, CO (2026)

03/25/2026

Most people approach meals by asking:

“What’s healthy?”

“What should I be eating?”

This leads to feeling restricted right from the start.

Instead ask:

“What sounds good?”

Start with the flavors.

🌮 If you’re craving Mexican:

Use cumin, garlic, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

🥙 If you’re craving Mediterranean:

Use lemon, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dill, oregano, and parsley.

🍛 If you’re craving stir fry or curry-style flavors:

Use garlic, ginger, tamari, coconut milk, green onions, curry paste, or chili flakes.

Then build your meal from there:

Protein, fats, and carbohydrates.

This might look like:

A taco bowl with ground beef, rice, beans, tomato, lettuce, salsa, and avocado.

A Greek salad with garlic herb chicken, kalamata olives, cucumber, red onion, feta goat cheese, red wine vinegar and olive oil.

Or a simple curry with chicken, cabbage, potatoes, and coconut milk.

Same structure.

Same nutritional benefits.

Different flavors.

This is what makes eating “healthy” sustainable.

Not restrictive.

Not boring.

If you’re eating “healthy” but feeling restricted or like it all tastes the same,

It’s about understanding how to flavor meals that actually taste good and serve your body at the same time.

That’s what we do inside my 6-Month Gut Restoration Program.

Book a Gut Health Discovery Call through the link in my bio to see if the Gut Restoration Program is the answer you’ve been looking for.

03/17/2026

One of the most common questions I get on discovery calls is:
 “Can I just run the GI-MAP stool test?”

The assumption is that the results will show exactly how to fix the gut.

The test is helpful. 
But the results are not the solution.

They are the starting point.

When I review a GI-MAP stool test, I’m looking for patterns like:

🧪 H. pylori
🧪 Low levels of beneficial bacteria 🧪 Bacterial, yeast, or parasitic overgrowth 🧪 Low digestive enzymes or poor fat digestion 🧪 Signs of gut immune stress

This tells us what’s happening in the gut.

But information alone does not resolve symptoms.

The real work happens after the results.

Inside my 6-Month Gut Restoration Program, we use the data to build a personalized plan.

Then we work through it together.

We implement the protocol.

Adjust supplements and food.

Monitor symptoms.

Troubleshoot die-off if needed.

Rebuild digestion and daily habits.

Gut healing doesn’t happen overnight.

It happens through consistent, guided adjustments over time.

That’s why we meet bi-weekly to refine the plan based on how your body is responding.

The GI-MAP gives us direction. 📈

Results come from what we do with that information.

If you’ve already tried stool testing and still feel stuck,
 it’s likely because you didn’t have a clear plan for what to do with the results.

The 6-Month Gut Restoration Program includes that plan and the guidance to carry it out.

Book a Gut Health Discovery Call through the link in my bio so you can stop guessing and start following a clear plan. 🗺️

03/16/2026

You eat eggs for breakfast.
�Ten minutes later your stomach feels tight and bloated.

So you assume eggs are the problem.

You stop eating eggs.

A week later the same thing happens after yogurt.

So you stop eating yogurt.

Then it happens after a salad.

Now you start wondering if raw vegetables are the issue.

So you cut those too.

Before long you are analyzing every meal and asking yourself:

“Which food is doing this?”

Most people interpret that pattern as a food sensitivity.

If you bloat after eggs, eggs must be the trigger.
�If you bloat after yogurt, dairy must be the problem.

If you bloat after a salad, raw vegetables must be the issue.

Sometimes that is true.

But more often the real problem is that digestion itself is not working well.

If your stomach acid is low or you are not producing enough digestive enzymes, food is harder to break down.

When that happens, even a simple meal can leave your stomach bloated and uncomfortable.

So instead of guessing which food to eliminate next, when I’m working with a new client we start by gathering information and solving the puzzle.

A GI-MAP stool test gives us information about digestive enzyme production and what is happening in the microbiome.

MRT food sensitivity testing helps identify inflammatory reactions to specific foods.

With clear data from testing we can see which symptoms are coming from poor digestion and which are true food sensitivities.

Once we understand why the bloating is happening, we can build a plan to resolve it.

If you’ve been cutting foods with no clear answers, I can help.

A Gut Health Discovery Call is the first step in figuring out what is actually causing your bloating.

Schedule yours with the link in my bio. 📱

03/13/2026

When a new client starts working with me, they often feel like every food causes a reaction. 🚨

They’re bloated.

Inflamed.

Puffy.

They eat a healthy meal and still feel bloated, tired and spacey afterward.

So they start eliminating foods.

First gluten. 🥖🍞🥐
�Then dairy. 🧀🍦🍕

Then eggs. 🍳🪺🥚

Then almonds. 😥

Before long, they’re left wondering what’s safe to eat.

This is one reason I use the MRT food sensitivity test in my practice.

Instead of guessing which foods might be contributing to symptoms, this test measures inflammatory reactions to 170+ foods and food chemicals.

