(#39) Hormones, stress and your gut health with Fran Dargaville

Dr Kirsty Seward

Fran Dargaville is a Functional Nutritionist with a Masters Degree in Human Nutrition, specialising in Gut Health. She aims to empower people to take control of their health with real food and lifestyle shifts.

She believes you’re not stuck with your symptoms - they are simply messages from the body that something is out of balance. She does the detective work to get to the root cause of frustrating symptoms like bloating, burning and belly pain, to bring the body back into balance for life.
In this episode we cover...
-The 'diet culture' mindset of restriction
-Why do women experience twice the amount of gut issues compared to men
-How does stress impact our digestion and gut health
-How tracking your menstrual cycle can support your gut health and minimize symptoms such as bloating
-When is gut health testing needed
-Do artificial sweeteners trigger gut issues? And what are some alternatives?
-How does a plant based diet impact our stomach acid and gut health
-Why protein intake is important for gut health and tips to reach your daily protein intake
-Three simple things you can do daily to support your gut health
...and so much more!
You can connect with Fran on Instagram @frandargaville or via her website www.frandargaville.com
As always, I am so grateful for you listening to the wisdom I am here to share ✨
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All my love
Kirst
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