Nancy Guberti

05/16/2026

Antibiotics can be life-saving medications. Antibiotics are designed to kill bacteria, but they do not distinguish between harmful bacteria and beneficial bacteria.

Many people finish a round of antibiotics and suddenly notice digestive issues, bloating, sugar cravings, fatigue, skin problems, brain fog, yeast infections, or worsening inflammation.

The reason?

Their gut microbiome has been disrupted.

Your gut microbiome is made up of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms that help regulate digestion, immune function, metabolism, hormones, mood, detoxification, and inflammation. When antibiotics disrupt this delicate ecosystem, opportunistic organisms like Candida may begin to overgrow.

Research shows antibiotics can create long-lasting changes in the gut microbiome and fungal environment of the gut.

This is why having a strategic “before, during, and after” antibiotic protocol is critical.

Beneficial gut bacteria are essential for:
• Breaking down food
• Producing vitamins
• Supporting the immune system
• Regulating inflammation
• Protecting against pathogens and yeast overgrowth
• Maintaining the gut lining

When these protective bacteria are depleted, the gut environment changes dramatically.

Studies have shown antibiotics can:
• Reduce microbiome diversity
• Alter fungal populations
• Increase susceptibility to Candida colonization
• Change immune signaling in the gut

Some research even suggests the microbiome may not fully return to baseline after one antibiotic exposure.

This means repeated antibiotic use may contribute to long-term gut dysfunction if the microbiome is not properly rebuilt.

Learn more:https://nancyguberti.com/antibiotics-and-gut-health-why-you-need-a-before-during-and-after-protocol-to-prevent-candida-overgrowth/

05/14/2026

Why Pears are Great for your Gut Health

Pears are excellent for the gut microbiome because they are high in fiber, especially pectin, which acts as a prebiotic to fuel beneficial bacteria.

A single pear provides over 20% of the daily required fiber, which promotes regular digestion, reduces constipation, and supports a healthy, balanced gut environment.

Supporting the microbiome may help restore balance and promote overall wellness.

Prebiotic Power: The pectin fiber in pears feeds good bacteria in the colon, boosting overall microbiome health.

High Fiber Content: With about 6 grams of fiber per medium fruit, pears aid in digestion and help maintain regularity.

Natural Laxative Effect: Pears are rich in sorbitol, a sugar alcohol that draws water into the intestines to soften stool and alleviate constipation.

Rich in Nutrients: Pears contain vitamins, potassium, and antioxidants (like anthocyanins) that support overall gut health and reduce inflammation.

Pear Skin Benefits: Eating the skin is essential for maximizing fiber intake.

Did you know that pears are low in oxalate, making them a safe fruit choice for those on a low-oxalate diet to manage kidney stones?

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Do you love Pears?

05/14/2026

Spring Allergies, Auto-Brewery Syndrome, Bitter Herbs for Hunger Control & Kidney Health | Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, special guest Stacey Morris Sacred-Self Transformation: Treat your SELF Well. Stacey Morris dives into timely spring health topics and natural solutions for common modern woes. From battling seasonal allergies and itchy skin/acne to understanding the rare but fascinating Auto-Brewery Syndrome, we explore holistic approaches that support your body without harsh interventions.

Discover the power of bitter herbs (available in easy capsule form) for digestion, curbing hunger/cravings, and overall wellness—especially relevant amid the GLP-1 medication craze and its potential repercussions like GI issues and more.
Learn practical ways to safeguard kidney health with parsley tea and other gentle tonifiers, plus what to limit or avoid (NSAIDs, potassium bromate, etc.).
Stacey shares insights drawn from her journey as a survivor of diet culture, offering empowering, evidence-informed strategies for feeling your best.

Outline:
Intro & Spring Allergies Natural Remedies
— Auto-Brewery Syndrome Explained
— Itchy Skin, Acne & Gut Connections
— GLP-1 Mania: Benefits, Risks & Alternatives
— Bitter Herbs for Hunger Control & Digestion
— Kidney Health: Parsley Tea & Protective Habits

If you're dealing with seasonal discomfort, mysterious symptoms, appetite challenges, or want to support your kidneys naturally, this episode is packed with actionable tips.

Stacey Morris is a journalist, healthy recipe developer, and survivor of diet culture. She writes on healing from a difficult childhood, self-esteem, and reconciliation. Her gluten-free, cow-dairy-free cookbooks Clean Comfort, Sweet Comfort, and A Bowl of Comfort are available on Amazon.
📍 Follow Stacey:
• Substack: https://substack.com/
• Website: www.staceymorris.com

Listen to the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/3ei5VabX9wI?si=ZuS8bXnHo7Vubxka

05/12/2026

Do you have symptoms of bloating, fatigue, food sensitivities, skin issues, joint pain, brain fog, G.I. issues?

If so, share in the chat your most annoying symptom.

05/11/2026

Very interesting.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1E4gbSy5Zi/

🔬🧬 Scientists may have finally found the trigger behind virtually every case of lupus.

For centuries, lupus has remained a "cruel mystery," but researchers at Stanford University may have finally identified its primary trigger.

A landmark study suggests that the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)—the common pathogen responsible for mononucleosis—underlies nearly every case of the chronic autoimmune disease. Using advanced sequencing techniques, scientists discovered that EBV directly infects and reprograms B cells, flipping a biological "switch" that turns these immune cells into pro-inflammatory agents. In lupus patients, the concentration of these infected cells is 25 times higher than in healthy individuals, causing the immune system to mistakenly attack the body's own healthy tissues.

This discovery provides a long-awaited mechanistic explanation for why lupus symptoms flare and settle in unpredictable cycles. Beyond lupus, the findings offer a roadmap for understanding other autoimmune disorders linked to EBV, such as multiple sclerosis and long COVID. By pinpointing how the virus hijacks the immune system's memory cells, researchers can now focus on targeted therapies that hunt down and replace these faulty B cells. Lead researcher William Robinson describes the finding as the most impactful of his career, signaling a major shift from merely managing symptoms to potentially addressing the underlying viral cause of the disease.

source: Cassella, C. (2025). Scientists Trace Lupus to One of The World's Most Common Viruses. ScienceAlert. Original research: Younis, S., et al. (2025). Science Translational Medicine.

This is a huge potential breakthrough for autoimmune research. What are your thoughts on this viral connection?

For educational purposes. This content is based on publicly available scientific research.

05/11/2026

Comment YES below if you agree!

05/09/2026

Vitamins and essential minerals may help minimize the impacts of endocrine disrupting chemicals

According to a recent review published by Current Environmental Health Reports, a healthy diet that includes vitamins and minerals (known collectively as micronutrients) may lessen the health effects of some toxic endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). In short: Of the 71 studies reviewed, a majorit...

05/07/2026

Va**ng drives toxic metals into lungs within days
Dangerous elements such as lead and arsenic collect at high rate in mice exposed to e-cigarettes.

Vapes quickly lodge toxic metals deep into the lungs. Even short-term exposure causes a dangerous buildup of metals, a new study shows.

04/23/2026

Vitamin C’s Potential Use in Cancer Is Getting a Second Look https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/vitamin-cs-potential-use-cancer-getting-second-look-2026a1000ca3

12/03/2025

https://usrtk.org/pesticides/landmark-glyphosate-safety-study-retracted-for-monsanto-ghostwriting/

A scientific study that regulators around the world relied on for decades to justify continued approval of glyphosate was quietly retracted last Friday.