The Connection between your gut microbiome and your brain explained. Different ways can microbiome affect the brain: 1. Stimulation by dysbiosis, intestinal permeability (leaky gut), or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO); can lead to systemic inflammation 2. A cross reaction might occur between bacterial proteins and human antigens which causes the immune system to malfunction 3. Neurotoxic metabolites are produced by bacterial enzymes such as D-lactic acid and ammonia 4. The hormones and neurotransmitters that produced by bacteria can affect their growth and virulence 5. They stimulate afferent neurons of the enteric nervous system to send signals to the brain via the vagus nerve. Thus, they shape our sleep and stress response; they influence our memory, mood, and cognition. Interestingly, gut microbiome is relevant to many health issues, including alcoholism, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and restless legs syndrome. They are altered by a healthy diet which includes probiotics, and prebiotics Some factors that disturb the microbiome, which leads to increased intestinal permeability are extreme physiologic stress, alcohol consumption and a diet high in carbs and saturated fat. It has been found that restricting sugar can significantly reduce neurotoxicity. Fasting seems to increase gut bacteria diversity-while overeating has a counter effect. Any changes in diet affects this. By Dr. Noha Elshatshat Noha is a Doctor of Medicine, a certified Functional Nutrition Counsellor and Mother who lives in Cork. You can contact her at; https://healingjourney.blog/
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The Magic of MagnesiumIf you are struggling with health issues you might have a leaky gut (intestinal permeability). This would affect your ability to absorb nutrients properly by reducing digestive enzymes, in which break down your food. In addition, damaged intestinal cells contribute to atrophy of the villi which hinder absorption and leads to further nutritional deficiencies. Magnesium is involved in more than 300 different enzyme functions in the body including ATP production. That explains the low energy and feeling tired when you are deficient in this essential mineral. Magnesium deficiency is extremely common due to:
Sufficient magnesium has been shown to alleviate symptoms of migraines, muscle cramps, fibromyalgia, fatigue, poor sleep, and asthma. Strategies to replenish your magnesium
By Dr. Noha Elshatshat Noha is a Dr of Medicine, a certified Functional Nutrition Counsellor and Mother who lives in Cork. You can contact her at; https://healingjourney.blog/ The True Root of Health.When it comes to the real cause to our
struggling with chronic diseases, we are sadly facing the same answer, no cause no cure. You will end up with prescriptions for the rest of your life. How about I tell you there are three root causes of health issues and if you learn to take care of the roots the branches will fall off. What are the branches? The health issues that we encounter today like asthma, acne, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, alopecia, Hashimoto’s, depression, anxiety, rheumatoid arthritis, and many others. We are stuck in the weeds because we are only suppressing the symptoms and never look at the root causes of these issues. What are the roots - and amazingly you have the power to manage them? The first root is your genes. Fortunately, we are not slaves of our genes we have the power to turn them on or off. This is called the science of epigenetics. Our genes are affected by three factors mindset, movement, environment and food. If you believe you are a healthy person who lives a healthy lifestyle and you are going to take care of your health and live happily for the rest of your life, your body will give you what you believed in. However, if you have a mindset of eating and living like everybody because eventually you will get older and your health will be compromised. This mentality of a defeated soul will set you on a path of a miserable life. Moreover, environmental toxins, mold, GMOs, fluoride and chlorine in water, BPAs, and even toxic people and thoughts in your life have a great impact on your genes. Ask yourself the following questions, because the answers can turn your genes on or off. Are you moving and exercising or you live a sedentary life? What is the quantity, quality, variety and timing of your meals? Are you eating the rainbow with different colours and antioxidants or you are eating a lot of white food? What is the quality of your food? Is it mostly processed or unprocessed real food? The time is also important. Do you space your meals and give time for digestive system to use the nutrients efficiently? Do you overeat and stress your system or eat mindfully, enjoy and chew properly? Do you eat late at night and tend to eat a heavy meal? Are you drinking enough water? The second root is your digestion which is determined by how healthy your organs are, chewing and other mechanical movement, chemical secretions like stomach acid, enzymes, hormones, and other secretions that aid digestion and absorption. The last factor that has an important role not only on digestion but on behaviour, mentality, mood, hormones and vitamins secretion, absorption and much more, is the microbiome. Take care of them because they literally control your life. The third root is the inflammation. We need to learn how to first clear our bodies by avoiding the toxic substances that ignite the fire and hurt us. E.g. refined sugar, gluten, processed dairy, and individual sensitivities. Then calm the system by good quality sleep, love and connection, managing stress and breathing mindfully. And finally living a healthy lifestyle and consuming an anti- inflammatory diet that enhance our body’s ability to fight any infection in future. It is a big discovery for me that we have the power to heal our bodies. Your body has amazing abilities to heal. All what you need to do is giving it the right information. By Dr Noha Elshatshat contact me at healingjourney By Dr. Noha Elshatshat Noha is a Dr of Medicine, a certified Functional Nutrition Counsellor and Mother who lives in Cork. You can contact her at; https://healingjourney.blog/ |
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