Test Don't Guess

I am all about finding the root cause to our health issues. Today we are fortunate enough to have specific and accurate forms of testing. Testing is an effective tool to pinpoint what is going on with your body. Health issues typically begin in the gut. Our immunity resides there - about 80-90% of it! So, it’s logical to “look under the hood” so to speak. Gut issues may cause:

• Leaky Gut Permeability (Intestinal Permeability)

• Skin issues like acne, psoriasis and eczema

• Mood disorders

• Nutrient/Mineral Deficiencies

• Hormonal Imbalances

• Achy joints

• Insomnia

• Fatigue

• Acid Reflux

• Bloating

• Diarrhea/Constipatioin

  IBS

• Autoimmune conditions

• Food sensitivities

• SIBO/SIFO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and Small Intestinal Fungal Overgrowth)

Just to name a few, right? But here is the thing - our gut lining is only one-cell thick! This is good news in that our nutrients can easily be absorbed - bad news because if our gut is damaged, many health symptoms may arise. The lining in our small intestine is where nutrient absorption takes place. Our lining protects what enters into the bloodstream by tight junctions. If the wrong things enter in the body, our immune system gets activated and produces inflammation in the body.

Factors that affect our tight junctions include: gluten exposure, glyphosate (RoundUp), nutrient deficiencies and bacterial, viral, parasitic and fungal infections. Our body absorbs the undigested proteins, environmental toxins, bugs and the toxins these bugs produce. This is commonly referred to as “leaky gut” and we are left with a plethora of symptoms. While this may seem overwhelming, there are accurate stool tests (DNA sensitive), nutrient testing and food intolerance tests that can pinpoint the cause of your unique digestive and health issues.

LEAKY GUT

Using the knowledge received from testing can not only help you physically, but may improve your mental health as well. Scientists have found that gut bacteria produce neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and GABA, all of which play a key role in mood. For example, 80% of our serotonin, the“feel good neurotransmitter” is produced in the gut.

Another example is H.pylori, a common bacterial infection that causes inflammation in the stomach. It is a common cause for ulcers and is found in fifty percent of the world’s population. It can weaken your production of hydrochloric acid which aids in the absorption of certain nutrients such as protein and B12. Hydrochloric acid also kills pathogenic bacteria and viruses so not having enough may enable additional gut infections to take place. A stool test can detect it amongst other infections and then treatment can be specifically targeted.

Knowing exactly what is causing your symptoms will save you time and money in the long run. Having a supplement graveyard and chasing symptoms with a “pill for an ill” approach is like throwing darts on a board and hoping you hit the bullseye.