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Brain Fog, Bloating, Sugar Cravings? It Might Be Candida | Ep. 80

Most people don’t connect these symptoms: Brain fog Bloating Skin issues Constant sugar cravings But when they show up together, it’s usually not random. In this episode, Andrew and Kat break down one of the most overlooked root causes behind this cluster of symptoms: Candida overgrowth. Candida is a yeast that naturally lives in your body. But when your gut environment shifts, it can overgrow and start driving symptoms that most people try to fix one at a time. That’s why you end up chasing solutions that don’t stick. They explain what causes it, why it’s often missed, and why things like cutting sugar or taking random supplements don’t actually fix the problem. If you’ve been told everything is “normal” but you’re still dealing with these symptoms, this will help you connect the dots. (00:00) Why your symptoms aren’t random (03:47) What Candida is and how it shows up (08:06) Root causes: gut imbalance and low stomach acid (14:49) Real client story and how fixing the gut changes everything Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application [https://altaforlife.com/alta360application] Order a comprehensive functional lab here [https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview] - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment [https://atosolutions.pro.typeform.com/to/Rd6BMH0q] - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/] Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/]

Why You’re Bloated Even After Eating “Clean” | Fix the System, Not the Food List | Ep 79

You cut out gluten. Then dairy. Then processed foods. Maybe you even tried low FODMAP. But somehow, you’re still bloated. And now even “safe” foods like chicken, rice, eggs, broccoli, or potatoes feel like they’re betraying you. In this episode, Andrew and Kat explain why bloating on clean, simple foods usually isn’t about the food itself. It’s often a sign that your digestive system isn’t breaking food down properly, which can lead to excess fermentation, trapped gas, distension, and a gut that feels reactive to almost everything. They also break down the role of stomach acid, enzymes, bile flow, motility, leaky gut, protein fermentation, and why simply cutting more foods usually makes the problem worse long-term. If you feel like your diet keeps getting “cleaner” while your gut keeps getting more sensitive, this episode will help you understand what’s actually happening.  (00:00) Why “safe” foods can still make you bloated  (06:51) Fermentation, trapped gas, and digestive dysfunction  (14:14) Leaky gut, protein fermentation, and what labs can reveal  (24:49) Simple fixes for bloating, motility, and sparkling water Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application [https://altaforlife.com/alta360application] Order a comprehensive functional lab here [https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview] - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment [https://atosolutions.pro.typeform.com/to/Rd6BMH0q] - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/] Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/]

Why You Feel Anxious (Even When Nothing’s Wrong) | The Metabolic Side of Anxiety | Ep 78

You feel anxious… but nothing is actually wrong. Your life is stable. Things are “fine” on paper. But your heart is racing, your chest feels tight, and your mind won’t slow down. Most people assume anxiety is purely mental. But what if it’s not? In this episode, Andrew and Kat break down the physical drivers of anxiety that almost no one talks about. Blood sugar crashes, under-eating, poor sleep, hormones, even how you train — all of these can create a stress response that feels exactly like anxiety. The key insight is simple. Your brain doesn’t distinguish between emotional stress and physiological stress. Low fuel and unstable energy can trigger the same response as a real threat. If you’ve ever felt anxious “for no reason,” this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on — and where to start. (00:00) Why you can feel anxious even when nothing’s wrong (05:42) Blood sugar, under-eating, and metabolic anxiety (16:32) Real client story: fixing anxiety by fixing physiology (21:02) The simplest way to reduce anxiety this week Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application [https://altaforlife.com/alta360application] Order a comprehensive functional lab here [https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview] - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment [https://atosolutions.pro.typeform.com/to/Rd6BMH0q] - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/] Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/]

Why You’re Always Itchy (And It’s Not Your Skin) l Ep 77

Have you ever had random itching that makes no sense? Your scalp itches at night, your hands itch after eating, your arms or legs get itchy when you sweat. You try creams, switch products, maybe even take antihistamines, but nothing really solves it. Because a lot of the time, it is not actually a skin issue. In this episode, Kat and Andrew break down why histamine overload is one of the most overlooked causes of chronic itching, and why so many people are treating the symptom without understanding what is actually driving it. They explain how histamine works in the body, how it builds up, and why things like gut health, hormones, stress, and even alcohol can impact how your body handles it. They also walk through why itching often shows up without a visible rash, why it can feel random or cyclical, and why it is commonly worse at night. They also cover why antihistamines and steroid creams can help temporarily but do not address the root cause, and how relying on them long term can make it harder to understand what is really going on. If you have ever felt like your skin is reacting for no reason, or you have tried everything and still feel itchy, this episode will help you start connecting the dots. (06:05) What histamine actually does in the body (13:00) Common triggers like food, stress, and hormones (16:30) A real client case and what actually worked (20:13) What to do if you think histamine is the issue Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application [https://altaforlife.com/alta360application] Order a comprehensive functional lab here [https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview] - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment [https://atosolutions.pro.typeform.com/to/Rd6BMH0q] - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/] Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/]

Food Sensitivity Tests Are Lying to You (Here’s Why) l Ep 76

Have you ever taken a food sensitivity test and suddenly it says you’re sensitive to everything? Eggs, dairy, almonds, wheat, chicken, tomatoes, half the foods you eat every week. Now you’re staring at this list wondering what you’re even supposed to eat, and the advice is usually to remove all of it and hope you feel better. The problem is, a lot of those tests are not actually measuring what people think they are. In this episode, Kat and Andrew break down the difference between food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities, and why many popular IgG food sensitivity tests can be misleading. They explain why these tests often flag the foods you eat most, why that creates so much confusion, and why removing everything on your list is not the solution. They also talk through what is actually happening in the body when you have a true sensitivity, why symptoms can show up hours or even days later, and why that makes it so difficult to connect food to how you feel. If you have ever felt like certain foods are “off” but you cannot figure out which ones, this will likely make a lot more sense. Finally, they cover a more accurate way to approach food sensitivities, how to think about testing in a practical way, and why the goal is never to keep shrinking your food list, but to understand what your body is reacting to and why. (00:01) Why food sensitivity tests feel so overwhelming (06:47) The difference between allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities (09:53) Why IgG tests often flag the foods you eat most (28:41) How to approach elimination without over restricting Ready to make sense of your symptoms and hit your goals for life? Get more info on our Alta360 program here - https://altaforlife.com/alta360application [https://altaforlife.com/alta360application] Order a comprehensive functional lab here [https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview] - https://app.altaforlife.com/labsoverview (after checkout, you'll get a confirmation email and text. Mention this podcast in your reply and you'll get a free interpretation call with Kat) Get your free Gut Health Assessment [https://atosolutions.pro.typeform.com/to/Rd6BMH0q] - https://atosolutions.typeform.com/to/VhvLsjG2 to get a step by step plan to feel less stuck Follow Andrew https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrewhayeslife/] Follow Kat https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/ [https://www.instagram.com/katbestwellness/]