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LISTEN TO YOUR GUT

Presented by:

Beacon Hill Chiropractic & MassageDr. Michael Schmolke & Associates

Dr. Sherra SandersDr. Chris Yavis

OUR VISION:

Vision: "We change people’s lives through inspiration, empowerment, and excellent health care delivery in a beautiful, efficient team environment making us Calgary’s first choice for natural health care."

WHY FOCUS ON GUT HEALTH?

Severely under estimated importance to health Drastic impact on mental well-being and

behavior To understand your gut & health relationship Help you learn how to live in a manner that

allows your innate potential for maximum health to have a chance to become your reality

Most misunderstood part of wellness lifestyle

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CHECK YOUR OWN CONCERNS

Low energy levels Occasional negative moods “Foggy thinking” Joint health problems Food allergies/intolerance An unhealthy immune

system Occasional abdominal

discomfort

Score out of 13 ______ Poor complexion

Difficulty gaining or maintaining a healthy weight/body composition

Poor digestion Poorly formed stools and

constipation (<3 bm/day) Occasional irregularity Learning difficulties

BASIC GUT ANATOMY

Basic energy acquisition Nutrient assimilation Barrier function Immune defense system Hydration/conservation Interconnected hormonally

HEALTHY GUT TERRAIN

Densely contoured bythick folds & villae

Like a tubular forest Massive surface area

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GUT TERRAIN HISTOLOGY

Gelatinous rich & slime coveredvillae forest

Surface area = to½ tennis court

HEALTH GUT ECOLOGY

Lots of bugs inside of us. Up to 4-6 kg of total body weight.

Bacterial balance is vital for gut function, total body health, & digestive success

IMMUNITY IS BASED IN YOUR GUT Gut associated lymphoid tissue (GALT)

and Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)

70% of the human immune system cells are harbored around the length of the gut. Why is this relevant??

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THE “MIND – GUT” RELATIONSHIP

Up to 95% of our Serotonin hormones are produced by the gut, in the gut itself!

RESEARCH LINKING GUT HEALTH

Mood and behavior Weight gain & metabolism Hormonal changes Immunogenicity (allergies) Inflammation Learning disorders (ADD) MMR vaccines, anti-

biotics, and gut disruption

HOT TOPIC IN RESEARCH THESE DAYS

Think Twice: How the Gut's "Second Brain" Influences Mood and Well-Being The enteric nervous system uses more than 30 neurotransmitters, just like the brain, and in fact 95 percent of

the body's serotonin is found in the bowels. Because antidepressant medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) increase serotonin levels, it's little wonder that meds meant to cause chemical changes in the mind often provoke GI issues as a side effect. Irritable bowel syndrome—which afflicts more than two million Americans—also arises in part from too much serotonin in our entrails, and could perhaps be regarded as a "mental illness" of the second brain.

Scientists are learning that the serotonin made by the enteric nervous system might also play a role in more surprising diseases: In a new Nature Medicine study published online February 7, a drug that inhibited the release of serotonin from the gut counteracted the bone-deteriorating disease osteoporosis in postmenopausal rodents. (Scientific American is part of Nature Publishing Group.) "It was totally unexpected that the gut would regulate bone mass to the extent that one could use this regulation to cure—at least in rodents—osteoporosis," says Gerard Karsenty, lead author of the study and chair of the Department of Genetics and Development at Columbia University Medical Center.

Serotonin seeping from the second brain might even play some part in autism, the developmental disorder often first noticed in early childhood. Gershon has discovered that the same genes involved in synapse formation between neurons in the brain are involved in the alimentary synapse formation. "If these genes are affected in autism," he says, "it could explain why so many kids with autism have GI motor abnormalities" in addition to elevated levels of gut-produced serotonin in their blood.

Alternative Therapies, 2008 Wakefi eld et al suggested a relationship between severe intestinal inflammation secondary to MMR vaccines

and autism. They proposed that intestinal inflammation produced malabsorption.

Scientific American TM 2011

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SUMMARY OF THE GUT

Mood/Satiety/Energy levelsMood disordersHappy vs Angry

Motivated vs indifferentFocus vs distracted

Behavioural disorders

Absorption & Body Function

Peak digestion & no cravingInsulin ResistanceFood intolerances

Weight gain and fluctuations

Immune FunctionOver active vs Underactive

Autoimmune disordersAllergy/Skin Disorders

CancerChronic illnesses

LOSS OF GUT HEALTH: DYSBIOSIS

High simple sugar diet, pop drinks like Coke/Pepsi, antibiotics, toxins in food, or types of food

GENERAL PROGRESSION OF BAD GUTS

Over what time period? What could speed this up?

Delay its regeneration??

