Digestive issues—including IBS, reflux, SIBO, food intolerances, and inflammatory bowel conditions—are common in people with ALPIMS traits. These are not isolated problems, but part of a wider pattern of nervous system, immune, and homeostatic dysregulation.
This guide explains gut-related conditions through the lens of Homeostatic Capacity, CDR, and the ALPIMS model, helping you decode symptoms and support repair gently.
🧭 The gut is not just where digestion happens—it’s a command center for mood, immunity, and energy.
🧠 What’s Going On in Digestive Conditions?
- The gut is highly sensitive to stress, trauma, toxins, and food signals
- CDR disrupts motility, enzyme production, and microbial balance
- Nervous system shifts impair both digestion and detoxification
🔬 CDR in Gut-Based Illness
- Chronic threat signals reduce peristalsis (→ bloating, constipation)
- Barrier function breaks down (→ leaky gut, inflammation)
- Microbial imbalance (dysbiosis) and mast cell activation increase reactivity
⚠️ You may not be overreacting to food—you may be under-supported in recovery.
🧩 Digestive Symptoms Through the ALPIMS Lens
| Domain | How It Shows Up | Suggested Supports |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety | Gut tension, nausea, meal anxiety, fear of reaction | Calm meal space, grounding before/after meals |
| Laxity | Reflux, SIBO, prolapse, gut motility issues | Posture care, small meals, body alignment support |
| Pain | Cramps, gut burning, tender abdomen, urgency | Heat packs, anti-spasmodics, pain mapping |
| Immune | Food reactions, histamine flares, constipation-diarrhea swings | Low-reactive diet, anti-inflammatory nutrients |
| Mood | Food-related shutdowns, fear, grief after meals | Meal pacing, food journaling with self-kindness |
| Sensory | Texture, smell, or temperature aversions | Sensory-safe foods, bland phase plans |
🧰 Recovery Supports for Gut Conditions
- Eat calm, not just clean (nervous system state matters)
- Low-reactive diet with rotation (reduce reactivity, increase tolerance)
- Pro-digestion routines (rest before meals, chew slowly, reclined after eating)
- Gentle microbiome support (low-dose probiotics, fermented food if tolerated)
- Symptom tracking with care (not fear—observe patterns compassionately)
🔗 [Explore: Immune + Laxity + Sensory Tools]
🔗 [Download: Gut Recovery Starter Plan]
💬 Reminder
🌿 Your gut is not broken. It’s overloaded and asking for safety, space, and support.
Calming the system allows digestion to restart. This is a rebuilding journey, not a punishment diet.