Excuses are somewhat like invisible seatbelts as they keep us strapped in, safe, contained, and away from risk. A comprehensive gut test helps The breath test is the frontline way to diagnose SIBO and distinguish between hydrogen, methane, and hydrogen sulphide overgrowth. But on its own, it doesn’t tell us the whole story.

Common signs and symptoms of metabolic syndrome Growing waistline/'apple' shape what we say is the belt notch creeping out Skin changes suggestive of insulin resistance: Acanthosis nigricans: dark, velvety patches at neck/armpits) Skin tags often around neck/armpits Often silent high blood pressure which may occasionally cause headaches, but usually no symptoms).

These roles may look like personality on the outside, but underneath, they’re adaptive strategies. And healing doesn’t come from blaming the pattern, it comes from understanding the circuitry.