Sci-241 Dq 1

SCI/241 Week 2 DQ 1

Dysbiosis or poor digestive function is a serious digestive problem that can lead to multiple negative effects to the digestive tract for example poor absorption of nutrients, compromised immune functions, chronic infections, food sensitivities or allergies, progressive deterioration of the intestinal wall leading to leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowl syndrome, and system inflammation which can contribute to heart disease, joint pain, and skin disorders. Many do not know that poor nutrition can lead to so many underlying problems. Our bodies have over three pounds of friendly bacteria that lives in our digestive tract particularly the small intestine. Thankfully there are remedies for Dysbiosis. Minimize your intake of sugars, wheat and diary. Eat nutritious meals with an added nutrient supplement. Using a active-culture probiotic can help to restore your balance of proper bacteria and finally the use of magnesium at bedtime can help soften stool to prevent constipation and the beginning development of many digestive problems.

Leaky Gut Syndrome also called increased intestinal permeability is also related to Dysbiosis. It is a digestive problem that allows larger food particles to pass through the digestive wall of the intestines. The symptoms related to Leaky Gut are abnormal bloating, gas, cramps, food sensitivities and other pains. This digestive disease affects the lining of the intestines and is not easily recognized by any conventional physician. “We don’t know a lot but we know that it exists,” says Linda A. Lee, MD, a gastroenterologist and director of the Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Center. “In the absence of evidence, we don’t know what it means or what therapies can directly address it.” The cause of this digestive problem may be related to the excessive consumption of alcohol, inflammation of the intestine, heartburn, diarrhea, and compromised immunity. The causes may also trigger other digestive problems like...