Early Byrd Wellness

12/23/2025

Delayed food reactions are real — even if your doctor hasn’t mentioned them.

Spoiler: If you only test for IgE, you're missing the slower, sneakier immune responses.

Here’s something new: Recent research found a strong link between elevated food specific IgG antibodies and markers of intestinal barrier damage — notably anti LPS and anti occludin antibodies. PMC

In other words: When your gut lining loosens (aka “leaky gut”), your immune system may generate IgG antibodies to foods you eat often — and those antibodies correlate with the compromised barrier.

What that means for you:

• If you’re regularly eating foods you tolerate but still feel off (bloating, fatigue, brain fog, joint aches) — the issue may not be just the food itself, but how your gut is processing it.

• Foods you eat frequently might build up immune complexes — not easily flushed out — especially when your gut barrier is weakened. This creates a “slow burn” of inflammation.

• Most people talk about IgG tests as one and done. But the bigger story: gut barrier support + reducing chronic exposure may matter before or alongside any food elimination.

💡 Quick check in for you:

• Did you grow up eating the same “healthy staples” over and over (yogurt, whole grain bread, almond milk, smoothie bowls)?

• Do you notice symptoms not right after eating, but later (next day, 48+ hours)?

• Have you focused on diet clean ups but skipped gut barrier / digestive system repair?

If yes → you might be dealing with delayed reactions amplified by gut barrier breakdown, not just “one rogue food”.

✨ Want to dig in deeper? I’m opening with limited spots for Health Strategy Session where we look at: your symptom pattern, gut barrier health, and whether a food specific IgG profile can actually work for you — not just because you heard about it, but because your body is signaling it might be worth it.

Message me “INSIGHTS” to claim your session.

12/19/2025

When the air turns cold, the body asks for warmth.
Soup is one of the simplest ways to support digestion, circulation, and calm — especially as winter temps are setting in.

12/17/2025

Let’s look at the facts:
You cut out gluten. Then dairy. Then soy. Then eggs…

Now you’re staring down a plate of plain chicken and zucchini wondering, “What can I even eat anymore?”

Here’s the truth most people don’t hear:
Restrictive diets are a short-term bandaid—not a long-term solution.
Yes, removing trigger foods may give you temporary relief. But if your gut lining is still inflamed and your immune system is on high alert? The list of “safe” foods just keeps shrinking
At Early Byrd Wellness, we take a different approach.

We work to rebuild gut resilience—so your body can tolerate more, not less.
That means:
✔️ Healing the gut lining
✔️ Reducing immune overactivation
✔️ Supporting your body’s natural detox + repair systems

Because freedom looks like enjoying your meals without fear.

Not living in food jail.

Slow and steady wins the gut game, my friend.

12/11/2025

Here’s something almost no one is talking about:

Your mood swings might not be emotional… they might be immunological.

That’s right — delayed food sensitivities (IgG reactions) don’t just mess with your stomach.

They can disrupt your neurotransmitters, cause inflammation in the brain, and leave you feeling:

• Unmotivated

• Irritable

• Anxious

• Or like you’re “just not yourself”

Why? Because your gut and brain are deeply connected.

When your immune system reacts to a food 24–72 hours later, it’s not just your belly that gets inflamed. It’s your whole system — including your mood centers.

And the worst part?

These symptoms often get blamed on stress, hormones, or personality… instead of what you ate three days ago.

Here’s the real deal:

If you feel emotionally off — especially after eating “healthy” — it’s time to look at delayed food reactions as part of the puzzle.

🎯 IgG food sensitivity testing isn’t just for digestive issues. It’s for anyone who wants to feel more like themselves again.

12/08/2025

While everyone’s focused on skipping pie… science says your gut might be thriving on tradition.
Turns out, laughter, love, and heritage foods support your microbiome and your mood.
This season, let connection be your supplement.

What’s one holiday food that feeds your soul?

12/06/2025

When Rachel first came to me, she was exhausted, bloated, and barely eating more than 5 foods.

She’d tried every gut cleanse on the internet—parasite detoxes, oregano oil, “candida busters”—you name it. Each time, she’d feel a tiny bit better… and then crash even harder.

Here’s what no one told her:
Her gut didn’t need to be scrubbed clean. It needed to be soothed, supported, and slowly rebuilt.

Once we ditched the harsh cleanses and focused on healing her gut lining and rebalancing her microbiome gently, her body started to trust again.

✨ Within 4 weeks, her energy improved.
✨ By 8 weeks, she was eating more variety without flaring up.
✨ Now? She’s thriving—and no longer afraid of food.

If you’re tired of protocols that feel like punishment, there is a better way.

Let’s map out your gut-healing game plan together.

Book a Health Strategy Session today and start restoring from the inside out.
DM me “GUT” or tap the link in bio to schedule your session.

12/04/2025

You could be eating the cleanest, most organic, anti-inflammatory diet…
and still feel like 💩. (Yep, I said it.)

Here’s a gut truth no one talks about:
You’re not what you eat. You’re what you absorb.

Your small intestine has tiny, finger-like projections called villi.
They’re like s**g carpet for your gut—soaking up nutrients from your food.

But when you’ve got inflammation, toxins, or stress in the mix?

