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Health Starts (Or Ends) In The Gut
Our "gut" (the digestive system) is probably the most overlooked
and overworked part of our body with all the responsibilities it has. It
is even called the “second brain” by some. A living environment of
nerve endings, carefully balanced bacteria, and tightly woven cells
that are responsible for digesting food and absorbing its nutrients to
be used throughout the body. Without it, we can’t supply the body
with what it needs to build and repair at the cellular level, which is
the key to health and staying alive!
So what can go wrong? A lot! First our nicely balanced bacteria
environment can be disrupted. A bacterial imbalance, along with
other factors such as food allergens, toxins, and chemicals can lead
to the gut getting inflamed and not working properly (plus increasing
the potential for autoimmune diseases).
Some of the signs that you could be experiencing gut issues can
include: fatigue, bloating, headaches, skin rashes, muscle
pain/cramps, joint pain, abdominal pain, heartburn, mood swings,
food allergies, depression, bloating, and anxiety. If left untreated a
toxic or leaky gut can lead to much more serious conditions
(autoimmune especially) down the road.
Some usual culprits can include: alcohol, stress, prescription
medicines, NSAIDS (aspirin), antacids, steroids, antibiotics (kills off
all bacteria in the gut, good and bad), poor diet (sugar feeds bad
bacteria growth, lack of essential fatty acids and nutrients for good
bacteria growth), excess grains (gluten intolerance and
inflammation), allergens (wheat and dairy being the top two), and
parasites (how clean is your food?).
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