In this episode, Kylie sits down with award-winning gut health expert Nora Cavani, Founder and CEO of Alba Health, to explore how the gut microbiome shapes everything from eczema, allergies, hormones and skin health to long-term disease risk in both adults and children.Nora shares her personal story of severe eczema and hormone imbalances, how antibiotics and microbiome disruption played a major role in her health journey and why the future of medicine may lie in supporting our microbes before chronic symptoms take hold. They also discuss the biggest myths in gut health, why elimination diets can backfire, how children’s microbiomes are shaped in early life and what parents can do to support their child’s gut health in practical, sustainable ways. In this episode, you’ll hear:Nora’s personal journey with eczema, allergies and microbiome healingWhy gut microbiome diversity matters for skin, hormones, immunity and metabolismThe “invisible extinction” of missing microbes in modern lifeWhy gluten- and dairy-free diets may help short term but not fix the root issueWhy food sensitivity tests are often misleadingThe biggest misconceptions around probiotics and fiberHow a child’s microbiome may influence eczema, allergies and health later in lifeThe biggest disruptors to a baby’s gut microbiomeSimple ways parents can support gut health in children without fear or restrictionTimestamps 00:50 Nora’s eczema and health journey04:37 Gut microbiome, inflammation and chronic disease06:39 The “invisible extinction” of missing microbes11:36 Why gut health matters before symptoms get worse12:15 Gluten, dairy and the elimination trap17:13 Why Nora doesn’t recommend IgG testing19:36 Adult gut health myths20:00 Probiotics and gut health22:00 Skin symptoms and inflammation24:01 Added fiber in processed foods27:28 Why the child microbiome matters30:27 How the child microbiome predicts later health32:03 How the microbiome develops from birth34:49 Biggest disruptors to a child’s microbiome38:13 What Nora’s research in children is showing44:10 How parents can support a child’s microbiome46:04 Adding instead of restricting50:25 How Alba Health works53:00 Eczema case studyAbout the GuestNora Cavani is an award-winning gut health expert, molecular biologist and Founder & CEO of Alba Health - a science-led company focused on preventing chronic disease through early gut health support. After overcoming her own severe health challenges, Nora now works at the forefront of microbiome research, helping families understand how gut health shapes immunity, metabolism and long-term wellbeing.https://albahealth.com/withinnutrition https://albahealth.com/withinnutritionquizhttps://www.instagram.com/albahealth.co/ https://www.instagram.com/noracavani/ Meet KylieKylie Ivanir, MS, RD, is a globally recognized dietitian and founder of Within Nutrition. She helps women worldwide improve gut health, balance hormones, and restore energy through personalized, biology-aligned nutritionWelcome to the Within Nutrition Podcast.There is so much noise in the health world that often sounds so convincing but doesn't actually work for you so we're here to breakdown the science, challenge the common myths and share the strategies that truly make a difference for you.