Diet toxins, high sugars, acidic beverages, micro organisms, non-digestible foods, medications, etc.

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THE VERY COMMON “LEAKY GUT”

Commonly affecting: Immune function Energy/mood/mental acuity Digestion and respiration Weight/bowel regularity Skin complexion Joint health

TOO SLOW – TOO FAST – TOO MUCH GAS!

Gut dysbiosis and leaky gut symptoms will vary greatly

SYMPTOMS OF LEAKY GUT

Abdominal pain (chronic)Insomnia BloatingExcessive flatulence Anaphylactic reactions Shortness of breathAnxiety Fevers of unknown origin Gluten intolerance (celiac disease)HemorrhoidsHeartburnMalnutritionMigrainesMuscle crampsMultiple chemical sensitivitiesMuscle painMyofascial painMood swingsPoor exercise tolerancePoor immunity

Poor memoryRecurrent bladder infectionsRecurrent vaginal infectionsRecurrent skin rashesBrittle nailsHair lossSwollen lymph glandsFood allergiesConstipationDiarrheaLiver dysfunctionBrain fatigueAbdominal spasmsAnal irritationConstant hunger painsDepleted appetiteSluggishnessDepression Chronic fatigueAttention deficit disorder

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CONDITIONS LINKED TO LEAKY GUT SYNDROME

Celiac diseaseMultiple SclerosisAutismFibromyalgiaChronic Fatigue SyndromeIrritable Bowel SyndromeEczema & DermatitisUlcerative ColitisCandidiasisChronic hepatitisAsthma & general inflammationChemotherapyCystic FibrosisMultiple Chemical SensitivitiesAccelerated Aging Endotoxemia

Colon cancerCrohn's diseaseFood allergiesGiardiaArthritisPancreatic dysfunctionHivesAcneAIDSAlcoholismAnyklosing spondylitisInflammatory bowel diseaseLiver dysfunctionMalnutrition PsoriasisSchizophrenia Alcoholism

GLUTEN: A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR MANY

Gluten is a protein and part of all grains Historically, gluten was always generally digestible, but

hybridization in the common modern grains has rendered all modern day WHEAT, RYE, BARLEY to be TOXIC and NON-DIGESTABLE to human gut.

All other grain glutens ARE digestible, yet share some similarities with toxin gluten, or may be contaminated.

Due to toxic gluten, many people’s guts are irritated and inflamed from being exposed to this in foods they eat.

Large undigested protein parts bombard the intestinal walls –punching holes through the delicate lining. Erosion ensues.

GLUTEN: A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR MANY

Without complete digestion of nutrients into small particles, larger particles (food parts, microorganisms, toxins) enter the body and trigger immune system(IS) activation.

The IS will raise levels of cytokines, interleukins and other inflammation chemicals that irritate the gut wall and weaken it, which leads to advanced destruction of the lining walls.

Those inflammatory chemicals circulate throughout your entire body – and may trigger joint/muscle/nerve pain and symptoms

If this aggravation persists too long, the IS will activate the IS cell response, and antibodies will be made by the millions by the lymphocyte cells. These are like specialized missiles!

Over time, this scenario leads to the 3rd leading cause of death!

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GLUTEN RELATED DISORDERS

Celiac disease Non-celiac gluten sensitivity

Other Autoimmune Diseases

Dermatology Cognitive Hepatic Cardiac

Neurological Endocrine Musculoskeletal

BAD “INFLAMING” DIETS

Commonly contain wheat, rye, or barley based grain carbohydrates rich in phytic acid, and agitating proteins like toxic GLUTEN.

High dairy intake High acidity in sweetened, preserved foods and beverages Low soluble and insoluble fresh fiber content Low water intake or low H2O content foods High vegetable oil containing foods containing refined veggie

oils (>> omega 6) and polyunsaturated fatty acids Grain fed meats like beef or pork and certain farmed fish Low probiotic levels in foods

FORMULA FOR A BAD GUT

Poor diet habits High sugar intake High fat intake Low fiber intake Highly acidic foods

and drinks High intake

processed foods

Bad substancehabits like alcohol & prescription drugs

high exposure to smoke and toxic exposures (environ)

Vaccines High stress levels

Poor spinal health Spinal subluxations in

digestive areas Lowered gut

function/motility Changes in

acidity/regularity Lack of physical

activity

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FIXING A GUT 101

1. Increasing bowel elimination (3-5 bm’s / day)2. Check for toxicities/sensitivities3. Heal the gut4. Calm the nervous system & lower stress levels5. Support liver and gut function as a way of life6. Eat natural and eat clean7. Avoid the top 10 most gut risky foods

