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I’ve been on a 2 year journey managing an autonomous “hot” thyroid nodule. With countless opinions and very few outside answers along the way.
It look me a year and a half to truly understand the problem. Then the search for solutions led me to Seoul, South Korea.
Part of the challenge has been maintaining my ambition to build the personalised health optimisation platform, aura.
Using what we’ve built to support my own journey is pretty special. I’ll document my journey and everything that I’m doing along the way.
It took 11 months to fully crack. But we did it.
For many years it's cost thousands to get elite-level health support.
So I built aura.
An AI-powered MD-reviewed health optimisation system that cuts the cost to a few meals out a month.
Solve your health problems for <$100/mo
i'm building an AI-powered system for reversing health conditions (announcement)
update 01 — the mission & opportunity
i aim to spend the next 3-5 years solving as many health conditions as possible.
up to now this has required a high degree of man power, with AI steadily creeping into our work flow at aura.
as of 27/11, we'll be harnessing AI's full power to provide personalised human-reviewed solutions. (to all program members)
too often people are coming to us having tried similar solutions, being met with nice UI and stunning dashboards.
6 months later, nothing has changed.
having suffered from seemingly “chronic” health issues myself, passed repeat prescriptions for life and being told nothing can be done.
i understand what people in this situation actually want:
results.
nothing more.
that is what we will provide.
available to waiting list only (Nov 27)
— join here: liveaura.com/meet-aura
1 in 8 cancers worldwide are caused by infection, according to this new WHO study.
The biggest culprit isn't a virus, it's a stomach bacteria called H. pylori. (760,000 cases in 2024)
I've had H pylori myself and cleared it in multiple clients.
Here's the full protocol:
Before we begin... half the world carries H. pylori and has no idea. Most people who carry it also never develop cancer.
This new research, at a minimum, warrants greater awareness and voices with experience to share their 2 cents.
So here I am.
One of my cases: trstp.lt/2GLXu_-dSu
Now, let's start with
𝟭/ "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶?"
It's a gram-negative bacteria that infects the gut lining and burrows into the mucosal layer.
This causes inflammation, impairs the mucosal immune system, and opens up the door to further infection.
H. pylori lives in one of the most acidic places in the body, so it has to take measures to survive.
It does this by producing an enzyme called urease, which converts urea into ammonia. This ammonia raises the local pH just enough for the bacterium to live.
(Think of this like an acid-neutral bubble it creates around itself)
𝟮/ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝘁
Over time, H. pylori irritates and weakens the stomach lining. This damages acid-producing cells which, in combination with inflammatory signals, lowers stomach acid.
Suppression of stomach acid causes downstream issues in the gut, because bacteria that would otherwise be killed by stomach acid survive and multiply.
Collectively this leads to dysbiosis (an imbalanced gut), and often increased gut permeability (leaky gut).
Anecdotally, it's very rare that I see H. pylori presence in a GI-MAP that isn't accompanied by broader dysbiosis.
This profile can also (in cases) result in acid reflux/GERD, through a causal chain I'll share in another post.
𝟯/ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱)
H. pylori's survival mechanism may be one of the reasons it's so highly associated with cancer.
Low stomach acid → bacterial overgrowth → higher conversion of dietary nitrates into N-nitroso compounds (known carcinogens)
This is one part of a complex pathway.
The domino effect of H. Pylori doesn’t just stop in the GI tract.
Low acid weakens the signals that trigger bile flow, so fat digestion slows and absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K declines.
At this point, a single infection has triggered a cascade of events that presents itself as IBS-type symptoms, anxiety, nutrient deficiencies, and even chronic fatigue.
Complicating matters further, H. pylori produces two potent toxins.
- VacA: punches microscopic holes in stomach cells
- CagA: disrupts cellular signalling and is strongly associated with chronic inflammation
These toxins confuse the immune system, disturb the microbiome, and can trigger symptoms beyond the digestive tract.
𝟰/ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁
Testing for H. pylori can produce a lot of false-negatives (especially breath testing). We prefer to stool test.
Standard treatment relies on antibiotics and acid blockers. This can (in cases) do more harm than good.
To quote one of our successful cases when they arrived:
"I was diagnosed with IBS after an H. pylori infection.
Despite undergoing two rounds of antibiotic treatment, my symptoms didn’t improve—if anything, the antibiotics disrupted my gut bacteria even further.
For the past two years, I’ve struggled with IBS, indigestion, bloating, chronic constipation, and diarrhea."
Not fun.
Eradication rates drop significantly over time due to resistance. Eradication can also be difficult due to H. pylori's ability to hide in biofilms.
𝟱/ 𝗠𝘆 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹 (𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽-𝗕𝘆-𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽)
So what did I do about my infection?
To preface: This is not a cancer protocol, nor does it cover the pathway of investigation for cancer. If you're experiencing any red flags like bleeding, excessive weight loss, trouble swallowing, family history of gastric cancers, speak to your doc.
Let's get into it:
1. Stool test: GI-MAP
Test, don't guess.
Each individual is at a different stage in the cascade, with a different profile of root causes.
The approach should be tailored accordingly.
2. Elimination diet
There's a temptation to hop on a bunch of supplements or protocols. First, get your diet in order.
Cut the irritants, processed foods, alcohol/cigarettes. Strip out the common allergens and FODMAPs.
Here's a sample meal plan: (so there's no excuse) bensmithlive.com/_files/ugd/…
3. Create the environment for eradication
a) Reduce inflammation and prepare the immune system with fasting/broth, glutamine, curcumin phytosome, boswellia, PEA.
b) Rebuild stomach acid with digestive bitters, ACV, digestive enzymes + pepsin, some of my favourites. (skip HCl/pepsin if you have active ulcers, high gut sensitivity, burning)
c) NAC also has some evidence for improving eradication before intervention.
d) Get your body's primary detox pathways working: Stools consistent and stable, sauna, lymphatic hops. plenty of leafy greens.
4. Targeted intervention (protocol)
• Biofilm disruptor: Interfase Plus, breaks down the protective biofilm H. Pylori hides in
• Cranberry juice: I like 1-2 tbsp concentrate topped with distilled water, makes it harder for H. Pylori to stick to the stomach lining
• BroccoMax: Broccoli sprout sulforaphane, directly reduces the H. pylori load (and calms inflammation)
• Mastic gum: A resin from mastic tree with direct anti-H. Pylori properties
• EGCg: Green tea extract that inhibits urease, strips away the acid-neutral bubble
• Lauricidin: Monolaurin, breaks down outer membrane of harmful bacteria whilst largely sparing beneficial strains
• Antimicrobial stack: Berberine, black seed oil, etc. (constructed around GI-MAP) - hits the H. Pylori and broader dysbiosis
• Bismuth: Also antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, typical first-line intervention for doctors
• Binders: Chlorella, charcoal, clay, taken away from food and supplements - mop up toxins/die-off
Florastor S Boulardii and L. reuteri also boost eradication and cut the side effects.
→→ Retest to confirm progress
5. Seal the gut, re-populate with probiotics.
Cycle back to steps in 3) to re-establish foundations.
Stack onto this with ample fibre and fermented foods. Sodium butyrate to start if fibre-sensitive.
Repopulate the microbiome with broad-spectrum probiotics like VSL#3. Switch to spore-based or histaminX if having histamine reactions.
Colostrum titrated up as tolerated. A nice way to consolidate the gains.
𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆/ 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽
This is what I did. This is what our clients have done.
The journey isn't always straight up and the strategy and sequencing can be complex.
If you'd like to be told exactly what to do when, this is why I built aura.
aura. is an AI-powered doctor-reviewed health optimisation platform designed to identify and target the root cause of health breakdowns.
If you made it to the bottom of this post, I want to offer you a spot whilst keeping the cost of coaching below $100/mo.
