You’ve probably heard the phrase “all disease begins in the gut,” but what does that really mean?

Here’s what I see all the time in my practice:

Clients come to me with a wide range of symptoms:  digestive issues, brain fog, low energy, skin issues, and autoimmune conditions, and no one’s been able to give them real answers.

But what if all these seemingly separate issues were connected to one root cause?

Your gut.

When your gut microbiome, the community of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes in your digestive tract, becomes imbalanced, a condition known as dysbiosis, it can affect nearly every system in the body.

1. The Gut–Brain Axis

The gut and brain are constantly communicating through the vagus nerve. When your gut is inflamed or off balance, it can affect your mood, focus, and mental clarity.
Dysbiosis has been linked to:

• Anxiety, depression, ADHD

• Brain fog

• Psychiatric and neurodevelopmental conditions like autism

• Cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions

2. The Gut–Lung Axis

Your gut and lungs are connected through the immune system. When the gut microbiome is disrupted, it can affect lung function and immunity.
Research shows links to:

• Asthma and allergies

• Chronic respiratory conditions

• Pneumonia risk

• Lung cancer

3. The Gut–Heart Axis

An imbalanced gut can drive chronic inflammation, which plays a role in cardiovascular health.
Dysbiosis is associated with:

• High blood pressure

• Atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in arteries)

• Blood clot risk

• Heart failure

4. The Gut–Skin Axis

Your skin often reflects what’s happening inside the body.
When the gut is inflamed or out of balance, it can show up as:

• Acne

• Eczema

• Psoriasis

• Rosacea

• Chronic rashes or skin irritation

5. Metabolic Health & Energy

Your gut microbiome helps regulate metabolism, energy production, and blood sugar control.
Dysbiosis can contribute to:

• Difficulty losing weight

• Type 2 diabetes

• Low energy or fatigue

• Mitochondrial dysfunction

• Metabolic conditions

6. The Autoimmune Connection

This one’s personal for me.

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s over a decade ago, and I now understand how closely tied gut health and immune function really are.

When the gut lining becomes compromised, often referred to as “leaky gut,” substances like undigested food particles or toxins can pass into the bloodstream. This can confuse the immune system and trigger inflammation.

Over time, that chronic inflammation can contribute to autoimmune conditions such as:

• Hashimoto’s

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Psoriasis

• Lupus

• Celiac disease

Supporting gut health is a foundational step I take with all of my autoimmune clients.

When we support the gut, autoimmune symptoms begin to improve.

I use an FDA-approved lab test called the GI Map to assess:

• Bacterial imbalances

• Parasitic overgrowth

• Inflammatory markers

• Digestive function

• Immune system activity in the gut

• Presence of microbes like Candida, H. pylori, and others

This helps us uncover what’s going on beneath the surface, so you can stop guessing and start addressing the real root cause.

If you’ve been struggling with symptoms and no one’s looked at your gut, this might be the missing piece.