By Julia Loggins — Gut Health Coach and Colon Therapist of Over 40 Years
Puffy eyes. Swollen ankles. Belly that wont’t go down no matter what you eat. None of this is random.
I am Julia Loggins, a gut coach and colon therapist of over 40 years. I am not a doctor, but I have helped thousands of people heal and shrink diverticulitis pockets.
In fact, chronic gut inflammation is behind most complaints I hear in my practice. Yet most people never connect the dots.
What Chronic Gut Inflammation Actually Looks Like
Inflammation means swelling — inside your body or out. So puffy eyes, puffy ankles, and a swollen belly are all outward signs of the same inward fire.
Colitis and IBS are also a cause of chronic inflammation. So are diverticulitis, diverticulosis, and autoimmune disease — the body’s reaction to imbalance, Likewise, food sensitivities and environmental allergies point to the same root cause.
In short, chronic gut inflammation is where most gut pain begins. Once you calm it, almost everything else changes too.
Root Cause #1: Low Stomach Acid Slows Digestion to a Crawl
Something shifts in the digestive system as we age. Specifically, the stomach produces less hydrochloric acid — the enzyme that metabolizes protein.
Hypochlorhydria, or low stomach acid, increases with age and chronic stress. As a result, protein does fully synthesize, and the body’s adsorption diminishes. This, in turn, affects blood sugar stability, nervous system function, and adrenal strength.
In other words, gut conditions most often start with low stomach acid. So replacing that acid with a digestive enzyme can change the whole picture. That is why I created Enzyme Energy with the right amount of HCl for sensitive bellies.
Root Cause #2: Wheat and Glyphosate Bore Holes in Your Gut
Wheat causes trouble for two separate reasons: gluten itself, and the glyphosate sprayed on most conventional wheat crops before harvest. In fact, research links glyphosate exposure to increased gut permeability and inflammation throughout the body, even in wheat labeled organic.
So skip wheat, and save it for a rare celebration. That single change alone lowers gut inflammation more than almost anything else on this list.
In fact, research links glyphosate exposure to increased gut permeability and inflammation throughout the body, even in wheat labeled organic.
Root Cause #3: Stress Lives in Your Gut
Inflammation is not only about food. Stress also raises cortisol, and elevated cortisol disrupts your gut barrier and drives inflammatory activity throughout the digestive tract.
Many of my clients carry stress they do not fully recognize. That is why one tool I teach in private coaching is a simple biofeedback card. Hold your thumb on it for 10 seconds, and the color then reveals how stressed your body really is. Black means high stress, while blue means calm.
Afterward, slow, deep diaphragmatic breathing for 60 seconds can shift that color in real time. Four counts in, then four counts out, done consistently, retrains your nervous system over weeks.
4. Natural Ways to Calm Chronic Gut Inflammation Starting Today
1. Food combining. Eating proteins and carbohydrates together forces your gut to work overtime. However, once you separate them, digestion gets noticeably easier, with less inflammation and belly swelling. For example, my Gut Reset Kit includes a full food combining chart alongside the diverticulitis diet.
2. Castor oil packs. Topical ricinoleic acid, the main compound in castor oil, has proven analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in clinical research. First, slather castor oil over your midsection. Then cover with an old t-shirt, and add a heating pad. Afterward, rest in a nap, or sleep overnight. Safe, soothing, and simple.
3, Diaphragmatic breathing. Pair it with picturing the best day of your life, while engaging every sense. Four breaths in, then four out, for 60 seconds. Additionally, apps like HeartMath can turn your phone into a biofeedback tool for the same purpose.
Above all, start with one change, not all three at once. Because an already inflamed gut does not need a dozen new habits overnight.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chronic Gut Inflammation
What are the first signs of chronic gut inflammation?
Can low stomach acid really cause inflammation?
Is wheat always inflammatory?
How do castor oil packs reduce inflammation?
How long does it take to lower chronic inflammation naturally?
Related Reading from Julia:
- Are You Experiencing a Leaky Gut?
- 8 Trapped Gas Causes & 5 Remedies to Flatten the Bloat
- 5 Not-So-Obvious Truths for Gut Healing Revealed by Julia
- Gut Brain Connection Explains Pain & Fatigue
- Blood Sugar Crashes & Your Gut
- 5 Steps to Shrink Visceral Belly Fat & Protect Your Heart
Where to Get Extra Support & Free Resources from Julia
Is your body chemistry out of whack, imbalanced, or hurting? Then asking for help can feel impossible. Maybe you believe you do not deserve support. Yes, you do.
So when you need solid, experienced gut wisdom, tune in to my free ASK JULIA live videos. Catch me on TikTok and YouTube every Sunday at 4 pm PST. Then join the love and compassion in our Facebook Happy Gut Tribe group.
Where can we send Julia’s no-cost DIY Resources? Click to tell us.
If you are lost and confused on your gut health journey, you do not have to sort it out alone. That is why I teach these techniques in depth, along with personalized food combining and stress-release work, through private coaching. So book a consultation and walk this road home to health with your own two hands. Chronic gut inflammation is loud once you know how to listen. Start with one root cause, give it a few weeks, and watch the swelling settle.
To Your Health,
Julia Loggins is a gut-health coach and educator, not a physician. This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Individual results vary and are not typical. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your doctor before starting any supplement, cleanse, or lifestyle change.
Sources
Leave a Reply