Find it here: liveaura.com/private-access
It's taken me 5 years to make health coaching this accessible, I hope you find it reasonable. I believe in what we do so the offer's there if you want it.
Thank you for reading!
If this post helped you, share it on.
It took a lot of work and years of experience to pull together.
Infections were responsible for 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, 12% of total global cases that year, a study has found.
The research found Helicobacter pylori to be the leading infectious cause of cancer
bmj.com/content/395/bmj-2026…
Ben Smith retweeted
1 in 8 cancers worldwide are caused by infection, according to this new WHO study.
The biggest culprit isn't a virus, it's a stomach bacteria called H. pylori. (760,000 cases in 2024)
I've had H pylori myself and cleared it in multiple clients.
Here's the full protocol:
Before we begin... half the world carries H. pylori and has no idea. Most people who carry it also never develop cancer.
This new research, at a minimum, warrants greater awareness and voices with experience to share their 2 cents.
So here I am.
One of my cases: trstp.lt/2GLXu_-dSu
Now, let's start with
𝟭/ "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶?"
It's a gram-negative bacteria that infects the gut lining and burrows into the mucosal layer.
This causes inflammation, impairs the mucosal immune system, and opens up the door to further infection.
H. pylori lives in one of the most acidic places in the body, so it has to take measures to survive.
It does this by producing an enzyme called urease, which converts urea into ammonia. This ammonia raises the local pH just enough for the bacterium to live.
(Think of this like an acid-neutral bubble it creates around itself)
𝟮/ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝘁
Over time, H. pylori irritates and weakens the stomach lining. This damages acid-producing cells which, in combination with inflammatory signals, lowers stomach acid.
Suppression of stomach acid causes downstream issues in the gut, because bacteria that would otherwise be killed by stomach acid survive and multiply.
Collectively this leads to dysbiosis (an imbalanced gut), and often increased gut permeability (leaky gut).
Anecdotally, it's very rare that I see H. pylori presence in a GI-MAP that isn't accompanied by broader dysbiosis.
This profile can also (in cases) result in acid reflux/GERD, through a causal chain I'll share in another post.
𝟯/ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱)
H. pylori's survival mechanism may be one of the reasons it's so highly associated with cancer.
Low stomach acid → bacterial overgrowth → higher conversion of dietary nitrates into N-nitroso compounds (known carcinogens)
This is one part of a complex pathway.
The domino effect of H. Pylori doesn’t just stop in the GI tract.
Low acid weakens the signals that trigger bile flow, so fat digestion slows and absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K declines.
At this point, a single infection has triggered a cascade of events that presents itself as IBS-type symptoms, anxiety, nutrient deficiencies, and even chronic fatigue.
Complicating matters further, H. pylori produces two potent toxins.
- VacA: punches microscopic holes in stomach cells
- CagA: disrupts cellular signalling and is strongly associated with chronic inflammation
These toxins confuse the immune system, disturb the microbiome, and can trigger symptoms beyond the digestive tract.
𝟰/ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁
Testing for H. pylori can produce a lot of false-negatives (especially breath testing). We prefer to stool test.
Standard treatment relies on antibiotics and acid blockers. This can (in cases) do more harm than good.
To quote one of our successful cases when they arrived:
"I was diagnosed with IBS after an H. pylori infection.
Despite undergoing two rounds of antibiotic treatment, my symptoms didn’t improve—if anything, the antibiotics disrupted my gut bacteria even further.
For the past two years, I’ve struggled with IBS, indigestion, bloating, chronic constipation, and diarrhea."
Not fun.
Eradication rates drop significantly over time due to resistance. Eradication can also be difficult due to H. pylori's ability to hide in biofilms.
𝟱/ 𝗠𝘆 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹 (𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽-𝗕𝘆-𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽)
So what did I do about my infection?
To preface: This is not a cancer protocol, nor does it cover the pathway of investigation for cancer. If you're experiencing any red flags like bleeding, excessive weight loss, trouble swallowing, family history of gastric cancers, speak to your doc.
Let's get into it:
1. Stool test: GI-MAP
Test, don't guess.
Each individual is at a different stage in the cascade, with a different profile of root causes.
The approach should be tailored accordingly.
2. Elimination diet
There's a temptation to hop on a bunch of supplements or protocols. First, get your diet in order.
Cut the irritants, processed foods, alcohol/cigarettes. Strip out the common allergens and FODMAPs.
Here's a sample meal plan: (so there's no excuse) bensmithlive.com/_files/ugd/…
3. Create the environment for eradication
a) Reduce inflammation and prepare the immune system with fasting/broth, glutamine, curcumin phytosome, boswellia, PEA.
b) Rebuild stomach acid with digestive bitters, ACV, digestive enzymes + pepsin, some of my favourites. (skip HCl/pepsin if you have active ulcers, high gut sensitivity, burning)
c) NAC also has some evidence for improving eradication before intervention.
d) Get your body's primary detox pathways working: Stools consistent and stable, sauna, lymphatic hops. plenty of leafy greens.
4. Targeted intervention (protocol)
• Biofilm disruptor: Interfase Plus, breaks down the protective biofilm H. Pylori hides in
• Cranberry juice: I like 1-2 tbsp concentrate topped with distilled water, makes it harder for H. Pylori to stick to the stomach lining
• BroccoMax: Broccoli sprout sulforaphane, directly reduces the H. pylori load (and calms inflammation)
• Mastic gum: A resin from mastic tree with direct anti-H. Pylori properties
• EGCg: Green tea extract that inhibits urease, strips away the acid-neutral bubble
• Lauricidin: Monolaurin, breaks down outer membrane of harmful bacteria whilst largely sparing beneficial strains
• Antimicrobial stack: Berberine, black seed oil, etc. (constructed around GI-MAP) - hits the H. Pylori and broader dysbiosis
• Bismuth: Also antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, typical first-line intervention for doctors
• Binders: Chlorella, charcoal, clay, taken away from food and supplements - mop up toxins/die-off
Florastor S Boulardii and L. reuteri also boost eradication and cut the side effects.
→→ Retest to confirm progress
5. Seal the gut, re-populate with probiotics.
Cycle back to steps in 3) to re-establish foundations.
Stack onto this with ample fibre and fermented foods. Sodium butyrate to start if fibre-sensitive.
Repopulate the microbiome with broad-spectrum probiotics like VSL#3. Switch to spore-based or histaminX if having histamine reactions.
Colostrum titrated up as tolerated. A nice way to consolidate the gains.
𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆/ 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽
This is what I did. This is what our clients have done.
The journey isn't always straight up and the strategy and sequencing can be complex.
If you'd like to be told exactly what to do when, this is why I built aura.
aura. is an AI-powered doctor-reviewed health optimisation platform designed to identify and target the root cause of health breakdowns.
If you made it to the bottom of this post, I want to offer you a spot whilst keeping the cost of coaching below $100/mo.
Find it here: liveaura.com/private-access
It's taken me 5 years to make health coaching this accessible, I hope you find it reasonable. I believe in what we do so the offer's there if you want it.
Thank you for reading!
If this post helped you, share it on.
It took a lot of work and years of experience to pull together.
Infections were responsible for 2.3 million new cancer cases in 2024, 12% of total global cases that year, a study has found.
The research found Helicobacter pylori to be the leading infectious cause of cancer
bmj.com/content/395/bmj-2026…
Most people with acid reflux are told they have too much stomach acid.
So they're given PPIs.
If they in fact have low stomach acid, their problems are now perpetual. And 10x worse.
It's very tough to see people with low stomach acid get treated with acid blockers.
Your reflux isn’t a problem of too much acid, but rather too little.
Low stomach acid leads to maldigested carbohydrates and bacterial overgrowth, which, collectively, leads to bacteria feeding—producing gas.
