Sugar is one of the most harmful ingredients you can put in your body but it’s something many of us eat far too much of. According to the latest stats the average Australian eats 60g of sugar every day. Below I’ll be discussing five of the main reasons you should limit your consumption of sugar. 1. It Has No Nutritional Value One of the biggest reasons to avoid refined sugar is that it contains no vitamins, minerals or antioxidants. These nutrients are found in almost every healthy, natural food and are essential for your body’s survival. They support all the internal processes in your body, protect against illness and allow you to perform at your peak. Eating too much refined sugar often stops you getting the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants your body needs from your diet and causes nutrient deficiencies. These nutrient deficiencies can cause you to feel sluggish, affect how you perform and lead to serious health problems. 2. It Disrupts Your Energy Levels Sugar enters the bloodstream quickly and causes a rapid surge in energy levels, followed by a rapid crash. While the initial sugar high may give you a few minutes of increased energy and focus, the overall impact of these constant fluctuations in energy caused by eating too much refined sugar is negative. It makes it very difficult to concentrate for long periods of time, causes you to become unproductive and makes you feel lethargic. 3. It Causes Weight Gain Unlike proteins and fats which take longer to digest and have a satiating effect on the body, sugar passes through the digestive system very quickly and doesn’t satisfy your appetite. As a result, you still crave additional after filling up on refined sugar and are very likely to overeat. Sugar is also hidden in many foods such as breads, sauces and sodas. Because it doesn’t satisfy your appetite in the same way that other foods do, these hidden sugars add extra calories without you even noticing and cause you to gain weight. 4. It Causes Liver Damage Many of the refined sugars in foods come in the form of fructose. When you eat too much fructose, it overloads the liver and causes it to turn fructose into fat. This then leads to fatty liver disease and many other liver problems which have a negative impact on your energy levels, digestion and overall health. 5. It Causes Inflammation In The Body Numerous studies have shown that eating large amounts of refined sugar can cause excessive inflammation in the body. Not only is this excessive inflammation painful but it also damages your body’s cells and vital organs, and can cause permanent health problems. Inflammation in the body has also been linked with accelerated internal and external aging. Plus, it is also one of the biggest risk factors for chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. If you have any more questions then please free to email me at goldcoastweightloss@live.com.au or visit My Facebook Page - Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness Yours in Health and Wellness The Team at Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness www.goldcoastweightlossandwellness.com
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You probably know all about the dangers of refined sugar. It rots your teeth, increases your risk of chronic disease, causes weight gain and much more. But quitting refined sugar doesn’t just allow you to avoid these adverse effects; it also allows you to enjoy a range of benefits. The list below highlights five of the top benefits you can enjoy by quitting refined sugar. 1. Enhanced Energy Levels Refined sugar enters your bloodstream almost instantly, which causes your energy levels to surge and crash quickly. When you start to eat less refined sugar, these fluctuations in energy levels will become a thing of the past, and you’ll find that you generally have much more energy throughout the day. Not only does this help you feel great, but it also makes you much more productive and allows you to perform all your daily tasks effectively. 2. Younger Looking Skin One of the biggest negatives of consuming refined sugar is that it damages your skin in numerous ways. First, it causes the collagen and elastin in your skin to become inflamed. These structural proteins help your skin stay firm and youthful-looking. When they constantly become inflamed due to regularly eating large amounts of refined sugar, they become less effective, which causes your skin to sag and wrinkles to form. Second, the inflammation caused by eating sugar has been shown to aggravate various skin disorders, including acne (a disorder characterized by red pimples on the skin) and rosacea (a skin disorder characterized by burning and redness). When you stop eating refined sugar, you’ll also stop damaging your skin in the ways described above, and you’ll find that it looks much smoother, more vibrant and youthful. 3. Easier Weight Loss Sugars pass through the digestive system very quickly, and because of this, foods that contain high levels of sugar aren’t as satiating as foods that contain minimal amounts of sugar. This means it’s much easier to overeat and consume large amounts of calories, leading to weight gain when eating lots of refined sugar. Quitting sugar will mean that you’ll feel much fuller every time you eat and naturally eat less food. Food cravings will come less often, and because you’re consuming fewer calories, it will be much easier to lose weight. 