If you’ve been dealing with autoimmune flare-ups or suspect that your gut health isn’t where it should be, you may have come across the term “leaky gut “. Scientifically known as increased intestinal permeability, leaky gut occurs when the lining of your small intestine becomes damaged, allowing undigested food particles, toxins, and other harmful substances…
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Autoimmune diseases are becoming more common, and they affect millions of people worldwide. There are over 100 known autoimmune diseases, and in the United States alone, it is estimated that at least 50 million people have an autoimmune disease, the majority of which are women. This of course does not account for all of the…
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Chronic inflammation is associated with most chronic illnesses, including: The list goes on and on. The scary thing is that much of this inflammation is silent. When you have an injury, you will typically feel and see signs of inflammation. These are typically redness, swelling, heat and pain. However, silent inflammation is low-grade and occurs…
