Show Notes
I'm talking with Tracy Cowley, Herbalist, Nutritionist and Naturopath.
Tracy helps bloated women who've had a gutful of gut ache take control of their digestion.
In this episode, Tracy looks at perimenopause, menopause, ageing, and longevity through the lens of inflammation, insulin resistance and gut health.
She emphasizes the importance of healing the gut lining and nourishing the mucus layer of the gut, using the metaphor of closing and nourishing gates to illustrate their significance, which helped me understand the leaky gut phenomena.
Tracy shares her experience working primarily with women who struggle with chronic gut pain, bloating, and other gut-related issues including SIBO - which commonly presents with bloating and is often accompanied by significant inflammation, joint pain, and weight gain in women.
She challenges the popular health trends that promote extreme measures and restrictive diets, encouraging us to make better choices without the concept of blame.
Join us today as we delve into the world of gut health, women's hormones, and inflammation with the incredible Tracy Cowley. It's an episode you won't want to miss!
Guest details: Tracy Cowley Naturopath | Nutritionist | Medical Herbalistwww.newleafhealthclinic.co.nzFollow her on Instagram @guthealthnaturopath for regular gut health support
Tracy is a Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist, and Naturopath, Tracy graduated 15 years ago and has learned something from every single client she’s treated since, as well as the endless conferences, master classes, seminars and webinars her industry makes available, Tracy is drawn to all things digestion.
Tracy’s passion is working with the gut and women who’ve had a gutful of gut aches! She’s a passionate geek when it comes to the exploding body of research about the microbiome and its effects on mental health and wellbeing.
This year Tracy launched Misery Guts Anonymous, her 12-week signature programme for women suffering from SIBO, bloating, pain and an unhealthy relationship with the bathroom.
Tracy also has 3 hungry boys at home, which has led to a long repertoire of secretly healthy recipes but also a love of working with Mama's who juggle all the balls and often put their own health last.
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