This gas increases intra-abdominal pressure (pressure in the abdomen) that pushes acid up the oesophagus.
Any amount of acid making it's way up the oesophagus will result in discomfort.
This isn't a quantity of acid issue, it's a displacement of acid issue.
Making it highly common for people with H. Pylori, given it's effect on stomach acid.
H. pylori infects stomach lining → inflammation damages acid-producing cells → stomach acid drops → bacteria that should be killed survive and multiply → dysbiosis → maldigested carbohydrates fed on by bacteria → increased abdominal pressure → pressure pushes acid into oesophagus (reflux) → given PPIs → stomach acid gets even lower → problem perpetuates
Ben Smith retweeted
I've spent the last couple years fighting off h Pylori.
This is basically all you need to read.
1 in 8 cancers worldwide are caused by infection, according to this new WHO study.
The biggest culprit isn't a virus, it's a stomach bacteria called H. pylori. (760,000 cases in 2024)
I've had H pylori myself and cleared it in multiple clients.
Here's the full protocol:
Before we begin... half the world carries H. pylori and has no idea. Most people who carry it also never develop cancer.
This new research, at a minimum, warrants greater awareness and voices with experience to share their 2 cents.
So here I am.
One of my cases: trstp.lt/2GLXu_-dSu
Now, let's start with
𝟭/ "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶?"
It's a gram-negative bacteria that infects the gut lining and burrows into the mucosal layer.
This causes inflammation, impairs the mucosal immune system, and opens up the door to further infection.
H. pylori lives in one of the most acidic places in the body, so it has to take measures to survive.
It does this by producing an enzyme called urease, which converts urea into ammonia. This ammonia raises the local pH just enough for the bacterium to live.
(Think of this like an acid-neutral bubble it creates around itself)
𝟮/ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝘁
Over time, H. pylori irritates and weakens the stomach lining. This damages acid-producing cells which, in combination with inflammatory signals, lowers stomach acid.
Suppression of stomach acid causes downstream issues in the gut, because bacteria that would otherwise be killed by stomach acid survive and multiply.
Collectively this leads to dysbiosis (an imbalanced gut), and often increased gut permeability (leaky gut).
Anecdotally, it's very rare that I see H. pylori presence in a GI-MAP that isn't accompanied by broader dysbiosis.
This profile can also (in cases) result in acid reflux/GERD, through a causal chain I'll share in another post.
𝟯/ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱)
H. pylori's survival mechanism may be one of the reasons it's so highly associated with cancer.
Low stomach acid → bacterial overgrowth → higher conversion of dietary nitrates into N-nitroso compounds (known carcinogens)
This is one part of a complex pathway.
The domino effect of H. Pylori doesn’t just stop in the GI tract.
Low acid weakens the signals that trigger bile flow, so fat digestion slows and absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K declines.
At this point, a single infection has triggered a cascade of events that presents itself as IBS-type symptoms, anxiety, nutrient deficiencies, and even chronic fatigue.
Complicating matters further, H. pylori produces two potent toxins.
- VacA: punches microscopic holes in stomach cells
- CagA: disrupts cellular signalling and is strongly associated with chronic inflammation
These toxins confuse the immune system, disturb the microbiome, and can trigger symptoms beyond the digestive tract.
𝟰/ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁
Testing for H. pylori can produce a lot of false-negatives (especially breath testing). We prefer to stool test.
Standard treatment relies on antibiotics and acid blockers. This can (in cases) do more harm than good.
To quote one of our successful cases when they arrived:
"I was diagnosed with IBS after an H. pylori infection.
Despite undergoing two rounds of antibiotic treatment, my symptoms didn’t improve—if anything, the antibiotics disrupted my gut bacteria even further.
For the past two years, I’ve struggled with IBS, indigestion, bloating, chronic constipation, and diarrhea."
Not fun.
Eradication rates drop significantly over time due to resistance. Eradication can also be difficult due to H. pylori's ability to hide in biofilms.
𝟱/ 𝗠𝘆 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹 (𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽-𝗕𝘆-𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽)
So what did I do about my infection?
To preface: This is not a cancer protocol, nor does it cover the pathway of investigation for cancer. If you're experiencing any red flags like bleeding, excessive weight loss, trouble swallowing, family history of gastric cancers, speak to your doc.
Let's get into it:
1. Stool test: GI-MAP
Test, don't guess.
Each individual is at a different stage in the cascade, with a different profile of root causes.
The approach should be tailored accordingly.
2. Elimination diet
There's a temptation to hop on a bunch of supplements or protocols. First, get your diet in order.
Cut the irritants, processed foods, alcohol/cigarettes. Strip out the common allergens and FODMAPs.
Here's a sample meal plan: (so there's no excuse) bensmithlive.com/_files/ugd/…
3. Create the environment for eradication
a) Reduce inflammation and prepare the immune system with fasting/broth, glutamine, curcumin phytosome, boswellia, PEA.
b) Rebuild stomach acid with digestive bitters, ACV, digestive enzymes + pepsin, some of my favourites. (skip HCl/pepsin if you have active ulcers, high gut sensitivity, burning)
c) NAC also has some evidence for improving eradication before intervention.
d) Get your body's primary detox pathways working: Stools consistent and stable, sauna, lymphatic hops. plenty of leafy greens.
4. Targeted intervention (protocol)
• Biofilm disruptor: Interfase Plus, breaks down the protective biofilm H. Pylori hides in
• Cranberry juice: I like 1-2 tbsp concentrate topped with distilled water, makes it harder for H. Pylori to stick to the stomach lining
• BroccoMax: Broccoli sprout sulforaphane, directly reduces the H. pylori load (and calms inflammation)
• Mastic gum: A resin from mastic tree with direct anti-H. Pylori properties
• EGCg: Green tea extract that inhibits urease, strips away the acid-neutral bubble
• Lauricidin: Monolaurin, breaks down outer membrane of harmful bacteria whilst largely sparing beneficial strains
• Antimicrobial stack: Berberine, black seed oil, etc. (constructed around GI-MAP) - hits the H. Pylori and broader dysbiosis
• Bismuth: Also antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, typical first-line intervention for doctors
• Binders: Chlorella, charcoal, clay, taken away from food and supplements - mop up toxins/die-off
Florastor S Boulardii and L. reuteri also boost eradication and cut the side effects.
→→ Retest to confirm progress
5. Seal the gut, re-populate with probiotics.
Cycle back to steps in 3) to re-establish foundations.
Stack onto this with ample fibre and fermented foods. Sodium butyrate to start if fibre-sensitive.
Repopulate the microbiome with broad-spectrum probiotics like VSL#3. Switch to spore-based or histaminX if having histamine reactions.
Colostrum titrated up as tolerated. A nice way to consolidate the gains.
𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆/ 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽
This is what I did. This is what our clients have done.
The journey isn't always straight up and the strategy and sequencing can be complex.
If you'd like to be told exactly what to do when, this is why I built aura.
aura. is an AI-powered doctor-reviewed health optimisation platform designed to identify and target the root cause of health breakdowns.
If you made it to the bottom of this post, I want to offer you a spot whilst keeping the cost of coaching below $100/mo.
Find it here: liveaura.com/private-access
It's taken me 5 years to make health coaching this accessible, I hope you find it reasonable. I believe in what we do so the offer's there if you want it.
Thank you for reading!
If this post helped you, share it on.
It took a lot of work and years of experience to pull together.
Your reflux isn’t a problem of too much acid, but rather too little.
Low stomach acid leads to maldigested carbohydrates and bacterial overgrowth, which, collectively, leads to bacteria feeding—producing gas.
This gas increases intra-abdominal pressure (pressure in the abdomen) that pushes acid up the oesophagus.
