Is Leaky Gut the Missing Piece in Your Health Puzzle?

Are you feeling off, even though your labs are “normal”? Do you deal with persistent symptoms like fatigue, bloating, food sensitivities, joint pain, skin issues, or brain fog—and no one can tell you why? You’re not alone. For many patients, these frustrating symptoms are signs of an often-overlooked condition: leaky gut, also known as increased intestinal permeability.

Your digestive tract isn’t just a food processing system—it’s also one of your body’s most important barriers. A healthy gut lining acts like a finely woven net, allowing nutrients and water to pass into your bloodstream while keeping out bacteria, toxins, and undigested food particles. But when that protective barrier becomes damaged or inflamed, the net develops holes—allowing harmful substances to “leak” into circulation.

Once these invaders enter the bloodstream, they can trigger widespread inflammation, immune system confusion, and chronic health issues that seem unrelated to digestion on the surface.

Leaky gut has been associated with a wide range of health concerns, including:

• Autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, and celiac disease

• Digestive issues such as IBS, chronic constipation, and acid reflux

• Skin conditions like eczema, rosacea, and acne

• Mood and mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, and brain fog

• Hormonal imbalances affecting PMS, menopause, and fatigue

• Nutrient deficiencies, even in people with healthy diets

What causes leaky gut?

Leaky gut doesn’t happen overnight. It’s often the result of accumulated stress on the digestive system—commonly caused by poor diet, chronic stress, food sensitivities, environmental toxins, infections, medications (like antibiotics or NSAIDs), or an imbalanced microbiome.

Fortunately, healing is possible.

At Blue Earth Medicine, we specialize in uncovering the root causes of leaky gut and helping patients restore balance using natural, individualized care. Dr. Jill Johnson, ND, combines modern diagnostic tools—such as food intolerance testing and comprehensive stool analysis—with time-tested naturopathic treatments. Your personalized plan may include:

• Targeted elimination diets and nutritional therapy

• Herbal medicines that reduce inflammation and promote mucosal healing

• Probiotics and gut-rebuilding supplements

• Support for liver detoxification and adrenal health

• Stress management and lifestyle counseling

If you're tired of chasing symptoms and ready to feel like yourself again, it's time to look deeper. Your gut may be trying to tell you something.

Let us help you repair your gut and restore your vitality—from the inside out.

👉 Schedule your appointment today at Blue Earth Medicine.