 | By Anisa Arsenault, Associate Editorial Director | | | While we await clarification on the future of reproductive rights in America, please enjoy this news about TikTok trends. | | | Today's Top Story | | Can You Hack Your Way to a Healthier Gut? |  | TikTok users are preaching the benefits of "gut healing"—eating or drinking (or, conversely, not eating or drinking) something in order to improve your gut health. But what does it mean to improve your gut health? That seems to be in the eye of the beholder.
For some people, it's supporting good gut bacteria. For others, it's reducing bloating. Gut healing tactics are varied, ranging from drinking olive oil to cutting out broccoli.
Whatever the method, gut healing videos are increasingly popular because they're relatable. Real people are sharing their real journeys with bloating, brain fog, and low energy—all three of which are associated with gut health. And they're explaining what makes them feel better.
Experts recommend taking these videos with a grain of salt. Your gut doesn't need any health hacks. It needs a nutritious diet.
"Digestive symptoms like burping, bloating, constipation are normal from time to time," Amanda Sauceda, MS, RDN, a gut health nutritionist, told Verywell. | | Know More | | Another reason why gut healing videos are so popular: The pandemic has aggravated mistrust toward healthcare professionals. Plus, many users don't have access to a doctor, so DIY tips seem like the next best thing. | | Feel Better | | Your gut is unique. A "hack" like drinking aloe vera juice might soothe your stomach, but it also might not work for you. If you want to try a gut healing method, be careful not to overdo it. | | |  | | WHO Guidelines Encourage Telehealth Abortion Care | | While the Supreme Court might make access to abortion harder in many states, healthcare professionals around the world are seeking to make it easier. In March, the WHO released new abortion guidelines recommending telemedicine for medication abortions. In its new guidance, the WHO stated that abortion pill prescriptions via mail delivery should be offered as alternatives for in-person appointments, and that both options should be prioritized. | | | | Walgreens Introduces Robots to Fill Prescriptions | | Earlier this year, Walgreens announced an initiative to roll out "micro-fulfillment centers" that use robotic arms to fill 300 prescriptions per hour. These centers are separate locations from consumer pharmacies, so you'll probably never know if your prescription is filled by a human or a robot. The goal is to free up pharmacists' time to offer clinical services and interact with customers, as well as to avoid human error associated with prescription fills. | | | | | | | | | | | | |  |      | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Verywell Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here.
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