How To Heal Your Gut - Secrets of Your Microbiome

How to Heal Your Gut: Secrets of Your Microbiome Lauren Houser, CRNP Georgia Tetlow, MD Rachel Hershberger, MS, CNS, LDN Danielle Huntsman, MS, AADP

Agenda 

What is the microbiome?

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Why is it important?

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Disruption of your flora

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Factors that impact your microbiome

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Testing

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How to Heal your Gut 

Remove

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Replace

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Reinoculate

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Repair

What is the microbiome? ď ľ

Trillions of microbes that live in and on us in a symbiotic relationship

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Primarily in your large intestine and colon

Importance of a Healthy Gut 

Regulates absorption of nutrients and help us process toxins and allergens intelligently

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Acts as your second brain- more neurotransmitters are produced here than in your brain

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Houses our immune system, acts as gatekeeper of inflammation

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Plays a large role in metabolism and weight management

Disruption of normal flora “All disease begins in the gut” Hippocrates 

Intestinal Permeability

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Dysbiosis (Bacteria, Yeast or Parasite Overgrowth)

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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

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Associated Conditions: from cancer to autism

Intestinal Permeability

Causes 

Medications 

Antibiotics

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Proton Pump Inhibitors and Histamine blockers

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NSAIDS and steroids

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Diets high in carbohydrates, processed food and sugar, low in fiber

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Stress

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Environmental toxins exposure

Functional Medicine Testing 

Stool Study

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Organic Acids Test

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Breath Test

Stool Study Genova and Doctors Data

Organic Acids Test (OAT)

SIBO Breath Test

Integrative Approach to Restore Your Gut  Remove  Replace

 Reinoculate  Repair

Remove Irritants 

Food allergies or sensitives 

Consider Elimination diet or IgA food allergy testing

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Alcohol

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Medications

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Reduce simple sugars and carbs in diet

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Treat pathogens

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Reduce stress response

Replace Digestive Enzymes (if indicated)

Reinoculate 

Probiotic Foods

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Probiotic supplements

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Fiber

Probiotic Foods 

Probiotic and Prebiotic foods work synergistically; incorporating fresh fruits & vegetables and foods rich in probiotic components is the best recipe for success!

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Prebiotic Rich Foods are fuel for good bacteria, they are non-digestible carbohydrates which help stimulate the growth and activity of good bacteria in the colon. Examples: Dandelion Greens, Jerusalem artichoke, garlic, cabbage, onion, leeks, & asparagus act as superfoods rich of prebiotics.

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Probiotic Rich Foods: Incorporating foods rich in probiotics helps balance a healthy microbiome. Fermented foods are rich in enzymes which support our digestion. Some examples are: raw apple cider vinegar, sauerkraut, kombucha tea, kimchi, beet kvass, and organic plain yogurt

Fiber 2 types of Fiber: Soluble and Insoluble Fiber 

Fiber is important for many reasons: it helps control blood sugar, slows down the breakdown of carbohydrates and helps regular your digestion and regularity, it is also essential for hormone health and detoxification.

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Soluble Fiber: Serves to slow digestion while lowering blood glucose and maintaining a balanced blood sugar and cholesterol levels. This type of fiber, makes you feel fuller for longer, as it absorbs water and becomes gel like when consumed. Sources: Flaxseeds, Lentils, Peas, Chia Seeds, and berries.

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Insoluble Fiber: Adding bulk to stool and promoting regular bowel movement and helps remove toxic waste through the colon. Sources: Grains, Nuts, Broccoli, Cucumbers, Carrots, Green Beans, Zucchini.

Repair mucosal barrier 

Exercise

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Mindful Eating

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Hydration

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Healing foods

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Fruits and vegetables

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Bone broth

Antioxidants and micronutrients 

Vitamin D, C, E and NAC

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Zinc glycinate

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Omega 3 fish oil

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L-Glutamine

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Curcumin

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Gastromend- herbs

Summary 

What is a microbiome?

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Why is it important?

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Disruption of your flora

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Factors that impact your microbiome

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Testing

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How to Heal your Gut

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Remove

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Replace

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Reinoculate

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Repair

Questions?