Especially for Men, from a Man Who Healed His Diverticulitis Naturally
Have you just been diagnosed with diverticulitis? Did you walk out of the doctor’s office, or the ER, scared and confused about how to heal? For men especially, the diagnosis hits hard. You lost weight. And, you lost muscle. Plus, you lost your sense of being strong, capable, and in charge of your own life.
However, maybe a doctor told you healing isn’t possible. Don’t buy it. Learning how to heal diverticulitis naturally is possible, and you can do it with your own two hands. I’ve watched thousands of men and women walk this road home to health. You can too.
Meet Danny Dunaski, fitness coach, founder of Ageless Fitness USA, and former diverticulitis sufferer. His journey from a hospital bed back to the gym gives every man facing this diagnosis a roadmap. The most inspiring part of Danny’s story, besides Danny himself, is that his results are entirely duplicatable. The protocol he followed has brought freedom and relief to thousands of clients, just like him.
If colitis brought you here instead, take heart. The same root causes drive both conditions, and the same healing principles apply. Read on.
Danny’s Diverticulitis Recovery Story: From Emergency Room to Strong Again
I met Danny last fall, after he endured a terrifying week in the hospital at the end of September. Doctors diagnosed him with a perforated colon and diverticulitis. The hospital treated him with IV antibiotics and a liquid diet. Understandably, Danny felt scared, wondering whether he would ever recover, or even survive. As a fitness professional, watching his body lose strength and weight made the experience even more frightening.
At discharge, no one gave him instructions on what to eat or how to prevent another flare. No one explained how to rebuild lost muscle either.
Danny Found Natural Diverticulitis Healing Through Julia Loggins’ TikTok
After his hospital stay, Danny found me on TikTok. As he describes, he watched video after video on how to heal diverticulitis, sometimes until 2 or 3 in the morning. In this way, Danny tells us he “sucked in all the information that Julia is giving us, for free.”
Danny ordered the products I suggested, all included in Julia’s Gut Reset Kit — Enzyme Energy and Happy Gut Cleanse. He followed the Diverticulitis Diet and practiced proper food combining. He read my books,It Takes Guts to Be Happy and Dare to Detoxify, which gave him the deeper story behind the protocol. Next, Danny scheduled a coaching call. Together, we built a plan, and Danny followed through.
By Christmas, Danny had regained the weight he lost, plus the muscle. Smiling from ear to ear, he shared that he felt better than he had in years. His clients noticed too.
Danny Overcame Diverticulitis Naturally
Danny returned to training and coaching with more to offer his clients than ever before. His online coaching helps men 35 and up (and women too) become strong, flexible, and pain-free, with energy and optimism.
How many of his own clients, he wondered, faced similar gut issues with no information, no plan, and no hope? How many men carried a painful belly through long workdays, family responsibilities, and gym sessions? Living with the fear of another flare, another ER trip, or possible surgery creates an overwhelming burden.
Many of Danny’s clients turned out to be desperate for support. You might think you’re the only guy in your circle dealing with an “incurable” inflammatory gut issue. However, a recent MDVIP study found that two-thirds of Americans suffer with gut and stomach pain. Men especially feel too embarrassed to talk about the issue. You are not alone. (MDVIP / PR Newswire, 2024)
Book a Coaching Call for a Personalized Diverticulitis Plan
If you struggle with gut issues, book a coaching call and shortcut your healing journey. A consultation gives you the chance to ask every question on your mind and share every worrisome scenario with me. Together, we will build a realistic plan for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. The plan covers life at home, business trips, cross-country road trips, weekends away for kids’ sporting events, and the gym sessions you don’t want to miss. Consequently, thriving in the world while managing gut health takes strategic planning, and we can do that together.
What Causes Diverticulitis Flare-Ups (& How to Stop Them)
This week, a 23-year-old diverticulitis sufferer asked, “What is the real root cause of this condition? I want to really fix this.”
I referred him to Dr. TJ Williams, a functional medicine doctor. In a recent social media video, Dr. Williams identifies the underlying causes of diverticulitis. They include chronic constipation, impacted stool, and bacterial imbalance in the gut. This corroborates the PubMed study on ulcerative colitis featured on our blog, and aligns with peer-reviewed research showing that low fiber intake from the Western diet, leading to constipation and structural changes in the colon, remains the classic and longest-standing risk factor for diverticular disease (NIH/PMC, 2023).
The Science of Solving Diverticulitis
Dr. Williams explains, “What’s the real cause of diverticulitis? The diverticuli get blocked up by stool material and/or bacteria. He concludes, you have to fix the whole gut. In addition, ask the question “Where is the problem that caused the inflammation to happen?“
I unpack the bacteria-constipation-inflammation cycle in detail in It Takes Guts to Be Happy, which serves as the companion read for anyone walking the natural healing path.
The Best Natural Antibacterial for Diverticulitis Recovery
The fix? Clear out the harmful bacteria. Bugs Be Gone offers a well-tolerated, gentle, and potent natural antibacterial and antifungal. I recommend 14 to 21 days of Bugs Be Gone, taken twice daily with meals. This protocol helps anyone wishing to heal their gut.
