You know what they say, sh*t happens. But for millions of Americans, sometimes it doesn’t. That’s right, I’m talking about constipation. On this episode I discuss a very common cause that’s often overlooked, and what you can do to treat it naturally.
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If you find yourself struggling with food intolerances of any kind, then it’s most likely causing an imbalance in your hormones as well. And if you’ve been diagnosed with low testosterone, PCOS, estrogen dominance, thyroid issues, or insulin resistance; then your food sensitivities are making them worse.
In this Podcast, I discuss how they’re linked and where to begin to help heal and regenerate your body from the attack on your immune system.
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If you have Celiac Disease, an autoimmune disease that’s the most severe form of gluten intolerance, and are still experiencing symptoms after going gluten-free, you may still be getting gluten exposure from hidden sources. Both forms (Celiac’s and gluten intolerance) can cause widespread symptoms, many of which have nothing to do with digestion. They can both lead to further inflammation in the body as well as Hashimoto’s disease. However some people do have non-celiac gluten sensitivity as well. Either way it’s important to limit your exposure to gluten 100%. Here’s a comprehensive list the known and hidden sources of gluten, which will help you identify potential exposures that you weren’t aware of.
Common Gluten Foods:
Barley
Bulgur
Couscous
Kamut
Oats (if not specifically gluten-free)
Rye
Semolina
Spelt
Triticale
Wheat
Wheat germ
Hidden Gluten Sources:
Artificial coffee creamer
Beer
Bouillon cubes
Broth/stocks
Candy
Certain ground spices
Certain veined cheeses
Chewing gum
Chips
Cold cuts
Flavored teas
Flavored rice
Fish sticks
Flavored crackers
French fries
Gravies
Hot dogs
Imitation seafood
Instant coffee and other instant hot drinks
Ketchup
Matzo flavor
Mustard
Mayonnaise
Pasta side dishes
Rice mixes
Roasted nuts
Soy sauce
Salad dressing
Seitan (wheat gluten, used in meat substitutes)
Self-basting turkey
Soy and teriyaki sauces
Tinned baked beans
Tomato sauces
Vegetable cooking spray
Veggie burgers
Vodka
Wine coolers
For those with Celiac Disease, complete avoidance of gluten is important. Some non-Celiac patients may also be sensitive enough that even tiny exposures are problematic. If you feel like you have successfully eliminated gluten from your diet and are still experiencing gluten-associated symptoms. When you are gluten sensitive, your body is creating antibodies against gluten. Those same antibodies can also recognize proteins in other foods that have similar structures and mimic the reaction they have to gluten. Which non-gluten foods you may react to will depend on the antibodies your body has formed against gluten. Not everyone will have a cross-reaction to all the below foods, but it’s important to consider if you’ve gone gluten-free and are still experiencing symptoms.
Cross Reactive Foods:
Buckwheat
Sorghum
Millet
Amaranth
Quinoa
Corn
Rice
Potato
Hemp
Teff
Soy
Milk (Alpha-Casein, Beta-Casein, Casomorphin, Butyrophilin, Whey Protein and whole milk)
Chocolate
Yeast
Coffee (instant, latte, espresso, imported)
Sesame
Tapioca (a.k.a. cassava or yucca)
Eggs
In those with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, increased intestinal permeability or ‘leaky gut’ is common. This can further aggravate the formation of food sensitivities. Healing an unhealthy gut may help alleviate some of these cross-reactions or sensitivities to gluten. However the best course of action would be to determine the root cause of your gut issues in the first place.
How IV Therapy Benefits You More Thank Oral Supplementation
What if there was one thing in your body that had the power to control the way you look, feel and think? And what if supporting this one thing was the key to unlocking everlasting health? Sound too good to be true? I’m here to tell you that not only is this a fact, but it’s this vital organ in your body that serves as a common denominator for most of today’s health problems. I’m referring to your gut.
The current Merck Manual lists 14 main gastrointestinal disorders, with up to 14 subdivisions within each of the principle groupings (Beers, 2006). Add to this the finding that many other disease states affect the gastrointestinal tract significantly, and both give us a strong reminder that our gut has a major influence on our health. Intravenous (IV) therapy can be a useful adjunct to the oral treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
This is because by the time symptoms of disease have made their appearance, it is sometimes too late for oral vitamins and minerals to make much difference. Nevertheless, these same vitamins and minerals, given intramuscularly (IM) or intravenously, can benefit many diseases. We know that the health of the GI tract affects the overall health of all body functions and the well-being of every individual. We approach the problem of disease as a problem of the cell. What the cell needs to be maximally healthy is always found in nature. However, to be effective, these nutrients must be admitted into the cell.
When given in high concentration, IV or IM nutrients enter the cell by sheer force of numbers. Administering nutrients in a concentration great enough to force those nutrients into the cell by means of a high-concentration gradient as well as the ability of the cell wall to absorb them, is highly beneficial. Highly concentrated on the outside, the cell membrane is semi-permeable meaning that it admits the nutrients into the cell due to the high-concentration gradient that was created.
