Better Than Probiotics
You’ve probably heard many health experts and influencers sing the praises of probiotics. The pills promise to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and boost your mood.
The only downside? These little pills come with a hefty price tag. Probiotics are an important part of anyone’s diet, but the truth is, nature has given us everything we need to create a healthy gut microbiome.
Before concentrated probiotics existed, people relied on simple kitchen methods and healthy foods. And, you can do the same, creating a balanced diet that’s better than probiotics.
In this post, we’ll discover the importance of probiotics and learn some easy ways you can incorporate them into your wellness routine, without breaking the bank.
Plus, you’ll learn the recipe for a delicious fizzy drink to boost gut health. Keep reading if you’re ready to improve your health from the inside out.
Why Do We Need Probiotics?
Your gut does so much more than just house organs; it’s also the biome for billions of bacteria, good and bad. The good bacteria in your gut can improve your mental health, aid digestion, help you lose weight, and so much more. On the opposite side of the spectrum, all of those items (and more) deteriorate when harmful bacteria overpower the good.
Your gut microbiome is finicky, and modern conveniences can create an imbalance in an instant. Antibiotics are known to wipe out good bacteria in just one round, processed food multiplies bad bacteria, and even a poor night’s sleep can negatively affect you.
Probiotics are a great solution for naturally boosting gut wellness because they’re made of good bacteria. They essentially work to combat harmful bacteria and crowd them out, creating a greater balance.
In turn, this has a positive impact on nearly every aspect of your wellness, as the gut is the central hub of your body.
If you find yourself constipated, gassy, bloated, irritable, or sluggish, it may be time to pay more attention to your probiotics. The push for probiotics is warranted. However, there are ways to organically get it into your system instead of seeking artificial supplements.
🦠 If you’ve tried probiotics and still feel bloated, foggy, or drained… this might be why:
Probiotic pills are just one piece of the puzzle — and if you’re still dealing with bloating, sugar cravings, fatigue, or even breakouts… It’s not because you’re broken. It’s because no one ever showed you what actually damages your gut, or how to fix it from the root.
You might be:
- Eating gut-friendly foods at the wrong time (yes, timing matters)
- Taking probiotics while still feeding the bad bacteria
- Ignoring the parasites, mold, or heavy metals that are quietly wrecking your microbiome
- Using herbal remedies — but without the crucial ones that seal the gut lining and stop the cycle
This isn’t about taking more supplements. It’s about clearing the hidden roadblocks and finally giving your gut a fighting chance.
💡 If you’ve ever wondered why nothing seems to work long-term… the answer is here.
I’ll leave a link for you here to see what helped me finally reset my gut — and why it’s been kept quiet for so long.
Where to Find Natural Probiotics
You don’t need to hop on the latest probiotic pill or powder craze. You just need to add some savvy probiotic-rich foods into your diet. Here are just a few of the options available to you.
Fermented Vegetables: Fermented vegetables like sauerkraut, brined carrots, kimchi, and even fermented pickles are a tasty source of probiotics. Plus, they also include various vitamins and minerals.
The trick is that these ferments have to be made in a traditional way, with just water and salt. Experiment in your kitchen to see what delicious combinations you come up with.
Fermented Beverages: Kombucha is the most popular probiotic beverage, but many also enjoy ginger bug soda or water kefir. These beverages are a great alternative to soda and are just as fizzy. You can purchase them in the store or get crafty and make your own.
Sourdough: If you’re consuming gluten, you can’t do better than sourdough bread. This style of breadmaking captures wild yeast and uses fermentation to help the bread rise. It contains lactic acid that nourishes the gut, rather than stripping it of beneficial bacteria. Plus, you’ll save money in the process.
Cultured Dairy: If you tolerate dairy, cultured kefir, yogurt, and even buttermilk are all great options. Skip sugar-laden store-bought versions in favor of clean-label or even homemade choices.
🧫 These probiotic-rich foods are just the beginning…
If you’re trying to repair your gut, fend off hidden infections, or finally stop the cycle of bloating, constipation, and fatigue, food alone might not be enough. Not anymore.
Because what’s really wrecking your microbiome isn’t just antibiotics or junk food… It’s the silent damage no one warns you about:
🧴 The common household products that kill your good bacteria from the outside in
🌡️ The toxins stored in your tissues that feed the very pathogens you’re trying to get rid of
🍽️ The “healthy” habits that actually fuel chronic gut inflammation
I didn’t know this either — until I found a collection of forgotten recipes that changed the way I take care of my gut.
Now I make:
🌿 Bitters that wake up sluggish digestion before meals
🧉 Herbal ferments that rebalance the gut flora without pills or powders
🧂 Cleansing tonics that push toxins and parasites out through the liver and colon
🍯 Old-world recipes like garlic syrup and golden gut paste that soothe inflammation from the inside out
🦠 Probiotic boosters that taste better, work faster and cost less than supplements
And that’s barely scratching the surface.
