Tag: leaky gut

Alcohol and the microbiome of the gut; good or bad? The NY Times weighs in.

Alcohol and the microbiome of the gut; good or bad? The NY Times weighs in. The gut microbiome helps us assimilate vitamins, and other nutrients from food.  It also helps us avoid inflammation and many of the associated diseases such as insulin resistance which can lead to diabetes. Good foods also help in addition to fiber keep the gut healthy too. It is understood that heavy drinking can cause dysbiosis as it causes an imbalance of “good” and “bad” bacteria in their guts.  This eventually can cause a leaky gut where the lining that usually acts as a filter to Read More »

Are you suffering from leaky gut syndrome?

Are you suffering from leaky gut syndrome? Bad skin, sore joints, and stomach sensitivities are just some of the symptoms associated with leaky gut syndrome.  This combined with weight gain and feeling tired all the time can mean that your inflammation levels are high due to problems in the way your gut is working. Scientists now understand that inflammation and many autoimmune and even cardiovascular events are closely linked. Our gut filters and absorbs food.  Over time, food sensitivities, the types of foods we eat, and other activities of life can cause the gut to allow in more substances into Read More »

Chronic fatigue syndrome and your gut; The NY Times shows a connection between gut health and the way we feel.

Chronic fatigue syndrome and your gut; The NY Times shows a connection between gut health and the way we feel. For those who suffer from chronic fatigue, and its inflammatory effects, the loss of energy and drive is a horrible problem to have. Many doctors have dismissed  chronic fatigue sufferers as people with psychological problems, however, new information may shed some light on this frustrating condition. Apparently, scientists have found that those with chronic fatigue have different flora in their gut that causes inflammation that most of us do, and the data is consistent enough to link the condition with Read More »