Gut Dysbiosis: An Underlying Factor in Autism, ADHD, Allergies, Asthma and More

Gut Dysbiosis: An Underlying Factor in Autism, ADHD, Allergies, Asthma, Autoimmune and More

Maria Rickert Hong, CHHC, AADP Nutritional Healing www.MariaRickertHong.com

What Is Gut Dysbiosis?  Often associated

with an improperly functioning GI system

 An imbalance of good/bad probiotic bacteria and yeast

Maria Rickert Hong, CHHC, AADP Nutritional Healing

www.MariaRickertHong.com

Diseases and Conditions with Gut Dysbiosis  Autism  PDD-NOS  Sensory Processing Disorder  OCD  ADHD  Asthma  Allergies  Eczema



Diseases and Conditions with Gut Dysbiosis  Eczema  Acid reflux  Depression  Anxiety  Schizophrenia  Bipolar disorder  Fibromyalgia  Lupus



Diseases and Conditions with Gut Dysbiosis  Rheumatoid arthritis  Multiple sclerosis   IBS  Chron's disease  Celiac disease  Lichen planus  Other autoimmune diseases



Diseases and Conditions with Gut Dysbiosis  Obesity  Adrenal fatigue  Anemia  Hypothyroidism  Chronic sickness  Hormonal problems   Insomnia  Chronic constipation/diarrhea



Importance of the Gut  70-80% of the immune system is in the gut  90% of pathogens enter our body thru gut  95% of serotonin is made in the gut



Gut dysbiosis leads to immune dysregulation, and, from there, a vicious cycle is created.



Immune Dysregulation  Attacks and

creates inflammation in response to normally harmless / innocuous things

 Attacks body’s own cells (autoimmunity)



Immune Dysregulation   Can’t turn itself off   Can’t mount

sufficient immune response (underactive immune activity)

  Leaves body vulnerable to other infections like Lyme Disease or PANDAS



Most people with a chronic illness/disorder (autism, ADHD, asthma, allergies, celiac, etc.) or chronic symptoms (eczema, allergies, reflux, etc.) have gut dysbiosis and/or immune dysregulation.



Gut Dysbiosis: The Great Masquerader   Is it autism or is it Lyme Disease?   Is it rheumatoid arthritis or is it Lyme

Disease?   Is it fibromyalgia or is it Lyme Disease?   Is it multiple sclerosis or is it Lyme Disease?   Is it OCD or is it chronic Strep (PANDAS)?   Is it Tourette’s or is it chronic Strep

(PANDAS)? Maria Rickert Hong, CHHC, AADP

Nutritional Healing www.MariaRickertHong.com

Causes of Gut Dysbiosis  Candida albicans (yeast)  Giardia lamblia (parasite)  Clostridium (bacteria)  Streptococcus (bacteria)  Klebsiella (bacteria)  Spirochaetaceae



Causes of Gut Dysbiosis  HHV (virus)  Epstein Barr (virus)  Varicella (virus)  Rubella (virus)  Overuse of antibiotics  Overuse of ibuprofen, Motrin, Naproxen  Use of oral hormones (the pill)  Heavy-metal toxicity (especially mercury)



Causes of Gut Dysbiosis  GMO foods  Diet high in processed-foods  Feed-lot meats   Infections passed on by mom (vaginal

birth)  Lack of probiotic bacteria (Caesarean

birth)  Proton-pump inhibitors (Prevacid, etc.)  Stress



Yeast Overgrowth  An overgrowth of the Candida albicans

yeast is the most common type of gut dysbiosis.

 Candida albicans produces a toxic byproduct called acetylaldehyde.

 Acetylaldehyde is also a byproduct of ethanol.



Gut Dysbiosis Can Lead to Leaky Gut  Yeast mycelia and GMO foods can

perforate the lining of the gut.  Waste products and toxins that should be

excreted are not.  Gluten and casein proteins, when leaked

out, go to the brain and activate the same pathways as morphine.



Symptoms of Yeast Overgrowth  Major symptoms of a hangover =

major symptoms of yeast overgrowth = major symptoms of reduced methylation   Headache   Foggy thinking   Irritability and/or depression   Fatigue   Soreness   Sensitivity



Symptoms of Gut Dysibiosis  One or two red cheeks after eating  Red or hot ears after eating  Chronic runny nose or cough  Chronic mouth breathing  Problems with swallowing, habitual

gagging or choking while eating  Storing food in cheeks  Recurrent ear infections



Symptoms of Gut Dysbiosis  Chronic or recurrent sinus infections  Chronic or recurrent strep infections  Periodic Fever Syndrome  Patches of red, dry, scaly skin (eczema)

on face, hands, elbows, knees or other parts of the skin

 Frequent diaper rashes in babies, especially red rings around the anus or redness of the vaginal area



