Gut Reset: Overview

Your gut, like any other part of your body, needs time to rest, so it can heal. The foods you’re putting into it, even “healthy” foods, continue to irritate it and cause inflammation. This Program gives your gut the rest and provisions it needs to heal. 

There are 4 Phases in the Gut Reset Program. It should take at least two months to move through all 4 Phases.

Throughout the first 3 Phases of the Gut Reset, there are 10 supplements to take. In addition, Detox Measures should be followed to help flush the toxins out of your body. You will be Tracking your Symptoms throughout the entirety of the Program, and starting at the end of Phase 2, you will also be Tracking your Food.

Note: Histamine or Oxalate Intolerances affect the foods taken during the Gut Program, even bone broth. If you know you have one, or if you find that you have a hard time digesting bone broth, there are other measures to be done to complete this Gut Reset.

PHASE 1

3-5 day Bone Broth Fast

For these 3 days, all you can consume is bone broth, herbal tea, apple cider vinegar, coconut oil, and collagen. The bone broth is nutrient and calorie rich. You won’t starve. 

Every cell in our body sheds and regenerates. Our gut cells are the fastest ones to do so. Every 3-5 days our entire gut lining is “new”. During this fast, you’re giving your gut an entire cycle to rid itself of sick unhealthy cells and start fresh. In addition, not only are you starving out the organisms that live in your gut (both good & bad), but bone broth contains many gut healing compounds. This 3 day fast will soothe and calm your gut and start the healing process at the same time. 

PHASE 2

2 week Elimination Diet

For the next 2 weeks, you will be eating a combination of the GAPS and the low-FODMAP diets. These foods are nutrient dense, soothing, healing, and do not cause digestive irritation. The longer you can go without irritating your gut, the more cycles of healthy cell-regeneration will happen. 

GAPS = preparing the foods in a way that is easiest on the digestive system. In other words, you’ll be eating soups and smoothies.

Low-FODMAP = the actual types of foods you can eat, the most anti-inflammatory, easily-digestible foods (detailed food list provided).

PHASE 3

6 week Slow Reintroduction

As you continue eating the Phase 2 Diet, you will now start slowly and methodically, adding in higher FODMAP foods. There are specific foods to start with, but amongst that list, you start with the foods you miss most. Every day, while being aware of and tracking your symptoms, you pick one food and have a little bit at breakfast, and a bit more at lunch. If no symptoms appear, you continue to eat it, and can add it to your Safe Food List. However, if symptoms appear, you no longer eat it, give your gut a day to heal (using the Phase 2 Diet), and try something else the next day. Phase 3 continues for about six weeks, or until your list of Safe Foods is extensive enough that you feel ready to move onto Phase 4. 

PHASE 4

Healthy Gut Lifestyle

At this point your gut, and overall health, should feel much better. Moving forward, it is important to continue eating clean, healthy foods full of probiotics, prebiotics, healthy fats, clean proteins and anti-oxidants. If you notice any flare-ups, give your gut a day off by doing a 24 hour bone broth fast, or by sticking to the Phase 2 foods. It is also important to implement healthy lifestyle habits that support your whole person: gut, brain, body, soul, and spirit.

If you would like personalized guidance, accountability, and direct text support, I offer private Gut Reset coaching. Contact me for more information and pricing.