Do you know the seat of our soul and strength? Well, it’s the gut! Also, Lifestyle Diseases (LSDs) have their roots in the gastrointestinal tract.
Always, remember – You are not ‘What you eat’ but ‘What your stomach absorbs!’
How exactly it functions?
The stomach contains a liquid called gastric juice and one of the main components of the gastric juice is hydrochloric acid, which is so strong (pH varies from 1 to 3); it can destroy most harmful bacteria in food. Up to 2 litres of this strong juice is produced every 24 hours. Any reduction in its quantity and quality, which greatly depends on your food and lifestyle, can have the following health consequences:
Increase in Ulcer causing bacteria
Iron from vegetarian diets may not be fully absorbed
Vitamin B12 may not be absorbed
Protein may not be digested fully
- Ulcer causing bacteria may increase in number
- Iron from vegetarian diets may not be fully absorbed
- Vitamin B12 may not be absorbed
- Protein may not be digested fullyThe stomach contains a liquid called gastric juice. One of the main components of the gastric juice is hydrochloric acid, which is so strong (pH varies from 1 to 3); it can destroy most harmful bacteria in food. Up to 2 litres of this strong juice is produced every 24 hours. Any reduction in its quantity and quality, which greatly depends on your food and lifestyle, can have the following health consequences:
- Ulcer causing bacteria may increase in number
- Iron from vegetarian diets may not be fully absorbed
- Vitamin B12 may not be absorbed
- Protein may not be digested fully
The Leaky Gut:
What is a Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS)?
The Leaky gut syndrome is a digestive condition that affects the lining of the intestines. In this condition, the gaps in the intestinal walls allow bacteria and other toxins into the bloodstream.
In other words – Did you ever suffer from an unexplained fatigue, i.e. you feel sick and tired, but your doctor says that there is nothing wrong with you. Or you might have heard about dreaded diseases like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases like lupus. A Leaky Gut is responsible for all of them.
This can be caused by:
Poor diet
Chronic stress
Toxin overload
Bacterial imbalance
Leaky Gut could be the cause of –
Food allergies
Low energy
Joint pain
Thyroid disease
Slow metabolism
Inflammation
Autoimmune diseases including Type 1 Diabetes
Recommended lifestyle changes:
Sweat it out
Adequate sleep
Reduce stress
Avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics
Quit smoking
Dietary tips to improve gut health:
Eat less meat, dairy and eggs
Avoid added sugar and artificial sweeteners
Prefer probiotics
Eat foods in prebiotic fiber – vegetables and whole grains
Gut, Brain Axis (GBA):
The gut nervous system is often referred to as the second brain.
Research has shown that food intake, regulation of glucose & fat metabolism, insulin secretion & sensitivity as well as bone metabolism depend on the proper functioning of the GBA. Diet and stress levels can affect the GBA profoundly.
Bi-directional signalling between the gut and the brain is responsible for several metabolic disorders. Stress related psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety usually comes hand-in-hand with gastrointestinal disorders like irritable bowel disease (IBS). This correlation is evidence of the importance of the Gut-Brain Axis.
Diabetes Is An Intestinal Disorder:
The common feeling among some healthcare professionals is that diabetes is caused when the pancreas do not produce enough insulin. In healthy people, more than 50 to 70% of insulin production is in response to the gut hormones (incretins). So keeping the gut healthy does not only prevent the onset of diabetes, it also keeps obesity at bay.
Here’s how we can help:
Keeping your gut healthy should be your priority because of the long list of troubles it can cause. Our professionals can help you with by suggesting foods that address your digestive health and revive it health through supplements.
Not just that, we address stress related issues that are causing degeneration of digestive health. Our scientific mind and body processes help you in detoxification and/or reversing degeneration of digestive health.