#CellCare Wellness | This Overlooked Gut Test May Save Your Life
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Did You KNow?
Last week, I had the honor of being a keynote speaker at the Annie Appleseed Project Conference, a space dedicated to integrative approaches to cancer prevention and wellness. I met individuals navigating their own cancer journeys, caregivers searching for answers, and practitioners looking for better ways to support their patients.
One conversation kept coming up over and over again—most people have never been told how much their gut health influences their cancer risk.
It’s easy to think of the gut as just a digestive organ, but in reality, it’s a command center for your overall health. Your microbiome is constantly shaping immune strength, inflammation levels, and your body’s ability to detoxify harmful compounds—three critical factors influencing cancer risk.
Yet, routine testing often overlooks the most revealing gut health markers. Many people go years—sometimes decades—without realizing that the state of their microbiome could be working for them… or against them.
WHAT IF YOUR GUT HOLDS THE KEY?
Did you know? Your immune system’s first line of defense is produced in your gut—what if this marker could predict how well your body fights inflammation?
Did you know? Certain gut bacteria produce compounds that may either promote or suppress tumor growth—are you unknowingly feeding the wrong ones?
Did you know? There’s an enzyme in your gut that controls whether your body eliminates harmful toxins or reabsorbs them—could an imbalance be increasing your cancer risk?
Did you know? Your gut directly regulates how your body processes estrogen—could this be the missing piece in hormone-related cancer prevention?
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Did you know? Low levels of key gut metabolites have been linked to metabolic disorders and cancer—what if your diet could change that?
Did you know? Chronic inflammation in the gut can weaken immune surveillance, allowing abnormal cells to multiply—could your microbiome be making you more vulnerable?
Did you know? Most people never test these gut health markers—what if a simple stool test could give you the answers?
Your Gut Health Deserves More Than Guesswork
If any of this made you pause, it’s time to take a deeper look at the gut-cancer connection and the tests that can help you understand your risk.
Read the full blog: Inflammation and Cancer Risk | The Gut Health Markers You Should Track
WEEKLY WELLNESS PRACTICE | A MORNING RITUAL TO STRENGTHEN YOUR GUT
Your gut is constantly working—even while you sleep. The choices you make in the morning can set the tone for your digestion, microbiome balance, and overall gut health for the rest of the day.
This week’s wellness practice is about creating a morning ritual that supports a healthy gut, reduces inflammation, and promotes better digestion.
DO: Start Your Morning with These Gut-Boosting Practices
Hydrate Before Anything Else – Drink a warm glass of lemon water or herbal tea first thing in the morning. This helps stimulate digestion, support detoxification, and rehydrate your cells after sleep.
Move Gently to Activate Digestion – A few minutes of yoga twists, stretching, or a short walk can help wake up your digestive system and stimulate gut motility.
Take Five Deep Belly Breaths – Stress slows digestion. Before eating, take a moment to breathe deeply, activating your parasympathetic nervous system (rest-and-digest mode).
Eat a Warm, Fiber-Rich Breakfast – Focus on cooked, gut-friendly foods like oats, stewed apples, or a warm chia pudding to support digestion and feed beneficial gut bacteria.
Include a Source of Prebiotics – Prebiotic-rich foods like flaxseeds, bananas, or asparagus feed the good bacteria in your gut, helping with microbiome balance.
DON’T: Avoid These Common Morning Gut Disruptors
Skipping Breakfast or Eating in a Rush – A chaotic morning can lead to poor digestion, bloating, and gut stress. Make time to eat mindfully.
Drinking Coffee on an Empty Stomach – Caffeine can stimulate acid production and irritate the gut lining, especially if consumed before food. Have it after breakfast instead.
Starting Your Day with Sugar or Processed Foods – Pastries, sugary cereals, and ultra-processed foods feed harmful gut bacteria and contribute to inflammation.
Overloading on Cold or Raw Foods First Thing – Raw smoothies or cold juices can weaken digestion, especially for those prone to bloating. Warm foods are easier on the gut in the morning.
