Leaky Gut. It`s a fairly common phrase these days although very few people can actually tell you what it is and even fewer know if they have one.
It is not a new concept. Hippocrates said ``All disease begins in the gut.``
Simply put, the gut lining is like a fine net. On the outside of this net is our first line of defence - our immune system. The gut processes food, filtering goodness into our bodies. We continually eat chemically processed food ie just about everything on supermarket shelves, Glutens and Wholegrains - the gut`s arch enemy. Then there is GMO foods like corn and soy and of course Sugar, which feeds yeast and bad bacteria, causing the net or filaments of the gut tear or open, letting microbal undigested particles, toxins and bacterial waste, through into the bloodstream. Immediately to battle stations is the Immune system, which is now tirelessly working to combat these invading particles. Enter low energy and fatigue. With continued leakage, the immune system begins to struggle to keep up with these foreign particles, literally going to war on itself, which is one of the major causes of many Autoimmune disorders. All of this action results in Inflammation, which travels to different areas of the body where it triggers various chronic disease, allergy, aches and pains.
Aching joints? Thyroid or hormone problems? Slow Metabolism? Gas and bloating or constipation. Allergies or Acne? Anxiety, Depression or ADHD, frequent colds or sinus? YES, YES, YES, they are all linked to a `leaky gut`. Mal absorption is another widely undiagnosed disorder. Are you low in Iron, Zinc, or Magnesium even though you take supplements? If your system can`t absorb nutrients, then many of your organs, including your skin - your biggest organ, will not function well and result in many hard to pin point problems.
There are over 10,000 research papers related to leaky gut - it is not a MYTH or a FAD.
It is generally unrecognised by modern medical practitioners because they do not study nutrition.
Many articles suggest the 4 main causes of leaky gut are:
1./ Diet
2./ Chronic Stress
3./ Toxin overload
4./ Bacterial imbalance
Dr Axe has a very informative, easy to understand article I recommend at:
https://my.draxe.com/hlg-healing-leaky-gut
Our modern world is now reaching epidemic levels of disease - Cancers, Diabetes, Autoimmune disorders, Obesity, Thyroid issues, even mood disorders - the list goes on, and even though we are living longer lives, they are not necessarily healthy lives. Modern diseases are currently being treated by costly `patented` chemicals - more chemicals into a body already under extreme duress.
So why are people scared to eat toward good health? It has been proven time and again that when you eat healthy clean food you lose weight, your skin looks better and your amazing body heals itself. Don`t want to give up all the good stuff? Many don`t care or just don`t know where to start? Everyone has a reason not to bother - until they have a health issue. By then they will probably go to their doctor who has no idea about leaky gut and will prescribe something for relief which will address the symptom not the cause.
It`s up to you folks. You are in control of your body - are you making yourself sick?
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I welcome any comments about this topic and wish you good health
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