What’s a balanced gut feel like anyway?

Rarely, if ever, are we given a precise view into what’s actually going on within our own microbiome, despite it being an immensely important component of overall functioning and health. We can certainly play around with our habits by, say, trying out a cleanse, or upping our fermented vegetable intake, and seeing how we feel. But it isn’t always clear precisely what effect these measures have, and what steps to take next.