You may order stool testing to identify exactly which bacteria is out of balance. Reliable tests like the GI MAP from Diagnostic Solutions can cost up to $500. Many of my clients choose a cleanse with Bugs Be Gone instead. The cleanse kicks those critters to the curb, so the gut can heal. You can too.
The fix? Clear out the harmful bacteria. Bugs Be Gone offers a well-tolerated, gentle, and potent natural antibacterial and antifungal. I recommend 14 to 21 days of Bugs Be Gone, taken twice daily with meals. This protocol helps anyone wishing to heal their gut.
Diverticulitis Diet for Men: Rebuild Strength After a Flare
Yeast, or Candida, disrupts the gut and triggers leaky gut, bloating, constipation, and out-of-control sugar and carb cravings. Many men assume Candida is a women’s issue. Reality check: Candida strikes both sexes and tanks energy, focus, and waistlines across the board. Yeast Be Gone offers the solution.
Strength and a flat belly go hand in hand. Our new collection delivers the tools for both. The Diverticulitis Diet PDF accompanies my gut health packs and included in the Flat Belly Collection, and will also be included in the Men’s Gut Health Toolbox, coming soon.
The Flat Belly Collection: Healthy Gut, Lean Belly
How you feel when you look in the mirror matters as much as resilient health. The new Flat Belly Collection helps you achieve both a lean belly and a healthy one. Collection includes:
How to Fix a Beer Belly or Menopausal Belly
Maintaining a healthy diet has nothing to do with willpower. Walking past a doughnut shop feels easy when cravings haven’t hijacked your brain. By the way, that’s actually a physiological issue, driven by bacteria in your gut. When Candida dominates your gut bacteria, controlling cravings becomes nearly impossible. The critter demands sugar and high-fat carbohydrates.
Once the yeast comes under control, cravings diminish. Use this cleansing time to transform your home into a detox spa. Skip the thousands of dollars at a fancy resort. All you need is your Coffee Enema Spa Pack, Happy Gut Cleanse, Dare to Detoxify as your guide, plus a few simple, well-placed inexpensive accessories.
Menopause Belly: Visceral Fat
Menopause shifts a woman’s gut in similar ways. Hormonal changes disrupt digestion, elimination, and metabolism, and trigger weight gain, especially around the belly.
The Flat Belly Collection works as the perfect antidote to menopause belly. I know this from my own experience. At 71, my belly is flatter than at 30. Seasonal cleansing with Yeast Be Gone and Bugs Be Gone keeps me in shape. Even with no symptoms of yeast overgrowth last month, my tummy got flatter after 14 days. A small imbalance causes bloat and makes zipping your pants difficult.
Menopause, Andropause, and Gut Inflammation After 40
Andropause, the male hormonal shift after 40, quietly reshapes the gut. Testosterone drops, cortisol climbs, and digestion slows. The result? Stubborn belly fat, energy crashes, and a gut that flares more easily.
Most men miss the connection. They blame stress, aging, or the gym for what’s actually a hormonal-digestive issue. The Men’s Gut Health Toolbox works as the perfect andropause antidote. Seasonal cleansing with Yeast Be Gone and Bugs Be Gone keeps the system clean. I know this from coaching hundreds of men through the transition. The combination of cleansing the gut and supporting the hormones changes everything. Click on the Men’s Gut Health Toolbox to the right, to be informed when it becomes available.
Coming Soon: The Men’s Gut Health Collection
Danny’s story sparked something bigger. Watching him reclaim his strength, energy, and confidence made one thing clear. Men deserve a gut healing protocol built around their bodies, their hormones, and their goals.
The Men’s Gut Health Collection drops soon. Designed for guys 35 and up who want their strength, their abs, and their energy back. Stay tuned, or message me for early access.
GLP-1 Drugs and Diverticulitis: A Hidden Flare Risk
Want to lose weight, balance your A1C, and stop sugar spikes in their tracks? Try my newest product, Sugar Flush. Derived entirely from the mineral silica, Sugar Flush works easily and pairs with any of my other products. Check out the reviews. My customers, men and women alike, report weight loss, fewer cravings, and no side effects.
This week, half a dozen diverticulitis sufferers on coaching calls reported flares triggered by GLP-1 medications. Most were men chasing weight loss without realizing the gut risk.
Sugar & GLP-1 Consumption May Increase Flair Risk
Research backs up the concern: side effects such as constipation and slowed digestion may increase flare risk in susceptible individuals, and many healthcare providers recommend pausing or reassessing GLP-1 medications during an active diverticulitis flare (Calming Blends, 2026; see also systematic review, NIH/PMC). Unless your doctor prescribes one for medical reasons, consider Sugar Flush instead of a GLP-1, and skip the trips to the ER that all six clients sadly experienced.
Protein Power for All-Day Energy on the Go
Drink your meals and snacks with a delicious protein smoothie. Protein Power returned to stock and stands ready as your office, gym, or road trip companion. I never leave home without a shaker bottle and protein powder in my car. Protein Power offers multiple gut-friendly components as well.