Any amount of acid making it's way up the oesophagus will result in discomfort.
This isn't a quantity of acid issue, it's a displacement of acid issue.
Making it highly common for people with H. Pylori, given it's effect on stomach acid.
H. pylori infects stomach lining → inflammation damages acid-producing cells → stomach acid drops → bacteria that should be killed survive and multiply → dysbiosis → maldigested carbohydrates fed on by bacteria → increased abdominal pressure → pressure pushes acid into oesophagus (reflux) → given PPIs → stomach acid gets even lower → problem perpetuates
1 in 8 cancers worldwide are caused by infection, according to this new WHO study.
The biggest culprit isn't a virus, it's a stomach bacteria called H. pylori. (760,000 cases in 2024)
I've had H pylori myself and cleared it in multiple clients.
Here's the full protocol:
Before we begin... half the world carries H. pylori and has no idea. Most people who carry it also never develop cancer.
This new research, at a minimum, warrants greater awareness and voices with experience to share their 2 cents.
So here I am.
One of my cases: trstp.lt/2GLXu_-dSu
Now, let's start with
𝟭/ "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶?"
It's a gram-negative bacteria that infects the gut lining and burrows into the mucosal layer.
This causes inflammation, impairs the mucosal immune system, and opens up the door to further infection.
H. pylori lives in one of the most acidic places in the body, so it has to take measures to survive.
It does this by producing an enzyme called urease, which converts urea into ammonia. This ammonia raises the local pH just enough for the bacterium to live.
(Think of this like an acid-neutral bubble it creates around itself)
𝟮/ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝘁
Over time, H. pylori irritates and weakens the stomach lining. This damages acid-producing cells which, in combination with inflammatory signals, lowers stomach acid.
Suppression of stomach acid causes downstream issues in the gut, because bacteria that would otherwise be killed by stomach acid survive and multiply.
Collectively this leads to dysbiosis (an imbalanced gut), and often increased gut permeability (leaky gut).
Anecdotally, it's very rare that I see H. pylori presence in a GI-MAP that isn't accompanied by broader dysbiosis.
This profile can also (in cases) result in acid reflux/GERD, through a causal chain I'll share in another post.
𝟯/ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱)
H. pylori's survival mechanism may be one of the reasons it's so highly associated with cancer.
Low stomach acid → bacterial overgrowth → higher conversion of dietary nitrates into N-nitroso compounds (known carcinogens)
This is one part of a complex pathway.
The domino effect of H. Pylori doesn’t just stop in the GI tract.
Low acid weakens the signals that trigger bile flow, so fat digestion slows and absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K declines.
At this point, a single infection has triggered a cascade of events that presents itself as IBS-type symptoms, anxiety, nutrient deficiencies, and even chronic fatigue.
Complicating matters further, H. pylori produces two potent toxins.
- VacA: punches microscopic holes in stomach cells
- CagA: disrupts cellular signalling and is strongly associated with chronic inflammation
These toxins confuse the immune system, disturb the microbiome, and can trigger symptoms beyond the digestive tract.
𝟰/ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁
Testing for H. pylori can produce a lot of false-negatives (especially breath testing). We prefer to stool test.
Standard treatment relies on antibiotics and acid blockers. This can (in cases) do more harm than good.
To quote one of our successful cases when they arrived:
"I was diagnosed with IBS after an H. pylori infection.
Despite undergoing two rounds of antibiotic treatment, my symptoms didn’t improve—if anything, the antibiotics disrupted my gut bacteria even further.
For the past two years, I’ve struggled with IBS, indigestion, bloating, chronic constipation, and diarrhea."
Not fun.
Eradication rates drop significantly over time due to resistance. Eradication can also be difficult due to H. pylori's ability to hide in biofilms.
𝟱/ 𝗠𝘆 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹 (𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽-𝗕𝘆-𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽)
So what did I do about my infection?
To preface: This is not a cancer protocol, nor does it cover the pathway of investigation for cancer. If you're experiencing any red flags like bleeding, excessive weight loss, trouble swallowing, family history of gastric cancers, speak to your doc.
Let's get into it:
1. Stool test: GI-MAP
Test, don't guess.
Each individual is at a different stage in the cascade, with a different profile of root causes.
The approach should be tailored accordingly.
2. Elimination diet
There's a temptation to hop on a bunch of supplements or protocols. First, get your diet in order.
Cut the irritants, processed foods, alcohol/cigarettes. Strip out the common allergens and FODMAPs.
Here's a sample meal plan: (so there's no excuse) bensmithlive.com/_files/ugd/…
3. Create the environment for eradication
a) Reduce inflammation and prepare the immune system with fasting/broth, glutamine, curcumin phytosome, boswellia, PEA.
b) Rebuild stomach acid with digestive bitters, ACV, digestive enzymes + pepsin, some of my favourites. (skip HCl/pepsin if you have active ulcers, high gut sensitivity, burning)
c) NAC also has some evidence for improving eradication before intervention.
d) Get your body's primary detox pathways working: Stools consistent and stable, sauna, lymphatic hops. plenty of leafy greens.
4. Targeted intervention (protocol)
• Biofilm disruptor: Interfase Plus, breaks down the protective biofilm H. Pylori hides in
• Cranberry juice: I like 1-2 tbsp concentrate topped with distilled water, makes it harder for H. Pylori to stick to the stomach lining
• BroccoMax: Broccoli sprout sulforaphane, directly reduces the H. pylori load (and calms inflammation)
• Mastic gum: A resin from mastic tree with direct anti-H. Pylori properties
• EGCg: Green tea extract that inhibits urease, strips away the acid-neutral bubble
• Lauricidin: Monolaurin, breaks down outer membrane of harmful bacteria whilst largely sparing beneficial strains
• Antimicrobial stack: Berberine, black seed oil, etc. (constructed around GI-MAP) - hits the H. Pylori and broader dysbiosis
• Bismuth: Also antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, typical first-line intervention for doctors
• Binders: Chlorella, charcoal, clay, taken away from food and supplements - mop up toxins/die-off
Florastor S Boulardii and L. reuteri also boost eradication and cut the side effects.
→→ Retest to confirm progress
5. Seal the gut, re-populate with probiotics.
Cycle back to steps in 3) to re-establish foundations.
Stack onto this with ample fibre and fermented foods. Sodium butyrate to start if fibre-sensitive.
Repopulate the microbiome with broad-spectrum probiotics like VSL#3. Switch to spore-based or histaminX if having histamine reactions.
Colostrum titrated up as tolerated. A nice way to consolidate the gains.
𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆/ 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽
This is what I did. This is what our clients have done.
The journey isn't always straight up and the strategy and sequencing can be complex.
If you'd like to be told exactly what to do when, this is why I built aura.
aura. is an AI-powered doctor-reviewed health optimisation platform designed to identify and target the root cause of health breakdowns.
If you made it to the bottom of this post, I want to offer you a spot whilst keeping the cost of coaching below $100/mo.
Find it here: liveaura.com/private-access
It's taken me 5 years to make health coaching this accessible, I hope you find it reasonable. I believe in what we do so the offer's there if you want it.
Thank you for reading!
If this post helped you, share it on.
It took a lot of work and years of experience to pull together.
A common health pattern I see:
• Diagnosed with broad-sweeping term
• Prescription didn't work/made it worse
• Guessed for an extended period
• Solved through a sequenced solution
This was me 6 years ago too. (on the right)
1 in 8 cancers worldwide are caused by infection, according to this new WHO study.
The biggest culprit isn't a virus, it's a stomach bacteria called H. pylori. (760,000 cases in 2024)
I've had H pylori myself and cleared it in multiple clients.
Here's the full protocol:
Before we begin... half the world carries H. pylori and has no idea. Most people who carry it also never develop cancer.
