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"Chronic" is how conventional medicine labels diseases it doesn't understand. And let's be honest: If conventional medicine was good at treating chronic illness, it wouldn't be called "chronic illness". |
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Why hasn't my doctor mentioned this? One of the unfortunate realities of modern medicine is that what the researchers discover in the laboratory often takes years to become common knowledge amongst the doctors who treat us. While we are beginning to see more discussion about the brain/gut connection, the role of the gut brain as a functioning “brain” is still largely ignored. |
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THE CRITICAL ROLE OF NEUROTRANSMITTERSOnce we understand the complexity of the gut brain, the importance of neurotransmitter balance in digestion becomes undeniable. The gut brain runs by way of these chemical messengers in the same manner that the head brain does.
Neurotransmitter imbalance affects both the central nervous system and the enteric nervous system (gut brain). Indeed, the use of serotonergic drugs (like Prozac) in the treatment of IBS underlines the need to consider neurotransmitter production in the gut and its critical role in digestion. We know that over 90% of the body’s serotonin is made in the gut. Most people are familiar with the cognitive and behavioral consequences of imbalanced serotonin. Imagine the impact of such imbalances are having in the gut brain as well. The gut brain uses protein to manufacture neurotransmitters; good protein metabolism is, therefore, essential to healthy neurological activity--and healthy digestion. |
Drugs that affect neurotransmitter balance often carry gastrointestinal side-effects. Serotogeneric drugs (like Prozac) are often used in the "treatment" of IBS. Neurotransmitters play a critical role in the digestive process. |
PROTEIN ABSORPTIONProtein malnourishment seems to be a central issue in IBS. And this is difficult to correct, because it tends to set off a vicious cycle: Without adequate protein, the gut can't make critical neurotransmitters. When neurotransmitters get out of balance, so does the gut brain, since it runs on neurotransmitters.
When the gut brain is unhealthy, it can't direct the digestive process properly, and we get digestive disruption. Digestive disruption makes it even harder for the body to process protein and nutrients essential to healing. And so the cycle continues. IBS symptoms are a sign that your body isn't digesting protein properly. Restoring proper protein metabolism is critical to resolving the imbalance causing IBS symptoms. |
We've all heard the adage, “You are what you eat.” It's much more accurate to say, “You are what you digest, absorb, and assimilate.” The fact is, it doesn't matter what you eat if your body can't absorb and utilize it. You can eat a steak every day and still be protein malnourished if your body can't properly utilize that protein. |
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GETTING TO THE ROOT OF IBS:Remember, no one knows for certain what causes IBS. But at ForeverWell, we know more about the gut brain than most doctors in America, and based on all the research, our theory is this:
The root of IBS symptoms is poor protein metabolism (often caused by stress) which leads to inadequate or incomplete production of the critical elements--including neurotransmitters--that allow for the proper functioning of the gut brain. This imbalance results in a cycle of digestive complications and the collection of symptoms we call IBS. |
OK, SO WHAT DO WE DO?
We stop the cycle of dysfunction by improving your body's protein status, healing the intestinal lining, and restoring proper digestive function. One simple protocol can address the underlying imbalance causing all of your IBS symptoms. We call it Gut Brain Therapy™.
Gut Brain Therapy™ is rooted in the principles of natural medicine: By honoring the body's own innate intelligence, we can help to restore balance and allow its natural, perfect healing mechanisms to do their job. Gut Brain Therapy works to:
Gut Brain Therapy™ is rooted in the principles of natural medicine: By honoring the body's own innate intelligence, we can help to restore balance and allow its natural, perfect healing mechanisms to do their job. Gut Brain Therapy works to:
1. Feed the gut brain: deliver highly bioactive protein and nutrients directly to the gut wall, restoring gut integrity and allowing for the balanced production of critical hormones and neurotransmitters
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2. Optimize digestion, absorption & assimilation with superior, totally natural probiotics
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3. Ensure proper elimination and detoxification: support the liver and kidneys in detoxifying and cleansing the body. The gut and the liver are part of a whole system that nourishes the body and keeps it clean (the foundation of good health).
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