1. INCREASING BOWEL ELIMINATION

Raw and lightly cooked vegetable intake >> Ground flax seeds Fruits like apples, peaches, pears, plums,

blueberries, bilberries. Soluble fibre like psyllium seed powder and oat

bran Increase your water intake 2-4 liters per day Exercise every day

2. CHECK FOR TOXICITIES / TOLERABILITY

www.getbetterfaster.ca websiteDownloads >>>>> forms under nutrition Toxin Questionnaire

MSQ and Xenotolerability testComplete and return to your chiropractor or

naturopath for evaluationPotential elimination diet to calm over sensitivity of the

gut and immune reactions

Stool samples and hair analysis

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3. HEAL THE GUT

A. DetoxifyB. Elimination dietC. Nutrient protocols to heal the wounded gut

A. DETOXIFYING STRATEGIES

Bowel movements (goal 3-5 per day)Magnesium Citrate – b.wt(kg) x 6mg Mg = dosage

Liver focus Immunodetox Prime by Adeeva

Liver/Gut/Kidney/LymphaticsHeel Detox Kit by Heel Canada

Comprehensive Detox c/w diet guideUltraClear Ph plus by Metagenics c/w total guide

B. ELIMINATION DIET PROCESSInitiate

elimination diet

Symptoms resolve

Reintroduce foods

systematically

Symptoms provoked

Food sensitivity diagnosis

No symptoms

Diagnosis not confirmed

Symptoms persist

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C. GUT HEALING NUTRIENT PROTOCOLS Probiotics

MG - Ultra Flora Immune Health (adults) and UF Children (kids) SER - HMF Forte (adults) and HMF Children (kids) 60-100 billion CFU’s / day for reloading; 45-60 billion/day maintenance (adults)

Prebiotics Fermented vegetables like sour kraut AD - Flora Essentials

Vitamin D MG – D3 tablets SER – D-Mulsion Drops

Glutamine MG – Endefen – 3 in 1 gut cleanse, heal, and mucinogen

EPA/DHA oil Variety of EPA/DHA in different combinations for different focuses

Curcumin AD – Nature’s Relief – very effective anti-inflammatory

Colostrum Use an organic source of cow or goat – identical to human colostrum

to help heal wounds on gut lining

4. CALM THE CNS / LOWER STRESS

Increase your omega 3 intake (2-3000mg/day) Increase antioxidant intake, raw or fermented fruits & veggies Increase sleep, water intake, exercise levels Decrease mental stress - Meditation No drugs, no caffeine, no stimulants, no stress !! Get your adjustments more regularly or frequently

If there is anything that prevents the nervous system

from working at an optimal level, it will in some way affect the body’s ability to heal and regulate!!

Including digestion

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CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Natural, drugless Highly effective For all ages Preventative and

restorative Pain care and

illness preventing Affordable

compared to other options

CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Chiropractic has been shown to normalize increased electrical brain activity (EEG Studies), & has a calming effect on over-stimulation, by activating the Cerebellum!!

Better adapting ability to stress and less harmful stress

responses!

5. SUPPORT LIVER & GUT FUNCTION Make this a way of life every day! 17:1 return Rebuilding the gut mucosal lining is critical to prevent

foreign proteins and more from crossing the gut wall and being checked (airport security) by the IS, and then potentially crossing the blood brain barrier, or triggering inflammation globally throughout the body Milk thistle, Burdock root, Dandelion root, Sarsaparilla, Yellow Dock Deglycerized licorice root Aloe and Slippery elm Ground flax seed (linolenic acid) EFA containing foods (hemp, flax seed, walnuts) Bilberry Extract, Blueberries from here in Canada Glucosamine and L-Glutamine Fennel seed and Fenugreek seed Ginger and Grape seed extract and Capryllic acid and Garlic

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6. EAT CLEAN AND NATURAL

Eat in a manner that is congruent with good gut function, balanced immune function, no inflammation, and peak energy.

Begin aligning your diet with “Deflaming Diet” guidelines available on www.getbetterfaster.ca

Hunter and gatherer dietMediterranean dietVirgin Diet

GOOD FOODS & A HEALTHY DIET

Hunter-gatherer diet – the most genetically congruent with basic human health

GOOD FOODS & A HEALTHY DIET

Mediterranean diet

Promotes leanness, lowest mortality rates in general, and congruent with good gut health

** use ancient grains, whole or cracked grain, wild rice, whole baby potatoes, minimal baked goods and minimal pastas

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7. THE TOP TEN FOODS TO AVOID

1. Gluten grains2. Corn3. Beef/pork4. Shellfish5. Soy6. Oranges7. Peanuts8. Refined sugars9. Dairy products10. Eggs

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