4. Better Sleep The energy can surge and crash caused by eating lots of refined sugar are very disruptive to your sleep patterns. They make it difficult to sleep and have a negative impact on your sleep quality when you do manage to fall asleep. Cutting sugar out of your diet stops it wreaking havoc on your sleep cycles and allows you to enjoy restful, better quality sleep. 5. Stronger Immunity Numerous studies have shown that refined sugar is a huge contributor to chronic disease. It causes inflammation in the body, damages your blood vessels, and negatively impacts your vital organs, which leaves you open to a wide range of ailments, illness, and diseases. Reducing your intake of refined sugar stops it from damaging your body in this way and allows it to heal. Not only does this make you less susceptible to ailments that are directly caused by refined sugar, but it also boosts your overall immunity. If you have any more questions then please free to email me at goldcoastweightloss@live.com.au or visit My Facebook Page - Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness Yours in Health and Wellness The Team at Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness www.goldcoastweightlossandwellness.com
LEGAL DISCLAIMER - This article (including links to any/all website pages, blog posts, blog comments, forum, videos, audio recordings, etc.) is not intended to replace the services of a physician, nor does it constitute a doctor-patient relationship. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have an urgent medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. Any application of the recommendations in this blog post is at the reader's discretion. Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness and Dr Michael are not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage resulting from use of this blog. Readers should consult their own physicians concerning the recommendations in this article. Want to kick your sugar habit but still satisfy your sweet tooth? Then you’re in luck. Below we’ll be discussing five healthy, natural alternatives to refined sugar. Use them to sweeten your coffee, add extra flavor to your yogurt or whenever you want to add a touch of sweetness to your dish without indulging in refined sugar. 1. Stevia Stevia is one of the most popular natural sweeteners. This herb which comes from South America is 300 times sweeter than refined sugar. It contains zero calories, so is a great choice if you’re trying to lose weight. Plus, it has no glycemic impact, so it’s a perfect refined sugar alternative if you’re diabetic. Stevia is also very easy to digest which means you won’t suffer from any of the digestive problems that are often associated with sugar substitutes. 2. Coconut Sugar Coconut sugar is created by heating the sap from coconut palms. Unlike refined sugar, coconut sugar doesn’t de-stabilize your energy levels, so is ideal if you want to stay productive and focused during the day. Like stevia, it’s also a great choice if you suffer from diabetes because it won’t disrupt your blood sugar levels. Another great thing about coconut sugar is that it supplies your body with nutrients as it sweetens and is a good source of calcium, iron, potassium and zinc. 3. Date Sugar Date sugar is made by grinding down dehydrated dates into sugar sized granules. As you’d expect from the production process, it has the same rich and sweet flavor of fresh dates, and shares all their health benefits. These health benefits include promoting healthy digestion, strengthening your heart and lowering your blood pressure. The main negative of date sugar is that it doesn’t melt or dissolve easily, so it’s not a good choice if you want to sweeten your drinks. 4. Honey Honey is sweeter than refined sugar and has a much greater range of health benefits. It contains high levels of vitamins and minerals which support many vital processes within the body. It also has antibacterial and antifungal properties, so is a perfect sweetener for boosting your immunity. Unlike refined sugar, honey is also great for your skin and can help make it brighter, smoother and more radiant. It tastes great in tea and can also be used as a replacement for sugar in many recipes. 5. Maple Syrup Maple syrup contains around half the calories of refined sugar and is a much more nutritious choice. It’s loaded with antioxidants which protect your body’s cells from damage and reduce the visible signs of aging. Maple syrup is also a brilliant source of the manganese and zinc which boost your metabolism and your immune system. In addition to this, it’s great for your skin and can protect against skin blemishes, dry skin and redness. Finally, maple syrup has been shown to protect against a range of chronic ailments and diseases including arthritis, cancer, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease and heart disease. If you have any more questions then please free to email me at gchealthhub@gmail.com or visit My Facebook Page - Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness Yours in Health and Wellness The Team at Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness www.goldcoastweightlossandwellness.com
