Okay, let me say something that's going to upset some people: Most probiotics sold on Amazon and at the grocery store are either dead, fake, or worthless. I'm not trying to be dramatic. This is based on third-party testing. Here's what they've found: ❌ Many don't contain the strains listed on the label ❌ Many don't contain the CFU count they claim ❌ Many are stored improperly and the bacteria are dead by the time you buy them ❌ Many contain fillers and additives not listed Why? Because the supplement industry ISN'T REGULATED. Anyone can make a probiotic, slap a label on it, and sell it. "But Ciaara, I bought probiotics and they helped!" Great! I'm genuinely happy for you. Some brands are legitimate. But here's the thing - you don't know which ones unless you're buying from companies that do third-party testing and use practitioner-grade standards. And if you're spending $30 on a probiotic that's not doing anything? That's $30 wasted. What's the alternative? - Start with food sources: Raw sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha, coconut kefir. These are ALIVE and don't lie on a label. - If you use supplements, invest in quality: Practitioner-grade brands that undergo rigorous third-party testing. Yes, they cost more upfront. But they actually work. In the 5-Day Gut Reset Challenge (starting January 26th), I'll share exactly which supplements I recommend and why - plus how to get them at a discount. But I'll also show you how to do this entire challenge with FOOD ONLY if that's your preference. Okay, your turn: Have you ever taken probiotics that did absolutely nothing? Or had ones that actually made things worse? Tell me in the comments. (And if you disagree with me, that's fine too - let's talk about it!)

I see this ALL the time. Someone's dealing with bloating, digestive issues, low energy. So what do they do? They go straight to supplements. They buy probiotics. Maybe some digestive enzymes. A gut health powder they saw on Instagram. And then... nothing changes. Or it gets worse. Here's why: You can take all the probiotics in the world. But if you're still eating foods that are actively damaging your gut lining every single day, you're not healing. You're just putting a band-aid on a wound that keeps getting reopened. Think of it like this: If you had a cut on your hand, and every day you rubbed salt in it, would it heal? No. Even if you put ointment on it afterwards, the salt is still doing damage. That's what's happening in your gut when you keep eating gluten, dairy, and refined sugar while trying to "heal" with supplements. The real order of operations: 1. Remove what's irritating your gut (the salt) 2. Then add what supports healing (the ointment) This is why the 5-Day Gut Reset Challenge starts with REMOVE on Day 1. Because without that foundation, nothing else works. We dive into all of this starting Monday, January 26th. Each day I'll be dropping a quick video and action steps you can implement right away. Quick poll: What did you try first when you started dealing with gut issues? After you vote, drop a comment: Did it work? Or are you still struggling?

I see you. Trying everything "right" but still dealing with bloating, exhaustion, hormone chaos. Here's what I want you to know: Your body isn't working against you. It's trying to communicate WITH you. Sometimes the healing just takes longer than we want, and looks completely different than we imagined. That doesn't mean you're doing it wrong. It means you're doing the deeply personal work of understanding YOUR body's unique language. And that's actually the bravest thing you can do. You're not broken. You're learning. And that's exactly where healing begins. 🌱 What's one thing your body has been trying to tell you lately? (Even if you don't fully understand it yet)

What’s your take on the trendy juice cleanses vs real food for gut health? Which one is more effective? Is one better for long term health?