Everyday Health for the Christian Woman

Life After Gallbladder Removal: Bloating, Fatigue & the Root Cause No One Talks About | Jami McQuivey

🔗 Free Personalized 15-Minute Hormone, Digestion & Metabolism Review [https://l.bttr.to/M8w0s] 🔗 My top liver + gallbladder support (milk thistle & turmeric) with my practitioners discount [https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/aswift1612450149/store-start?preview=true] 🔗 Jami's free masterclass on the 3 types of digestion [https://healthybydesign4you.com/] ———————————— Gallbladder removal was supposed to fix everything — so why are you still bloated, exhausted, foggy? If you've had your gallbladder out (or are about to), this episode is for you. I sit down with holistic nutritionist Jami McQuivey, who walked this road herself and now helps women get to the root, recover, and thrive — all from a biblical worldview. In this episode: * Early signs your gallbladder is struggling * What the gallbladder actually does — and why "you can live without it" isn't the full story * How chronic stress led to Jami's SIBO, H. pylori & E. coli infection * The 3 types of digestion (and why one-size-fits-all fails) * The emotional root behind gut and gallbladder issues Timestamps: 00:00 – Gallbladder warning signs & natural support 03:28 – Meet Jami McQuivey 07:02 – Jami's road to gallbladder removal 10:00 – The post-removal cascade (SIBO, H. pylori, E. coli) 13:30 – Anger, bitterness & the emotional root 16:30 – What your gallbladder actually does 20:40 – Emotions that affect the gallbladder 24:00 – Peacemaker vs. peacekeeper 26:30 – The real root: stress 27:00 – The 3 types of digestion 29:15 – For the woman on the verge of giving up 32:14 – Closing encouragement Your symptoms aren't the problem — they're the message. Let's find the root. ———————————— Enjoyed this? Follow, rate, and share with a friend. Your symptoms don't have the final say — there is a root, and you can move forward in hope. Amber Swift, Women's Health Specialist | Integrative Nutrition | Functional Health | Traditional Chinese Medicine | All from a Biblical Worldview. ———————————— Keywords/Tags: gallbladder removal, life after gallbladder surgery, bile and digestion, SIBO, H. pylori, gut health, women's hormones, bloating after gallbladder removal, functional nutrition, Christian women's health, root cause healing, perimenopause digestion

What I See in My Practice: Why So Many Women Are Still Bloated, Exhausted & Hormonal

You’re eating healthy. You’re trying to take care of yourself. So why do you still feel bloated, exhausted, anxious, and stuck? In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason your symptoms aren’t going away—and it’s not lack of discipline. 👉 It’s hidden stress on your body. And until you address it at the root… your body cannot heal. 🎯 NEXT STEP (Start Here): [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/64ee256c2b5d821685226cfc/bookings?s=69383ca38a037309be305195] Book your 15-Minute Hormone & Digestive Review Get clarity on what’s actually driving your symptoms and your next best step: HERE [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/64ee256c2b5d821685226cfc/bookings?s=69383ca38a037309be305195] 🌿 FAVORITE STRESS-SUPPORT TOOL [https://link.doterra.com/HhoTIh]: My go-to essential oil to calm the nervous system: Stress Support Essential Oil System [https://link.doterra.com/HhoTIh] 🛒 Thrive Market 40% OFF LINK [http://thrv.me/53rq2e] Get high-quality groceries that actually support your body WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: * Why “healthy foods” may be stressing your body * The hidden gut infections keeping you stuck (H. pylori, Candida, etc.) * How chronic stress blocks digestion, hormones, and energy * Why you keep waking up between 1–4am * The connection between emotions and physical symptoms * How unhealthy relationships impact your health * What your body actually needs to start healing ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 01:04 – The root issue behind most symptoms 02:00 – When “healthy eating” backfires 04:00 – Hidden gut infections explained 06:00 – The high-achiever stress trap 07:30 – Why you wake up at night 09:00 – Emotional stress + physical symptoms 10:30 – Boundaries and health 11:45 – Why root-cause healing works 12:15 – Your next step 💡 KEY TAKEAWAY: Your symptoms are signals—not the problem. When you remove the stressors and support your body properly, healing can begin. 🙌 SHARE + REVIEW: If this helped you, share it with a friend and leave a review—this is how we reach more women who are ready for real answers. Follow the show so you don’t miss what’s next.