LEGAL DISCLAIMER - This article (including links to any/all website pages, blog posts, blog comments, forum, videos, audio recordings, etc.) is not intended to replace the services of a physician, nor does it constitute a doctor-patient relationship. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have an urgent medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. Any application of the recommendations in this blog post is at the reader's discretion. Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness and Dr Michael are not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage resulting from use of this blog. Readers should consult their own physicians concerning the recommendations in this article. Soft drinks/sodas are one of the biggest sources of hidden sugars in our diet. A single can of soft drinks/soda contains a staggering 33g of sugar. However, if you’re used to chugging soft drinks/soda every day, making the transition to drinking just water can be difficult. That’s why in this post we’re going to be sharing some healthy, low sugar alternatives to soft drinks/soda that you can enjoy today. 1. Fruit Juice Spritzers Fruit juice spritzers are a great place to start when quitting soft drinks/soda. They contain around a third of the sugar that you’ll find in a can of soft drinks/soda (12g of sugar per cup), taste sweet and are carbonated. While fruit juice spritzers are probably not something you want to be drinking every day if you’re cutting back on sugar, they’re still a much better choice than soft drinks/soda. To prepare a fruit juice spritzer simply combine half a cup of your favorite fruit juice with half a cup of soft drinks/soda water and enjoy. 2. Green Smoothies If you choose the right ingredients, you can easily create green smoothies that contain less than 10g of sugar and still have a subtle sweet taste. The great thing about green smoothies is that because they’re packed full of fiber, vitamins and minerals, any sugar they contain will be released into your bloodstream slowly, so you won’t experience any of the energy surges and crashes that usually come with sugar consumption. To find low sugar green smoothie recipes, simply do a search online and experiment with the recipes that come up until you find one that you like. 3. Fruit Infused Water Fruit infused water contains no sugar or calories, so is perfect if you’re on a sugar detox. It shares the same benefits of standard water and will keep you hydrated, brighten your skin and enhance your energy levels. However, the fruit infusion gives it a subtle and sweet flavor, so if you find standard water too bland, give fruit infused water a try. To prepare fruit infused water, you’ll need a mason jar and a cup of 2-3 chopped fruits that you’d like to infuse into the water. Once you have the fruits ready, place them in the mason jar, fill it with water and then allow it to infuse in the fridge for at least 24 hours. 4. Fruit Tea Like fruit infused water, fruit tea contains zero calories and sugar, and is just as healthy as standard water. However, even without any sugar, it has a surprisingly strong, sweet and satisfying flavor. There are lots of different fruit teas you can try and each one has a very distinctive flavor and offers differing health benefits. Your local store should sell a wide range of fruit teas, so try a few different teas until you find a favorite. 5. Coffee Coffee isn’t sweet but it’s still tasty, hydrating and contains no sugar. If you drink it instead of soft drinks/soda, you’ll cut out 33g of sugar per day. To ensure that your coffee contains no sugar, avoid buying it in coffee shops and drink it black or with milk. If you have any more questions then please free to email me at gchealthhub@gmail.com or visit My Facebook Page - Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness Yours in Health and Wellness The Team at Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness www.goldcoastweightlossandwellness.com
LEGAL DISCLAIMER - This article (including links to any/all website pages, blog posts, blog comments, forum, videos, audio recordings, etc.) is not intended to replace the services of a physician, nor does it constitute a doctor-patient relationship. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have an urgent medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. Any application of the recommendations in this blog post is at the reader's discretion. Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness and Dr Michael are not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage resulting from use of this blog. Readers should consult their own physicians concerning the recommendations in this article. When it comes to taking better care of yourself, you have probably heard of drinking more water as one of the best things you can do. However, adding something to the water is also helpful, such as lemon juice or lemon slices. Take a look at these different health benefits of drinking lemon water. It Cleanses Your System One of the top benefits of lemon water is that it can help cleanse all those toxins out of your body. It is one of the easiest and most natural ways to detox your body. You also don’t need to do an extreme detox to cleanse your system. Having a tall glass of lemon water every day will do wonders for your body. You can improve enzyme function and help to clean out your liver as well. Lemon Water