Did you know that the health of your gut is directly linked to the health of your entire body?
Traditional Western medicine has always treated the gut as a separate entity, and focused mainly on symptoms that tend to manifest in the stomach, intestines, and bowels. However, more and more research shows that what happens in the gut affects the entire physical system, including the mind. In this way, a healthy gut makes for a happy, healthy individual, while an unhealthy gut can cause all sorts of chronic problems.
Gut imbalances are not only responsible for symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. An imbalanced or inflamed gut can also cause…
- Depression
- Immuno-deficiency
- Fatigue
- Hormonal imbalances
- Joint pain
- Hypothyroidism
- Diabetes
- Fibromyalgia
- Allergies
- And more!
Since up to 80% of our immune systems are located in the gut, along with 90% of mood-stabilizing neurotransmitters like serotonin, attending to gut health is one of the most effective ways to achieve optimal physical, mental, and emotional health overall.
Here are four proven ways to support a healthy gut and, in turn, a healthier you.
The 4 R’s of Perfect Gut Health
#1: REMOVE pathogens, parasites, and harmful bacteria
The first step to achieving optimal gut health is to remove any harmful pathogens or parasites from the gut, and to remove inflammation-causing foods from your diet.
A comprehensive stool analysis at Anatara will reveal the presence of gut inflammation, pathogens, parasites in the gut, and intestinal bacteria imbalances. You can also take a SIBO breath test to determine excessive bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine. Only when you identify what needs to be removed can you take the next step in clearing your gut of harmful invaders.
From there, it’s important to remove inflammation-causing foods from your diet. An Anatara food sensitivity test will reveal which foods are causing problems in the gut. Common culprits include gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs, and sugar.
#2: REPLACE bad bacteria with beneficial nutrients
Once bad bacteria, pathogens, parasites, and harmful foods have been removed, the real healing can begin. Replace invaders and replenish the gut with digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid, and IV nutrient treatments, all of which are available at Anatara. IV nutrient replacement is especially beneficial for a gut that is still healing from damage and is not yet able to fully absorb nutrients on its own.
Some of the most beneficial IV nutrient therapies include IV vitamin C, IV minerals, IV amino acids, IV glutathione, intramuscular vitamin D, and intramuscular B12, all of which are offered at Anatara.
#3: RE-INOCULATE and restore for long-term health
The key to long-term gut health is creating a welcoming environment in which good bacteria can thrive. These good bacteria stabilize and protect the gut, allowing it to heal itself from the inside-out. The most effective way to maintain gut homeostasis is by taking high-grade probiotics on a daily basis.
#4: REPAIR your leaky gut
While most people have suffered from gut problems at one time or another, Leaky Gut is a special condition caused by poor diet, medication use, exposure to parasites or toxins, chronic inflammation, excessive alcohol consumption, and/or food sensitivities. People with Leaky Gut have damaged intestinal tract lining that needs to be repaired.
If you suffer from Leaky Gut, it’s crucial to repair the damage as thoroughly as possible. If you don’t, you could trigger harmful autoimmune reactions and suffer from bloating, flatulence, rashes, fatigue, and joint pain.
Luckily, there are highly effective herbs and nutrients that can be used to heal the digestive tract and repair the symptoms of Leaky Gut. At Anatara, we offer highly specialized, effective Leaky Gut healing options through our resident Naturopath Dr. Carine Bonnist.
Taking control of your physical, mental, and emotional health is as easy as taking care of your gut. When you remove harmful pathogens, replace them with good bacteria, re-inoculate damaged lining, and repair your gut from the inside-out, you will experience the incredible benefits attributed to optimal gut health: improved emotional and mental well-being, increased energy, improved immunity, balanced hormones, steady blood sugar, and so much more.
To find out if your health problems could be attributed to gut imbalances or Leaky Gut, contact us today by calling 1-800-318-6006 or writing to info@anataramedicine.com.