Symptoms of Gut Dysbiosis  Cradle cap or excessive scaling and

dandruff on the scalp  Thinning hair or hairloss in a child  Cavities and excessive tartar, or bad

breath, despite proper dental hygiene  Frequent daytime accidents in an already

potty-trained child  Nighttime bedwetting well into the grade

school years



Symptoms of Gut Dysbiosis   Nocturia: frequent waking to go the

bathroom   Dark circles or bags surrounding the eyes   “Droopy” eyes   Excessive drooling in children too old to drool   Colic, excessive crying or irritability in babies   Frequent temper tantrums (multiple times a

day)



Symptoms of Gut Dysbiosis  Frequent crying, sadness, anger (multiple

times a day)  Esophageal reflux  Babies who chronically “spit up” or

regurgitate after eating  White coating on the tongue  Chronic thrush infections  Unusual fingernail or toenail formation



Symptoms of Gut Dysbiosis  Frequent loose stools, diarrhea  Undigested food routinely found in stools  Blood in stool  Constipation, infrequent stooling (going

only once every few days, or straining with a bowel movement

 Excessive gas, flatulence



Symptoms of Gut Dysbiosis  Chronically discolored stools: white,

yellow or black  Floating stools or dry stools (“rabbit

pellets”)  “Tummy aches”  Distended “pot belly”  Persistent toe-walking (always walking on

tip-toes)  Significant speech impairments



Symptoms of Gut Dysbiosis   Sensory-defensiveness:

  Covering the ears from everyday sounds like vacuum cleaners or telephone rings

  Shielding the eyes from bright lights   Sensitivity or revulsion to common smells   Avoidance of certain textures like sand,

wetness, certain fabrics   Over-sensitivity or emotional reaction to tags in

clothing, seams in socks, hairbrushing   Avoidance of kisses, hugs or other forms of

affection Maria Rickert Hong, CHHC, AADP


Symptoms of Gut Dysbiosis  Pressure-seeking behavior: trying to push

the belly against objects, the floor, tables  Head banging  Tongue hanging out of the mouth  Failure to thrive, growth delays  Arm flapping  Extreme or abnormal fatigue; difficulty

waking Maria Rickert Hong, CHHC, AADP


Symptoms of Gut Dysbiosis  Excessive sweating (night or daytime) or

inability to regulate temperature  Excessive hyperactivity  Chronically swollen lymph nodes  Obsessive or compulsive type behaviors;

constant hoarding of toys, possessions  Lining up toys or other repetitive behaviors  Persistent aggressive behavior



Symptoms of Gut Dysbiosis  Persistent non-compliant or oppositional

behavior  Tics (verbal or physical), including

constant throat clearing, coughing or blinking

 Recurrent urinary tract infections  Chronic vaginal infections  Chronic athletes foot, ring worm or other

fungal skin infection



Symptoms of Gut Dysbiosis  Food allergies   Itchy anus  Cravings for sweets or carbs  Nail fungus  Weak immunity  Fatigue  Cloudy thinking



SYMPTOMS

Are signs that

Something is wrong with your or

your child’s: IMMUNE SYSTEM

GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM

and/or

•  Eczema •  Red cheeks after eating •  Chronic loose stools/

diarrhea •  Chronic constipation •  Attention/behavior

Problems •  Recurrent infections (ear,

sinus, vaginal) •  Abnormal sensory

behaviors •  Reflux/colic/

stomachaches •  Etc.



First Step   Implement a gut-healing diet

  Eliminate soda, sugars and simple carbohydrates

  Take a multi-strain probiotic

 Support the immune system with supplements, antifungal herbs and nutrients

 Eat meals with quality protein and vegetables

 Support methylation Maria Rickert Hong, CHHC, AADP


Next Step  Recover Your Health Program

  Adrenal, Thyroid and Mitochondrial Issues   Getting an Oil Change | Cholesterol |

Making Better Food Choices   Gut Dysbiosis | Supplementing to Boost

Your Immune System   Detoxification: Methylation, Sulfation and

Alkalinization   Reducing/Eliminating Sugar | Implementing

a Gut-Healing Diet   Bonus Session: Eliminating Toxins from Your

Household Maria Rickert Hong, CHHC, AADP Nutritional Healing



  Recommendations for types of food and supplements

  Food selection criteria   How to cook your food   Where to get your healing foods and

supplements   Recipes   Handouts




  www.MariaRickertHong.com/recover

 Bonus: first 10 people to sign up will get a free 45-minute health-coaching session with me



Next Step  Recover Your Health Group Program

  5-part teleseminar-series with a bonus session

  Rolling enrollment   One 90-minute session per week with room

for Q&A   Sessions begin Thursday, October 4th

at 1pm ET   Sessions run through Thursday, November 8

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