This new research, at a minimum, warrants greater awareness and voices with experience to share their 2 cents.
So here I am.
One of my cases: trstp.lt/2GLXu_-dSu
Now, let's start with
𝟭/ "𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶?"
It's a gram-negative bacteria that infects the gut lining and burrows into the mucosal layer.
This causes inflammation, impairs the mucosal immune system, and opens up the door to further infection.
H. pylori lives in one of the most acidic places in the body, so it has to take measures to survive.
It does this by producing an enzyme called urease, which converts urea into ammonia. This ammonia raises the local pH just enough for the bacterium to live.
(Think of this like an acid-neutral bubble it creates around itself)
𝟮/ 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝘁
Over time, H. pylori irritates and weakens the stomach lining. This damages acid-producing cells which, in combination with inflammatory signals, lowers stomach acid.
Suppression of stomach acid causes downstream issues in the gut, because bacteria that would otherwise be killed by stomach acid survive and multiply.
Collectively this leads to dysbiosis (an imbalanced gut), and often increased gut permeability (leaky gut).
Anecdotally, it's very rare that I see H. pylori presence in a GI-MAP that isn't accompanied by broader dysbiosis.
This profile can also (in cases) result in acid reflux/GERD, through a causal chain I'll share in another post.
𝟯/ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱)
H. pylori's survival mechanism may be one of the reasons it's so highly associated with cancer.
Low stomach acid → bacterial overgrowth → higher conversion of dietary nitrates into N-nitroso compounds (known carcinogens)
This is one part of a complex pathway.
The domino effect of H. Pylori doesn’t just stop in the GI tract.
Low acid weakens the signals that trigger bile flow, so fat digestion slows and absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K declines.
At this point, a single infection has triggered a cascade of events that presents itself as IBS-type symptoms, anxiety, nutrient deficiencies, and even chronic fatigue.
Complicating matters further, H. pylori produces two potent toxins.
- VacA: punches microscopic holes in stomach cells
- CagA: disrupts cellular signalling and is strongly associated with chronic inflammation
These toxins confuse the immune system, disturb the microbiome, and can trigger symptoms beyond the digestive tract.
𝟰/ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁
Testing for H. pylori can produce a lot of false-negatives (especially breath testing). We prefer to stool test.
Standard treatment relies on antibiotics and acid blockers. This can (in cases) do more harm than good.
To quote one of our successful cases when they arrived:
"I was diagnosed with IBS after an H. pylori infection.
Despite undergoing two rounds of antibiotic treatment, my symptoms didn’t improve—if anything, the antibiotics disrupted my gut bacteria even further.
For the past two years, I’ve struggled with IBS, indigestion, bloating, chronic constipation, and diarrhea."
Not fun.
Eradication rates drop significantly over time due to resistance. Eradication can also be difficult due to H. pylori's ability to hide in biofilms.
𝟱/ 𝗠𝘆 𝗛. 𝗣𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹 (𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽-𝗕𝘆-𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽)
So what did I do about my infection?
To preface: This is not a cancer protocol, nor does it cover the pathway of investigation for cancer. If you're experiencing any red flags like bleeding, excessive weight loss, trouble swallowing, family history of gastric cancers, speak to your doc.
Let's get into it:
1. Stool test: GI-MAP
Test, don't guess.
Each individual is at a different stage in the cascade, with a different profile of root causes.
The approach should be tailored accordingly.
2. Elimination diet
There's a temptation to hop on a bunch of supplements or protocols. First, get your diet in order.
Cut the irritants, processed foods, alcohol/cigarettes. Strip out the common allergens and FODMAPs.
Here's a sample meal plan: (so there's no excuse) bensmithlive.com/_files/ugd/…
3. Create the environment for eradication
a) Reduce inflammation and prepare the immune system with fasting/broth, glutamine, curcumin phytosome, boswellia, PEA.
b) Rebuild stomach acid with digestive bitters, ACV, digestive enzymes + pepsin, some of my favourites. (skip HCl/pepsin if you have active ulcers, high gut sensitivity, burning)
c) NAC also has some evidence for improving eradication before intervention.
d) Get your body's primary detox pathways working: Stools consistent and stable, sauna, lymphatic hops. plenty of leafy greens.
4. Targeted intervention (protocol)
• Biofilm disruptor: Interfase Plus, breaks down the protective biofilm H. Pylori hides in
• Cranberry juice: I like 1-2 tbsp concentrate topped with distilled water, makes it harder for H. Pylori to stick to the stomach lining
• BroccoMax: Broccoli sprout sulforaphane, directly reduces the H. pylori load (and calms inflammation)
• Mastic gum: A resin from mastic tree with direct anti-H. Pylori properties
• EGCg: Green tea extract that inhibits urease, strips away the acid-neutral bubble
• Lauricidin: Monolaurin, breaks down outer membrane of harmful bacteria whilst largely sparing beneficial strains
• Antimicrobial stack: Berberine, black seed oil, etc. (constructed around GI-MAP) - hits the H. Pylori and broader dysbiosis
• Bismuth: Also antimicrobial, anti-biofilm, typical first-line intervention for doctors
• Binders: Chlorella, charcoal, clay, taken away from food and supplements - mop up toxins/die-off
Florastor S Boulardii and L. reuteri also boost eradication and cut the side effects.
→→ Retest to confirm progress
5. Seal the gut, re-populate with probiotics.
Cycle back to steps in 3) to re-establish foundations.
Stack onto this with ample fibre and fermented foods. Sodium butyrate to start if fibre-sensitive.
Repopulate the microbiome with broad-spectrum probiotics like VSL#3. Switch to spore-based or histaminX if having histamine reactions.
Colostrum titrated up as tolerated. A nice way to consolidate the gains.
𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆/ 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽
This is what I did. This is what our clients have done.
The journey isn't always straight up and the strategy and sequencing can be complex.
If you'd like to be told exactly what to do when, this is why I built aura.
aura. is an AI-powered doctor-reviewed health optimisation platform designed to identify and target the root cause of health breakdowns.
If you made it to the bottom of this post, I want to offer you a spot whilst keeping the cost of coaching below $100/mo.
Find it here: liveaura.com/private-access
It's taken me 5 years to make health coaching this accessible, I hope you find it reasonable. I believe in what we do so the offer's there if you want it.
Thank you for reading!
If this post helped you, share it on.
It took a lot of work and years of experience to pull together.
You can spend $30,000 on home remediation and still test positive for mold mycotoxins 8 months later.
Most people detox while still living in the poison.
But even if you remove the source, the mycotoxins don't leave when you do.
They bind to fat tissue and stay there for months (sometimes years) poisoning you from the inside.
Think of mycotoxins like microscopic velcro stuck to your cell membranes.
Your liver tries to process them like normal toxins, but they won't budge from fatty tissues in your brain, liver, and nervous system.
Conventional detox protocols fail because they're trying to wash off velcro with water.
Dr. Shoemaker's research discovered 24% of people have a genetic variation (HLA-DR) that makes them unable to clear biotoxins naturally.
These people store mycotoxins indefinitely unless action is taken. Most doctors have never heard of this gene.
Symptoms like brain fog, chronic fatigue, anxiety, insomnia—these are mycotoxins interfering with mitochondrial function in real time.
The ones who recover aren't the ones with the cleanest new homes. They were the ones who understand this isn't about their environment anymore.
It's about their fat tissue.
Because their body has become the moldy building itself.
What I'm about to share is a phased protocol that's worked for our clients.
This protocol is Stage 3 in a 4-stage process:
Stage 1: Test MycoTOX Profile (and IgE IgG)
Stage 2: Remediate or exit the source
Stage 3: Mobilise, bind, evacuate the mycotoxins
Stage 4: Resolve neuroinflammation, re-calibrate immune signalling, restore nervous system regulation
Identify, remediate, treat, restore.
