- Meghan Miller, LAc
What are Leaky Gut Symptoms?
Leaky Gut Syndrome is a term used to describe the effects of toxins getting through the gut into our bloodstream - causing a host of negative symptoms.
Lung issues: asthma, allergies
Digestion: bloating, gas, constipation/ diarrhea
Food intolerances: food allergic reaction
Hormone imbalance: PMS, hormonal acne, headaches, irregular menstruation
Chronic fatigue, brain fog
Fibromyalgia
Skin issues: acne, rosacea
Candida overgrowth
Inflammatory bowel disease: colitis, crohn’s, celiac
Some of the causes of Leaky Gut Syndrome are:
Chronic unmanaged stress
Candida overgrowth
Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
Parasites
Environmental toxins (BPA, mercury, alcohol, medications etc)
Inflammatory foods (diary)
At Meta Health, our treatment includes a vigorous plan combining acupuncture, dietary, lifestyle and supplementation to eliminate toxins and stress, detox, and rebuild the microbiome in our gut. We often recommend GI Stool Effect 3 Day profile to identify inflammation, infection, toxins and parasites. While using natural therapies like multi-strain probiotics, bone broth recipes, liver cleanses and Omegas to heal the gut.