Episode Summary:
As summer begins to transition into fall, it’s the perfect time to focus on one of the most important systems in your body—your digestive system. In this episode, Jennah and Jen explain why August is the month of the Earth Element in Traditional Chinese Medicine and how supporting your stomach now can improve everything from acid reflux and bloating to gut health and overall wellness.
You’ll learn why buckwheat is one of the most underrated healing foods, how prebiotics and probiotics work together, the surprising truth about heartburn, and simple seasonal habits that naturally strengthen digestion. Whether you’re dealing with occasional indigestion or chronic digestive concerns, this episode is full of practical ideas you can begin using today.
What You’ll Learn on this Episode:
- Why August is associated with the Earth Element and the stomach in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- How supporting your digestion now can benefit your health all year long.
- Why buckwheat is one of the best foods for digestive health (and why it isn’t actually wheat).
- The difference between prebiotics and probiotics—and why both matter.
- Foods that naturally strengthen your gut microbiome.
- The benefits of fermented vegetables and bone broth.
- Herbs and drinks that soothe the digestive tract naturally.
- The surprising reason heartburn may actually be caused by too little stomach acid.
- Natural approaches that may help acid reflux and support healing.
Mentioned on the Show:
- Free Download: Buckwheat Recipes
- Cycles of Renewal Reference Guide (Calendar)
- Check out our Website: DIYHolisticSolutions.com
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Hi! We’re Jennah & Jen
We’re each the mother of six children, natural health educators, and co-founders of Holistic Solutions. After decades of homeschooling, raising families, and studying natural wellness, we discovered powerful principles that transformed our own health journeys. Through Hormone Health for Real Life, we help women simplify hormone health, calm their nervous systems, and build sustainable habits that support lasting wellness.
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