Free Resources Start Acquiring Gut Health
I contend that acquiring gut health need not break the bank; and therefore I offer free resources in every venue—video, support group, plus monthly high-energy blogs and newsletters.
If your body chemistry out of whack, imbalanced, or hurting, it can feel impossible to ask for help. Perhaps, you may believe that you do not deserve support. Yes, you do. In case you need solid, experienced gut information, tune to my free ASK JULIA TikTok and YouTube live videos Sundays at 4 pm PST—plus join the love and compassion at our Facebook Group.
“Gut health shouldn’t break the bank. Tune in to my free ASK JULIA live videos on TikTok and YouTube every Sunday at 4 pm PST, and join our Happy Gut Tribe Facebook group for daily support. And, if you enjoy learning by reading do not miss my monthly high-energy blogs—all free. Plus, watch for our exciting new offerings and gifts—because acquiring gut health should not be a financial decision.
Frequently Asked Questions About Healing Diverticulitis Naturally
1. Can you heal diverticulitis without surgery?
Yes. Thousands of people heal diverticulitis naturally every year by addressing the root causes: chronic constipation, impacted stool, and bacterial imbalance in the gut. Surgery removes the damaged section of colon, but does nothing to fix the underlying gut environment. Without a real protocol, flares return. A targeted plan that clears harmful bacteria, restores digestion, and rebuilds the gut wall gives your body the chance to heal on its own. Danny’s story proves recovery is possible, even after a perforated colon.
2. What foods trigger diverticulitis flare-ups?
The most common flare triggers are processed foods, refined sugar, alcohol, red meat, and ultra-processed snacks high in seed oils. Low-fiber Western diets remain the longest-standing risk factor for diverticular disease, according to peer-reviewed research (NIH/PMC, 2023). Food combining matters too. Mixing proteins and starches at the same meal slows digestion and feeds harmful bacteria. The Diverticulitis Diet inside Julia’s Gut Reset Kit lays out exactly what to eat and what to skip.
3. How long does it take to heal diverticulitis naturally?
Most clients feel significant relief within 14 to 21 days of starting the protocol. Full healing, including rebuilding lost muscle and restoring full energy, usually takes 8 to 16 weeks. Danny went from a hospital bed in September to feeling stronger than ever by Christmas. Your timeline depends on how long the flare lasted, your stress levels, and how consistently you follow the plan. Healing happens faster with a coaching call to personalize the protocol.
4. Are GLP-1 drugs safe for people with diverticulitis?
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro slow digestion and commonly cause constipation, which raises the risk of a diverticulitis flare. Half a dozen coaching clients in the past week alone landed in the ER after starting a GLP-1. Many healthcare providers now recommend pausing GLP-1 medications during an active flare. If weight loss is the goal, Sugar Flush offers a natural alternative derived from silica, with no reported gut side effects.
5. What causes diverticulitis flare-ups?
Diverticulitis flares happen when the small pouches in your colon get blocked by stool or harmful bacteria. The blockage triggers inflammation, pain, and sometimes infection. Functional medicine doctor Dr. TJ Williams confirms the real fix requires healing the whole gut, not just treating the symptoms. Chronic constipation, low fiber intake, gut bacterial imbalance, and stress all set the stage for a flare. Address all four, and flares stop returning.
6. What is the best natural antibacterial for gut healing?
Bugs Be Gone is a gentle, well-tolerated natural antibacterial and antifungal that clears harmful bacteria without disrupting the good ones. Take it twice daily with meals for 14 to 21 days. Stool tests like the GI MAP can identify exact bacterial imbalances, but they run up to $500. Most clients skip the test and go straight to Bugs Be Gone, which kicks harmful critters to the curb and lets the gut wall start repairing.
7. How do I prevent another diverticulitis flare?
Prevention rests on four daily habits: proper food combining, daily fiber from gut-friendly sources, seasonal cleansing with Bugs Be Gone and Yeast Be Gone, and stress management. Coffee enemas support the liver and keep elimination smooth. A protein smoothie with Protein Power covers nutrient needs on busy days. Skip the doughnut shops, hydrate well, and book a coaching call if flares keep returning despite your best efforts.
8. Can men get Candida overgrowth?
Yes. Candida strikes both sexes and quietly tanks energy, focus, and waistlines in men just as often as women. Symptoms include bloating, constipation, sugar cravings, brain fog, and stubborn belly fat. Most men blame stress or aging for what’s actually a yeast problem. Yeast Be Gone clears Candida overgrowth in 14 to 21 days, and the cravings disappear with it. Andropause makes men especially vulnerable after age 40.
Read the Books Behind the Protocol
Want the deeper story behind everything you’ve just read? My two books spell it all out.
- It Takes Guts to Be Happy — the gut-brain-mood connection and why healing your belly heals your whole life.
- Dare to Detoxify — your step-by-step detox roadmap, the same protocol thousands of clients have followed home to health.
Both books pair perfectly with the products and the coaching. Grab them now.
Prioritize your health and well-being because you matter. I look forward to meeting you on a coaching call to help you achieve the health goals you didn’t think were possible. If I can heal, anyone can.
Much Love,
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