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Perfect Health Tips - Leaky Gut, Obesity, Etc...
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Hello, my name is Corey and I'm 25 years old with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (no, not Endocrinology). However, I have been interested in the Endocrine system and the auto-immune/inflammation implications in MPB type hair-loss, I am also very interested in the gut/brain axis, stress and obesity. I am also personally researching more and more about this everyday and have an up-to-date knowledge about all of them.
I am particularly interested in the way diet affects our bodies. (Which it does CONSIDERABLY more than most would ever think) I currently spend about an hour a day keeping up on peer review journals and keep up on honing my diet on a day to day basis. I am always learning more and more and read blogs daily to keep up on the latest.
One of the most hotly debated subjects over the past few years has been the cause of the obesity epidemic, and along with that, the best strategy for weight loss.
Some folks (Atkins, Taubes, Eades, etc.) believe that carbohydrates are to blame. Others (Ornish, Campbell, Esselstyn, Fuhrman, etc.) believe that fat is the problem. More recently, researchers like Seth Roberts and Stephan Guyenet and clinicians like Dr. Sharma have raised awareness of another hypothesis, called the food reward theory, which holds that the consumption of highly palatable foods leads to overeating and weight gain. And Paul Jaminet and others have argued that micronutrient deficiencies, toxins and infections may play a significant role in the obesity epidemic.
Here’s what I think: the most accurate answer to “why do people get fat?” and “what’s the most effective weight loss strategy?” is: “it depends.”
Pathology for 90% of Western Illness - Intestinal Permeability
Excessive environment toxins –With the detoxification system overloaded or dysfunctional, environment toxins from either inside or outside the body may build up. They can irritate the intestinal lining. The constant inflammation and immune system activity can create a more permeable gut wall.
Chronic stress – Stress suppresses the immune system and can alter intestinal physiological function, increase gut permeability, and cause inflammation. A healthy immune system can easily block out typical pathogens, but a weak one may be overrun. When the immune system is overactive for an extended period of time, leaky gut can develop.
Inflammation – Anything causing inflammation may lead to leaky gut. This can result from insufficiently broken-down food or infections of any kind. Maybe the stomach just does not produce enough hydrochloric acid, resulting in improper digestion. Larger particle sizes from any food can irritate the gut lining. Yeast/bacteria/parasites/viruses can all cause inflammation. Besides the physical damage created by an imbalance of microbes in the gut, bacteria and yeast give off many toxins.
Medications – Medications, prescription and over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, may also lead to increased permeability. They are considered ‘hard’ on the gastrointestinal lining. Aspirin reduces the thickness of the mucosal lining in the gut, thus making it more susceptible to yeast, inflammation, and irritation by food passing through the gut.
Diet – A diet high in sugar, refined flour and processed foods, complete with their rainbow of artificial food colorings, flavorings, and preservatives places a lot of stress on the immune system as well as the liver. Our bodies see most of the artificial chemicals as pure toxins. The more you consume, the more the body must process out. Most processed foods have less nutrition in them as well. So, you use more energy and nutrients processing these foods from your body and receive less energy from the food. A diet high in refined sugar, flours, and artificial chemicals can actually cost you nutrients and energy rather than supply them.
see Feingold Program
Micro/Macro: Nutrient deficiency – Zinc is necessary in maintaining intestinal wall integrity. Supplementing with zinc could contribute significantly to healing a leaky gut in about eight weeks (Sturniolo 2001). Zinc is also instrumental in a maintaining a healthy immune system (Prasad 2002). The synthesis of serotonin involves zinc. Since serotonin is also necessary for melatonin synthesis, a zinc deficiency may result in low levels of both of these compounds, causing problems with the sleep cycle, calming, and hyperness. Selenium / B-Vitamins / Iodine / Etc...
There is lots to discuss when it comes to diet and health. There is no one size fits all solution for anyone. You have to learn your own body and figure out how to optimize your system. There is some basic principals but you have to get to know yourself.
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Disclaimer: I will not diagnose you. I will not recommend medications. Just clarify what has helped me through diet, lifestyle factors, and natural medicines.
The information is intended only for individuals under the care of a medical doctor! Furthermore, the information discussed is only applicable to individuals participating in supervised research. See my disclaimer at the bottom of every page. The information I discuss can be life-changing - and that cuts both ways. I restrict this information to only those who agree to work closely with their medical doctor or dietitian prior to acting on any information. The information here is for people under the supervision of a medical professional only! Take any diet tips or regimens at your own risk.
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"One's first step in wisdom is to question everything."
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