Ep. 119- Conquering Gut Health- Bloating, Constipation, & more with Dr. Heather Finley

Summary: This week’s guest is Dr. Heather Finley, a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in sports psychology and a doctorate in clinical nutrition. She is a wealth of knowledge and is a highly sought-after speaker in the area of gut health. Dr. Heather Finley takes a holistic approach in identifying the root cause of gut issues that may impact your quality of life. She shares her own struggles with gut issues while growing up which led to her passion for helping people find relief from all types of gut issues. Why does gut health matter? Gut health is so much more than food and what you eat. Our gut is the command center of our body, the second brain, the powerhouse where everything connects. “If you do not have a healthy gut, you do not have a healthy body.” Common causes of bloating and digestive issues Imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the gut Not eating in a slow, relaxed manner - not taking the time to relax and enjoy the food Infection Not getting enough rest or sleep Not taking time in between meals to give the body enough time to digest food Skipping meals or fasting for too long Too little or too much fiber Food intolerance or food sensitivities My info: Website: www.upliftfit.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithandfit Twitter: www.twitter.com/laceyadunn Email for coaching & phone consults: fitandfaith@gmail.com OR laceydunn@upliftfitnutrition.com Want to find out more about gut health? Dr. Heather Finley's info: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutbrain.nutrition/ Website: https://www.nourishfunctionalhealth.com/