40. The GEMM Protocol: A Deeper Approach To Why Your Gut Isn't Healing - And What To Do About It

40. The GEMM Protocol: A Deeper Approach To Why Your Gut Isn't Healing - And What To Do About It

51:51 Mar 23, 2026
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In this episode of The Histamine Well Podcast, Joanne speaks with nutritional biochemist Dr. Christine Houghton about the GEMM Protocol (Gut Ecology & Metabolic Modulation) — a science-based approach to restoring gut health by repairing the gut lining and activating protective genes.Learn how sulforaphane, NRF2 activation, and targeted microbiome support can help improve gut inflammation, histamine intolerance, food sensitivities, and chronic illness.In this episode, you’ll learn:What the GEMM Protocol is and how it worksHow sulforaphane activates the NRF2 pathway and protective genesWhy traditional antimicrobial gut protocols can worsen dysbiosisHow gut inflammation contributes to histamine intolerance and food sensitivitiesThe role of heat-killed probiotics and immune signaling in gut repairWhy restoring the gut lining can improve conditions throughout the bodyHow diet and prebiotics support microbiome recovery Why some patients with chronic illness react to many supplements✨ Want more? Follow on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for updates and tips.📘 New to this journey? Buy The Ultimate Bundle for Managing Histamine Intolerance—your step-by-step guide to manage your histamine intolerance effectively. 🧪 Curious about your methylation status? Try our at-home Methylation Test! In just 15 minutes, discover if you're over-methylating or under-methylating and receive targeted supplement recommendations to help rebalance. Use code HISTAMINEWELL10 for 10% off.🎓 Practitioner or student? Join the waitlist for the Histamine & Methylation Online Group Coaching Course starting early 2026!📆 Work with us 1:1! Book a consultation and take your first step to real healing.🎤 Have a topic suggestion? Submit it here!
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