Hi Reader,

As you can imagine, I get lots of emails every day from various experts in the health space.

Last week, someone, and I wish I could remember who so I could give them credit, referred to gut issues as digestive drama.

I immediately wrote it down, because it truly is a great descriptor!

It describes the gas that shows up out of nowhere, the bloating that makes you look 5 months pregnant, the constipation that won’t budge, or the urgent bathroom runs that hijack your day.

It refers to the whole cast of characters behind the scenes.

Think of your digestive system like a stage play. When everything’s working, it’s a smooth performance. But when things go sideways...you get total digestive drama.

Let me explain more.

Behind every symptom is a deeper story. Your gas, bloating, reflux, or irregularity are messengers, they are not the main problems.

They’re telling you something’s off...maybe it's low stomach acid (I see this ALL the time!), a microbial imbalance, inflammation, food sensitivities, sluggish bile flow, or even some nervous system dysregulation going on.

But instead of digging into the root cause, most of us are handed a Band-Aid: “Take this pill,” “Avoid gluten,” “Just eat more fiber.” And while those may temporarily quiet the drama, they don’t rewrite the script.

Here’s what I want you to know:
👉 Your symptoms are valid, they are not just in your head.
👉 You are not overreacting, these are miserable to deal with day in and day out.
👉 And no, this isn’t “just what happens after 40.”

The good news? You don’t have to keep living in a state of digestive chaos.

When we start to uncover why the drama is happening, through functional lab testing, deep symptom investigation, and supporting the body with real tools (not fads), everything can start to shift.

I’ve worked with so many women who came to me fed up with feeling like they had to tiptoe around food or plan their day around the nearest bathroom. And once we got to the bottom of their gut issues, they finally got some relief. No more daily battles with their belly. No more drama.

So if your gut has become a stage for constant drama, know this: You don’t need a better script, you need to work with the director (me!). That’s where functional health shines.

You deserve peace in your body. You deserve to enjoy food again. And you deserve a gut that isn’t stealing the spotlight in your life.

Want help getting to the root of your digestive drama? I’m here when you’re ready.

Have a great weekend!
Christa 😊

P.S. Ready to step out of the drama and into a plan that actually works? Book a free 45-minute strategy call and let’s figure out what your gut’s really trying to say.

Christa Lyons, FDN-P, HHC ​
​Functional Health Practitioner

Phone 617-281-7271

Website ahealthyoption.com​

Email coachchristalyons@gmail.com​