Go With Your Gut Day

Categories:: Special Interest
Tags:: Health
Where:: United States
Date change rule:: Every September 23
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Go With Your Gut Day arrives every September 23, inspiring us to listen to our intuition and prioritize digestive health. This day highlights the profound connection between our gut and overall well-being. Take action by exploring gut-friendly foods, practicing mindfulness, and educating yourself on digestive wellness.

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Expected Go With Your Gut Day Deals

While Go With Your Gut Day isn’t typically marked by commercial sales, it’s a prime opportunity for health organizations and brands to champion gut wellness. Nonprofits like the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation often run educational campaigns, sharing vital information on digestive health. Many wellness brands, such as Kombucha Brewers International and probiotic supplement companies, might offer special content or partner with charities to raise awareness. Expect local health food stores and yoga studios to host workshops or offer discounts on gut-friendly products, encouraging community engagement. We will update this page with confirmed live events and awareness drives as September 23 approaches.

Platform Guide for Go With Your Gut Day

Instagram

Tag @nationaltoday_ and use #GoWithYourGutDay. Share visual stories of healthy eating, mindful choices, or moments where your intuition guided you.

Facebook

Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #GoWithYourGutDay. Post about your experiences following your gut instinct or share educational content on digestive health.

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Mention @NatlToday and use #GoWithYourGutDay. Tweet about the importance of intuition and gut health, sharing articles or personal insights.

Go With Your Gut Day Hero

Hippocrates

Known as the 'Father of Medicine,' Hippocrates (c. 460 – c. 370 BC) was an ancient Greek physician whose teachings emphasized the body's natural healing processes and holistic health. He famously stated, 'All disease begins in the gut,' highlighting the foundational role of digestive health centuries ago. His principles continue to influence modern medical thought, particularly in the growing field of gut-brain axis research.

History of Go With Your Gut Day

The gut is a part of the human body that has an endoderm-derived structure. From about 16 days into human development, the embryo begins to fold ventrally — the ventral surface becoming concave — in two directions: the sides of the embryo fold in on each other, with the head and tail folding toward each other. The result of this development is in a piece of the yolk sac which is an endoderm-lined structure in contact with the embryo’s ventral construct, beginning to be pinched off to form the embryo’s primitive gut. The yolk sac then remains connected to the gut tube through the vitelline duct. This structure usually regresses during development and in cases where it does not, it is known as “Meckel’s diverticulum.”

As the human fetus develops, the primitive gut is gradually formed into three segments: the foregut, the midgut, and the hindgut. These terms, though often used in reference to segments of the primitive gut, are also used regularly in the description of regions of the definitive gut as well. Each segment of the gut is further specified and developed into the specific gut and gut-related structures in the later development. Structures derived from the fully formed gut, including the stomach and colon, develop as swellings or dilatations in the cells of the primitive gut. In contrast, gut-related derivatives (those structures that are derived from the primitive gut but are not part of the main gut), in general, develop as outpouchings of the primitive gut, and the blood vessels supplying these structures remain constant throughout embryonic development.

Go With Your Gut Day timeline

1820

First Mention of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The gut-related health challenge, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, is first described.

1956

Randy Jackson is Born

American music legend Randall Jackson, who later becomes a gut health activist, is born.

2019

Unify Health Labs is Established

Unify health labs is established by American musician and T.V. personality Randy Jackson in 2019.

2021

First National Go With Your Gut Day

The first National Go With Your Gut Day is announced in August, with the first observation of the holiday occurring in September.

How Businesses Can Celebrate Go With Your Gut Day

Local businesses can honor Go With Your Gut Day by promoting wellness and education. Health food stores might host tastings of probiotic-rich foods or offer discounts on supplements. Yoga and meditation studios could offer special classes focused on mindfulness and connecting with inner wisdom. Restaurants can feature gut-friendly menu items, emphasizing fresh, whole ingredients. Consider partnering with local dietitians or gastroenterologists for educational workshops, providing valuable insights into digestive health for the community.

Go With Your Gut Day FAQs

When is Go With Your Gut Day?

Go With Your Gut Day 2026 falls on a Wednesday, September 23, encouraging a mid-week check-in on your inner wisdom.

Why is gut health important?

Gut health is crucial as it impacts nearly every system in the body, from digestion and nutrient absorption to immune function and mental well-being. In 2026, research continues to highlight the gut-brain axis, showing how a healthy gut contributes to overall vitality.

How can I improve my gut health?

Improving gut health involves a balanced diet rich in fiber, fermented foods, and prebiotics. In 2026, many experts advocate for reducing processed foods and managing stress through practices like mindfulness and regular exercise.

What does 'go with your gut' truly mean?

To ‘go with your gut’ means to trust your intuition or immediate emotional reaction, often when making decisions. In 2026, this phrase is increasingly linked to the scientific understanding of the gut-brain connection, where our digestive system influences our feelings and choices.

How to Observe Go With Your Gut Day

Get your gut health checked
In the spirit of National Go With Your Gut Day, you should see a physician and check the status of your abdominal health. Take action where necessary.
Do some research
Information brings knowledge and knowledge is power. Reading up on how to take care of your gut is a very good idea.
Take care of your gut
So, now you’ve educated yourself on what needs to be done to take care of your gut, what next? Action, that’s what’s next. Be intentional about taking care of your gut’s health.

Why We Love

The human gut is large
The human gut is exceptionally large and it is said to be able to line up an entire tennis court when laid out.
The gut is heavily crowded
The gut is home to hundreds of billions of bacteria and microbes, making it very crowded.
It can function independently of the brain
There is a nerve connecting the gut to the brain, known as the vagus; the gut could still function independently if the nerve were cut.
The gut is self-cleansing
The gut has an amazing self-cleaning mechanism that enables it naturally flush itself of unwanted and harmful particles
Stomach acid is quite strong
Stomach acid is said to be strong enough to burn the human skin, but it can do no damage to the insides because of the thick mucous membrane protecting the gut.

Why Go With Your Gut Day is Important

It makes up 70% of our immune system
The gut makes up about 70% of our immune system. We couldn’t function properly with a weak immune system.
It is essential for digestion
We use our guts to digest the food we take into our bodies. The gut plays a role in breaking it all down.
It wards off infectious agents
The gut contains healthy bacteria and cells that ward off infectious organisms from harming our digestive systems. Isn’t that reason enough to celebrate?