How stress messes with your gut, skin, and glow (and how to actually fix it — holistically)
Let’s be real — if you’ve been blaming your bloating on food, your breakouts on skin care, and your low energy on “just being busy,” there’s a good chance something deeper is going on. Spoiler: it’s probably stress.
Stress doesn’t just mess with your mind. It affects how your body works on every level. Your gut, your skin, your hormones, your sleep, your energy — they’re all connected and when stress is running the show, everything else gets thrown off. But the good news? You can take your body out of survival mode and back into flow. Let’s break it down and build you back up.
1. Stress + Gut = Chaos
When you're stressed, your body switches into fight-or-flight mode. Digestion slows, cortisol spikes, and your gut microbiome? It gets thrown out of balance. Suddenly, you’re bloated, sensitive to foods, and wondering why nothing feels normal.
💡Try this:
Glow With Your Gut — Tribitoic- pre, pro, and postbiotics for advanced gut support, reduce inflammation, and improve digestion
Mindful eating — no multitasking while eating, chew slowly, and breathe
Digestive bitters or lemon water before meals to support stomach acid
Warm herbal teas like chamomile, ginger, or fennel after meals
Grounding meals (cooked veggies, soups, stews, bone broth) to soothe digestion
Castor oil packs over your abdomen to help reduce bloating and stimulate lymph flow
Rest & Digest take in the evening, for an all-in-one supplement that supports stress relief.
2. The Gut-Skin-Stress Triangle
Your gut and skin are BFFs — and your nervous system is the middleman. When the gut is inflamed or stressed, the skin takes the hit. Breakouts, dullness, dryness, irritation — it’s not just about products. It’s what’s happening internally.
💡Try this:
Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides for gut lining repair + skin support
Omega-3s and healthy fats to reduce inflammation and hydrate skin from within
Lymphatic drainage through dry brushing or gua sha
Sunlight (morning or golden hour) — it supports both your circadian rhythm and your skin
Ditch the doom scroll at night — stress hormones spike with overstimulation
3. Nervous System Regulation = Everything
If you feel anxious, wired-but-tired, overwhelmed, or like you just can’t shut off — your nervous system needs love. Chronic stress keeps your body in defense mode. But small, intentional practices bring it back into rest, repair, and balance.
💡Try this:
Daily Chill — Relieves stress, regulates the nervous system, and balances cortisol levels
Vagus Nerve Toning — hum, gargle, or do a long exhale (yes, really — it works)
Improve Circulation- put your legs up the wall for 5–10 minutes daily
EFT tapping - helps calm the body through acupressure points
Grounding- walking barefoot on grass or dirt helps reset your nervous system
Journaling with a timer — offload the mental noise so your body can exhale
4. Your Daily Stress Check-In
You don’t have to overhaul your whole life to feel better — but you do have to check in with yourself. Ask:
Am I breathing, or just holding my breath all day?
Am I clenching my jaw, shoulders, or fists?
Have I touched the earth, sunlight, or fresh air today?
Have I had a moment of stillness — even 30 seconds — to check in?
What’s one thing I actually need right now?
Am I listening to my body or overriding it?
Did I move my body with love — or pressure?
Have I allowed myself to exhale?
Sometimes awareness is the medicine.
5. Stress Support Guide
You’re not bloated for no reason. You’re not breaking out because your products “stopped working.” You’re not exhausted because you’re lazy. You’re likely just stressed — and your body is waving the white flag.
The good news? You don’t need a total life reset. You just need to shift from survival mode to support mode.
Support Tips:
✨ Take Glow With Your Gut to support digestion
✨ Add Collagen Peptides + healthy fats for skin + inflammation
✨ Take Daily Chill or use herbs to soothe your system
✨ Try castor oil packs, breathwork, and grounding daily
✨ Hydrate, nourish, stretch, and exhale. Your glow comes from regulation.
Start with your gut. Support your skin from within. Show your nervous system a little love. These small, steady rituals are more than just “wellness hacks” — they’re how you remind your body it’s safe, supported, and allowed to heal.
Your body wants to feel good. It just needs the right kind of care.
You've got this!
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