This information helps us get clear on what foods are contributing to an immune response and which are just difficult to digest.

From there, we can temporarily remove reactive foods while we work on deeper gut healing.

The plan is not to eliminate these foods forever.

The goal is to reduce inflammation, calm the immune system, and create an environment where the body can heal.

Food sensitivities are rarely the entire story, but they can absolutely contribute to symptoms like bloating, headaches, fatigue, and digestive discomfort.

If you’ve been playing food elimination roulette and still feel stuck, let’s talk about what may be going on.

Book a Gut Health Discovery Call through the link in my bio.

If you’ve ever wondered if food sensitivities might be contributing to your symptoms, drop your questions in the comments. 🙋‍♀️

I’m happy to answer them.

*Sample MRT report screenshots at the end of the video.*

03/12/2026

“You just have IBS.”

This is a phrase many people hear after years of digestive symptoms.

And technically, IBS is a real medical diagnosis.

But it’s a diagnosis based on symptoms, not on identifying the root cause.

IBS simply means someone is experiencing things like:

🚑 Bloating
🚑 Constipation
🚑 Diarrhea
🚑 Abdominal pain

It doesn’t explain why those symptoms are happening or what to do about them.

And that’s not your doctor’s fault.

Physicians are trained to rule out serious disease and manage symptoms using the tools available in conventional medicine.

But many of the clients I work with were told they “just have IBS” before we discovered deeper contributors like microbiome imbalances, food sensitivities, or infections such as H. pylori.

Symptoms are information.

And in many cases, there is more to the story.

Were you ever told you ‘just have IBS’?”

Drop a yes/no in the comments or tell me what your experience was. 👇

03/09/2026

Your stool provides valuable clues about your digestive health.

Changes in stool form, frequency, or appearance can reflect how well your digestive system is functioning.

Hard pellets or straining are often associated with dehydration, low fiber intake, and constipation.

Seeing undigested food in stool may suggest food is not being fully broken down.

Loose or urgent stool may indicate irritation, food sensitivities, or imbalance in the gut microbiome.

What we ultimately want to see aka a gold star p**p ⭐

💩 Medium brown. 💩 Smooth. 💩 Easy to pass. 💩 One to two bowel movements per day.

Yes, every day.

When I’m evaluating digestive health, stool patterns provide some of the most helpful clues.

Because changes in stool are signals.

Not something you simply have to work around.

If you want help understanding what your body is trying to tell you,

Book a Gut Health Discovery Call with the link in my bio. ☎️

03/06/2026

When you’re not feeling well, it’s completely understandable to look for answers anywhere you can find them.

Maybe you’ve already tried talking to your doctor and didn’t get answers.

Maybe you’ve tried changing your diet, taking supplements, or following advice you found online.

But you’re still dealing with symptoms so you turn to ChatGPT.

You type in what’s been going on.

It gives you an explanation that sounds detailed and confident.

It can feel like you’ve finally figured it out.

The issue is that AI tools generate responses based on patterns in information.

They don’t actually know whether what they’re telling you is correct for your body.

Sometimes they even generate information that sounds convincing but is flat out wrong.

That’s called an AI hallucination.

When you’re already feeling frustrated and just want relief, it’s easy to cling to an explanation that seems to make sense.

But understanding what’s actually driving your symptoms and what to do about them, requires more than a late night AI chat session.

It requires context and critical thinking.

Your health history.
�Your symptom patterns.
�And often, functional testing.

If you’re struggling with digestive symptoms and finding yourself asking ChatGPT for answers,

I invite you to book a Gut Health Discovery Call instead.

During this call, we’ll talk through your health history and the symptoms you’ve been experiencing.

I’ll share what I suspect may be contributing to your symptoms and the functional testing I would recommend to get clearer answers.

We’ll talk about what working together inside my 6-Month Gut Restoration Program looks like and decide whether it feels like the right next step for you.

You can book your free Discovery Call through the link in my bio.

03/04/2026

Here’s the deal…

Technically, every gut is a little “leaky.”

Some intestinal permeability is normal.

Your small intestine is lined by a single layer of cells.

Those cells are connected by structures called tight junctions that act like tiny gates.

Their job is to allow things like water to pass through, but keep food in the small intestine.

When those junctions become irritated or compromised, larger food particles can interact more directly with the immune system.

Over time, that can increase immune reactivity and inflammation.

Here’s when I start thinking about gut barrier stress:

🍠 Foods you used to tolerate suddenly cause symptoms�🍠 Bloating after most meals�🍠 Skin flares that show up alongside digestive issues�🍠 Fatigue or brain fog after eating�🍠 Chronic diarrhea, constipation, or swinging between the two.

None of this means your body is broken or you’re stuck with this permanently.

The intestinal lining has the ability to repair itself and strengthen those tight junctions.

But it does need the right environment and support to do that.

What questions do you have about leaky gut? ⁉️

Drop them in the comments 👇

03/02/2026

Protein powder is a tool. 🛠️

I will always prefer whole-food sources of protein first.

