Your gut does a lot more than digest lunch—it helps regulate immunity, mood, energy, and even inflammation throughout the body. Protecting it doesn’t have to start with expensive supplements or a full diet overhaul.

Instead, a few everyday, natural habits can make a real difference in keeping your microbiome balanced and your digestive system resilient, according to gastroenterologist Dr. Leybelis Padilla.

The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) states that 60–70 million Americans suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) conditions that can create major disruptions to daily life, and many are suffering in silence.

While gut health centers on the intestines in the abdomen, she says keeping it healthy requires a whole-person approach focusing on the mind, body, and soul.

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