Why This Practice Works
A nourishing, intentional morning routine allows your gut to function optimally throughout the day, promoting:
Better digestion and nutrient absorption
Balanced gut microbiome
Reduced bloating and inflammation
Stronger immune function
Try starting your mornings with these simple shifts this week—your gut will thank you.
Forever Young Essentials
Give your heart a boost and support your gut with Love Your Heart Beet Hummus—a nutrient-dense dip blending earthy beets with creamy tahini, garlic, and olive oil. This vibrant hummus is packed with antioxidants, fiber, and heart-healthy fats, making it an ideal addition to any meal for circulatory, gut, and immune support.
Beets are rich in nitrates that help lower blood pressure and improve circulation, but they also contain betalains—powerful antioxidants known for their anti-inflammatory and cancer-fighting properties. Research suggests that betalains may help reduce the growth of certain cancer cells by neutralizing oxidative stress and supporting cellular detoxification. Tahini and olive oil provide essential fatty acids that not only support cardiovascular function but also help regulate inflammation, a key factor in cancer prevention.
Fiber-rich chickpeas and beets feed beneficial gut bacteria, strengthening the microbiome and reducing gut inflammation—an important factor in lowering cancer risk. Garlic, a well-known immune booster, contains sulfur compounds like allicin, which have been linked to reduced cancer risk by supporting immune surveillance and inhibiting tumor growth. Lemon juice, high in vitamin C, plays a role in enhancing iron absorption and combating oxidative damage at the cellular level.
Every bite of this Love Your Heart Beet Hummus is a simple yet effective way to fuel your body with real, whole-food ingredients that promote heart health, gut resilience, and long-term cancer prevention. Enjoy it as a dip for fresh vegetables, a spread for wraps, or a nutrient-rich topping for grain bowls and salads.
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In case you missed registering for our upcoming retreat, don’t worry—now is the time to secure your spot for our Fall Longevity Retreat. With limited availability, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Imagine stepping away from the noise of daily life and immersing yourself in a space where your well-being, longevity, and cellular health take priority. A retreat isn’t just a getaway—it’s a chance to reset your nervous system, nourish your body with intentional plant-based meals, and learn powerful longevity practices that will stay with you long after you return home.
Our science-backed, holistic retreat experience is designed to help you reconnect with yourself, restore balance, and gain practical tools to support long-term health. Through guided wellness rituals, personalized nutrition, and immersive mind-body practices, you’ll leave feeling energized, renewed, and deeply supported.
Spots are limited, and they fill up fast. Join the waitlist today to be the first to know when registration opens—this is an experience you won’t want to miss.
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Dr. Monisha Bhanote was recently featured on Bloom TV with Gayle Guyardo, where she discussed the hidden dangers of food additives and their impact on gut health, inflammation, and aging. As a quintuple board-certified physician and founder of Wellkulå, Dr. Bhanote brings a science-backed, integrative approach to longevity and disease prevention.
In this segment, she reveals how common food additives—found in more than 60% of foods purchased in the U.S.—accelerate aging by disrupting the gut microbiome, increasing oxidative stress, and fueling chronic inflammation. From emulsifiers that damage the gut lining to artificial sweeteners that alter microbial diversity, these everyday ingredients may silently impact your health.
Dr. Bhanote also shares practical strategies for protecting your gut and slowing the aging process, including how to choose whole foods, read ingredient labels, and incorporate gut-supportive nutrients into your diet.
Watch the full interview on Bloom TV to learn how food choices can shape your long-term health and longevity.
🎥 Watch the entire segment here.
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From Reflection to Intention | Your Health Is in Your Hands
Every choice you make—from the foods you eat to the way you support your gut—has the power to shape your health, your longevity, and your future.
Your body is always responding to the signals you give it. When you nourish it with real, whole foods, balance your gut microbiome, and reduce inflammation, you create an internal environment where vitality can thrive.
Longevity isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment to start—it’s about the small, intentional steps you take every day. Your health is not just about avoiding disease; it’s about building resilience, energy, and clarity for the years ahead.
Start today. Your future self will thank you.
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Rebersek M. Gut microbiome and its role in colorectal cancer. BMC Cancer. 2021 Dec 11;21(1):1325.
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