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1. Leaky Gut Syndrome
2. SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) 3. Food Sensitivities |
4. Gastrointestinal Infections (Bacteria, Parasites, Yeast/Fungus)
5. Inflammation/Autoimmunity 6. Brain-Gut Axis |
1. Leaky Gut Syndrom
Also known as Intestinal Permeability, this occurs when the tight junctions within your gut barrier break down due to dozen of potential factors. This becomes a highway for chronic inflammation, reactions to foods, bloating, chronic pain throughout the body and responsible for the long list of gust symptoms. |
2. SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth)
Just as the name suggests, this is due to an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. An overpopulation of this bacteria can lead to either constipation or diarrhea, but the hallmark of this health problem is bloating with carbohydrates, sugars and fiber-rich foods. |
3. Food Sensitivities
For some individuals, certain food groups can lead to gut symptoms. Specific blood tests can be done to determine if there is certain food(s) that are creating your gastrointestinal problem. Chronic exposure to these foods can create Leaky Gut Syndrome and increase levels of inflammation throughout your body. |
4. Gastrointestinal Infections
The stomach and colon are prone to be a host for bad infections such as bacteria, yeast/fungus, or parasites. These infections deplete healthy bacteria (probiotic) and will lead to chronic inflammation in the gut and potentially create Leaky Gut Syndrome. These infections have been shown to cause the wide variety of gastrointestinal symptoms you are experiencing. |
5. Inflammation/Autoimmunity
Research has shown that 80% of your immune system lives in your gut. Inflammation is the result of your immune system trying to fight an invader, however inflammation destroys your gastrointestinal lining and massively increases your chances of an autoimmune disease. There are many known autoimmune diseases that attach your gastro-intestines. |
6. Brain-Gut Axis
Your brain and gut are directly connected through your nervous system and immune system. However, 90% of your brain output is to the brainstem so that it can control automatic processes like heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, etc. Your brain communicates with your gut so that it can produce digestive enzymes, create blood flow, and have intestinal motility for digestion of foods. |
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