Improve Gut Health and Metabolic Health After 40
Balance Metabolism • Reduce Pain & Inflammation • Restore Energy
Real Healing Begins in the Gut
The Healthy Habits Challenge helps adults over 40 reduce inflammation, improve digestion, balance metabolism, and restore energy through simple daily habits that actually work.
Most people see the best results when they start with foundational habits.
Welcome to Energy Wellness Products
You’re not alone, and you’re not stuck. I help adults over 40 improve gut health and metabolic health, reduce inflammation, restore energy, and create healthier habits that last. Many people I work with are struggling with fatigue, digestive issues, weight gain, chronic inflammation, pain, blood sugar imbalance, and other metabolic symptoms that become more common after 40. Chronic symptoms are not a normal part of aging; they’re signals that something deeper is going on and needs support.
I know you’ve tried everything. You’ve been to different doctors, tried all types of treatments, and received advice, but you still seem to be dealing with low energy, inflammation, digestive problems, chronic pain, or ongoing metabolic issues. What’s scary is that these symptoms aren’t improving.
Know that you’re not alone. I understand how you feel, frustrated, exhausted, and sometimes scared. You’re not imagining it, I’ve lived it. After going through my own health struggles, I realized that most approaches were missing the bigger picture. They focused on symptoms rather than the root cause.
That’s why I created a simple, step-by-step approach focused on:
- Supporting gut health
- Building daily habits you can keep
- Restoring balance to the nervous system and metabolism
It’s not complicated. It’s not overwhelming. But it works.
When you start with the gut, you begin to address the root. Inflammation starts to calm down, energy improves, and the body begins to function the way it was designed to.
The symptoms you’ve been told to live with can begin to shift.
The Healthy Habits Challenge
Your First Step to Lasting Wellness
If you’ve tried everything and nothing has worked, this is where you need to start.
This simple, natural guide walks you through the 8 core habits I used to overcome CRPS, rebuild my gut, restore my energy, and rebalance my body.
These are the same habits I now teach in my programs and workshops.
No extremes. No starting over.
Just a clear, practical way to support your body so it can begin to respond.
Stop guessing. Stop starting over. Start here.
Most people start here, then move into deeper support if needed.
“This book gave me hope and an easy-to-follow path when nothing else worked. I lost that weight and regained my energy” – Barry
Is this Book Right for You?
This book is for you if:
- Your energy, weight, digestion, and mood don’t feel like they used to.
- You’re tired of extreme diets, restrictive programs, or starting over.
- You’re over 40 and dealing with chronic pain and inflammation, or fatigue.
- You’ve been through the medical system and still don’t have real answers.
- You want a simple, realistic place to begin that works with your body, not against it.
Most wellness programs focus on willpower, restriction, or chasing symptoms.
The Healthy Habits Challenge is different. It focuses on supporting your gut, nervous system, and metabolism, one habit at a time, so your body can begin to respond naturally.
Meet Mara Gerke, CNHP
Health Coach • Gut Health Nutrition Specialist • Herbalist • Aromatherapist
I understand how you feel. I lived it.
I struggled with chronic pain, inflammation, and fatigue, and all the overwhelming symptoms of RSD/CRPS.
In 2005, everything changed. Instead of chasing the symptoms, I began rebuilding my health. I started by healing my gut, supporting my nervous system, and making simple but consistent lifestyle changes.
Little by little, everything began to shift.
I went from feeling afraid to feeling confident and in control. I was able to get back to doing the things I love.
Today, I help people over 40 do the same by supporting their bodies in a way that actually makes sense.
So they can:
- Improve digestion and gut function
- Reduce chronic pain and inflammation
- Balance blood sugar and metabolism
- Boost energy and feel more like themselves again.
Where you are right now, is not the end of your story.
Do You Struggle With?
Many of the people I work with are over 40 and dealing with symptoms like:
- Constant inflammation that won’t settle down
- Digestive issues like bloating, gas, or constipation
- Low energy or feeling tired all the time
- Weight gain, especially around the midsection
- Blood sugar, cholesterol, or triglycerides that are out of balance
- Chronic pain (RSD/CRPS, nerve, or joint-related)
- Poor sleep or hormone-related imbalances
If this sounds like you, there is a better place to start.
By focusing on simple habits that support your gut and overall balance, your body can begin to respond in a more natural, sustainable way.
Free Gut Imbalance Guide
Discover 5 hidden gut imbalances that may be affecting your energy, metabolism, digestion, and inflammation after 40.
Why I Focus on Gut Health First
Our approach starts with the gut because it influences nearly every major system in the body.
When something feels off with your energy, metabolism, inflammation, mood, or digestion, your gut is often at the root.
Both modern research and traditional systems like Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda recognize the gut as a central foundation of health.
It Impacts:
- Energy levels
- Immunity
- Hormones
- Metabolism
- Inflammation
- Pain Perception
- Digestion
- Mood
When the gut begins to heal, the entire body responds.
That’s why I always start here. So your body has the foundation it needs to rebalance naturally.
Learn What Your Body Needs to Heal
If you’re not sure where to start, begin by learning how your body works and what may be contributing to your symptoms.
Gut Health
Learn how gut health affects your energy, inflammation, pain, and overall health.
Healthy Habits
Simple daily habits that support your body and create lasting change.
Metabolic Health
Support your metabolism, balance blood sugar, and improve energy after 40.
Chronic Pain
Understand what’s driving your symptoms and how to reduce them naturally.
Ready for More Support?
Most people begin with the Healthy Habits Challenge.
From there, if you need more support, you can continue your healing journey.
Once you’ve built your foundation, these options can help support your progress:
Guided Wellness Programs
Step-by-step support to help you balance your metabolism, reduce pain, calm inflammation, and restore balance to your body.
If you’re ready for structure and deeper guidance, this is your next step.
Targeted Gut Health Supplements
High-quality supplements designed to support digestion, metabolism, and
overall balance.
Use alongside your habits to
support your progress.
Simple Wellness Products
Everyday tools like herbs, essential oils,
and natural products to help you
stay consistent.
Small additions that make a
big difference over time.
Over 20 Years of Experience
With over 20 years of experience, I guide men and women over 40 through a more natural, sustainable approach to healing.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own—I’ll walk you through the process and support you every step of the way.
Real People Real Results
Matt
“Less inflammation, more energy. I lost 11 pounds, my digestion improved, and my sinus issues decreased.”
Lisa P
“Down 14 pounds and 16 inches during the 90-Day Program — and built habits I can maintain.”
Anne-Therese
“Because of Mara’s guidance, I’m in remission from CRPS.”
Rebecca
“Mara gave me hope when I had none. Her support helped me manage my CRPS naturally.”
Dee
“After just four weeks I had more energy and lost 6 pounds — without going hungry.”
Miranda
“Mara gets to the root, not the symptoms. I trust her with my health completely.”
Your Story Doesn’t Have to Stay the Same
Matt, Lisa, Anne-Therese, and Rebecca all started exactly where you are right now. The difference? They took one small step—and everything started to change.
Start with simple, natural steps that support real healing – and work with your body, not against it.