The Follow Your Gut blog chronicles my experience in gut and brain health under the guidance of Alberto Villoldo’s book, Grow a New Body.
If you follow your gut, the way I do - for direction, energy reading and decision-making- then it should be as healthy as possible.
Start at the bottom if you want to “start at the very beginning… a very good place to start….” love, Janet
Ascending the Sugar-free Mountain
I have been successful in eating well in the past, but after the launch of my memoir - the witch (who I thought I had lost for good) stepped out of the forest, offering me sweets - coaxing me into her house made of candy - for relief - and I followed. I thought I would stay for a day or two - but had trouble finding the door. And now, a few months later, I’m ready to push the sugary witch into the oven - for the last time.
Sugar Comfort
“Do you sleep well? Can you recall your dreams in the morning when you wake up? Are you able to dream lucidly, knowing you’re dreaming while you’re in the dream? Do you learn rapidly? Are you able to adapt to new situations rapidly? Are you able to leave work stress in the office and not take it home?” - Dr. Villoldo states that if you answer no to any of the questions, you need to upgrade your gut.