is Great For Your Skin You can also get some excellent health benefits for your skin by drinking more lemon water. When you drink water with some lemon slices or lemon juice in it, you get all that excellent vitamin C into your body. This combined with better hydration from the water, will clear up your skin and get rid of free radicals that often cause damage to your skin. Vitamin C can also help to promote more collagen production. It Helps You Lose Weight If you are currently trying to lose weight and get healthy, lemon water is the perfect thing to start with. Not only are you getting water with vitamin C from the lemon, but you are adding to the flavour of your water. This can help encourage you to drink more water each day, which is vital for weight loss. Lemon water can also help to boost your metabolism, especially if you drink warm lemon water in the morning before consuming anything else. Vitamin C is Great For Your immune System. Speaking of the vitamin C in lemon water, you are also helping to give your immune system a nice boost. All of the nutrients in lemons will transfer to the water, so you get those nutrients for optimal health. Vitamin C is good for your immune system, helping you avoid the cold, flu, and various other illnesses. Try one or two glasses of lemon water each day for general health. If you have any more questions then please free to email me at gchealthhub@gmail.com or visit our Facebook Page - Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness
Yours in Health and Wellness The Team at Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness www.goldcoastweightlossandwellness.com LEGAL DISCLAIMER - This article (including links to any/all website pages, blog posts, blog comments, forum, videos, audio recordings, etc.) is not intended to replace the services of a physician, nor does it constitute a doctor-patient relationship. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have an urgent medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. Any application of the recommendations in this blog post is at the reader's discretion. Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness and Dr Michael are not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage resulting from use of this blog. Readers should consult their own physicians concerning the recommendations in this article. Abdominal bloating is a pesky symptom that most people experience repeatedly throughout their life. It can be caused by a variety of things, most of which are fairly harmless and can be treated with simple measures. Bloating is most commonly caused by food-based indigestion or a buildup of gas in the digestive system. As long as bloating reduced within a day or two there is typically no cause for concern. Common Causes of Abdominal Bloating There are many very common causes of bloating and the symptoms that accompany it. Bloating typically follows a 1-3 day pattern and will remedy itself naturally. The reasons below are the standard triggers for abdominal bloating. Gas The most common cause of bloating is a buildup of non-harmful gas in the stomach and intestinal tract. Gas-related bloating typically only causes mild discomfort. However, painful cramps or severe nausea can also accompany bloating caused by gas. Indigestion Indigestion is a mild to moderate stomach discomfort that everyone experiences to some degree from time to time. Indigestion will typically subside in a few days. Everyday causes of indigestion include: • Overeating • Eating foods that don’t agree with you (spicy food, excess sugar, excess acid, etc.) • Medications that cause stomach irritation • Overuse of caffeine or alcohol Intolerance to Certain Foods One of the most common causes of bloating, gas and stomach cramps is food intolerance. Examples of food intolerances include: • Lactose intolerance • Gluten allergy • Intolerance to spicy foods By simply noticing which foods lead to bloating, you can avoid those foods or only use in moderation to prevent bloating in the future. Stomach Infection There are many types of mild stomach infections that can cause bloating, gas and nausea. These mild stomach infections typically go away within a few days. It is important to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration as the stomach infection remedies itself. If bloating and other stomach-related issues do not resolve within a few days, calling your doctor is your best bet. Disruption in Bacteria Balance While bacteria often has negative connotations, your stomach and intestinal tract have a variety of “good” bacteria that helps your body digest food. When the balance of the various kinds of bacteria is disrupted, it can lead to an excess of “bad” bacteria in the small intestine. This leads to trouble breaking down food and absorbing the nutrients within the food, leading to bloating. Constipation When the microbiota in your gut interacts with trapped stool, an excess of gas is produced in your colon. This leads to bloating and constipation. This is typically remedied naturally. Simple Remedies to Treat Bloating There are many different options and remedies to safely treat bloating and subsequent symptoms at home. Some of the most common remedies include: • Lying down with a heating bad on the stomach • Common drugstore medicines such as an antacid or a product containing bismuth salicylate • Cleansing the system by drinking a lot of water • Drinking teas with ingredients that are used for calming the stomach, such as peppermint tea • Drinking carbonated water to calm the digestive tract If you have any more questions then please free to email me at gchealthhub@gmail.com or visit our Facebook Page - Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness
