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Gut Health and Fight Inflammation - Can Diet Cure Autoimmune Disease?
“Optimal
functioning of the immune system, it turns out, is dependent upon feeling
good.”
- Dr. Marcey Shapiro, MD
The
National Institutes of Health (NIH) says that 23.5 million Americans suffer
from autoimmune disease (AD). And according to their
estimates, it beats cancer patients by a long stretch, who are at 9 million.
Autoimmune disease even beats heart disease, which is “only” at 22 million.
On
the other hand, the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA)
says that 50 million is the correct number.
According
to them, the NIH only included “24 diseases for which good epidemiology studies
were available.”
As
of today, there are 80 known conditions related to autoimmune disease.
And
as widespread as this disease is, not many people fully understand how it works
– let alone know what it is.
Who Guards the
Guardians?
The
story of autoimmune disease begins in your gut. Deep in your small intestine, you’ll
find a gateway that keeps your bloodstream safe.
This
is the gut barrier, and it’s a lining made up of
different barriers. It includes gastric acid, mucus and a wall composed of
epithelial cells.
There’s
another contingent in place for good measure, which is your friendly gut
bacteria.
They’re
in the TRILLIONS, and their job is to help with digestive functions like breaking down
the food you ate.
And
more importantly, these guys suppress the growth of harmful microorganisms and
keep the bacterial tide in YOUR favor.
So,
they all work together as a highly sophisticated security system.
They let in the good stuff (like nutrients and vitamins) and keep out the bad
stuff (like viruses and bacteria).
But
if something goes wrong with one of the components of this intricate defense
network, this leads to all sorts of immunity problems.
This
is known as a “leaky gut.”
And
when bad bacteria and other threats manage to exploit weaknesses in your gut
barrier, they can get inside your body.
Not
just inside your gut, but in your bloodstream.
Once
that happens, your immune system launches an attack against these external
threats.
It’ll
send in antibodies to meet these invaders, but it can get ugly if
this goes on for too long.
A
leaky gut lets too much bad stuff in, and it puts your immune system on full
alert all the time. And if this natural mechanism gets worn out, you’re in
trouble.
This
constant, heightened state of alert is called chronic systemic inflammation.
Since
your body is so busy dealing with those invaders breaching your gut barrier, it
will take longer for you to heal injuries or fight infections.
Normally,
your immune system should only destroy actual threats like viruses and other
harmful bacteria.
But
with all the chaos going on, foreign
invaders can trick your body into attacking itself.
What
happens is that they pull a trick known as “molecular mimicry.” These intruders
can disguise themselves as healthy, normally occurring cells
inside your own body.
Many
studies have documented this phenomenon.
The
University of Utah did a study called “Molecular mimicry as a mechanism of
autoimmune disease” which says that some foreign antigens share the same
sequence as the body’s antigens.
So,
once these impostors break through, your immune system
will target your healthy cells rather than those external threats.
This
is how autoimmune disease starts - and it affects many regions of the body,
such as:
•
Adrenal glands
• Digestive tract
• Blood vessels
• Red blood cells
• Skin
• Thyroid
• Pancreas
• Nervous system
• Connective tissues
And
depending on which organs are affected, this can lead to conditions like:
•
Autoimmune hepatitis
• Crohn's disease
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Lupus
• Multiple sclerosis
• Psoriasis
• Vitiligo
In
other words, your body has turned on itself.
So,
how do you STOP the system meant to protect you from doing you HARM?
That
brings us to the next point...
Good Food = Happy
Gut
As
you’ve just learned, the problem starts when a leaky gut lets in these
troublemakers into your bloodstream.
So,
your first priority is to close the breach and fill in those cracks
in your gut barrier.
The
stronger your first line of defense is, the better you can stop those invaders
from stirring up trouble in the first place.
While
some people are genetically predisposed to have certain conditions like
autoimmune disease, it doesn’t mean they can’t do anything about it.
On
the contrary, it’s very much possible to restore the harmony of your gut
bacteria.
When
it comes to immunity, your DNA is not your destiny.
You
might have certain genes that make you more prone to leaky gut and other
problems...
...but
nothing actually happens until you ACTIVATE them.
You
see, it takes specific factors to trigger these genetically coded traits, such
as:
•
Level of physical activity (i.e., how often you work out)
• Toxins in the environment (e.g., air pollution, water
quality, etc.)
