Anna McGarvie 
These days there are a lot of people dealing with a huge range of health issues. Many of these issues have a direct link to the gut. Your intestines are home to millions of bacteria. These bacteria are both beneficial (good) and opportunistic (bad). Both bacteria are meant to live in harmony with one another; … Read more
If you’ve read my blog post on the 131 Method Book, you already know that this book was a game changer for me. This book helped me so much that I decided to purchase the Online 131 Method Program. I decided to give the 131 Online Program a try because I wanted more in-depth information … Read more
Everyone at some point in their lives will experience the joys of diarrhea. Yes, this entire post will be discussing diarrhea. Specifically what it is, how and why you get it, plus how to restore your gut flora after the onslaught of constant bathroom breaks is done. Having diarrhea chronically is just as bad … Read more
It seems that the term “leaky gut” is becoming more and more popular. This term is heard, written and spoken in every method of communication: TV, newspaper, magazines, online and social media. Do most people even know what “leaky gut” means? What images pop into your head when you hear the word “leaky gut”? For … Read more
You have been struggling with bloating, morning puffiness, joint pain and brain fog over the past few years. After months of specialists and your own research, you’ve discovered that you may be suffering from an inflamed gut. Now that you have figured this out, you’re researching ways to heal your gut naturally with food. This … Read more
Sometimes you have no choice but to go on antibiotics. You’ve been sick for weeks and you’re not getting better, so you go to the doctor and he confirms what you have been hoping to avoid: ANTIBIOTICS! Here’s the thing, antibiotics can wreak havoc on your gut flora, but your infection won’t get better … Read more
On my journey to becoming The Gut Nerd, I have read a lot of books. Most of these books in some way or another have had to do with the gut. As I have stated in previous posts, most of these books were read solely for the purpose of helping heal my youngest daughter’s … Read more
I have always been a huge believer in healthy eating and NOT dieting. When my youngest daughter was born with Down Syndrome, I began a journey of researching ways to help my daughter’s immune system naturally. All of this research eventually got me to wanting to help MY immune system as well. Finding the 131 … Read more
Hi and welcome! My name is Anna and I am the “brains” behind The Gut Nerd. How My Fascination For “All Things Gut” Began It all began when my youngest daughter was born with Trisomy 21 aka Down Syndrome. I knew I wanted to help her in any way I could. As she grew, her … Read more