14/05/2026
DO YOU HAVE LEAKY GUT?
Leaky gut, or intestinal permeability, is a condition where the intestinal lining becomes damaged and develops gaps, allowing toxins, bacteria, and undigested food particles to "leak" into the bloodstream.
This triggers widespread inflammation, immune responses, and symptoms like chronic bloating, digestive issues, fatigue, food sensitivities, and joint pain.
Other symptoms may include:
π Abdominal bloating, gas, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation/diarrhea.
π Chronic fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, anxiety, depression.
π Acne, eczema, rosacea, skin rashes.
π Food allergies or sensitivities, poor immunity, autoimmune conditions.
SO WHAT CAUSES IT??
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οΈ Pesticide exposure like glyphosate on our food.
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οΈ Diet - excess sugars, gluten, seed oils, processed foods.
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οΈ Medications - especially non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or aspirin.
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οΈ Chronic stress & excessive alcohol consumption, smoking.
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οΈ Imbalances in our gut bacteria (dysbiosis) or gut infections from parasites, viruses, etc.
HOW TO TREAT LEAKY GUT:
Apart from removing the offending foods, medications, and pesticides, it's important to repair the gut lining to stop this cycle of inflammation reoccurring.
There are a few herbal and nutritional supplements that are very effective in healing intestinal permeability but my favourites include glutamine powder, licorice root, aloe vera gel, turmeric, slippery elm powder, and zinc.
Please reach out if you experience any of these symptoms and would like help with treatment & restoring a healthy happy gut.
After all, all healing begins in the gut!
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