YOUR INITIAL TREATMENT GUIDE
(Gut Health Support)
Gut Symptoms
Gas, farting, smelly odours, refux, belching, burping, constipation, diarrhea, cramps and strange tummy pains, bloating high or low, brain fog, sleep issues, emotional lows, inflammation to name just a few….
Questions to ask yourself:
1.When and where are these symptoms occurring?
· After meals, specific time of the month, waking up? All day? High or low on the stomach area? When you are stressed, away at work….
2.When did it start happening? How Long?
· Always as far as you can remember.
· A certain time (1yr, 2yrs, 2wks, after a holiday, major life changing moment or specific meal out etc….)
Once you know the above you can start to direct your reasoning and possible root causes and treatment plan.
SOME CAUSES OF GUT ISSUES
Parasites, Bacteria imbalance, gut leak/permeability, food sensitivities/allergies, hormonal issues, stress, upper digestion issues (not enough digestive enzymes, too much acid or not enough, sticky valves, ulcers, too much medication over the years, powders/supplements that might be causing an issue, had antibiotics to name a few.
TREATMENT PROTOCOL
Implement phase l of detoxification. This is removal phase, killing and flushing everything out of the body. This includes at least 3 colonics (can be more if needed) preferably over 1-3wks.
Treatment Protocol in this phase includes removal and die off of Parasites or Bacteria issues (H.Pylori, Candida etc)
1. Removal: Includes elimination diet- processed food, remove gluten, grains, dairy, alcohol, refined sugars, low GI fruit only (test these). Any other foods that are causing issues for the next 4-8wks. Removal of toxins bowel moving every day at least.
2. Introduce increased amounts of vegetables. If you have issues with vegetables then gradually try new ones or cook them. Start with root veg and go from there.
3. Add in pre-digesting support supplements like HCL, /food see below.
4. Slow down your eating habits, chew your food more (not over eating) .
5. NAC -to help breakdown any biofilm that prevents the die off/detection of parasites.
6. 4. Start some antimicrobial herbs/products. Oregano oil, Guar Gum, Black Walnut, Clove, Wormwood, diatomaceous Earth etc.
Do the above protocol for at least 4wks. Then re-address or move on to adding or taking away the supplements as needed and increasing raw vegetables etc
PRODUCTS SUGGESTIONS
1.Parasites or Bacteria imbalances (choose one from below list)
Can come from a specific time in life including childhood, holiday, job, meal etc
If you think this may be the cause (if happened in childhood and now an adult, that means years of gut issues and damage created) not a quick fix. But still able to heal if giving the correct protocol.
If it happened recently, smelly gas and bloating and constipation and cramps can be a much quicker to resolve and the colonic treatment can usually help resolve the issue fast.
Paratrex – Global Healing, (best for clients that have IBS) this is an anti-microbial so if you cant get this there are other brands out there
Ultimate Fibre – 1tsp per day and gradually increase 1tbsp if they are not getting the desired relief (good product for clients with constipation and are ok with fibre) NOT SUITABLE for IBS/IBD
Oregano oil & Guar Gum Great combo especially for H.Pylori
Combantrin (Possibly consider as extra parasite add on. From the chemist over the counter).
Also think about adding these in to support the digestive system
2.NAC- Breaks down biofilm from parasites
3.Digestive Enzymes – VeganZyme Global Healing or Digest-GI AST Enzymes but there are loads around to choose from.
4.HCL, Applecider or Liver Bitters – found in Health shops or online, great to stimulate the liver and pancreas make what it needs.
5.Gut Lining/Healing Supplements such as Diatomaceous Earth, Collagen, Bone Broths, Humic & Fulvic Substances.
Quercetin and Bromelain – This is a natural antihistamine. So if you are experiencing skin flares after eating or drinking then it may be from a histamine spike.
After 4-8wks start adding extra support
6.Add Pre & Probiotics- read below
After 6-12mths depending on how consistent you have been you will hopefully be off all the supplements and only need the healthy eating and lifestyle section.
BIT MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
Upper Intestinal support
Lectins phytates and oxalates- Are a group of proteins which bind to some of the carbs around the gut lining causing issues like celiac disease. But the more oxalates and phytates you have, help produce the broad array of microbiome which help then break down these oxalates and phytates… It’s a cycle.
Lectins can be harder to eliminate from the body and can cause gut lining permeability. Only way to break Lectins is to cook them (Legumes) for 100c 10-30mins. Tinned beans have been heated and are ok. Heat unfortunately does not break down the lectins in grains! Hence causing a few issues in our gut. This can be one reason why we have issues with grains but are not allergic or sensitive when tests are done.
Digestive Enzymes – VeganZyme Global Healing or Digest-GI AST Enzymes: Good as a support but we hope to get the liver, gall bladder etc all optimal so you don’t need these anymore. But it’s a great support in the beginning and can really reduce bloating if the primary cause is not enough stomach acid, bile or enzymes…
Stomach & small intestines
Low stomach acid symptoms: loss of appetite for meat, feel sick after taking supplements stomach cramps, pains, strong smelling sweat. May not feel like eating breakfast, nails break easily or anaemia and supplements doesn’t help.
