Medicinal is a food-first guide to gut repair, calmer inflammation, and healthy aging for people living with modern gut and metabolic stress. In this book, food is both healer and storyteller, a dynamic dialogue between the body and the natural world.Medicinal blends current microbiome science with culinary medicine into a clear system you can start using right away. You will learn how to support the gut lining and rebuild metabolic flexibility through foundational recipes and intentional weekly meal prep. Bone broth, fermented vegetables, living vinegars, and adaptogen-forward staples become daily rituals that nourish and restore.The book pairs the author's original recipes with condition-specific protocols and timelines for common issues such as food sensitivities, reflux, bloating, and sluggish metabolism, plus practical guidance for testing and tracking so you can personalize your nourishment plan over time. Whether you cook everything from scratch or combine homemade with store-bought, Medicinal meets you where you are, focusing on tools that deepen healing and keep things simple, vibrant, and real.As your gut ecosystem strengthens, you may notice steadier energy, better digestion, a more resilient mood, and an easier relationship with food.