Digestive Issues
Struggling with bloating, IBS, or unpredictable digestion? Your nervous system might be the missing piece of the puzzle.
Why can't I fix my digestion?
Your digestive problems might not be just about food—they could be a sign that your nervous system is stuck in survival mode. When your nervous system is dysregulated, it directly impacts your gut function. This shows up as:
- Unpredictable bowel habits
- Bloating and stomach pain
- Food sensitivities that seem to keep increasing
- Acid reflux or heartburn
- Feeling anxious about eating
- Slow digestion and constant fullness
Better Gut Health:
Tools for optimizing digestion
Get free guideNervous system dysregulation disrupts digestion
Being stuck in a stress state (Sympathetic Dominance) affects digestion through these key mechanisms:
Reduced Digestive Power
Problem ➜ Stress mode diverts blood flow away from your digestive system to your limbs, reducing stomach acid production and enzyme release. This is like trying to run a kitchen with half the power turned off.
Symptom ➜ Bloating, indigestion, and feeling like food sits heavily in your stomach.
Altered Gut Movement
Problem ➜ Your stress response changes how your intestines move food through your system (gut motility). Think of it like a traffic jam in your digestive highway.
Symptom ➜ Constipation alternating with urgency, and uncomfortable belly distention.
Compromised Gut Barrier
Problem ➜ Chronic stress weakens the protective lining of your intestines (gut barrier), allowing partially digested food particles to trigger inflammation. It's like having leaky pipes in your digestive plumbing.
Symptom ➜ Food sensitivities, inflammatory responses, and unpredictable reactions to meals.
Microbiome Disruption
Problem ➜ Stress changes the balance of beneficial bacteria in your gut, while also creating an environment where problematic bacteria can thrive.
Symptom ➜ Gas, bloating, and irregular bowel movements.
Reduced Nutrient Absorption
Problem ➜ When stuck in survival mode, your body decreases blood flow to the digestive tract and reduces the production of digestive enzymes. This compromises your intestinal villi (nutrient-absorbing finger-like projections) and impairs their ability to extract vital nutrients from food.
Symptom ➜ Fatigue, nutrient deficiencies, and constant hunger despite eating enough.
Brain-Gut Miscommunication
Problem ➜ Stress disrupts the vital communication pathway between your brain and gut (vagus nerve). This nerve normally sends calming signals to your digestive system, controlling inflammation and coordinating digestive processes.
Symptom ➜ Digestive symptoms that worsen with stress, anxiety around eating.
The Hidden Cost of Digestive Issues
Burnout isn't just about feeling tired—it's a systemic breakdown that affects every aspect of your life.
78%
report digestive issues affect their social life.
63%
experience anxiety about eating in public.
64%
experience disrupted sleep due to digestive discomfort.
89%
say gut problems impact their energy levels.
82%
report reduced work productivity.
Break the Cycle
Our science-based programs address digestive issues at their source through:
- Gut healing protocol to repair and restore digestive function
- Vagus nerve training to improve brain-gut communication
- Heart Rate Variability training to balance your stress response
- Anti-inflammatory nutrition that supports gut healing
- Somatic breathwork techniques for digestive regulation
- Movement practices that promote healthy digestion
- Nervous system regulation tools to create lasting change
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Lucy Oliver
MSci, Chemistry & Founder
Dr. Jay Luther
MD,Internal medicine (Harvard)
Dr. Aaron Roughan, DC
CHIROPRACTOR & Behavioural Psychologist
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NEUROSCIENTIST & BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER
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