As most of you know, I am a strong proponent of the Paleo lifestyle. My practice is very Paleo focused. Paleo eating leans heavily on vegies, fruits, nuts, seeds, eggs and grass fed protein. It strongly suggests a very limited consumption of grains, simple carbs and little dairy. Having said that, there is an important …
1. Chronic inflammation Whether it be stress, IBS, or a food allergy, chronic inflammation is one of the biggest causes of a leaky gut. 2. Food Sensitivities/allergies Food sensitivities can cause inflammation and worsen a leaky gut. Food sensitivities are also symptoms of a leaky gut because once our digestive tract becomes permeable, additional food …
Modern medicine is preoccupied with cleaning up messes. Once we have cancer, how can we cure it? Once we have high blood pressure, how can we reduce it? Doctors and medical scientists spend lifetimes isolating specific genes, mixing new molecular cocktails. The solution for the problem seems so…complicated. Einstein once said that “the fundamental ideas …
Why are chemicals so pervasive in industrial foods? The increased usage of chemicals in food production means more money for agribusinesses. With each new protein or hormone, the agribusiness is able to patent and gain exclusive sales rights. There is more money to be made off of engineered foods than foods that grow and reproduce …
12 Signs and Symptoms of a Food Allergy hives itching rash (eczema) behavioral/temper changes swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or eyes diarrhea vomiting cramps itching and tightness of throat difficulty breathing (asthma) wheezing in extreme cases, anaphylactic shock. What is a food allergy? A food allergy is an immune reaction to a protein usually …
A leaky gut sounds menacing, but they can heal with time and effort. Here are three easy steps to get you on your way. 1. Get a Food Allergy Test Your leaky gut can only heal once you know what foods are harmful to you. Food allergy tests are simple, straightforward, and inexpensive. Removing trigger …
How do we know if we have a “leaky gut”? Since 70% of our immune system is located in our digestive tract, poor digestion and absorption becomes a systemic problem. Our whole body feels the effects. This is why discovering and treating a leaky gut is so important. While the following is not an exhaustive …
This month’s blogs will focus on Leaky Gut Syndrome. We will cover gut basics, symptoms, causes, and easy steps to take to improve intestinal health. The concept of a leaky gut is confusing and odd-sounding. It evokes an image of a tin pail riddled with holes, or a faucet with a constant drip. How …
Did you know that 1 in 133 people in the U.S has celiac disease? (Archives of Internal Medicine, published 10 February 2003) Unfortunately, only about 1 out of every 4,700 Americans has been diagnosed, which means 97% of cases go undetected in our country. Why is this? Dr. Alessio Fassano, the Director of the Center …
Dr. Doris Rapp, Pediatric Allergist and Mother of Environmental Medicine, mentions some simple ways to check for potential food allergies at home. The first question we must ask ourselves is: “My child was fine until they ate, touched or smelled what?” The sooner we think critically about our environments, the sooner we can help our …