Yours in Health and Wellness The Team at Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness www.goldcoastweightlossandwellness.com LEGAL DISCLAIMER - This article (including links to any/all website pages, blog posts, blog comments, forum, videos, audio recordings, etc.) is not intended to replace the services of a physician, nor does it constitute a doctor-patient relationship. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have an urgent medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. Any application of the recommendations in this blog post is at the reader's discretion. Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness and Dr Michael are not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage resulting from use of this blog. Readers should consult their own physicians concerning the recommendations in this article. When you have difficulty digesting food, a multitude of problems can occur. A pain in the stomach or intestines is the least dangerous part of digestion issues, but it could be a signal from your body that something needs to be addressed. A deficiency of nutrients that results from poor digestion can leave your immune system vulnerable to attack from a variety of microorganisms, and a lost ability to process foods can leave you fatigued and expose you to a risk of vitamin deficiency condition. However, there are a number of ways to improve digestion, and help you to avoid slipping into a cycle of sickness. The following article will discuss a few of the herbs that can help you to treat, and improve digestion. Dandelions This surprising little plant is widely considered a garden nuisance by many people, but science has revealed that it is rich in vitamins and minerals such as A, B, C, potassium and zinc. In ancient times, it was used for a variety of digestive ailments. A couple of the other many amazing side effects of its use, are that it reduces oxidative stress and inflammation in organs like the liver. Dandelion root can help to kill leukemia cells, while leaving normal cells intact. Ingesting dandelions can be as simple as adding them to your salad. Just be sure to find a dressing that compliments the slightly bitter leaves. Cumin The use of this parsley relative dates back to at approximately 5000 years ago as a popular spice in Egypt and the Mediterranean. Cumin has historically been used as a respiratory anti-inflammatory, and as a powerful aid to digestion. It was also used as a treatment for anemia, which was very likely to have been a symptom brought on by a malfunctioning digestive system. Today it can be found in powdered form, and is a common spice that is used among many cultures. Fennel Over the last 400 years, fennel became so popular with people, that some were moved to write poetry! As it turns out, this marvelous plant that gives Italian sausage its flavor is extremely rich in the dietary minerals iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese and exceeds the daily value for each in just 100 grams. Fennel, is classed as a carminative herb that aids in digestion, by increasing digestive efficiency. Another helpful side effect of this herb is that it reduces gas and bloating. If you have any more questions then please free to email me at gchealthhub@gmail.com or visit our Facebook Page - Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness
Yours in Health and Wellness The Team at Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness www.goldcoastweightlossandwellness.com LEGAL DISCLAIMER - This article (including links to any/all website pages, blog posts, blog comments, forum, videos, audio recordings, etc.) is not intended to replace the services of a physician, nor does it constitute a doctor-patient relationship. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have an urgent medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. Any application of the recommendations in this blog post is at the reader's discretion. Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness and Dr Michael are not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage resulting from use of this blog. Readers should consult their own physicians concerning the recommendations in this article. Do you have trouble setting goals? Or do you have trouble sticking to them? (I think most of us fit here) If you want to stick to them, the number one most important thing to do is keep them realistic and attainable. Here are some tips for setting realistic goals that you will actually stick to. Make Them SMART Any time you read about setting realistic goals, this probably comes up. That is because of how essential it is! This acronym was created in 1981 and is still used today. