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
- Sugar consumption
- Antibiotics
- Stress
- The oral contraceptive pill
- Food poisoning and gastroenteritis
- Alcohol consumption
- Food allergy and intolerance
- Aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Candida overgrowth in the intestines
- Eat plenty of vegetables, which are an excellent source of soluble fiber. Fiber helps to prevent stagnation of bowel contents and it feeds good bacteria in your intestines. Fiber acts like a prebiotic, meaning it provides a food source for good bugs in your intestines. If you don't always have the time to include fiber rich foods in your daily diet, adding Fibertone to yogurt, cereal or a smoothie can help.
- Try to consume fermented foods regularly, such as sauerkraut, other fermented vegetables, kefir and yogurt. If you can’t tolerate cow’s milk, make the kefir and yogurt out of sheep, goat or coconut milk. A good quality probiotic can be immensely helping in re-establishing a healthy population of friendly gut bugs.
- Take a digestive enzyme supplement with meals if you experience indigestion, bloating, burping or gas. They are indicators that you aren't digesting your food properly. If that is the case, bad bugs, yeast and Candida will thrive on your undigested food and you’ll end up with high levels of unfavourable organisms in your bowel.
- You may need a herbal product to kill intestinal parasites and other bad bugs. The herbs black walnut, pau’d arco, cloves and wormwood are all effective anti-parasitics and found in Intestinal Parasite Cleanse capsules.
- Glutamine is the number one remedy for strengthening the gut lining because the cells that line your intestines use glutamine as a fuel source. Glutamine is very beneficial when taken long term but it is also an excellent first aid remedy for diarrhea, gastroenteritis, food poisoning or any condition that results in an upset tummy. Glutamine can be found in my Ultimate Gut Health powder.
- Find out if you have any food allergies and get rid of the offending food/s from your diet. You cannot make real progress in improving your health if you continue to eat foods your body considers toxic. Common culprits include gluten, wheat, dairy products, soy, corn, eggs and nuts. It is best to see a healthcare practitioner to help you figure out your unique food sensitivities.
- Try to keep your intake of sugar and alcohol low. If you turn to those substances when stressed or exhausted, try taking a good dose of magnesium regularly. Magnesium is required by the enzymes in your body that generate energy. It also helps to relax your nervous system at night while you’re asleep, or trying to get to sleep. I recommend a teaspoon of magnesium powder with dinner.
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