Here's the protocol:
Step 1: Mobilise the toxins from fat storage
• Liposomal glutathione, 500mg (cellular protection)
• Phosphatidylcholine, 900–1200mg (stimulate bile flow)
• Sauna 4x/week (heat mobilises fat-stored toxins)
• Niacin, 50mg (optional pre-sauna)
Step 2: Bind the mycotoxins (take 2 hours away from food/supplements)
• Colestyramine, 4g 1-2x/day (bile-acid binder for certain mycotoxins)
• GI Detox+, 1-2 caps (broad binder)
• Chlorella 3g (gentle binder)
• Calcium-D-Glucarate, 500-1000mg (reduce toxin circulation)
Step 3: Facilitate elimination pathways
• 3L+ filtered water daily (with balanced electrolytes)
• Continued sauna 3-4x/week
• Epsom salt baths 2x/week (magnesium sulfate pulls toxins through skin)
• Milk thistle + NAC (liver support)
• Taurine, 1-2g (bile flow)
• Regular bowel movements (add magnesium/fiber if needed)
You need all three steps for success.
Most people try phase 3 while skipping phases 1 and 2.
That's like trying to empty a bathtub while the tap is still running.
Rules of thumb:
• Never outpace our body's ability to clear toxins
• If symptoms spike, reduce mobilisation and intensity
• Start slow and build up
Ben Smith retweeted
Long post but legit and worth reading if you have stubborn acne, rosacea etc.
Personal anecdote: I stopped eating refined sugar, seed oil and gluten and now I don’t get poison ivy, my rosacea has resolved and I don’t have to take allergy meds.
Eczema, dermatitis, and acne aren't skin conditions.
They're gut disorders manifesting on your skin.
Steroids and creams always fail long-term because the root cause is in your GUT.
Here are 16 evidence-based tips to fix it:
1) Stop eating sugar (temporarily).
You need to prevent harmful bacteria by cutting out their fuel.
I advise an elimination diet, including removal of both refined and natural sugars, processed foods, common allergens, and FODMAPs.
(Even fruit, honey, coconut, maple syrup)
Gradually reintroduce all foods you want to eat in the future, avoiding those you're intolerant to.
Foods are reintroduced from "least" to "most" harsh. For example, lowest lactose density dairy → the highest.
2) Avoid artificial sweeteners such as saccharin, sucralose, and aspartame.
It is well-known these make a healthy gut microbiome pathogenic.
If you really need to—I recommend stevia (or xylitol).
3) Hydrate. Properly.
Consume sodium and glucose in a (minimum) 2:1 ratio, activating sodium-glucose transporter proteins that pull water across cell membranes (hydration).
Start including:
· Coconut water
· 1 tbsp honey + a pinch of salt
· Electrolyte solutions (with natural sugar)
· Pickles in brine (sodium) + dried fruit, such as apricots (glucose)
Tap water is an absolute no-go.
4) Consume curcumin for inflammation, digestive health, infection, pain relief, liver function.
My recent use-case (in Bali): Drinking Jamu, an Indonesian turmeric-based drink
My protocol for H. Pylori, a particularly sticky infection, has curcumin up top.
5) Moderate your coffee consumption.
The tight junctions holding your gut lining together become impaired by coffee on an empty stomach, or high caffeine consumption.
Consider replacing this with a cup of chicory coffee per day. It’s full of prebiotic fibre to feed your microbiome.
6) Consume substances to combat gut dysbiosis.
Start including:
• Coconut oil
• Garlic
• Pumpkin seeds
• Flaxseed
• Oregano
• Cloves
• Apple cider vinegar
• Herbal supplements
Note: some of the most gut-friendly foods may cause bloating (e.g., garlic). Eat what you can and gradually increase.
7) 80% of your immune system resides in the gut lining: heal it.
Increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut) is a likely culprit for your symptoms.
A quarterly salt flush, regular fasting, bone broth, supplementing with L-glutamine/zinc carnosine/vitamin A/colostrum.
All amazing ways to protect the gut lining.
8) Avoid gluten, processed gluten in-particular.
It triggers the protein zonulin that increases intestinal permeability (as discussed above).
White bread, pastries, dry pasta, it’s all got to go.
Enough gluten for long enough will cause any individual gut issues.
9) Avoid seed oils at all costs.
Canola oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, soybean oil—get them out of your kitchen.
Instead, use extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, raw butter, ghee, tallow.
10) Consume natural probiotics like kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, miso, tempeh.
Little and often. Well before turning to a supplement.
These foods contain live, probiotic strains to support overall gut health and microbial diversity.
Each strain of probiotic that you’ll find in a supplement has a different function: Choose strains according to your symptoms or go broad and moderate CFU.
11) Consume whole quality foods and a variety of fibre sources.
An animal-based approach, plenty of quality fish, and a variety of healthy fats, unrefined carbohydrates, and vegetables.
Psyllium husk and ground flaxseeds are great sources of fibre.
Broaden out with moderate fruit, eggs, oats, top-notch dairy, and ideally full food freedom over time.
Veganism, eating no vegetables whatsoever, another big no-go.
12) Reduce stress & activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
In "fight or flight" mode digestion, immunity, and hormonal balance take a back seat.
Your body de-prioritises them because they're not essential to fight the threat you're facing (or your body thinks you're facing).
Slow down, breathe deeply, and let your body focus on digestion before eating.
13) Stimulate your vagus nerve.
It's the communication link between the gut, brain, and all organs. It comprises 75% of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Start to include:
• Chanting, singing, laughing, gargling
• Controlling your breathing
• Taking long steady walks
• Neuromodulation with a Nurosym
14) Take control of your mind.
Your gut greatly affects your mood, producing 90% of neurotransmitters like:
• Serotonin (how happy you feel)
• GABA (feelings of fear and anxiety)
What goes on downstairs affects what goes on upstairs. And vice versa.
If you don’t manage your mind, you won’t heal.
15) Support your circadian rhythm.
Your gut winds up and down in the same way you do.
It needs signals to know when and how to function.
Stop eating around the clock. Start creating a predictable light and eating schedule.
16) Spend time outside, under the sun.
Sun exposure triggers vitamin D production.
This activates receptors in gut cells, stimulating antimicrobial peptides that maintain gut barrier and shape microbiome composition.
That's it.
Most skin issues start in the gut, then show up on the skin.
When you stop treating the symptoms and start healing at the source, your body can finally break free from the endless cycle of flares and remissions.
True healing comes from the inside out.
This is 1 of 56 targeted protocols found in my free library below.
Head in and search for any health problem:
Ben Smith retweeted
Eczema, dermatitis, and acne aren't skin conditions.
They're gut disorders manifesting on your skin.
Steroids and creams always fail long-term because the root cause is in your GUT.
Here are 16 evidence-based tips to fix it:
1) Stop eating sugar (temporarily).
You need to prevent harmful bacteria by cutting out their fuel.
I advise an elimination diet, including removal of both refined and natural sugars, processed foods, common allergens, and FODMAPs.
(Even fruit, honey, coconut, maple syrup)
Gradually reintroduce all foods you want to eat in the future, avoiding those you're intolerant to.
Foods are reintroduced from "least" to "most" harsh. For example, lowest lactose density dairy → the highest.
2) Avoid artificial sweeteners such as saccharin, sucralose, and aspartame.
It is well-known these make a healthy gut microbiome pathogenic.
If you really need to—I recommend stevia (or xylitol).
3) Hydrate. Properly.
Consume sodium and glucose in a (minimum) 2:1 ratio, activating sodium-glucose transporter proteins that pull water across cell membranes (hydration).
