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Jamieson
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April 14, 2011 |
Volume 3, Number 3 |
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Dear patients, dear friends, Leaky Gut is a very serious
condition that can lead to chronic conditions such as autoimmune and
neurological disorders. It can cause chronic pain, depression, chronic fatigue, brain fog and even obesity and cardiovascular
diseases. It can be, but is not always, accompanied by intestinal issues and
food intolerances, which can cause multiple food sensitivities, irritable
bowel syndrome, celiac disease, and chronic yeast overgrowth. Leaky gut seems to be a term
with which many of you are familiar. But I don’t think everyone understands
the complexity of Leaky Gut, what causes it and how it can be helped. I’ve had
patients tell me that they or their child have leaky gut, yet they continue
to eat the very foods that cause leaky gut. Leaky gut develops when
tight junctions in the intestinal mucosa are compromised and allow large,
undigested compounds from the foods you eat, toxins and/or bacteria to pass
through the intestinal wall. This creates additional immune responses and a
vicious cycle of intestinal inflammation and greater loss of intestinal
permeability. This vicious cycle leads to autoimmunity in the intestines as
well as to other organs such as skeletal muscle, pancreas, kidney, liver and
the brain, resulting in neuro-autoimmunity. There are several factors
that contribute to Leaky Gut. They are: Ä
Diet Ä
Neurological
issues and brain degeneration Ä
Physical, chemical
and emotional stress Ä
Low hormone
levels Ä
Metabolic issues
such as autoimmunity Ä
Intestinal
infections Ä
Medications such
as antibiotics The more factors that apply
to you, the higher your risk for Leaky Gut, which translates to a higher risk
for chronic disorders. Many patients think: “It’s
easy to heal my intestines, I just need to take enough
glutamine.” Unfortunately, healing from Leaky Gut is much more complex and
means addressing each one of the above factors: ü As a first step, I suggest a leaky gut blood panel to
establish a base line and to encourage you to stay compliant with treatments,
diet and lifestyle changes. ü Dietary causes need to be addressed with a customized
intestinal repair program including dietary changes and specific nutritional
support optimized to help you break the vicious cycle of leaky gut. ü It is absolutely necessary to avoid all fast and
processed foods, sugar, alcohol, and especially any foods containing gluten
and casein. For a complete list of which foods to eat and to avoid, read the section
below. ü Gluten sensitivity equals leaky gut. That means when
you are gluten sensitive, you have a leaky gut. You need to cut all grains from
your diet. To learn more about gluten sensitivity and cross-reactive foods,
please read our February
2011 newsletter. ü Using my integrative approach, I can also help
identify and eliminate any physical, chemical and emotional stressors exacerbating
leaky gut. ü Since there is a direct connection between the brain
and the gut, it is important to keep your brain at optimal health. Chiropractic
adjustments and Advanced Neurofeedback training can
help stimulate and optimize your brain function. ü Metabolic issues, infections and hormonal
deficiencies cause leaky gut. I can help you manage your autoimmune
disorders, balance hormones, curtail infections such as H. Pylori, bacterial
and yeast overgrowth, and eliminate parasitic infections with clinically
proven supplements. If you are suffering from a
chronic condition including depression, I suggest you get checked for leaky
gut. If you test positive, you should feel encouraged and empowered because
you will know exactly what to do to help improve and heal from your
condition. I want to let you know that
there is hope for your chronic condition! Yours in good health, Dr. Samuel Jamieson, D.C. |
Is Leaky Gut causing your chronic issues? Leaky
Gut is a real syndrome. It is caused by compromised intestinal permeability. When tight junctions of the intestinal mucosa are compromised, they
become widened and permeable to large, undigested compounds from the foods
you eat, toxins and bacteria. The underlying intestinal immune system reacts against the