👉 Click here to see the full collection of gut-healing recipes I rely on now… and what your medicine cabinet has been missing.
How to Make Ginger and Turmeric Water Kefir
If you want to dive headfirst into the world of probiotic beverages, this hands-off recipe is the perfect starting point. Not only does it contain natural probiotics, but it also includes ginger, a known digestive aid.
We also included a dash of turmeric, which boosts gut health. The beverage is sweetened, but the fermentation process eats up any sugars, leaving you with a delightfully tangy treat.
You can absolutely make your own probiotic drink at home — it’s fun, budget-friendly, and effective. But I’ll be honest with you… not every gut-healing herb is this easy to find. Some of the most potent ones are either hard to forage, too bitter to drink as tea, or don’t mix well in kitchen recipes.
That’s why I keep a backup on hand: a powerful mix of Oregon grape, turkey tail mushroom, marshmallow root, yellow dock, fennel, burdock, and licorice root — all carefully extracted to reach deep into your gut and calm the fire from within.
You can find the full mix here. But if you’re the DIY type, the recipe below is a great place to start.
The recipe calls for activated water kefir grains. If your grains aren’t activated, follow the instructions on the back of the packaging.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon powdered ginger
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup of activated water kefir grains
Step One: Pour the water into a large pot and bring to a boil. Add the powdered ginger, turmeric, and black pepper. Turn to low and let simmer for 10 minutes. 
Step Two: Strain the liquid into a glass jar and stir in the sugar. Let cool to room temperature. Add the water kefir grains and stir. Cover the jar with a coffee filter or cheesecloth, and secure the top with a rubber band. Let the water kefir ferment in a warm space for 2-5 days. The timeline will vary based on your environment.
When the beverage is done, it will taste tart and have a bubbly texture. If you prefer a bubblier texture, you can transfer it to a swing-top glass bottle and let it ferment until you hear a “pop” when you open the bottle.
How to Use This Remedy
Water kefir is a tasty, family-friendly remedy — even kids love it. Start with small amounts to see how your body responds, especially if you’re pregnant or nursing.
Customize it easily: add lemon for a zesty twist, swap in coconut water and pineapple for a tropical vibe, or stir in apple cider vinegar for an extra gut boost. During the second ferment, you can mix in juices or herbal teas for fun new flavors. Just strain, bottle, and let it bubble for 1–2 more days.
Look, I love homemade remedies. But let’s be real — not everyone has the time (or energy) to track down ingredients, wait days for fermentation, and make batch after batch.
And if you’re already bloated, sluggish, or feeling “off,” it’s hard to wait that long for relief.
That’s why this is my go-to: 40 drops in water, tea, or even coffee, and you’re done. You don’t need a fridge, a fermenting jar, or a degree in herbalism. Just one bottle, one dropper, and a gut that finally feels normal again.
👉 This is what I use when I don’t want to wait, and I’ve never looked back.
🌿 Ready to Stop Guessing and Finally Take Control of Your Gut Health?
If your digestion still feels off… if the bloat keeps coming back… if every little thing sets off your gut — there’s a reason. And it’s probably not what you think.
The problem might not be the food you’re eating, but the parasites, toxins, and fungal overgrowth already living inside you. And unless you know exactly how to flush them out and repair the damage, no probiotic or supplement will work for long.
That’s why I stopped relying on quick fixes and started learning how to actually aid you.
Inside a hands-on video training (that you can finish in a weekend), I finally discovered:
🦠 How to identify parasites and clear them using forgotten herbal protocols
🌾 The “detox weeds” growing right under your feet (and how to turn them into gut-cleansing tonics)
🍄 The exact mushroom drops Nicole used to reverse her autoimmune flare-ups
🧪 The plant-based “first-aid” remedies for gas, diarrhea, candida, and infections
📚 How to earn your Herbalist Diploma (yes, with your name on it!)
🎓 And how to use this skill to help your family… or even become the one others turn to for advice
Everything is explained step by step on video. You don’t need experience. You don’t need a garden. And you definitely don’t need another bottle of pills.
You just need the one skill that changes everything.
Why in god’s name would you take probiotics in pill form? That has to be the most stupid thing anyone can do. Much easier and much more effective to eat yogurt. Modern day yogurt is jam packed with the right kind of bacteria to improve gut health. Sour dough bread isn’t that easy to find anymore these days. I eat a sour dough based what passes for rye bread these days made by a company called Rudolphs. Delicious bread. Not a big fan of the brined foods other than sauerkraut. Too much salt. I would rather have my pickles in a vinegar based solution. Vinegar has many wonderful health benefits. Try some yogurt, Cate. You’ll be surprised at the results. I’M surprised you didn’t mention yogurt right off the top.
Have you read the ingredients on the yogurts and even sour cream? I switched because too many ingredients I can’t pronounce. I have started making my own yogurt. 2 ingredients- milk and plain Greek yogurt. That’s it. So much better!!!
Please elaborate on the timing for taking probiotic ferments such as milk kefir.
I would like to know that also.