Why You're So Dry — And Solutions That Fix It From the Inside

🔗 15-Minute Review with Amber [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/64ee256c2b5d821685226cfc/bookings?s=6508af1004468ea055e28351]🔗 Symptom Quiz [https://subscribepage.io/symptomquiz] 🔗 Hair, Skin & Nail Guide [https://renewedhealthreset.my.canva.site/skinandhairguide] Is your hair feeling brittle, your skin feeling tight, and your nails breaking more than usual? Before you blame the heat or reach for another beauty product, your body might be sending you a deeper message. In this episode, women's health specialist Amber Swift breaks down what internal dryness really means — and why women are especially vulnerable to this overlooked imbalance. From the foods that naturally moisten and cool your body from the inside out, to the lifestyle shifts that restore balance without overwhelm, this episode is packed with simple, doable steps you can start today. Episode Timestamps: * 00:00 — Introduction to Internal Imbalances * 05:54 — Gut Health and Support * 11:23 — Emotional Well-being and Purpose

Your Skin Is Talking — Are You Listening? A Client's Journey From Daily EpiPens to Completely Hive-Free

RESOURCES — GRAB THEM NOW Your skin is telling you something. Find out what — and what to do about it. Free Hair, Skin & Nail Booklet [https://renewedhealthreset.my.canva.site/skinandhairguide] Book Your Free Hormone & Metabolism Review [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/64ee256c2b5d821685226cfc/bookings?s=69383ca38a037309be305195] Customizable Skin Care Kit [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/64ee256c2b5d821685226cfc/bookings?s=69383ca38a037309be305195] She carried an EpiPen, Zyrtec, Benadryl, Pepcid, and an inhaler in her purse — every single day — for over 20 years. Showers triggered hives. Sweating triggered hives. Playing outside with her boys triggered hives. Doctors ran every test and told her: "We don't know what's causing it. This is just your life now." Until it wasn't. In this episode, I sit down with my client Heather Wood, a Texas mom of three, who spent decades managing a medicine cabinet in her purse — not because she wasn't trying, but because no one ever looked at the root. When her EpiPen stopped working the way it should and the ER doctor said "you need to figure this out," she finally found her way to a different kind of help. "I would have come sooner. I just wish I hadn't waited so long. It was God's push, and I'm so thankful." — Heather Within 6 weeks of her personalized root-cause protocol — GI mapping, targeted supplements, and simple dietary shifts — the hives were gone. Not managed. Gone. She went from taking antihistamines almost every day to fewer than five times in the past year. If you've ever been handed a prescription and told "this is just how it is," this episode is your permission slip to ask a different question. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction Have you been told your skin issues are just something you'll have to live with? 02:33 Meet Heather Texas mom, 28-year marriage, three boys — and a medicine cabinet in her purse 06:26 The health journey begins From childhood hives to anaphylactic reactions and ER visits 09:50 The emotional toll Mom guilt, anxiety, and the day-to-day fear of not knowing when the next reaction would hit 14:08 What conventional medicine missed Why the gut was the missing piece — and how years of antihistamines made it worse 16:31 The root-cause protocol GI mapping, a personalized supplement plan, dietary shifts — remove, restore, seal 22:11 The turning point Six weeks in, no Benadryl before showers. No hives. Life restored. 24:34 Natural allergy support Rosemary essential oil, nettle tea, and Amber's own approach to Georgia pollen season 25:48 Would she do it again? Heather's honest answer — and what she'd tell any woman still on the fence 26:32 Closing encouragement Your skin is speaking. Your body is not broken. Health is a journey worth taking. If Heather's story sounds familiar — the hives, the eczema, the premature lines showing up in spots that don't quite make sense, the gut issues, the fatigue — your body is communicating. It's not random, and it's not permanent. You don't have to keep covering it up. There is a root, and it can be addressed. Health is a journey, friend — but it is a journey worth taking. 🌿 FIND AMBER Website: [https://www.amberswift.com/] Private Facebook Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/journeytorenewedhealth] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/renewedhealthwithamber/]

"Is This It?" — You're Not Alone in Asking. Here's the Answer.

Before we dive in — grab your free 15-minute root cause review. [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/64ee256c2b5d821685226cfc/bookings?s=69383ca38a037309be305195]This is your first step to finding out exactly why you feel the way you feel — and what to do about it. Favorite Essential Oil Kit that covers 90% of household needs [https://link.doterra.com/gYSnko] In this episode, Amber gets real about her own season of depletion and speaks directly to the women who are wondering what comes next. Whether your kids are grown, life is shifting, or you just feel less than — this conversation is for you. In this episode you'll learn: * Why depletion shows up the way it does — exhaustion, low vision, no excitement, just going through the motions * How your body, mind, and spirit are all connected — and why you can't fix one without addressing the others * The three declarations Amber speaks out loud every single day and why your body literally needs to hear them * Why hidden gut infections and unprocessed emotions are both keeping you stuck * Real client stories: the woman whose fatigue had an emotional root, and the one waking up every night because of unprocessed grief Your life is not over. God is not done with you yet. This is not an ending. This is a new chapter. And when you get to the root — physically, emotionally, and spiritually — everything begins to shift. Connect with Amber:[Instagram] [https://www.instagram.com/renewedhealthwithamber/] [Facebook] [https://www.facebook.com/groups/journeytorenewedhealth][Website] [https://www.amberswift.com/]