large compounds of absorbed yet undigested proteins. This reaction then
promotes exaggerated immune responsiveness, which causes food sensitivities. This
in turn creates a viscous cycle of further intestinal inflammation and greater
loss of intestinal permeability. Leaky Gut is a
serious condition leading to autoimmune and neurological disorders. Unfortunately, Leaky Gut is not just a disorder of the
intestines. Yes, some patients complain about multiple food sensitivities, allergies
and food intolerances. The scary part of leaky gut is that once the vicious
cycle of inflammation in the intestines has started, the immune system
creates antibodies against the intestinal tissue leading to intestinal
autoimmunity. It also creates antibodies against the dietary proteins, which
causes cross-reactions with other tissues in the body and induces autoimmune
diseases in other organs such as skeletal muscle, pancreas, kidney, liver,
brain, etc. At this
point, the blood brain barrier is also compromised which further increases
the risk for nervous system abnormalities. Recent studies
show that there exists a gut-brain connection in patients with major
depression. I quote: “The results show that
intestinal mucosal dysfunction, characterized by an increased translocation
of gram-negative bacteria known as leaky gut, plays a role in the
inflammatory pathophysiology of depression. It is
suggested that patients with major depression should be checked for leaky gut
and, accordingly, should be treated for leaky gut.” (Neuro
Endocrinol Lett. 2008
Jun;29(3):287-91) More specific,
as studies show, Leaky Gut creates a spectrum of patients with the following conditions: Ø Autoimmune disorders (Nat Clin Pract
Gastroenterol Hepatol.
2005 Sep;2(9):416-22) Ø Celiac disease (Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2009
May;1165:195-205) Ø Type 1 diabetes (Diabetes. 2008 Oct;57(10):2555-62;
Diabetologia. 2006 Dec; 49 (12): 2824-7. Epub 2006 Oct. 7) Ø Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Neuro Endocrinol
Lett. 2008 Dec;29(6):902-10; Neuro
Endocrinol Lett. 2008 Jun;29(3):313-9) Ø Chronic Inflammatory Conditions (Clin Rev Allergy Immunol.
2009 Feb;36(1):40-51) Ø Cardiovascular conditions leading to
chronic heart failure (Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2008
Sep;11(5):632-9; Eur Heart J. 2005
Nov;26(22):2368-74) Ø Obesity (Acta Gastroenterol
Belg. 2010 Apr-Jun;73(2):267-9) Ø Chronic depression (Neuro Endocrinol
Lett. 2008 Jun;29(3):313-9; Neuro
Endocrinol Lett. 2008
Jun;29(3):287-91; Neuro Endocrinol
Lett. 2008 Jun;29(3):287-91) Ø Chronic pain Ø Multiple Food Sensitivities Ø Inflammatory Bowel Disease Ø Chronic Yeast Overgrowth symptoms Ø Brain fog What causes Leaky Gut? Leaky gut and
its spectrum of conditions can be caused by different factors. The more
factors that apply to you, the higher your risk is for leaky gut. At the same
time, if you have chronic issues such as chronic depression, chronic pain or
autoimmune disorders, eliminating those factors will help you manage and
improve your condition and reduce flare ups. Here are the factors
contributing to leaky gut:
·
Diet is a big
factor causing leaky gut. The standard American diet including fast foods, a
lot of bread and pasta, processed foods, and excess sugar is all that is
needed. In our February newsletter, we talked extensively about how gluten
sensitivity causes leaky gut. Also alcohol promotes intestinal
bacterial growth and intestinal permeability (Gastroenterol.
2008 Jul;135(1):194-204.e3; Alcohol. 2008 Aug;
42(5):349-61. Epub 2008 May 27) ·
Multiple
studies show that decreased brain activity leads to intestinal permeability
and intestinal inflammation. It is therefore important to get the brain as
healthy as possible while treating the gut to curtail conditions caused by
leaky gut. (J Trauma. 2010 May;68(5):1059-64;
J Neurotrauma. 2009 Aug;26(8):1353-9;
Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2008 Sep;103(3):247-54. Epub
2008 Jul 8.) ·
We all
experience stress in our lives from physical, emotional or chemical stressors.
To some degree we all suffer from Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Studies show that people with a high degree
of stress in their lives are predisposed to intestinal inflammation.
