Gastrointestinal (GI) concerns can be quite unsettling and can significantly impact one’s quality of life. Whether you’re experiencing persistent abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, or any other digestive issues, proper testing is essential to diagnose the root cause of your problems and guide effective treatment strategies. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the importance of proper
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Stomach aches can be uncomfortable and painful. While there are many possible causes, one lesser-known condition that may be the culprit is leaky gut. Leaky gut, also known as intestinal permeability, occurs when the lining of the digestive tract becomes compromised, allowing undigested food particles, toxins, and bacteria to leak into the bloodstream. This can
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Are you experiencing digestive issues such as bloating, gas, and stomach pain? If so, you might have a leaky gut. Leaky gut syndrome, also known as intestinal permeability, occurs when the intestinal lining becomes damaged and allows undigested food particles and toxins to leak into the bloodstream. This can lead to inflammation and a range
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Digestive issues like constipation, bloating, and cramping can slow you down like nothing else. Often, you feel as if you don’t want to get too far away from a bathroom, should you end up needing one suddenly. That’s no way to live. Medical practitioners are successful at treating a wide range of conditions, including digestive problems.
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You may have heard the term “leaky gut”, which may lead to the development of many serious health conditions. But what exactly is leaky gut? What link might it have to inflammatory bowel diseases? And what does the current scientific literature have to say about this supposed syndrome? What Does “Leaky Gut” Mean?
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Usually the most difficult things to cut out of someone’s diet are grains, dairy, sugar and alcohol. Let’s discuss some of the basics behind why it’s good to take a break from these. Worst case scenario: you go 4 weeks without some foods you like. Best case scenario: you realize that you’re eating something that’s
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Nothing puts a damper on your day like a sick stomach. For some people, this is an everyday reality. If you find yourself constantly feeling uncomfortable, you may want to look to your microbiome for some answers. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth SIBO is just as the name states- an excessive amount of bacteria
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Maintaining proper gut health plays a key role in optimizing your personal wellness. Risk factors such as autoimmune disorders, poor nutrition and stress have all been linked to disruption of the gut’s microbiota, resulting in varied GI conditions. However, it’s not always easy to distinguish between common diagnoses. Like many GI disorders, IBS and
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You may have heard the term “leaky gut” blamed for just about everything from weight gain to eczema to depression. Medical professionals call this condition increased intestinal permeability, but what is it and how do you know if you have it? The gut is a very complex system and we’re still learning how it
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Leaky gut is a condition that creates gaps in the lining of the intestinal walls. These gaps allow food particles, bacteria, and waste products to seep directly into the bloodstream. Eating foods that positively influence intestinal bacteria and inflammation can help relieve symptoms. Leaky gut describes how easily substances such as food, nutrients, and
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