The only way to obtain this high concentration is by IV or IM administration. With the GI cells, the IV route is especially useful for this purpose, because it’s immediately absorbed. When oral absorption is not effective, the parenteral route proves to be the most effective option.
So if you find yourself suffering from any GI issues (gas, bloating, acid-reflux), hormone imbalances, hypothyroidism, menopause, Hashimotos, or even trying to prevent the common cold; an IV would be the best option for you. And for every one of my patients, I custom-make each and every IV, so that you get exactly what you need. No cookie cutter recipes in my office!
Welcome to my Podcast, Regenerate You, I’m Dr. Nirvana!
In this episode, I discuss how you can heal your gut in one day by helping your liver to detox properly to safely remove toxins from your gut; as well as which methods help you to keep certain enzymes in your gut from wreaking havoc in your body.
I’ll share what you can do to maintain a healthier gut with simple tips you can start today to relieve gas, bloating, indigestion, fatigue, pms, heavy periods and more! Your body is so intricatly designed but the healing process doesn’t need to be.
Comprehensive Support for Optimum Gastrointestinal Health
Are you someone suffering from GI disturbances such as leaky gut, chronic constipation, frequent diarrhea, acid reflux, or bloating and gas regularly? Then I am so happy you have found this article.
Your digestive system, also known as your “gut,” is comprised of the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract), and your liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Your GI tract is made of hollow organs that run from your mouth to your anus. The lining of a healthy gut digests and absorbs the food you eat so that your body can utilize valuable nutrients and excrete waste. In the best-case scenario, this works like a well-lubricated engine. Unfortunately, chronic stress, medications, processed and inflammatory foods, alcohol, cigarettes, and other hormone changes can disrupt the lining of your gut.
When your inner gut lining is compromised, this can cause nutrients and other predigested substances to escape leading to an inflammatory response in your body that can be experienced as bloating, pain, cramps, acid reflux, irregular stools, joint pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, brain fog, and insomnia.
Is your Gut Healthy?
When your gut is healthier, you feel better in general. You have a better mood, have more energy, and don’t suffer from weight issues. Signs of an unhealthy gut include gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, moodiness and overall discomfort after eating. Some people can even suffer from symptoms when they haven’t eaten at all or wake up feeling gastric discomfort which persists throughout the day.
The Causes of an Unhealthy Gut
Being stressed greatly impacts cortisol levels, and stress can be a factor for some people. Medications can also negatively affect gut health while disturbing the micro flora. The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, antibiotics, antihistamines, caffeine, alcohol, and other prescription and nonprescription drugs renders the intestinal mucosa permeable to toxins and undigested food particles. Poor diet, alcohol and the consumption of animal products are key culprits to chronic inflammation within the gut causing a lowered immune response and overall integrity of the GI system overall.
Improving your Gut Health
Consuming more Vegetables – vegetables provide our body with the nutrients it needs on a day-to-day basis and help to maintain general health as well as decreasing inflammation within the body. They also provide a good source of fiber to keep the gut healthy and help our body eliminate toxins.
Eliminate Food Allergies – when you are regularly consuming foods that you may not know you have a sensitivity to it creates a great deal of inflammation within the gut. This allows toxins to leak out of the digestive tract and into the bloodstream triggering a reaction that can create pain and inflammation in the gut. Discovering your food sensitivities is key to healing your gut issues. Dr. Nirvana’s Healthy Gut Program can help you to resolve this for good.
Natural antihistamines such as Quercetin, Nettles, Astragalus, Turmeric, and Vitamin C IVs decrease the histamine response by the immune cells responsible for the allergic reactions and resulting symptoms.
Take Action to Heal your Gut for Good
Dr. Nirvana’s Healthy Gut Program will help you to get to the bottom of what is causing your leaky gut. It is imperative so we can treat it effectively. In some cases this is a complex process but one that allows us to tailor treatment specifically to your unique needs. Taking the time to do this properly can rid you of many unpleasant and persistent symptoms thus revolutionizing your health and well being. If you are suffering from GI distress and are ready to invest the time and energy in getting on track for optimal health to regain your vitality back, then consider scheduling a consultation today.
How Gut Be Calm™ can Heal your GI Distress
There are so many different supplements out there that promise the world and deliver nothing. After years of helping patient’s suffering from unnecessary gut issues, I decided to make Gut Be Calm™ available to the public, due to it’s an overwhelming success.
The ingredients in Gut Be Calm™ include nutrients that fuel your entire immune system including the billions of cells that line your intestinal tract. It contains ingredients that are necessary to three primary organs including your brain, liver and kidneys while helping your body to build muscle. Gut Be Calm™ plays an important role in strengthening the lining of the gut while decreasing the loss of electrolytes and water from the small intestines.