That "s**g carpet" starts looking more like tile floor—flat, damaged, and not doing its job.
💥 Bloating
💥 Fatigue
💥 Skin issues
💥 Even hormone imbalances
…all can start because your gut isn’t absorbing what it needs to thrive.

So if you're feeling "off" even with your best food efforts, the real fix might be rebuilding your gut lining—not another restrictive diet.

Pro tip: Zinc carnosine + cooked cabbage = underrated gut heroes.
(Trust me—Google it.)

This isn’t about eating perfectly. It’s about healing wisely.

11/27/2025

11/27/2025

Headaches. Brain fog. Joint pain. Even skin issues like eczema.

These might not seem like digestion problems—but your gut has its hand in more than you think.

Here’s the real deal:
1️⃣ Your gut microbiome is like your body’s control center for inflammation, immunity, and even mental health.
2️⃣ When your gut is imbalanced (think leaky gut, dysbiosis), it can drive silent symptoms all over your body—far from your belly.
3️⃣ These issues might feel totally unrelated, but many trace back to the same root: a gut that’s overwhelmed, undernourished, or inflamed.

Foggy thinking? Achy joints? Constant fatigue?

Don’t ignore those “weird” symptoms. Your gut might be asking for help.
If you’ve tried everything and still feel off, it’s time to stop guessing and start healing.

👉 Ready for a root-cause approach? Let’s chat. Book your Health Strategy Session and we’ll map it out together. You got this.

11/25/2025

Donna came to me after years of frustration:
✅ Memory issues and brain fog
✅ Random digestive pain
✅ Constant fatigue
✅ Normal labs. No clear answers.

She didn’t have any major allergies, but something still wasn’t right.

That’s when we ran an IgG Food Sensitivity Test — and the results were eye-opening.

What looked like a healthy diet was actually triggering a cascade of hidden inflammation in her gut and brain.

Once we identified the culprits and gave her body a break, everything started to shift:
✔️ Clearer thinking
✔️ Less GI pain
✔️ Steadier energy and a calm mind
✔️ Finally… relief.

Here’s the real deal:
Food sensitivities are sneaky. They don’t scream — they whisper. And if you’re not looking in the right place, you’ll miss the message entirely.

✨ This month, I’m opening a few spots for Health Strategy Sessions.
If you’re tired of feeling “off” and not getting answers, this is your next step.
Message me “STRATEGY” to grab a spot — let’s get your body talking again.

11/21/2025

Here’s the real deal → Glyphosate has finally been called out for what it is: a carcinogen. After countless lawsuits, it’s being phased out.

But what’s replacing it may be even worse.

It’s called diquat — and research suggests it’s up to 200x more toxic than glyphosate.

Let that sink in.

Researchers link diquat to:

• Parkinson’s, cancer, and organ damage

• Gut lining destruction → leading to leaky gut

• Attacks on the very organs meant to detox you (liver, kidneys, lungs)

And here’s the kicker →

• The UK banned it.

• The EU banned it.

• China banned it.

• But the U.S.? Still spraying it. On crops. Near water. All around us.

This isn’t just about weeds. This is about a system that keeps making “regrettable substitutions” — swapping one poison for another while our food, soil, and bodies pay the price.

Here’s why this matters for you: when your gut lining is under constant chemical attack, it’s like your body’s defense wall is full of holes. Toxins slip in. Inflammation runs wild. And symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and food sensitivities start showing up.

The question is → don’t we deserve better than this?

If this shocks you, you’re not alone. Knowledge is power, and every informed choice — every cleaner product, every organic swap, every gut-supporting habit — is an act of protecting yourself in a system that isn’t protecting you.

Sources: He et al., Frontiers in Pharmacology (2025) + The Guardian (July 2025).

11/20/2025

Oh my gosh, where do I even begin with Molly?

When we first connected, Molly had been battling constipation for over 24 years.

Yes, two. full. decades. Her sleep was wrecked, her energy was non-existent, and joy? It felt like something other people had.

She was tired of trying everything — fiber supplements, clean eating, more water, more yoga — and still waking up with the same bloated belly and going to bed with the same pit in her stomach. Literally and emotionally.

And like so many of my rockstar clients, she’d been told, “It’s just IBS,” or “Maybe it’s stress — try to relax more.”

But deep down, Molly knew her body was talking — she just needed someone to help her listen.

What happened next?

We got to work.

We rebuilt her gut from the inside out. We targeted the root causes, worked through hidden food triggers, and created rituals to support her nervous system and her digestion.

And slowly, steadily, something magical happened…

✨ She started pooping every single day.
✨ She started sleeping through the night.
✨ She started waking up with energy — actual motivation to live her life.

She now tells me, “I feel like myself again… only better.”

No bandaid fixes. No meds. Just clarity, connection, and commitment.

This is what happens when you stop treating symptoms and start supporting the whole human.

If you’re reading this and thinking, “That’s me,” — it probably is.

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of bloat, brain fog, and broken sleep for years, I see you. And there is another way.

I’ve opened 4 spots for a Health Strategy Session this month — a free, no-pressure conversation to uncover what’s really going on and whether we’re a fit to work together.

Drop a comment or DM me “READY” — and let’s get you back to feeling fabulous.