Start including:
· Coconut water
· 1 tbsp honey + a pinch of salt
· Electrolyte solutions (with natural sugar)
· Pickles in brine (sodium) + dried fruit, such as apricots (glucose)
Tap water is an absolute no-go.
4) Consume curcumin for inflammation, digestive health, infection, pain relief, liver function.
My recent use-case (in Bali): Drinking Jamu, an Indonesian turmeric-based drink
My protocol for H. Pylori, a particularly sticky infection, has curcumin up top.
5) Moderate your coffee consumption.
The tight junctions holding your gut lining together become impaired by coffee on an empty stomach, or high caffeine consumption.
Consider replacing this with a cup of chicory coffee per day. It’s full of prebiotic fibre to feed your microbiome.
6) Consume substances to combat gut dysbiosis.
Start including:
• Coconut oil
• Garlic
• Pumpkin seeds
• Flaxseed
• Oregano
• Cloves
• Apple cider vinegar
• Herbal supplements
Note: some of the most gut-friendly foods may cause bloating (e.g., garlic). Eat what you can and gradually increase.
7) 80% of your immune system resides in the gut lining: heal it.
Increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut) is a likely culprit for your symptoms.
A quarterly salt flush, regular fasting, bone broth, supplementing with L-glutamine/zinc carnosine/vitamin A/colostrum.
All amazing ways to protect the gut lining.
8) Avoid gluten, processed gluten in-particular.
It triggers the protein zonulin that increases intestinal permeability (as discussed above).
White bread, pastries, dry pasta, it’s all got to go.
Enough gluten for long enough will cause any individual gut issues.
9) Avoid seed oils at all costs.
Canola oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, soybean oil—get them out of your kitchen.
Instead, use extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, raw butter, ghee, tallow.
10) Consume natural probiotics like kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, miso, tempeh.
Little and often. Well before turning to a supplement.
These foods contain live, probiotic strains to support overall gut health and microbial diversity.
Each strain of probiotic that you’ll find in a supplement has a different function: Choose strains according to your symptoms or go broad and moderate CFU.
11) Consume whole quality foods and a variety of fibre sources.
An animal-based approach, plenty of quality fish, and a variety of healthy fats, unrefined carbohydrates, and vegetables.
Psyllium husk and ground flaxseeds are great sources of fibre.
Broaden out with moderate fruit, eggs, oats, top-notch dairy, and ideally full food freedom over time.
Veganism, eating no vegetables whatsoever, another big no-go.
12) Reduce stress & activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
In "fight or flight" mode digestion, immunity, and hormonal balance take a back seat.
Your body de-prioritises them because they're not essential to fight the threat you're facing (or your body thinks you're facing).
Slow down, breathe deeply, and let your body focus on digestion before eating.
13) Stimulate your vagus nerve.
It's the communication link between the gut, brain, and all organs. It comprises 75% of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Start to include:
• Chanting, singing, laughing, gargling
• Controlling your breathing
• Taking long steady walks
• Neuromodulation with a Nurosym
14) Take control of your mind.
Your gut greatly affects your mood, producing 90% of neurotransmitters like:
• Serotonin (how happy you feel)
• GABA (feelings of fear and anxiety)
What goes on downstairs affects what goes on upstairs. And vice versa.
If you don’t manage your mind, you won’t heal.
15) Support your circadian rhythm.
Your gut winds up and down in the same way you do.
It needs signals to know when and how to function.
Stop eating around the clock. Start creating a predictable light and eating schedule.
16) Spend time outside, under the sun.
Sun exposure triggers vitamin D production.
This activates receptors in gut cells, stimulating antimicrobial peptides that maintain gut barrier and shape microbiome composition.
That's it.
Most skin issues start in the gut, then show up on the skin.
When you stop treating the symptoms and start healing at the source, your body can finally break free from the endless cycle of flares and remissions.
True healing comes from the inside out.
This is 1 of 56 targeted protocols found in my free library below.
Head in and search for any health problem:
Eczema, dermatitis, and acne aren't skin conditions.
They're gut disorders manifesting on your skin.
Steroids and creams always fail long-term because the root cause is in your GUT.
Here are 16 evidence-based tips to fix it:
1) Stop eating sugar (temporarily).
You need to prevent harmful bacteria by cutting out their fuel.
I advise an elimination diet, including removal of both refined and natural sugars, processed foods, common allergens, and FODMAPs.
(Even fruit, honey, coconut, maple syrup)
Gradually reintroduce all foods you want to eat in the future, avoiding those you're intolerant to.
Foods are reintroduced from "least" to "most" harsh. For example, lowest lactose density dairy → the highest.
2) Avoid artificial sweeteners such as saccharin, sucralose, and aspartame.
It is well-known these make a healthy gut microbiome pathogenic.
If you really need to—I recommend stevia (or xylitol).
3) Hydrate. Properly.
Consume sodium and glucose in a (minimum) 2:1 ratio, activating sodium-glucose transporter proteins that pull water across cell membranes (hydration).
Start including:
· Coconut water
· 1 tbsp honey + a pinch of salt
· Electrolyte solutions (with natural sugar)
· Pickles in brine (sodium) + dried fruit, such as apricots (glucose)
Tap water is an absolute no-go.
4) Consume curcumin for inflammation, digestive health, infection, pain relief, liver function.
My recent use-case (in Bali): Drinking Jamu, an Indonesian turmeric-based drink
My protocol for H. Pylori, a particularly sticky infection, has curcumin up top.
5) Moderate your coffee consumption.
The tight junctions holding your gut lining together become impaired by coffee on an empty stomach, or high caffeine consumption.
Consider replacing this with a cup of chicory coffee per day. It’s full of prebiotic fibre to feed your microbiome.
6) Consume substances to combat gut dysbiosis.
Start including:
• Coconut oil
• Garlic
• Pumpkin seeds
• Flaxseed
• Oregano
• Cloves
• Apple cider vinegar
• Herbal supplements
Note: some of the most gut-friendly foods may cause bloating (e.g., garlic). Eat what you can and gradually increase.
7) 80% of your immune system resides in the gut lining: heal it.
Increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut) is a likely culprit for your symptoms.
A quarterly salt flush, regular fasting, bone broth, supplementing with L-glutamine/zinc carnosine/vitamin A/colostrum.
All amazing ways to protect the gut lining.
8) Avoid gluten, processed gluten in-particular.
It triggers the protein zonulin that increases intestinal permeability (as discussed above).
White bread, pastries, dry pasta, it’s all got to go.
Enough gluten for long enough will cause any individual gut issues.
9) Avoid seed oils at all costs.
Canola oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, cottonseed oil, soybean oil—get them out of your kitchen.
Instead, use extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, raw butter, ghee, tallow.
10) Consume natural probiotics like kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, miso, tempeh.
Little and often. Well before turning to a supplement.
These foods contain live, probiotic strains to support overall gut health and microbial diversity.
Each strain of probiotic that you’ll find in a supplement has a different function: Choose strains according to your symptoms or go broad and moderate CFU.
11) Consume whole quality foods and a variety of fibre sources.
An animal-based approach, plenty of quality fish, and a variety of healthy fats, unrefined carbohydrates, and vegetables.
Psyllium husk and ground flaxseeds are great sources of fibre.
Broaden out with moderate fruit, eggs, oats, top-notch dairy, and ideally full food freedom over time.
Veganism, eating no vegetables whatsoever, another big no-go.
12) Reduce stress & activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
In "fight or flight" mode digestion, immunity, and hormonal balance take a back seat.
Your body de-prioritises them because they're not essential to fight the threat you're facing (or your body thinks you're facing).
Slow down, breathe deeply, and let your body focus on digestion before eating.
13) Stimulate your vagus nerve.