(Gastroenterology. 2008 Jul;135(1):163-172.e1. Epub 2008 Mar 22; Curr
Mol Med. 2008 Jun;8(4):274-81) ·
Low
levels of testosterone in males, low levels of estrogen and progesterone in
females and low levels of thyroid
hormones diminish the ability to dampen intestinal inflammation and to
support the regeneration of the intestinal lining. (Inflammopharmacology,
2008 Feb; 16(1):40-7; Equine
Vet J. 1992; 24(1):37-40 ; Anz
J Surg. 2002; 72(9): 672-5; J
Physiol. 2009 Jul 1; 587(t 13):3317-28. Epub 2009
May 11) ·
As
much as leaky gut causes autoimmune disorders, autoimmunity also leads to
leaky gut as it destroys intestinal tissues. ·
If
you are sensitive to intestinal infections such as H. Pylori, parasitic
infections, bacterial and yeast overgrowth, or intestinal viruses, you are at
high risk for developing leaky gut. ·
And
last but not least, medications such as corticosteroids, anti-acids,
antibiotics and xenobiotics cause leaky gut. For more information about
how we can help you with your Leaky Gut and how it causes your chronic
condition, call our office at 408-517-0706
or visit our website at www.jamiesonhealthcenter.com. |
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Foods to avoid: ·
Sugars:
including corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, molasses, honey, chocolate,
candy, etc. ·
High glycemic fruits: watermelon, mango, pineapple, raisins
and canned fruits ·
Grains:
including gluten, wheat, oats, rice, barley, buckwheat, soy, corn, wheat
germ, spelt, amaranth, kamut, millet, quinoa, etc. ·
Gluten
containing compounds: including wheat, breads, pasta, processed salad
dressings, ketchup, soy sauce, barbeque sauces, condiments, modified food
starch, etc. ·
Dairy: including
milk, whey, eggs, cheeses, creams, and mayonnaise, margarine, etc. ·
Soy: including
soy milk, soy sauce, soy protein, etc. ·
Alcohol:
including beer, wine, sake, cognac, liqueurs, etc. ·
Lectins: including nuts,
beans, soy, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, pepper, peanut oil, soy oil, etc. ·
Coffee ·
All processed
foods ·
All canned foods Foods to eat: ·
Most vegetables
(except tomatoes, potatoes and mushrooms): including asparagus, spinach,
lettuce, broccoli, beets, cauliflower, carrots, celery, artichokes, garlic,
onion, zucchini, squash, rhubarb, cucumbers, turnips, watercress, etc. ·
Fermented foods:
including sauerkraut, kimchi, pickled ginger, mixed
pickle, coconut yogurt, kombucha tea, etc. ·
Meats: including
fish, chicken, beef, lamb, organ meats, etc. ·
Low glycemic fruits: apricot, plum, apple, peach, pear, cherries,
berries, etc. ·
Coconut:
including coconut oil, coconut butter, coconut milk, etc. ·
Herbal teas ·
Olives and olive
oil ·
Raw butter This dietary program is not caloric
(quantity of food), so you are allowed to eat whenever you are hungry.
However you must only eat from the list of allowed foods. |
How can Leaky Gut be
treated? Many
people think: “I’ll just take glutamine to repair my intestines.”
