Increase Intestinal Permeability….
Leaky Gut Syndrome as it is more commonly called is a growing problem for many people.
We tend to think of our intestinal tract as if it were plastic tubing, impermeable!
In fact the digestive tract’s lining is like a net with extremely small holes to allow very specific substances to pass through while preventing bigger particles from entering into the blood stream and causing havoc.
This may very well be the cause of many people’s food allergies, low energy, joint pain, thyroid problems, immune deficiencies, and weight gain.
When this “net” develops larger holes, proteins such as gluten can pass through, as well as bad bacteria, and undigested food particles.
There can also be a problem with toxic waste from inside your intestinal wall passing through and into the blood stream taxing the immune system.
If you are experiencing multiple food allergies then you might very well find the root problem to be here with your intestinal “net” leaking.
And as with many such weaknesses if left unattended the list of possible symptoms only grows to include a wide array of problems from inflammatory bowel disease, to migraine headaches, anxiety, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, and eczema just to name a few.
The main causes of Leaky Gut Syndrome are poor diet, stress, an overload of toxins, and a bacterial imbalance in the gut.
As we discussed in previous newsletters if you are experiencing a yeast overgrowth or Candida then you can pretty much assume you do have Leaky Gut Syndrome.
Anyone suffering from autism may also want to explore the possibility that this is a major contributing factor and a key for help.
You could say, “Heal the gut and you heal the brain.”
One of the largest contributors to this problem is gluten.
I would recommend trying one of the candida diets as a base to work from such as the one found here.
Aloe Vera has also been found to very effective in treating Leaky Gut Syndrome. It can actually “knit the net” back to a healthy state.
Start with 1-2 Tbs. twice a day. You can go up to as much as a 1/4 cup a day per Gardenia’s research. I do recommend using the fresh plant if at all possible*.
Also it is important to include a probiotic and digestive enzyme support.
As with so many dis-eases it is important to support the bodies healing with adequate rest.
Not sure if Leaky Gut Syndrome applies to you. I have always used this guideline when approaching any new treatment. If I feel any change in my body’s health then I know I am most likely on the right path to feeling better**.
The more I research Leaky Gut Syndrome the more I am convinced this is a vital area to explore for our Health’s sake.
Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…
Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy
thelymphguy.com
thelymphguy@gmail.com
*In last week’s newsletter you will find more information on how to use Aloe Vera.
**The changes may not always mean we feel better right away. In fact we may have times of feeling worse as our body is healing. It is also best to be working with an experienced health practitioner who can moniter your program with you.