It's the communication link between the gut, brain, and all organs. It comprises 75% of the parasympathetic nervous system.
Start to include:
• Chanting, singing, laughing, gargling
• Controlling your breathing
• Taking long steady walks
• Neuromodulation with a Nurosym
14) Take control of your mind.
Your gut greatly affects your mood, producing 90% of neurotransmitters like:
• Serotonin (how happy you feel)
• GABA (feelings of fear and anxiety)
What goes on downstairs affects what goes on upstairs. And vice versa.
If you don’t manage your mind, you won’t heal.
15) Support your circadian rhythm.
Your gut winds up and down in the same way you do.
It needs signals to know when and how to function.
Stop eating around the clock. Start creating a predictable light and eating schedule.
16) Spend time outside, under the sun.
Sun exposure triggers vitamin D production.
This activates receptors in gut cells, stimulating antimicrobial peptides that maintain gut barrier and shape microbiome composition.
That's it.
Most skin issues start in the gut, then show up on the skin.
When you stop treating the symptoms and start healing at the source, your body can finally break free from the endless cycle of flares and remissions.
True healing comes from the inside out.
This is 1 of 56 targeted protocols found in my free library below.
Head in and search for any health problem:
get aura.
> liveaura.com/program
🧬 33 PROVEN HEALTH STRATEGIES
If you have any 1 of these health problems, I have a solution. And I'll happily share it with you.
Every protocol is documented and sequenced inside the 12-Step aura. Health System.
Here's the rundown:
1. bloating/irregular bowels → The Gut Reset
2. IBS, SIBO, constipation, diarrhea → The Gut Reset
3. acid reflux/GERD → Acid-Free in 1, 2, 3
4. leaky gut/food sensitivities → Seal & Heal (3-Month)
5. eczema + skin flaring → Seal & Heal + Gut-Skin protocols
6. dark circles/recurring skin issues → Light Manipulation + Science of the Sun
7. autoimmune flare-ups → The Gut Reset + Seal & Heal
8. pathogen/toxin over-exposed → The Gut Reset + Castor Oil Flush + Salt Flush
9. brain fog → The Gut Reset + Cognitive Enhancing Protocols
10. headaches/energy drained → The Hydration Equation + Potassium Protocol
11. low energy/energy crashes → Scientific Nutrition + Coffee Optimisation + Cognitive Enhancing
12. poor blood-glucose control → The Fasted Lifestyle + Flexible Carnivore-Keto
13. insulin/triglyceride problems → The Fasted Lifestyle + Lower Triglycerides Naturally
14. burnout a holiday doesn't fix → 3-Day Nervous System Reset + Rewire Your Nervous State
15. tired all day, wired at night → Circadian Signals + the 9:3:1 Rule
16. insomnia/poor sleep quality → Sleep Optimisation Protocol
17. low HRV/stuck in fight-or-flight → 4 Elements of the Nervous System + Vagus Nerve Reset Protocol
18. anxious/stressed out state → Breath-Mastery + 4 Elements of the Nervous System
19. stress flaring the gut → Harnessing Gut-Brain Connection + Nervous Function & The Gut
20. heart palpitations/mouth breathing → Breath-Mastery + Nasal Breathing Reset
21. work wearing you down → 8 Strategies to Protect Your Nervous System at Work
22. ADHD-type focus struggles → Reverse Engineering ADHD + Fundamentals of Focus
23. hormonal/adrenal depletion → Returning to Homeostasis + High-Dose Vitamin C Protocol
24. low libido → Harness Sexual Energy + Pelvic Floor Exercises + Breath-Mastery
25. stress/trauma stored in the body → The Trauma Formula
26. late night screen disruption → Blue Light Protection + f.lux setup
27. chasing child-like energy → Vitality Stack
28. flooded with daily routines → 3-Pillar Optimised Routine
29. lack of mission and direction → Visions to Action Funnel + Identity Shifting + Speed vs. Velocity
30. mindset that needs sharpening → Think Like A Grandmaster + 12D Chess + Becoming Limitless
31. needing a full reset → Extended Fast 60h+ (My Strategy)
32. lacking focus/scattered → Daily Priming Practice
33. tests are “normal" but something's wrong → Full 12-Step Sequence
Every one of these is documented and sequenced inside one simple system.
It's $79 to access this until tonight (8pm Central).
Then I'm taking it down.
this video ↓↓ explains why
liveaura.com/program
Any new proven protocol that I discover and test, I'll share that with you too. I post them to a Protocol Library ready to implement.
Head to the link in the next few hours.
🧬 33 PROVEN HEALTH STRATEGIES
If you have any 1 of these health problems, I have a solution. And I'll happily share it with you.
Every protocol is documented and sequenced inside the 12-Step aura. Health System.
Here's the rundown:
1. bloating/irregular bowels → The Gut Reset
2. IBS, SIBO, constipation, diarrhea → The Gut Reset
3. acid reflux/GERD → Acid-Free in 1, 2, 3
4. leaky gut/food sensitivities → Seal & Heal (3-Month)
5. eczema + skin flaring → Seal & Heal + Gut-Skin protocols
6. dark circles/recurring skin issues → Light Manipulation + Science of the Sun
7. autoimmune flare-ups → The Gut Reset + Seal & Heal
8. pathogen/toxin over-exposed → The Gut Reset + Castor Oil Flush + Salt Flush
9. brain fog → The Gut Reset + Cognitive Enhancing Protocols
10. headaches/energy drained → The Hydration Equation + Potassium Protocol
11. low energy/energy crashes → Scientific Nutrition + Coffee Optimisation + Cognitive Enhancing
12. poor blood-glucose control → The Fasted Lifestyle + Flexible Carnivore-Keto
13. insulin/triglyceride problems → The Fasted Lifestyle + Lower Triglycerides Naturally
14. burnout a holiday doesn't fix → 3-Day Nervous System Reset + Rewire Your Nervous State
15. tired all day, wired at night → Circadian Signals + the 9:3:1 Rule
16. insomnia/poor sleep quality → Sleep Optimisation Protocol
17. low HRV/stuck in fight-or-flight → 4 Elements of the Nervous System + Vagus Nerve Reset Protocol
18. anxious/stressed out state → Breath-Mastery + 4 Elements of the Nervous System
19. stress flaring the gut → Harnessing Gut-Brain Connection + Nervous Function & The Gut
20. heart palpitations/mouth breathing → Breath-Mastery + Nasal Breathing Reset
21. work wearing you down → 8 Strategies to Protect Your Nervous System at Work
22. ADHD-type focus struggles → Reverse Engineering ADHD + Fundamentals of Focus
23. hormonal/adrenal depletion → Returning to Homeostasis + High-Dose Vitamin C Protocol
24. low libido → Harness Sexual Energy + Pelvic Floor Exercises + Breath-Mastery
25. stress/trauma stored in the body → The Trauma Formula
26. late night screen disruption → Blue Light Protection + f.lux setup
27. chasing child-like energy → Vitality Stack
28. flooded with daily routines → 3-Pillar Optimised Routine
29. lack of mission and direction → Visions to Action Funnel + Identity Shifting + Speed vs. Velocity
30. mindset that needs sharpening → Think Like A Grandmaster + 12D Chess + Becoming Limitless
31. needing a full reset → Extended Fast 60h+ (My Strategy)
32. lacking focus/scattered → Daily Priming Practice
33. tests are “normal" but something's wrong → Full 12-Step Sequence
Every one of these is documented and sequenced inside one simple system.
It's $79 to access this until tonight (8pm Central).
Then I'm taking it down.
this video ↓↓ explains why
liveaura.com/program
Any new proven protocol that I discover and test, I'll share that with you too. I post them to a Protocol Library ready to implement.
Head to the link in the next few hours.