| How to know that do you have leaky gut | | | | Their activities throughout produce enzymes like |
| syndrome? | | | | lactase, and vitamins like B12 and Folic acid. |
| Leaky Gut Syndrome or LGS, as we commonly call it, | | | | Leaky Gut Syndrome should not be treated just |
| is an extremely common problem but is rarely tested | | | | according to the superficial symptoms but we should |
| for. It happens when the cell wall of the intestinal | | | | focus on healing the gut or the intestine. There are |
| lining becomes too thin, causing bacteria, partially | | | | many ways of treating a leaky intestine but the main |
| digested foods as well as toxins to enter the blood | | | | ones have to do with removing the Candida yeast |
| stream as they pass through the intestinal wall. | | | | and parasites which can be done by using a Candida |
| When the intestinal lining gets damaged because of | | | | cleanse. Usually a short period (a week to ten days) |
| LGS, the damaged cells, which are called microvilli, are | | | | of consuming a special diet and taking a combination |
| not able to manufacture the enzymes that are | | | | of supplements helps to cleanse the body of Candida. |
| important for digestion. If you have LGS, your | | | | Seek out an expert at your local health food or |
| digestion is hindered, and your body cannot absorb | | | | supplement store for more information about the |
| valuable vitamins and minerals. This in turn leads to | | | | various Candida cleanses that they offer. An old |
| swelling, and other kinds of reactions that are similar | | | | fashioned remedy includes consuming several fresh |
| to food allergies. You can have trouble processing | | | | cloves of garlic daily, to help destroy both the |
| foods like dairy products, wheat and eggs, which can | | | | parasites as well as Candida that may be present in |
| lead to further health complications like irritable bowel | | | | the gut. |
| syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, | | | | Diet restriction is also a very important factor in |
| Crohn's disease, diabetes and arthritis, to name a | | | | cases of Leaky Gut Syndrome. We should see to it |
| few. | | | | that the food we eat is high in fiber, including lots of |
| Leaky Gut Syndrome can be caused by many things. | | | | raw vegetables, wheat bran, whole grains, and |
| Some suspect that not eating enough fiber can | | | | legumes. The fiber really helps clean the layers of |
| contribute to developing Leaky Gut Syndrome. Also if | | | | debris in the colon. Foods such as sugar in any form |
| your body is deficient in zinc; you consume more | | | | like fructose, honey, potatoes, cakes, chips, cookies, |
| than the recommend amount of alcoholic beverages; | | | | sodas, fruit juices, ice-cream, white starches as well |
| frequently use antibiotics, aspirin and ibuprofen and if | | | | as white bread, pastas, refined flours, fermented |
| you happen to have poor digestion you will develop | | | | food, soy sauce, mushrooms, whole-fat cheese, fried |
| excess of the yeast, Candida which is a common | | | | food etc. should be eliminated from our diet. As they |
| contributor to LGS . | | | | help the Candida to thrive in our intestine, and |
| If you are wondering "do I have leaky gut | | | | contribute to a broader midsection overall. For more |
| syndrome?" you can look out for the following | | | | in-depth ideas on the ideal diet, check out "Firm and |
| symptoms: | | | | Flatten Your Abs," which includes sample menus, |
| Leaky Gut Syndrome has many symptoms, and | | | | tasty ideas and the foods you should always keep |
| ultimately causes deficiency of minerals and vitamins | | | | on hand. |
| in the body. When the gut gets inflamed we feel | | | | You should also include supplements into your diet |
| tired and bloated we experience symptoms similar to | | | | that provide Omega 3 fats, like flax seed or fish oils. |
| many food allergies, as well as a strong craving for | | | | To ensure that your intestines do not remain backed |
| carbohydrates. When all these happen we may have | | | | up, consider taking Psyllium seed and its husk. It is so |
| Candidiasis. | | | | good that it can bind double its capacity of its weight |
| This means that that fungus that lives in our | | | | in toxic materials and will help remove toxins from |
| digestive system called candida has outnumbered the | | | | your colon. Digestive enzymes containing supplements |
| other friendly bacteria. Candida also makes a person | | | | help to reduce some of the symptoms that are |
| feel moody and irritable and produces anxiety for no | | | | associated with the leaky gut syndrome. |
| reason at all and also gives rise to all sorts of skin | | | | Supplements available in the market are usually made |
| rashes. The memory is also impaired. The | | | | from animal sources and are helpful in improving the |
| concentration level also becomes very poor which is | | | | absorption of basic nutrients from the intestine and it |
| followed by headaches and fatigue. Due to LGS the | | | | also prevents partially digested proteins from being |
| colon also gets irritated which in turn leads to | | | | absorbed and making the liver overwork as observed |
| constipation and diarrhea. | | | | by Gloria Gilbere. |
| In our intestinal tracts we have lots of bacteria which | | | | But the best treatment you have for leaky gut |
| are good and friendly as well as those which create | | | | syndrome is something which is very effective and |
| problems. The friendly ones help to build the immunity | | | | does not cost a bit. It's your old friend, water and |
| of the body and heal any sort of infection in our | | | | eating frequently and in small amounts. Food should |
| intestine. They work as our defence system. | | | | be eaten slowly and chewed properly which ensures |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus are the two most | | | | proper digestion, a careful cardio program which can |
| important friendly bacteria in our diet. The Lactobacilli | | | | be found in my book, "Firm and Flatten Your Abs." |
| is usually found in the upper portion of our small | | | | Whatever you do, make sure you work up a sweat. |
| intestine while the lower portion of the small intestine | | | | Sweating helps the body to release lots of toxins. |
| is the favorite sport of the bifida bacteria. When the | | | | Exercise also encourages regular healthy bowel |
| friendly bacteria attach themselves to the walls of | | | | movement. Walking daily early in the morning helps |
| the intestine, the unfriendly ones cannot move in. | | | | digestive system function more properly. |