What is the GAPS Diet? This is the ground breaking self healing diet that anyone can do at home. Based on 20 years of research into the nutritional aspects of healing the intestines to heal the body and mind. You may be familiar with the term, "Leaky Gut". This refers to the problems we experience when our intestines are not properly able to absorb nutrients. We often develop sensitivities to foods, substances and our environment. We suffer a kind of malnutrition that robs our body of what it needs to supply our brains and our physical body with the brain chemicals and hormones we need to be happy, sane, and strong. By sealing (no more leaky gut!) and healing the gut, thousands of families across the globe have achieved a level of health that they thought was impossible. Without drugs, improvement and in some cases, people heal themselves from ADHD, Autism, Chrohn's, Diabetes, C-Diff. Developed by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride, Neurologist, Nutritionist and Author, The GAPS diet helped her son heal from Autism. It has been embraced by parents and individuals the world over who understand that a healthy body can mean a healthy mind. Our presenter is one of 3 GAPs practitioners in Florida, certified by Dr. Mc Bride. Lise Battaglia is a Port Orange-based Wellness coach, Homeopath , Homeoprophylaxis Supervisor, Bach Flower Essences Educator, Culinary Nutritionist and GAPs educator. She is on the Board of Directors of the Florida Homeopathic Society and an adjunct professor at Daytona State College. Why a Support Group? According to the Center For Disease Control, as of 2013:
1 in 50 girls are at risk for Autism.
1 in 20 boys are at risk for Autism
Pretty upsetting statistics. The good news is that by taking the time to figure out why this is happening, we can begin to undo the damage and thus have the power to begin to reverse these horrible statistics. It all begins with the function, or malfunction of the GI tract. A malfunctioning GI Tract is also a contributory factor in allergies, ADHD, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, fibromyalgia, cancer, IBS, Chron's disease, celiac disease, and chronic pain syndrome, among other things. For some folks who have followed the diet, improvement can be seen in a few hours. Long lasting healing takes time. Repairing the Gut requires a consistent habit of repopulating the intestines with healthy bacteria, detoxification from the "bad" pathogenic bacteria that is responsible for many feeling of depression, mental fogginess, anxiety, skin disorders and behavior problems. This can be done on your own. Everyone needs support though. Dr. McBride's book: Gut and Psychology Syndrome is the template of how to heal our guts. Our GAPS Support Group @ Love Whole Foods in Port Orange - will be the laboratory and study group, where we can share stories, recipes, strategies and successes in bringing unexpected health to our families. A year of GAPS - Calendar
Thursday, July 17th 7-9pm
All Disease begins in the GUT! Introduction to GAPS: Gut and Psychology Syndrome. Gut and Physiology Syndrome. Thursday, August 21 7-9pm
Gut and Psychology Syndrome : How mental illness , anxiety, autism begin in the Gut. What psychological health problems does the gaps person get? Deciding if you might benefit from the GAPS Diet. Different illnesses for children and adults. Thursday, September 18 7-9pm
ThursdayGut and Physiology Syndrome . APS and our Body. How our body handles toxic bacteria. Cleaning the Gut to heal the Liver, Lungs, Skin, Urinary Tract, and Mucous Membranes. How GAPS can help with Asthma, eczema, bed wetting, sinusitis..,
October 16 7-9 pm
GAPS Nutritional Protocol: What to expect on the GAPS Diet
Thursday, November 20 7-9pm
The Full GAPS Diet.-How it heals and Seals the Gut. Thursday, December 18 7 –9pm
Just in Time for the Holidays! GAPS is delicious! What to Eat on the GAPS diet, and why. The Stages of the GAPS diet. January 2015 Date to Be Announced
Supplements for the GAPS diet. : How and when to supplement on GAPS. The role of iodine, digestive enzymes, probiotics, essential fatty acids
February 2015 Date to Be Announced
In depth discussion about Vitamin D and Detoxification (yes, again) for chelation. Traditionally Healing foods and Healing Habits for the journey
March 2015 Date to Be Announced
Skin, Ear, Nose and Throat concerns for the GAPS person. Practical solutions. April 2015 Date to Be Announced
Digestive Health and Pregnancy. Steps to take to avoid having a GAPS child. What you can do now. Protect your unborn child by healing your Gut now. May 2015 Date to Be Announced
The Truth about Heart Disease. GAPS for a healthy Heart . Why the low fat lifestyle is not working. How GAPS can help. Part 1
June 2015 Date to Be Announced
The Truth about Heart Disease. Part 2
Please use these following websites as a starting point for more information about GAPS and how to get in touch with Lise Battaglia:
www.homeopathyhealingarts.com
www.gapsdiet.com
