{"id":1804,"date":"2020-02-27T18:44:28","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T18:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/198.49.72.74\/~otwellness\/?p=1804"},"modified":"2020-03-31T18:24:54","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T18:24:54","slug":"digestion-and-gut-health-improving-leaky-gut-and-constipation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/otwellness.com\/?p=1804","title":{"rendered":"Let’s Talk Constipation and Leaky Gut"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why Talk about Gut Health<\/h4>\t\t\n\t\t

I am writing about this topic because for many, talking about bowel problems is a taboo subject. Most feel uncomfortable broaching this topic while millions of people suffer from chronic bowel irregularity. I, like many, have gone to doctors for years, including specialists, just to be told they could find “nothing wrong”, but a healthy digestive system and intestinal tract is essential for overall health. So, I took on the challenge to find the answer to a very long-standing problem; and in doing so, I have been conducting evidenced-based research on this topic and have made great headway on balancing my own digestive system, and therefore, felt compelled to share. I hope the information below helps others who suffer from this condition to understand what may be ailing them and learn about ways that can start the healing process.\u00a0 This article is for information purposes only and is not\u00a0intended to diagnose or treat the digestive system so please consult your physician for medical advice concerning\u00a0your condition.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"gut-health-digestive-health\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t

The Gut<\/h4>\t\t\n\t\t

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The lining of the gastrointestinal tract (\u201cgut\u201d) is directly related to the health of the entire body and creates a critical barrier between all the toxic elements in the gut and the rest of the body.<\/p>\n

There are a few substances that need to penetrate this barrier and the gut\u00a0lining controls what gets through and what does not (Khalsa, 2010; Smith,\u00a02019).\u00a0<\/p>\n

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When the lining is damaged, the absorbency of the gut\u00a0lining increases allowing undigested food, waste, toxins, and microbes to enter\u00a0the bloodstream causing an imbalance of what goes and what stays in the gut. This\u00a0condition is also known as leaky gut.\u00a0\u00a0Leaky gut will result in a person experiencing the following symptoms\u00a0(Khalsa, 2010; Smith, 2019):<\/p>\n

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Symptoms of Leaky Gut<\/h4>\t\t\n\t\t