Do you have leaky gut?

More than 2000 years ago Hippocrates, the Father Of Medicine said “All diseases begin in the gut.” We are actually just truly understanding this now. The gut is the gateway to your health. In recent years the Microbiome has become a Buzzword in medical media. The microbiome are the microorganisms of a particular environment. Just like the earths ecosystems, our microbial populations shift when their environment changes. There is a balance of beneficial bacteria and pathogenic bacteria.

Chronic gastrointestinal problems,autoimmune disorders(i.e. allergies,diabetes, arthritis),problems with organs such as the kidneys,liver and thyroid are increasing as well as depression, autism and Chronic fatigue due to Leaky gut.

Supporting your intestinal health integrity has become one of the most important goals in Medicine for the 21st century. The Small intestine is where the nutrients and vitamins from the food we eat are passed through the wall if the intestine into the bloodstream.Leaky gut or intestinal permeability occurs when large undigested food molecules and toxins which should be blocked are able to pass through the wall of the intestine. The immune system sees it as an invader and creates antibodies to the food particles which also attack healthy cells as well. This creates an inflammatory condition in the body. Some people develop Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohns disease and colitis, but for many people it can affect the brain or the musculoskeletal system. Nutritional deficiencies can occurs besides poor digestion.

Some things that cause leaky gut are antibiotic usage, agricultural toxins, parasites, eating certain foods that you are  allergic or sensitive to, as well as stress. If you are chronically constipated that can also contribute to Leaky gut. Its is a balance of the good bacteria and the pathogenic bacteria that contributes to or helps to heal this condition.

Taking probiotics are helpful as well as eating fermented food such as Kim Che and sauerkraut. There are supplements to heal and support the gut and dietary changes that need to be made as well. The restoration process is related to how far out of balance the system is.