But for my busy moms and professional women who wake up not hungry,

Or just don’t have the time for a full breakfast,

Protein powder can be a helpful bridge.

Not a meal replacement.
 Not a long-term substitute for real food.
 A bridge on the journey.

I often use it to help clients reach 20–30g of protein at breakfast by blending it into:

☕️ A smoothie with healthy carbs, fat, and minerals ☕️ Coffee with added healthy fats ☕️ Or alongside a simple breakfast

The goal is to support digestion, not skip it all together.

I focus on animal-based proteins because of their bioavailability and amino acid profile.

Soy and many plant isolates simply don’t offer the same support for digestion and tissue repair.

I always look for:

🧋Animal based
🧋Unflavored 🧋Unsweetened 🧋Minimal ingredients 🧋No gums 🧋Transparent sourcing

I always take into consideration bio individuality.

There is no one size fits all guidance for protein powders.

If you’re reacting to whey, egg, or beef protein, that’s information.

Food sensitivities, stomach acid levels, and microbiome balance all influence tolerance.

Do you use protein powder, and if so, which one?

02/27/2026

The microbiome is a hot topic right now.

It’s easy to assume every symptom is caused by an overgrowth or a parasite.

And sometimes that’s the case.

But in practice, I often find the issue isn’t what’s living in the gut.

It’s digestive capacity.

Or immune strength.

That’s why this section of the GI-MAP is so important.

It has markers that tell us how well your digestive system is actually functioning.

We assess markers like:

📈Steatocrit

A measure of fat digestion.

If fat digestion is impaired, it can look like:

🚩Low energy
🚩Hormone imbalance
🚩Dry skin

📈Pancreatic elastase

A marker of digestive enzyme production.

If pancreatic enzyme production is low, it can look like:

🚩Bloating two to three hours after meals
🚩Excess fullness
🚩Undigested food in the stool

📈Secretory IgA

A marker of gut immune activity.

If Secretory IgA is depleted, I often hear, “I feel like I’m sick constantly.”

This is why I start with the GI-MAP with all of my new clients.

This level of detail gives us clarity on your specific situation and where your symptoms are likely stemming from.

It’s not about reacting to one marker.

We look for patterns and trends.

From there, I build a protocol tailored to your results.

If you’re looking for this level of personalized, comprehensive support, apply for a Gut Health Discovery Call with the link in my bio.

02/25/2026

By the time most women find me, they’ve already tried some things to figure out what’s causing their symptoms.

Maybe they did an endoscopy,

Or an H pylori breath test.

But they were told everything looks fine or given medication to take.

I often hear,

“I haven’t felt the same since multiple rounds of antibiotics.”

Or

“I don’t want to take laxatives forever, I heard that’s dangerous.”

When I hear this I look to the GI-MAP.

Specifically, the commensal flora section.

These are the protective bacteria we want to have in a healthy microbiome in specific amounts.

The commensal bacteria support digestion.

They help regulate inflammation.

They influence nutrient absorption and neurotransmitter production.

Repeated antibiotic use can deplete these protective bacteria.

And when they’re not rebuilt properly, symptoms like bloating, constipation, anxiety, and skin issues can linger for years.

Next, I look at the yeast section of the test.

When protective bacteria are low, yeast has more opportunity to flourish.

This can look like:

🧠Brain fog
🧠Sugar cravings
🧠Constipation
🧠Feeling inflamed or puffy for no clear reason

This is why guessing or going off symptoms alone doesn’t work.

One size does not fit all.

The protocol for bacterial imbalance is different from the protocol for yeast.

We need to know the underlying pattern.

That’s what the GI-MAP stool test gives us.

Answers.💡

This is the level of precision I bring to my clients in the 6-Month Gut Restoration Program.

If that’s the kind of support you’re looking for, apply for a Gut Health Discovery Call with the link in my bio.

02/23/2026

Often, by the time someone finds me, serious pathology has already been ruled out.

And that’s important.

It’s not food poisoning.

It’s not an emergency.

But they’re still dealing with:

🥦Bloating immediately after meals.

🥦Heartburn or reflux.

🥦Diarrhea that keeps cycling.

🥦Rashes that flare without warning.

When symptoms persist like this, we need more detailed information.

On the first section of the GI-MAP, we evaluate significant bacterial pathogens.

We look at organisms that can contribute to these kinds of symptoms.

We also assess H. pylori, a bacterium that can live in the stomach.🦠

Not just whether it’s present, but strain characteristics that help us understand its potential impact.

This level of detail matters.

It helps us determine what requires medical referral and what we can support through targeted nutrition and supplementation.

I work with clients 100% remotely.

📦The GI-MAP test is shipped directly to your home.

You complete it privately and send it back to the lab.

Then we review the results together in detail.

This is Part 1.

Parts 2 and 3 walk through what else this test reveals, beyond just pathogens.🦠

Kelli Arbogast, BS, NTP, RHP-I

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