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Living your passionate life is much easier when you have abundant energy, mental clarity & focus!
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Signs and Symptoms of imbalance:
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Indigestion, Acid Reflux, Gas/Bloating, Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s/Colitis.
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Nervousness, Anxiety, Melancholy, Depression, Lack of Focus/Clarity.
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The old saying, “Sour Gut-Sour Mind” validated.
Fun Factoids:
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Enteric nervous system (ENS) is called your 2nd Brain and can operate independently from your brain.
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Vagus nerve connects your digestion to your brain.
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Serotonin, happiness molecule, 80-90% made in gut.
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2 way street: brain sends ”butterflies” to stomach or gut relays calm or alarm to the brain.
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GALT- gut’s immune system, 70-80% of body’s total immunity.
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2-6 lbs of bacteria in your digestive tract.
Microbiome:
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100 trillion microbes vs. 15 trillion cells.
Latest Science:
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mapping microorganisms, using
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deficiency of beneficial bacteria and/or overgrowth of harmful organisms. (yeasts, bad bacteria, parasites).
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beneficial ones to treat conditions, including depression and anxiety!
Dysbiosis:
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deficiency of beneficial bacteria and/or overgrowth of harmful organisms. (yeasts, bad bacteria, parasites).
How do You know if You have Dysbiosis?
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Frequent gas or bloating on most days of the week
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Cramping, urgency, and/or mucus in your poop at least once per week
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Brain fog, anxiety, or depression
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Food sensitivities
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Chronic bad breath
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Loose stool, diarrhea, constipation, or a combination
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Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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History of “stomach bugs,” gastroenteritis, and/or food poisoning
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History of prolonged antibiotics such as for acne or sinusitis
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Carbohydrate intolerance, particularly after eating fiber and/or beans
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Fatigue or low energy
Supplements: the aim is to increase adaptive capacity, support the digestive process and the body healing itself in the safest, most effective manner.
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Probiotics, Prebiotics, Digestive Enzymes (plant and pancreatic), herbal formulas (DGL, aloe).
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My experience is to seek the help of a professional who can analyze your diet and lifestyle plus which supplements you are taking.
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A Custom Nutrition Plan with Bruce Bonner RNCP, MASc will save you tons of money buying and trying the “latest” product and trying the latest dietary fad!