Naturopathy Leaky Gut Syndrome

Andrea Thiem, orthomolecular medicine doctor: The Leaky-Gut syndrome

Many people are afflicted with indigestion, flatulence, feelings of fullness, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, etc. ... In conventional medicine, all these complaints are summarized under the term irritable bowel. The Leaky Gut syndrome is an increased permeability of the intestinal mucosa and a possible cause, for bowel problems that knows and treats naturopathy.

Investigations in conventional medicine and naturopathy
In order to examine "serious diseases" of the intestine, colonoscopy excludes inflammations (ulcerative colitis, Chron's disease), polyps and tumors. If no findings are made in the colonoscopy, the patient usually gets told that everything is alright. For many patients, this is an unsatisfactory situation - they do not feel taken seriously because their discomfort persists.

In naturopathic intestinal diagnostics, we have further diagnostic options available, so that we can differentiated after the causes research and preventive treatment already: Examination of the bacterial and mycological (intestinal fungus) colonization of the intestine. The pH says a lot about the interaction of intestinal bacteria. A Candida colonization is also associated with numerous complaints. Digestive residues can be measured. If what we eat is also absorbed, the pancreas will make enough enzymes to break up the ingested fats (uncleaved fats can not be absorbed). On the basis of measured in a stool sample, inflammation proteins (alpha-1-antitrypsin, calprotectin) even minimal inflammation can be detected.

Development and effects of the leaky-gut syndrome
An increase in these inflammatory proteins causes the intestinal mucosa to become porous. It comes to a "barrier disorder". Suddenly, the intestinal mucosa is permeable to things that normally could and should not pass through the intestinal lining. If this condition persists for a prolonged period of time, allergic reactions to food may occur as a result.

Often, these reactions do not occur immediately. Since the antibody formation takes about three hours and the antibody has a lifespan of three weeks, the effects in our body potentiate and those affected are in a permanent immune response. On the other hand, the Leaky Gut Syndrome leads to vital signs and their consequences. Vitamins, minerals, amino acids are absorbed only in a limited way.

Naturopathic treatment
On the one hand, the reasons that are responsible for the development of a leaky-gut syndrome must be precisely diagnosed with the methods mentioned above and then treated. On the other hand, it is often important for those affected to have the current symptoms treated or alleviated. The effects of the leaky-gut syndrome in the form of allergies and the consequences of the vital substance depletion are the top priority in order to remedy the symptoms.

The naturopathic treatment is usually carried out with lecithin (a high-quality fat), glutamine (amino acid), zinc (mineral) and intestinal bacteria, especially the biobacteria, as they are responsible for the nutrient supply to the intestinal mucosa. Thus, the intestinal mucosa can regenerate and its normal function is ensured again. (Andrea Thiem, Doctor of Orthomolecular Medicine)

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