Gut health is an important part of your immune system. The GI tract is critical to the immune function because it is where most of our bodies antibody producing cells reside. Our gut is what produces 75% of our immune cells. Something called gut dysbiosis (a bacterial imbalance in the gut) is what contributes to the breakdown of the gut lining (the immune barrier) and it contributes to the overgrowth of yeast, fungi, parodists and disease causing bacteria in the body. This can lead to the absorption of toxins that cause widespread inflammation and prevent proper nutrients absorption.
The standard American diet can lead to the acceleration of this process. Eating chemical laden foods full of hidden toxins, artificial sweeteners, antibiotic and hormone filled meats, and glyphosate’s (pesticides).
Gut imbalance can lead to many health problems and concerns like: IBS, SIBO, ACID RELFUX, CONSTIPATION, DIARRHEA, CANDIDA, DIVERTICULITIS, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, BRAIN FOG, ASTHMA, CROHNS, COLITIS, FIBROMYALGIA, ARTHRITIS, HASHIMOTO’S, GRAVES, PSORIASIS, CELIAC, LUPUS, CANCERS AND many other conditions listed below.
The question now is, can you heal a leaky gut?
The answer is yes! With a little time and effort, you can change your gut and the way your immune system functions. It starts with removing the trigger foods from your diet, taking beneficial supplements (consult your naturopath) and replacing beneficial microbes to your gut with probiotics.
Hipprocrates said “all disease begins in the gut”. With that being said, if all disease begins in the gut, then disease has to be resolved in the gut. If you suffer from what you believe is leaky gut and you want to take steps toward balancing your digestion, then feel free to contact me for a consultation or reach out to your local naturopath today.
