Do Not Take With: Antibiotics without consulting a healthcare provider, as they may interact with the effectiveness of the probiotics.

Do Not Take If: You are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any known allergies to cranberry or any of the probiotic strains. Consult with a healthcare provider if you have a medical condition, particularly related to the gut, or are on medications that affect blood sugar or cholesterol.

Your gut isn’t just where digestion happens. It’s the foundation of your immune system, mood, metabolism, and even hormone health. If you want to feel better from the inside out, healing your gut is non-negotiable. The Essential Gut Protocol works best when paired with smart, sustainable lifestyle upgrades. Here’s how to get the most out of it:

Eat for Your Microbiome

Your gut bacteria thrive on diversity. Eat a wide variety of colorful, fiber-rich foods, including leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, berries, legumes, and gluten-free whole grains. Add in prebiotic-rich foods like garlic, onions, leeks, and bananas to feed beneficial bacteria. Don’t forget hydration. Aim for half your body weight in ounces of water daily to support digestion and detoxification.

At the same time, eliminate foods that disrupt the microbiome and inflame the gut lining. This includes highly processed snacks, refined sugar, alcohol, and artificial sweeteners. Your gut can’t heal if it’s under constant assault.

Move to Improve Digestion

Gentle, consistent movement such as walking, yoga, or low-impact cycling helps stimulate digestion and supports regular bowel movements. Aim for 30 minutes of movement each day. Avoid high-intensity workouts right after meals, as they can divert blood flow from digestion and trigger bloating or cramps.

Prioritize Deep, Restorative Sleep

Sleep is when your gut and brain reset. Disrupted sleep patterns can negatively impact your microbiome and slow digestive function. Set a consistent bedtime, limit screen time before bed, and create a dark, cool sleep environment to support melatonin production and circadian balance.

Reduce Stress to Heal the Gut-Brain Axis

Your gut and brain are constantly communicating. Chronic stress can impair digestion, increase gut permeability, and shift your microbiome out of balance. Create daily rituals that calm your nervous system, such as deep breathing, meditation, journaling, or spending time outdoors.

Personalize Through Testing At Parsley, we believe in data-driven care. If you’re still struggling with bloating, constipation, or food sensitivities, ask your provider about functional gut testing. Identifying issues like dysbiosis, parasites, or inflammation allows us to personalize your plan and fast-track healing.

When your lifestyle supports your gut, digestion, energy, skin, and even your mood can improve. Healing truly starts from the inside out.