Food then enters the intestines and trigger a few functions releasing pancreatic enzymes- digesting sugars, fats, proteins and starches. So signs of not producing enough of these enzymes are: Food intolerances, undigested food in stools, bloating, gas, constipation and diarrhea.
Gall Bladder symptoms: Stomach upset from fatty foods, greasy/shiny light coloured stools, bitter taste in the mouth, get drunk easily, bad hangovers, pain between your shoulder blades, constipation or diagnosis of gall bladder stones.
The gall bladder creates the bile to emulsify the fats so they are easier to digest and absorb. If bile isn’t flowing properly then fat will become difficult to absorb and then cause inflammation in the lining of the small intestine, bile is also needed to absorb fat soluble vitamins like A,D,E,K as well as Iron and Calcium. To remove excess hormones and other toxins.
Small Intestine/Gut Wall symptoms: Some signs that your intestinal wall is not functioning optimally are the following: Food allergies, inflammation and sensitivities and may then lead to auto immune conditions and bloating 1-2hrs after easting.
Lined with micro-villi, these must be healthy to absorb nutrients and its only one cell thick!!! This can be damaged easily from processed foods, the cells have junctions open and close to allow micro nutrients into the blood stream. If they don’t it can cause leaky gut when undigested food proteins, toxins and pathogen (viruses, bacteria) cross over into the blood stream. This then causes the above symptoms.
Large Intestine/Colon/Bowel symptoms: Thrush, sugar makes your symptoms worse, constipation, excessive or foul smelling gas.
Absorbs water and electrolytes from the remaining food and also home to your microbiome which powerfully effect your overall health by releasing peptides, hormones and other substance which impact your whole system including brain, cardiovascular, immune function and insulin response. This bacteria feed of your diet…. So diverse your vegetable choices are the more diverse your microbiome will become.
Antibiotics, stress, processed food.
Test your Tansit Time 24/36hrs is the ideal transit time- charcoal or sweetcorn once you see this it will give you an idea if this transit time is healthy. (don’t eat sweetcorn for a week before you test this out).
HCL (stomach acid 0.8-1.5)/Applecider or capsules– great to add a shot of or create a dressing with salads etc. Signs of low stomach acid are food in stools, diarrhea, cramps. This helps break down food in particular proteins into amino acids and increase digestion. Helps trigger the valve to open to release food into your intestines and juices to help break down the food (the next stage of digestion).
Fibre
Insoluble fibre -plants, helps the muscles contract and move food through the intestines and keeps us feeling full and going to the toilet regularly, found in nut beans and veg.
Soluble fibre is import for weight loss its slows down the rate carbohydrates are digested controlling blood sugar levels, flattening the peaks of insulin (the fat storing hormone) and it’s a prebiotic (feeds your good bacteria). Found in fruit, beans, flaxseed/linseeds, chia seeds and other nuts and seeds.
Eat a VARIETY of vegetables as this with give you the fuel to grow many different bacteria strains in the gut. Gradually Include
Variety of Raw food after the initial 4wks, as these are going to provide (eventually replacing the enzyme supplements). Garlic, onion, rocket, watercress
Bitter foods produce the bile production (eventually replacing the HCL supplements) chicory, watercress, dandelion, radishes, mustard greens, artichokes, turnip greens. Cooking with spices like fenugreek, and turmeric is also good.
Fermented Foods
Sauerkraut, kimchi, miso support good bacteria
Zinc based foods helps with production of stomach acid broccoli, seafood, beef, pork, chicken, pumpkin seeds cashew nuts, mushrooms
Good Fats based foods include avocado, nuts, seeds, extra virgin olive oil is anti-inflammatory and coconut oil is particularly good for gut health as its anti-microbial and anti-fungal.
Herbs and spices Cloves stimulate enzymes and is an anti-microbial, mint improves the flow of bile, carraway are good for reducing gas and bloating.
Breath Work slow breathing down before you eat takes you into rest and digest mode, smell the food, think about the food, then notice the saliva increase in the mouth. This is the first stage of digestion kicking in and will help in digesting.
Chewing food- Needed to switch on your stomach acid, tell us when we are full and increases the ability to digest and absorb the food. Chew until it mush in the mouth…. Especially raw veg as they can for some people be the missing key to gut health (if you have issues with vegetables phytates, oxalates in all your plants all your vegetables. They are not as bad as you may think.
Cooking methods could change slow cook to assist you in the early stages of this plan. Makes it easy on your digestive system until you are ready to gradually introduce those raw vegetables.
Disclaimer: This is a general guide and not specifically designed around you. You may need more specific support depending on your own health issues, medications or goals. Always consult your local GP for any individual health concerns.