Unfortunately, treating leaky gut is much more complex. Glutamine can help
repair the intestinal lining, but it can’t stop the vicious cycle of and will
not cure leaky gut. Treating leaky gut means addressing each one of the
factors contributing to it and thereby restoring the balance in your overall
health. ü As a first step, a leaky
gut blood panel provides an accurate assessment of your condition, but more importantly it
creates a baseline from which to compare clinical outcomes. Having
objective data not only identifies the cause of your symptoms, but it can
help monitor if you are improving and encourage you in staying compliant with
the treatments. ü If you are eating a
standard American diet, drastic diet changes will be needed to curtail leaky
gut. Read the adjacent paragraph on which foods to eat and which ones to
avoid. ü Gluten sensitivity equals leaky gut. That means when
you are gluten sensitive, you have a leaky gut. You need to cut all grains
from your diet. Unfortunately, many patients replace those foods with gluten
free options like gluten free bread, gluten free pasta, which are made from
other grains and starches. Very often patients react to other grains in the
same way they react to gluten. If
you have difficulty giving up foods that contain gluten, a blood panel can
accurately identify gluten sensitivity. Another blood panel can identify any
cross-reactive foods that cause the same issues and therefore need to be
avoided. To learn more about gluten sensitivity and cross-reactive
foods, please read our February
2011 newsletter. ü We suggest an intestinal
repair program to help repair and break the vicious cycle of leaky gut. This
program may include: o probiotics and prebiotics
to support intestinal immunity o dietary powders containing
flavonoids, saponins, carotenoids, phytochemicals,
and antioxidants to support tissue health, especially during intestinal
inflammation or discomfort; glycoproteins to
support mucosa membranes when irritated; extracts with high mucilage content
to soothe and help intestinal health, as well as plant sterols and ferulic acid to help modulate the enteric nervous system
with intestinal motility and the secretion of digestive enzymes. o supplements curtailing
intestinal infections, bacteria, yeast and candida ü If you are suffering from
autoimmune issues, we can help you manage and control them by: o
Helping you develop a healthy balance of nitric oxide to support tissue healing, dampen
tissue inflammation and destruction, and modulate autoimmune reactions o
Helping you optimize your glutathione recycling system to prevent
autoimmune flare ups and prevent intestinal destruction o
Helping you maintain healthy levels of Vitamin D to support the
integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier. ü We can help you identify,
eliminate and/or manage any physical, chemical and emotional stressors using
an integrative approach with Applied Kinesiology, Neuro-Emotinal
Technique and Nutritional Response Testing. Nutritional support can help you
detoxify harmful chemicals. ü Chiropractic adjustments
as well as Advanced Neurofeedback treatments help
stimulate your brain. As mentioned above, there is a direct connection
between the brain and the gut. As the brain gets less stimulation, it starts
to degenerate and causes gut dysfunction, and vice versa. This is why seniors
often struggle with digestive issues, e.g. constipation and heartburn: as
their brains get older, start to degenerate or aren’t as challenged anymore,
gut function decreases. Additional nutritional support can help you curtail
brain inflammation and neurodegeneration. For more information about
how we can help you with your Leaky Gut and how it causes your chronic
condition, call our office at 408-517-0706
or visit our website at www.jamiesonhealthcenter.com. |
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JAMIESON
HEALTH CENTER
Applied Kinesiology Nutrition Emotional Stress Relief Total Body Modification Advanced Neurofeedback 1175
Saratoga Ave, Ste 8 San Jose, CA
95129 Phone
408.517.0706 Email drjamieson@sbcglobal.net We’re on the Web! |
Seminars we’ve taken. Since I want to make a difference in
your lives and that of your children, I’m constantly trying to keep up with
the latest developments in healing practices, clinical research and new
discoveries in the area of integrative holistic medicine. To that end, I have
attended the following seminars and conferences over the last several months: ·
Understanding
the complexity of gluten sensitivity ·
Breaking the
complex web of leaky gut ·
The brain-gut
axis ·
Nutrition
Response Testing ·
NeuroIntegration therapy– Level
1 and Level 2 training ·
Autoimmune
regulation ·
Functional Endocrinology ·
NeuroEndocrine-Immune Axis
of Andropause ·
Metabolic
Biotransformation: an overview of detoxification and weight management ·
Restoring
Gastrointestinal Health ·
Practical Blood
Chemistry ·
Functional
Neurology for the Primary Care Provider ·
Neurotransmitters
and Brain ·
The
Thyroid-Brain–Immuno Connection ·
Restorative
Endocrinology: Balancing Female Hormones in Menopausal Women ·
Restorative
Endocrinology: Balancing Hormones in Cycling Women ·
The Impacts of
Estrogen on the NeuroEndocrine-Immune Axis ·
Restorative
Endocrinology: Balancing Male Hormones ·
Advanced
Nutrition Therapeutics for Addictions and OCD Some
patients have asked about previous newsletters and they can be found on our
website at http://www.jamiesonhealthcenter.com/archive.htm |
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