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound or Time-Sensitive. This means you want to set new years’ resolutions that are specific and detailed, can be measured with the progress, are realistically achievable, relevant to the goals you have for your life, and have a time when they should be completed. Start with the Ultimate Goal, Then Break it Down For a realistic goal, you want to start big, but then break it down into actionable steps. Many people want to lose weight or get fit as their goal, which is a great goal, but it is too broad and often too grand of a goal. Saying you want to be fit and healthy is much too broad, while saying you want to lose 30 kgs is too big to start with. If your goal is to lose 30 kgs and get fit, maybe you have a goal to lose 3-5 kgs a month, and your end-of-year goal is to be able to do a push up or be able to lift a certain amount of weight. Then break that goal down into mini actions you complete on a daily or weekly basis throughout the year. Understand WHY You Want Each Resolution Have you ever made a list of things you want to do or achieve, but didn’t really feel excited when writing about it? This is a good sign that you have the wrong intention behind it. You probably thought it was just something you were supposed to do, or you were following along with your friends. If you don’t feel excited in the beginning, you will never gain enough momentum to see it through. Create an Actionable Step-by-Step Plan Finally, choose a few small goals and create a step-by-step plan for each one. Let’s go back to the weight loss goal you have. You already know how much weight you need to lose each month for your ultimate goal of losing 30 kgs., say in a year. Now, think about the steps you need in order to achieve this goal. This might include starting a fitness routine, drinking more water, and changing your diet. If you are not sure what the steps are, then it isn’t a realistic resolution to have. If you have any more questions then please free to email me at gchealthhub@gmail.com or visit My Facebook Page - Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness Yours in Health and Wellness The Team at Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness www.goldcoastweightlossandwellness.com
LEGAL DISCLAIMER - This article (including links to any/all website pages, blog posts, blog comments, forum, videos, audio recordings, etc.) is not intended to replace the services of a physician, nor does it constitute a doctor-patient relationship. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have an urgent medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. Any application of the recommendations in this blog post is at the reader's discretion. Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness and Dr Michael are not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage resulting from use of this blog. Readers should consult their own physicians concerning the recommendations in this article. If you have any of the following symptoms it could be a sign that you have gluten intolerance. Obviously, these are only a guide but people who know they are gluten intolerant will tell you these symptoms are accurate. 1. If you suffer from digestive issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhea and even constipation. 2. Fatigue, brain fog or feeling tired after eating a meal that contains gluten. 3. Inflammation, swelling or pain in your joints such as fingers, knees or hips. 4. Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. 5. Having symptoms such as dizziness or feelings of being off balance. 6. Hormone imbalances such as PMS, PCOS or unexplained infertility. 7. Migraine headaches. 8. Diagnosis of chronic fatigue. 9. Having chicken skin on the back of your arms. This is also known as Keratosis Pilaris, and occurs as a result of a fatty acid deficiency and vitamin A deficiency secondary to fat-malabsorption caused by gluten damaging the gut. 10. Mood issues such as anxiety, depression, mood swings and ADD. TESTING FOR GLUTEN INTOLERANCE. I have found the single best ways to determine if you have an issue with gluten is to do an elimination diet and take it out of your diet for at least 2 to 3 weeks and then reintroduce it. NOTE: Gluten is a very large protein and it can take months and even years to clear from your system so the longer you can eliminate it from your diet before reintroducing it, the better. I think the best advice with gluten is that if you feel significantly better off not eating gluten or feel worse when you reintroduce it, then gluten is likely a problem for you. NOTE: In order to get accurate results from this testing method you must elimination 100% of the gluten from your diet. SO WHAT DO I DO NOW? Eliminating gluten 100% from your diet means 100%. Even little amounts of gluten from cross contamination or medications or supplements can be enough to cause an immune reaction in your body. It must be 100%. You can't go by the notion that if I eat it when I am out it will be ok. You will know it is not ok! It must disappear altogether. If you have any more questions then please free to email me at goldcoastweightloss@live.com.au or visit My Facebook Page - Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness Yours in Health and Wellness Dr Michael www.goldcoastweightlossandwellness.com
