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Your gut does way more than just digest food—it’s the command center for your immune system, brain, hormones, energy, and even your mood.
For example, 95% of your serotonin (happy hormone) is made in your gut! And so is 70% of your immune system.
But many everyday bad habits quietly damage your gut health without you even realizing it.
However, most of these habits are totally reversible with small changes and the right support.
The top 7 gut saboteurs—and practical, easy ways to start healing your gut right now.
1. Skipping Breakfast or Eating on the Go
Rushing or skipping meals stresses your body and shuts down digestion—leading to bloating, fatigue, and poor nutrient absorption.
Gut Fix: Take just 6 minutes. Sip water, then fuel your gut with a smoothie powered by Gut Punch and Acid-Kicking Greens —to heal, energize, and kickstart your day the right way.
2. Hidden Sugar = Gut Sabotage
Sugar hides under 62+ names?! —and it feeds the bad bacteria in your gut, triggering cravings, bloating, brain fog, and skin flare-ups.
Gut Fix: Skip the sugar crash. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Guilt-Free Gummies made with Gut Punch—loaded with prebiotics, enzymes, and gut-healing nutrients. Delicious for you, irresistible to your kids.
3. Dehydration: The Silent Gut Saboteur
Even 1–2% dehydration can slow digestion, cause constipation, and impair nutrient absorption—yet most people walk around mildly dehydrated every day.
And here’s the kicker: water alone isn’t enough. Without minerals, your body can’t absorb or retain hydration properly.
Gut Fix: Add a scoop of Acid-Kicking Minerals to your filtered water. It supercharges hydration, supports smooth digestion, and keeps your gut (and energy) flowing. Gatorade isn’t helping. It’s full of sugar and artificial junk that worsens gut health.
4. Overuse of Antibiotics, Antacids, and NSAIDs
These medications, while sometimes necessary for a short time, can damage your gut lining and disrupt the delicate balance of good bacteria. Here’s what the industry and doctors do NOT want you to know about PPIs, H2 Blockers, and antacids.
Gut Fix: Focus on gut barrier repair by nourishing your gut with glutamine, minerals, and enzymes found in Gut Punch and this post-antibiotics protocol. Supporting the gut lining reduces inflammation and improves digestion.
5. Eating Too Late Wrecks Gut & Sleep
Your gut does its deepest healing while you sleep—but late-night eating disrupts this. Studies show eating within 2 hours of bedtime can impair digestion, spike blood sugar, and reduce REM sleep—the critical stage for recovery and hormone balance.
Gut Fix: Finish meals at least 2–3 hours before bed, and sip Acid-Kicking Minerals to calm your system, support digestion, and prep your body for deeper sleep.
6. Chronic Stress = Constant Inflammation
Stress is the #1 driver of acid, gut issues, and inflammation. Elevated cortisol shuts down digestion, weakens immunity, and damages your microbiome.
Research shows 77% of people regularly experience physical symptoms from stress—like bloating, fatigue, and poor sleep.
Gut Fix: Calm your nervous system with Acid-Kicking Magnesium—clinically shown to relax muscles, reduce stress, and support gut and cellular repair.
7. Eating an Acid-Forming Diet
Foods like processed snacks, dairy, gluten, alcohol, and too much animal protein create an acidic environment in your gut that feeds harmful bacteria and promotes inflammation.
Gut Tip: Focus on adding fresh produce, my top 5 to thrive ingredients, and trying out Chelsea’s healthy and delicious recipes for the whole family.
Your Gut Can Heal—One Simple Shift at a Time
You don’t need a total overhaul. Just a few smart swaps and the right support can transform your digestion, energy, and mood.
Want an easier way to start?
Try the Gut Reset Bundle—your all-in-one solution for daily gut healing and long-term wellness.
