Maintaining Gut Health

Maintaining gut health is essential for your health and well-being. A healthy gut leads to healthy digestion, strong immunity, and mental health.

Maintaining gut health is essential for your health and well-being. A healthy gut leads to healthy digestion, strong immunity, and mental health. Gut health refers to the trillions of microorganisms living in the digestive tract, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi, that make up the gut microbiome. When there’s an imbalance, the body can experience temporary discomfort such as abdominal pain and bloating. However, it can also lead to other diseases and disorders:

  • Autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid disease. 
  • Chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. 
  • Mental health like anxiety and depression. 
  • Skin inflammation, acne, rashes, and dry skin. 
  • Chronic fatigue and obesity. 

How to maintain gut health.

A healthy gut begins with a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle choices. Here are some tips to support gut health. 


Eat a varied diet:

A diet rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can help feed the good bacteria in your gut. Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes are all excellent sources of gut-friendly nutrients.


Stay hydrated:

Drinking plenty of water can help keep the digestive system running smoothly. 


Manage stress:

High levels of stress can negatively affect gut health. Practicing stress-reducing techniques like meditation, deep breathing, and exercise can help.


Get enough sleep:

Lack of sleep can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the gut. Aim to get 7-8 hours of sleep per night.

How MyJourneyMD Can Help:


MyJourneyMD offers evidence-based, progressive medicine to improve your gut health. Dr. Kristen Williams, MD, MPH, understands the importance of a patient-centered approach. During your evaluation, she will inquire about your health, daily routine, diet, and stressors‌. A comprehensive approach to gut health includes medical history, supplements, medications and lab work. After your lab work, she will review your unique biomarkers and let you know areas that can be improved. Dr. Williams will be there to answer your questions and support you as you follow your personalized Gut Health Treatment plan.


Maintaining a healthy gut is essential for overall health and well-being. At MyJourneyMD, Dr. Kristen Williams, MD, MPH, will help you to take charge of your gut health. Contact MyJourneyMD to schedule a consultation or learn more about how Dr. Williams can help you. 

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