LEGAL DISCLAIMER - This article (including links to any/all website pages, blog posts, blog comments, forum, videos, audio recordings, etc.) is not intended to replace the services of a physician, nor does it constitute a doctor-patient relationship. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have an urgent medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. Any application of the recommendations in this blog post is at the reader's discretion. Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness and Dr Michael are not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage resulting from use of this blog. Readers should consult their own physicians concerning the recommendations in this article. You probably know then that your gut health is the gateway to your own health. If your gut is healthy, chances are that you're in good health. Makes sense, right? Well, there's also a condition called leaky gut that can lead to a host of other health problems. Chronic inflammation literally eats away at our mucosal protective lining and exposes us to entry into our body of food materials and other foreign particles which enter our lymphatics and blood stream to make every tissue and cell in our body full of toxicity and our liver works overtime to process this toxic load our brain even is poisoned by these toxins. The bad news is when our bowel gets more loaded with these toxins it leaks more. The good news is that it is very reversible. What is a leaky gut? A leaky gut is a gut that leaks. The gut is naturally permeable to very small molecules in order to absorb these vital nutrients. In fact, regulating intestinal permeability is one of the basic functions of the cells that line the intestinal wall. In sensitive people, gluten can cause the gut cells to release zonulin, a protein that can break apart tight junctions in the intestinal lining. Other factors — such as infections, toxins, stress and age — can also cause these tight junctions to break apart. Once these tight junctions get broken apart, you have a leaky gut. When your gut is leaky, things like toxins, microbes, undigested food particles, and more can escape from your intestines and travel throughout your body via your bloodstream. Your immune system marks these "foreign invaders" as pathogens and attacks them. The immune response to these invaders can appear in the form of any of the nine signs you have a leaky gut, which are listed below. What causes leaky gut? The main culprits are foods, infections, and toxins. Gluten is the number one cause of leaky gut. Other inflammatory foods like dairy or toxic foods, such as sugar and excessive alcohol, are suspected as well. The most common infectious causes are candida overgrowth, intestinal parasites, and small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Toxins come in the form of medications, steroids, antibiotics, and acid-reducing drugs, and environmental toxins like mercury, pesticides and BPA from plastics. Stress and age also contribute to a leaky gut. Signs and symptoms are completely different e.g. a red face is a sign of leaky gut dysbiosis, but symptoms can be more of a physical feeling. Symptoms can only be described by the person feeling them. If you are having pain, no one knows unless you tell them. It's the same with dizziness, numbness, lightheadedness, fatigue, vision disturbances, ringing in your ears and a whole host of other feelings that anyone not in your body is going to know about unless you describe it. That doesn't mean other people don't notice when you don't feel well. If your face is pale or you are unstable when you walk or you are sweating, then you are showing signs. Signs are just what they sound like: indicators of a problem. They also include breathing rate, heart rate, oxygen saturation, etc. So if you suffer from any of the following symptoms, it’s likely that you have a leaky gut: 1. Digestive issues such as gas, bloating, diarrhoea or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). 2. Seasonal allergies or asthma. 3. Hormonal imbalances such as PMS or PCOS. 4. Diagnosis of an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, lupus, psoriasis, or celiac disease. 5. Diagnosis of chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia. 6. Mood and mind issues such as depression, anxiety, ADD or ADHD. 7. Skin issues such as acne, rosacea, or eczema. 8. Diagnosis of candida overgrowth. 9. Food allergies or food intolerance. If you have any more questions then please free to email me at gchealthhub@gmail.com or visit My Facebook Page - Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness Yours in Health and Wellness The Team at Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness www.goldcoastweightlossandwellness.com
LEGAL DISCLAIMER - This article (including links to any/all website pages, blog posts, blog comments, forum, videos, audio recordings, etc.) is not intended to replace the services of a physician, nor does it constitute a doctor-patient relationship. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should not use the information for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have an urgent medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider. Any application of the recommendations in this blog post is at the reader's discretion. Gold Coast Weight Loss and Wellness and Dr Michael are not liable for any direct or indirect claim, loss or damage resulting from use of this blog. Readers should consult their own physicians concerning the recommendations in this article. |
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