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Could leaky gut syndrome cause your immune system problems?

Leaky gut syndrome is a condition you have probably heard of but may not fully understand. As the name implies, it is a problem with the intestines but the consequences can be felt in nearly every organ or tissue in the body. If you have at least two of the conditions listed below, there is a good chance you have a leaky gut: Allergies Hay fever or sinusitis Irritable bowel syndrome Autoimmune disease Chronic fatigue syndrome Depression or anxiety What is leaky gut syndrome?
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Symptoms Of A Stomach Ulcer

A stomach ulcer occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed and damaged. The medical term for a stomach...
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Do you suffer with excessive gas?

Quite a few of our patients complain of excess gas in their stomach and/or intestines. This manifests as burping, flatulence, and/or abdominal bloating. While it is normal to have some degree of gas, an excess of it is not only embarrassing, it can indicate problems which need to be dealt with. Suffering with excess gas can be embarrassing and painful. Unfortunately the adverse effects are not only felt in the digestive tract. Fatigue, foggy head and depression are all more common in individuals with a digestive problem. What causes this excess gas?
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Lactose Intolerance

Milk and other dairy products contain a type of sugar called lactose. An enzyme called lactase is produced in the...
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8 signs you may have a leaky gut

Your intestines are the gateway to your health. If your gut is healthy, chances are your overall state of health is good. Whereas if your digestive health is poor, you probably experience several varied health problems. You may have heard of leaky gut syndrome. It is increasingly being recognised as an underlying factor in most inflammatory and immune mediated health problems.
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Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

This is a common problem. Over time the reflux of stomach acid causes reflux esophagitis (meaning inflammation of the esophagus...
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Why everyone is going crazy for Bone Broth

There has been much publicity lately extolling the virtues of bone broth and the recipes vary considerably, so care is...
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You Can Reduce Your Risk of Bowel Cancer - Part 3

Physical Inactivity Physical inactivity creates havoc on the body and mind. Apart from the innumerable potential health problems it creates...
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You Can Reduce your Risk of Bowel Cancer - Part 2

Part 2 of 3 Part Series Vitamin D Get your vitamin D3 levels checked regularly (see blood levels in table...
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You Can Reduce Your Risk of Bowel Cancer - Part 1

Bowel cancer or colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the world, affecting both women and men similarly
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