Gut Health

Functional Gut Blueprint: 4 Phases to Calm Autoimmune Flares

Dr. Alayna Cronk, DC
9 min read

Autoimmune flares usually start in the gut. This is the four-phase protocol we use to stabilize digestion and immunity.

Phase 1: Remove Triggers

We eliminate inflammatory foods, mold exposure, and chronic stress drivers. Data comes from GI-MAP, MRT food sensitivity, and lived experience.

Phase 2: Replace & Repair

  • Digestive enzymes and bile support to absorb nutrients.
  • Targeted supplementation (zinc carnosine, glutamine) to heal gut lining.
  • Lifestyle upgrades: circadian rhythm, deep sleep, controlled breathing.

Later phases focus on repopulating the microbiome and recalibrating the immune system with botanicals and peptides when appropriate.

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Dr. Alayna Cronk, DC

Doctor of Chiropractic specializing in acupuncture, soft tissue therapy, and functional wellness. Focused on treating root causes rather than just symptoms.

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