Leaky gut and Chronic pain requires attention because of the disruption it can cause to your quality of life. One well researched cause of chronic pain involves your \u201csecond brain\u201d, the digestive system, also termed the enteric system. This system communicates with your central nervous system through the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems. If your nervous system is under stress (nerves stretched, pinched or irritated), then the communication from the brain and spinal cord to the sensory, motor and autonomic systems will be disrupted. That will translate to muscular problems, organ problems and of course\u2026PAIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A\nsomato-visceral response, as described above, is part of the digestive\ndysfunction called \u201cLeaky Gut\u201d Syndrome. A Leaky Gut is the result of increased\nintestinal lining permeability. If your gut becomes \u201cleaky\u201d, then things which\nnormally do not cross the intestinal lining now will. This can include toxins\nfrom food, water or medications, bacteria or undigested food. Symptoms may\ninvolve increased gas, acid reflux, bloating, cramping, inflammation and pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At Reed\nChiropractic, our Doctors of Chiropractic evaluate each individual for the\ncause of nervous system stress. When nervous system stress is identified and\nresolved the body will begin to function at optimum levels. It is to the\nadvantage of every individual to seek the cause of their problem and start with\na conservative, non-invasive approach to resolve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along\nwith balancing the nervous system, the enteric system benefits from an\noptimized diet and healthy lifestyle. Here are some beneficial changes to make:\nImproving diet to limit processed foods and sugar, Eliminate trigger foods such\nas caffeine, alcohol and high allergen foods (such as dairy), Optimize vitamin\nD levels, balance stomach acid with high quality sea salt and a hydrochloric\nacid supplement, exercise regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Certain\nfoods can also help to calm the intestinal lining and balance leaky gut. Here\nis a list of six foods to help: Aloe Vera: anti-bacterial, anti-fungal,\nanti-viral and anti-inflammatory; Bone Broth: easily digested building blocks\nof protein (amino acids) and immune-optimizing components; Fermented Foods:\nvegetables and coconut kefir-detoxifiers, beneficial bacteria, anti-oxidants\nand high fiber; Flax Seed Tea: omega-3 fats, anti-inflammatory, and\nlubricating; Chlorella: promoted healthy gut pH and good detoxifier; Chia\nSeeds: anti-inflammatory and good fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Knowing some dos and don\u2019ts can help. Here are a few things to avoid in promoting a health enteric system: conventionally-raised meats, genetically engineered grains\/foods, processed foods, chlorinated and\/or fluoridated water, antibacterial soap and agricultural chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n