Intestinal Hyper-permeability [aka Leaky Gut] is a condition in which the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, causing undigested food particles, waste products and bacteria to "leak" through the intestines and enter the blood stream. These substances shouldn’t be in our blood stream so our immune system recognizes them as “foreign” and mounts an immune response in the body including inflammatory and allergic reactions such as migraines, irritable bowel, eczema, chronic fatigue, food allergies, rheumatoid arthritis and more. π«
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What causes leaky gut? Poor diet, medications, toxins, infection and excess stress can all lead to inflammation of the gut lining. ππΌ
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Symptoms of leaky gut can include: food sensitivities, allergies, IBS/IBD, skin concerns (acne, eczema), brain fog, migraines, fatigue, irregular bowel movements and indigestion, joint pain, difficulty losing weight, autoimmune disease π
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How I treat leaky gut:
1. REMOVE foods and factors that damage the gut by addressing the underlying causeπ
2. REPLACE with gut-healing foods & supplements to support proper digestionπ₯
3. REPAIR the gut lining and reduce inflammation with specific gut healing nutrients like L-glutamine, collagen etc.πΏ
4. REBALANCE with probiotics to promote healthy gut microbiomeβ¨
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Healing starts in the gut. Book online to get started [link in bio]π
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