• Bacteria
• Viruses
But
there’s one factor that most people ignore: FOOD.
What
you eat plays a HUGE role in your gut health. Unhealthy, processed foods are stimulating and
addictive, which compels you to consume more of it.
This
is dangerous because they’re incompatible with your gut barrier, making it
WEAKER over time.
And
this causes an inflammatory response in a lot of people. If they keep this up
long enough, it leads to autoimmune diseases.
For
instance, sugar is like a magnet for harmful bacteria in
your gut.
Having
too many cookies and donuts will upset the delicate balance of good intestinal
bacteria.
Worse,
high blood sugar levels trigger insulin
resistance. This, in turn, contributes to inflammation. And sugar is only one of many offenders that damage
gut health.
Your
goal then is to replace the processed junk in your diet with whole, natural foods that can heal your gut. Doing
this will help you keep that inflammation down.
That
way, you can close the floodgates that lead to autoimmune disease.
Improve Gut Health
and Fight Inflammation - What to Eat
The
good news is that plenty of food can promote gut health AND fight
inflammation.
Let’s
go through some of the best ones:
Avocado: this
contains healthy fats which help you manage your appetite. This keeps you from
overeating and your blood sugar levels stable. It also supports
cells which are essential to a healthy immune system. You’ll even
get a good serving of vitamins B6, C, E and K – not to mention fiber and
potassium.
Coconut: this fruit
is also loaded with healthy fats such as caprylic acid, lauric acid and capric
acid which fuel your brain and body. On top of that, it’s an immune
superbooster. Coconut helps you absorb vitamins and minerals better which
strengthens your immunity. Better yet, it improves insulin production; this is
important in preventing inflammation.
Green tea: Tufts
University did a study on green tea, and they found that drinking it can
help reverse the effects of autoimmune disease. Other
benefits come from its caffeine and L-theanine content; together, they provide
both energy and better mental alertness.
Sunflower seeds: this is
full of nutrients that don’t only fight inflammation. It also prevents heart disease and helps you lose weight. One of its star nutrients,
vitamin E, has anti-inflammatory qualities and helps avert brain diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Macadamia Nuts: like the
other superfoods above, this contains good fats that promote low cholesterol levels and prevent heart problems.
There are also other nutrients like vitamin A, folate, iron, manganese and
protein. More importantly, they contain plant-based compounds. These act as
antioxidants that protect you against free radical damage and inflammation. As
a result, macadamia nuts promote good gut health.
Turmeric: according to
a study by the Niigata University of Pharmacy and Applied Life Sciences, curcumin (the critical component in turmeric) can protect you against cardiac
inflammation. Not only that, this spice has also been linked to prevention of
other inflammation-related conditions such as neurodegenerative disorders and cancer.
Improve Gut Health
and Fight Inflammation - How to Plug the Leaks FOR GOOD
Remember,
autoimmune disease is only one of the many sicknesses resulting from
a leaky gut.
Having
a weak gut barrier (and the inflammation that goes along with it) means you’re
also vulnerable to asthma, acne, allergies, heart disease, diabetes and
stroke.
And
surprisingly, prolonged inflammation can also lead to unlikely conditions like
ADHD and depression!
Like
I mentioned before, it’s the modern, processed food that’s mostly to
blame. They’re strategically designed to hijack your biological signals and
push you to overeat.
The
more you eat, the sicker you get. Millions of people are
at the mercy of this insidious cycle.
But
there is hope.
By
learning precisely what this “Frankenstein food” does to your body, you’ll also
learn how to escape its seductive grip.
For
more ideas on how to improve gut health and fight inflammation, watch this
video - ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS |
what I eat every week
Written
by Dr. Carl Bamlet who is a chiropractor and a certified nutrition specialist.
He creates the Food,
Health & You Complete Implementation System which is a
lifestyle guide primarily focusing on diet and nutrition.
Dr.
Carl Bamlet is a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age
of nineteen, underwent surgeries and chemotherapy, adapted to a lifestyle that
eliminates all processed foods and the various toxins that people routinely get
exposed to due to the modern diet. He has been cancer free for twelve years.
He
is healthy and free from the various common lifestyle diseases. With the help
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