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How stress impacts your gut

Is stress a root cause to your gut issues and overall not feeling well? We're diving deeper into how both are interconnected!

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In this episode, we’re diving deep into the gut-stress connection and how chronic stress impacts digestion, immunity, and overall gut health. We’ll unpack how the HPA axis (your body's stress response system) directly affects gut motility, stomach acid production, and microbial balance - leading to issues like bloating, food sensitivities, Candida overgrowth, and even leaky gut. Plus, we’ll explore why low secretory IgA (SIgA) is connected to adrenal health and levels weaken gut immunity and make you more susceptible to infections. Tune in as we share practical strategies to break the stress-gut cycle, support adrenal health, and restore balance from the inside out!

Podcast Outline

  • What the HPA axis is (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) 
  • Cortisol's connection to SIgA
  • Stress + altering gut flora
  • Stress + digestive function
  • SIgA's role in the gut barrier + immunity
  • Cyclical issue of gut -> nutrients -> adrenals
  • The things we need to be thinking of when supporting SIgA + adrenals

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Dr. Lahana Vigliano

Dr. Lahana Vigliano is the CEO of Nuvitru Wellness and a board-certified clinical nutritionist passionate about helping women achieve optimal health through root-cause care. With expertise in hormone health, digestion, and metabolism, she empowers patients to uncover and address the underlying issues behind their symptoms. Dr. Vigliano earned her Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition and leads a top-rated virtual wellness practice serving women across the U.S. When she’s not guiding patients, she enjoys mentoring foster children, speaking at wellness events, and spending time with her family in Austin, Texas. Her mission is to redefine healthcare by showing women the power of food and lifestyle to transform their health.

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