DR. NOBLE TALKS: What you need to know about Gastrointestinal Health When I was in second grade, I sat proudly in front of my dad, reading aloud my science fair report on the gastrointestinal system. Looking back, I’m not sure why the gut fascinated me so deeply at such a young age—but something in me sensed its importance. I often wondered why I never went on to specialize in gastroenterology. Years later, when I discovered Functional Medicine and its core belief that “all good health starts in the gut,” I finally understood why. In hindsight, I’m grateful