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LEAKY GUT SYNDROME

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I suffer from chronic abdominal pain, bloating, excessive gas, joint pain, and chronic fatigue. I have been taking several medications but nothing seems to do any good. My neighbor told me she had similar symptoms and was told she had a leaky gut syndrome. Could you tell me what it is, what causes it and what can I do to improve my health.

The lining of the gut is permeable-miniscule particles can pass through it. These “holes” are tiny enough to keep contained the molecules that shouldn’t penetrate, that might cause disturbance or harm. Digested food goes through, but partially-digested food, wastes, toxins (including toxins from sick bacteria) and other abnormal or foreign substances are blocked out. If this intestinal barrier is damaged, and the “holes” become bigger, allowing particles that are not supposed to go through to pass into the body, then it can cause a cascade of symptoms. Abnormal leakage means that the liver has to work overtime to break down and remove these particles. This is increased intestinal permeability or leaky gut syndrome.*(Health News Vol13 No 2)

Some of the probable causes include antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, Candida overgrowth, parasites, low fiber diet, Celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, nutritional deficiencies, environmental toxins, compromised immune system and others. Food allergies can contribute to a leaky gut and this can cause food intolerances. An increase in intestinal permeability is both a cause and a result of food sensitivities. Some clinicians contend that it’s prudent to consider leaky gut syndrome as an integral part of any chronic condition.

My recommendation is for you to find a chiropractor who practices Nutrition Response Testing (NRT) to determine if you are a NRT case.

A Simple Way To Be And Stay Healthy

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I suffer from multiple health issues such as skin eruptions, joint pain, and others, and have been going from doctor to doctor only to find that none of them has been able to tell me exactly what’s wrong, much less come up with an effective treatment. Can you suggest a form of alterative therapy that might be beneficial?

I sympathize with your frustration in trying to find a solution for your multiple health issues. It’s estimated that anywhere from 45-60% of the general population struggles with an extraordinary range of symptoms whose causes can’t be really identified. Apparently you are one of them.

Most Americans consume processed foods and it is difficult to identify which of the many foods you regularly consume may be causing your symptoms, or the specific natural or artificial compounds contained in any of these foods. Many health conditions may be the result of food sensitivities and the lack of specific nutrients not found in your diet. The food Americans consume accounts for approximately 60% of all undiagnosed conditions according to Breneman’s book “Type of Food Allergy Testing” and according to Gaby’s article published in the Alternative Medicine Review.

Fortunately, Nutrition Response Testing is now available to patients to determine what specific stressor(s) affect your body. Once this is determined, elimination of the offending stressor(s) and the supplementation of specific nutrients seems to be beneficial in multitude health conditions.

I recommend that you find a chiropractor who is also trained in Nutrition Response Testing and begin your journey to better health.

Dr. Glassman is a Board Certified Chiropractic Orthopedists (ACA) and a clinical nutritionist. He is certified in acupuncture, auriculotherapy and physiotherapy. He also offers Decompression therapy, Laser therapy, Nutrition Response Testing & therapy. He can be reached at 623-979-2263 or e-mail your questions to bakdr1@hotmail.com.