Leaky Gut Syndrome is a
term that describes a gut that is inflamed and has become much more porous
than it should be. When this happens, large food proteins, bacteria, fungi,
heavy metals and toxic substances are then able to permeate through the
intestinal lining into our blood stream. Once in the blood stream our
immune system is our only defense to deal with these substances and it can
and will eventually become sluggish if the problem is not rectified.
Our intestinal lining
replaces itself approximately every 24 hours. This means that every cell
that the lining is composed of is digested or sloughed off, and a new one
grows to take its place. With all of this activity, the gut uses more blood
when it is resting than any other organ, but it is also the first to lose
its blood supply when in a stressed situation. If you have a lot of stress
then your gut will always be starved for blood and the lining will be
impaired.
Once the gut lining
becomes inflamed or damaged, this disrupts the functioning of the system.
The leaks in the gut lining due to the inflammation and other damaging
culprits allow large food, environmental and chemical particles to be
absorbed into the body. Normally the body sees only very tiny antigens. When
it begins to see these very large ones, the system recognizes them as
foreign to the body's defense system. So the attack results in the
production of antibodies against once harmless, innocuous foods, chemicals
and other allergens.
Other diseases and
symptoms stemming from Leaky Gut Syndrome or LGS, including allergies can be
sinusitis, asthma, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Fibromyalgia,
Candidiasis, Multiple Sclerosis, Crohn’s Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
(IBS), gas and/or bloating, slow thought process and/or poor memory (brain
fog), headaches, fluid retention, weight gain, arthritis, Vascular problems,
Lupus, Thyroid Disease, reflux, food intolerance and many other gastric
disturbances.
So, what can you do to
aid in the prevention of Leaky Gut Syndrome?
1.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine which irritate the gut wall, this includes cokes
(diet and regular), chocolate, coffee, cocoa and tea (except herbal).
2.
Handle food properly to avoid
contamination of E. coli and other harmful and sometimes deadly bacteria’s.
3.
Avoid chemicals found in
processed and fermented foods (dyes and preservatives), wine, vinegar, soy
sauce, tofu, etc.
4.
Eliminate refined sugars and
other simple carbohydrates (candy, cookies, sodas, processed foods and white
bread) from the diet.
5.
Cook foods thoroughly to avoid
parasitic infections (pork, chicken, beef, fresh water and hatchery fish).
Do a parasite cleanse every six months. You worm your pets don’t you? Why
not yourself? Hmmmmm. Something to think about.
6.
Keep antibiotic use to an
absolute minimum. Use natural alternatives. Antibiotic use causes an
overgrowth of fungi (yeast) in the gut. Always use a probiotic when using an
antibiotic to replace the good gut flora that the antibiotic destroys. Eat plain
yogurt. Do a Candida cleanse also if necessary.
7.
Eliminate animal products that
have been fed hormones and antibiotics from your diet.
8.
Be extremely cautious using any
steroidal and anti-inflammatory drugs and cremes.
9.
Detoxify your system. Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of pure water
every day before you reach for any other drink, then have the soda if you
absolutely feel you must. (150 lbs. ¸ 2 = 75 oz. daily).
10.
Provide your body with a healthy diet and supplemental protocol if
needed to aid in healing.
11.
Contact your local natural healthcare practitioner if you suspect you
suffer from LGS or need guidance in the process of healing.
A
live blood and dry layer cell analysis can detect Leaky Gut Syndrome and
other causative factors listed above within minutes of your visit. At that
time recommendations are given to get you on your way to DISCOVERING
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