The topic of “leaky gut” has gained increasing attention in recent years. Some believe that it is the cause of many diseases, while others do not think the disease exists. ‘Leaky Gut’ Is Not a Medical Term, but It Exists “Leaky gut” is a layman’s term, and it does not correspond to a medical diagnosis;…
Heal Your Gut Microbiome With the GAPS Diet
River Yeo was a nursing student when she first recognized red flags in her health including joint pain, constant exhaustion, brain fog, skin irritation, and headaches. She eliminated gluten from her diet with modest results. Still seeking answers, she came across Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride’s book “Gut and Psychology Syndrome.” Called the GAPS diet, it’s a…
Different Factors Contribute to Autoimmunity, but Gluten Sensitivity Is a Common One
Joanne, 43, received a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism and gluten sensitivity from her functional medicine doctor. Her doctor placed her on a leaky gut diet that eliminated gluten and all grains and prescribed multiple supplements for leaky gut, and high doses of vitamin D and probiotics. The protocol resulted in modest improvements, but she still…
The Triad of Autoimmunity, Gluten Sensitivity, and Leaky Gut
In the research and in my practice, I find three areas that consistently stand out in complex chronic cases: gluten, leaky gut syndrome, and autoimmunity. Gluten Sensitivity and Chronic Health Problems I personally can’t recall a single patient with autoimmunity or intestinal permeability who wasn’t sensitive to gluten, the protein found in wheat, spelt, barley,…
5 Tips to Boost Your Immune System and Your Gut Health
Did you know that your gut health and your digestive tract are closely tied to your immune system? A lot of us don’t know but there is a strong link between the two. The digestive system is a long tube-like muscle composed of a lining that filters toxins out of our digestive system and into…
Ask a Doctor: What Is Leaky Gut?
A leaky gut is when our intestinal lining develops holes that allow harmful substances to leak into our bloodstream. Our intestinal lining has t has two main jobs. The first is to digest food so that we can absorb nutrients and water into our bloodstream for distribution throughout the body. The second job is to…
How to Heal a Leaky Gut with Diet
Our intestinal tract is the largest barrier between us and the environment. More than what we touch or breathe, what we eat is our largest exposure to the outside world. Normally, our entire gastro-intestinal tract is impervious to what is inside of it, allowing our body to pick and choose what comes in or out. But there…
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