My Stomach Took Over My Body: A Gut-First Story (Updated 2026 Edition)

For years, pain ran my life. My back, my neck, my ribs. I tried chiropractors, deep tissue massage, more water, more walking. I even drove twelve hours to Utah to see a structural therapist. He was the first person to tell me the problem might be my gut. By July 2017, I had reached my breaking point and knew something had to change.
This short ebook is my story, and the practical things I learned along the way.
Inside you'll find:

• My personal journey from constant pain to taking my digestion seriously
• The foods I was told to cut back on, and how I made it work in real married life
• Practical, everyday digestion tips (chewing, timing, simple kitchen habits)
• My simple grocery store rules for eating real food
• A quick, plain English look at pH and stomach acid
• Insights from voices I trust, including Gary Brecka and Barbara O'Neill
• The two Oliveda internals I share, I56 Extra Virgin Olive Oil and I70 The Beauty Molecule, described in Oliveda's own words, with ingredients and suggested use
• A full sources page

Who it's for: anyone who feels like they have tried everything for nagging aches or digestive discomfort and wants a warm, practical starting point for a conversation with their own health practitioner.
Updated for 2026: freshly edited, with new practical sections and a full sources page.
I am not a doctor, and this book is not medical advice. Please talk with your health practitioner before changing your diet, starting a supplement, or changing a medication. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Affiliate disclosure: I am an independent Oliveda (Olive Tree People) partner. This ebook contains my affiliate links. If you order through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. I only share products I personally use.