The author of DIRTY GENES, the creator of STRATEGENE and the founder of SEEKING HEALTH, Dr. Ben Lynch, is someone who you should follow on Facebook and watch the podcast video we did together here…
I have been on a serious mission the past few months to promote health building practices by running functional lab tests and clinically correlate your results with your main health complaints/concerns and other nutritional therapy assessments. Ideally, you work with a practitioner to identify your external chronic stressors and your HIDDEN internal stressors that are contributing to, or a result of, your imbalances, loss of homeostasis, or as we say in our FDN Practitioner program- “METABOLIC CHAOS”.
We should all be concerned about our immune system now with the Covid-19 spreading around the world.
How do you know if your immune system is strong?
We can run 2-5 well chosen functional lab tests, as with the Vibrant Wellness Gut Zoomer (click here to learn more) to evaluate your HIDDEN internal stressors:
- Hormone balance
- Immune function
- Digestion
- Detoxification (liver congestion)
- Energy systems
- Nervous systems
Did you know that 80% of your immune system is located in your gut!?
NOW more than ever, we need to strengthen and build a healthy immune system -if you want to “stay home and stay healthy”!
Do you want to take responsibility for your own health and well-being?
I hope so! You are in charge of your health and lifestyle choices.
How do you know if your gut is healthy?
TEST and not GUESS!
Specific labs we may order via our FDN Medical Director program for you to self- test from your own home, then we collect clues to their health imbalances and collect the missing pieces of the puzzle (clinical correlation) to optimize their health from the inside out include:
- https://www.vibrant-wellness.com/tests/gut-zoomer/
- https://www.cyrexlabs.com/CyrexTestsArrays
- https://www.diagnosticsolutionslab.com/tests/gi-map
- https://dutchtest.com/
- https://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/organic-acids-test
You may not have any typical digestion symptoms as gas, bloating or reflux, but you could still suffer from “leaky gut”. I didn’t know I still had H.Pylori, gut inflammation, leaky gut, low hormones, and oxidative stress unless I ran specific functional lab tests again that the doctor does not order for you. My symptoms are far removed from my gut, so I had no clue of my gut dysfunction and gut pathogens unless we under covered my HIDDEN internal CHRONIC stressors that were apart of my loss of homeostatis -or “METABOLIC CHAOS”.
At Seeking Health, they say the same thing I continue to say daily…”You may not even know that your gut is struggling until it manifests in illness or disease …remember the wisdom of Hippocrates: “All disease begins in the gut.””
In order to improve our gut health without running lab tests to undercover what is going on specifically “under your hood” involves three steps:
- A gut-healthy diet
- Barrier function
- A healthy ratio of probiotics
Let’s go into these steps a little deeper… and listen to my podcast for more details on how to build an optimal immune system.
Seeking Health practitioners shared some information with us…A Gut-Healthy Diet
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You might be surprised to learn that many foods considered “healthy” are common culprits of leaky gut syndrome, such as grains, dairy, sugar, processed, and refined foods.
Moreover, the foods we are most intolerant to are often the ones we consume frequently, which may or may not cause any digestive symptoms!
An elimination diet is the gold standard for identifying hidden food allergies. By strictly removing the above-mentioned foods for at least 30 days, it can help determine whether or not your body actually tolerates them.
Barrier Function
The primary function of the small intestine is to act as a selective barrier by allowing some particles into the body (like nutrients and water) while keeping others out (like bad bacteria).
When the gut becomes “leaky” it compromises the gut’s barrier function ability.
A leaky gut is basically what it sounds like: your intestines develop tiny holes that allow for undigested food particles, bacteria, and toxins to slowly leak through the gut wall and into the body.
This constant influx of toxins into the body triggers the underlying immune system (which again, is mostly located in the gut). An immune system that is always being triggered ‘on’ can lead to autoimmunity and other immune system disorders.
Healthy Ratio of Probiotics
“Among other things, the good bacteria in our gut help to protect us against pathogens and regulate our immune system responses.
Ideally our gut contains roughly 80% “good” probiotic bacteria and 20% “bad” pathogenic bacteria…this is what a healthy gut looks like.Unfortunately, this ratio is reversed in most people, who don’t have nearly enough probiotics and too many disease-causing bacteria inhabiting their microbiome.”
Once you understand the relationship between your gut and immune system, it’s obvious why tending to the health of your gut lining should be a top priority.
That’s why Dr. Ben Lynch formulated Optimal GI capsules: to help support your gastrointestinal wellness with a powerful blend of nutrients along with soothing and strengthening herbs designed to benefit:*
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- Healthy intestinal mucosa
- Immune health
- An effective gut barrier
- Healthy tissues and mucous membranes in the GI tract
- Normal bowel movements and waste elimination
- Digestive comfort
- Normal detoxification pathways
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Optimal GI capsules by Seeking Health provide a powerful blend of pure nutrients and herbs in an easy-to-swallow capsule to support optimal digestive and gastrointestinal health, a vital part of maintaining a healthy immune system and overall wellness.*
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract requires more than a healthy probiotic population to support a balanced and effective digestive process.
The intestines are a mucous-lined organ that performs two vital functions: 1. To absorbing nutrients and water
2. Separating unneeded substances for waste elimination.
Optimal GI capsules contain a targeted blend of nutrients along with soothing and strengthening herbs to help support:*
The targeted ingredients found in Optimal GI Capsules are designed to provide the following benefits and actions:*
- Zinc L-Carnosine supports normal protection of the small intestine lining and the body’s natural defenses against bacteria in the stomach lining.
- Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral that supports normal waste production occuring in the kidneys.
- N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine helps to support healthy GI barrier function and the body’s normal protection against pathogenic bacteria.
- Citrus Fiber (pectin) is a natural fruit fiber that may help to support normal waste elimination and bowel regularity. In order for the body to rid itself of waste, dietary fiber is needed to provide bulk for bowel movements.
- Cat’s Claw is a traditional herb that has been used for centuries to treat digestive wellness and helps to support a healthy inflammatory response in the GI tract.
- Stinging Nettle Extract and Quercetin are added to help support normal histamine release.
- Marshmallow Root can help to support a healthy histamine response.
- Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM®) is a highly beneficial compound that provides important sulfur compounds to local connective tissues in the digestive tract. It may also help to support healthy detoxification and inflammatory processes.
- Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Extract, Aloe Vera, and Slippery Elm are traditional herbs used to support healthy mucous membranes and to help soothe and protect the intestinal tract.
- Turmeric (95% curcuminoids) supports healthy inflammatory responses and immune system activity.
- Milk Thistle Extract, a powerful liver antioxidant, may help to support normal functions of the liver, and help to process compounds produced by GI inflammation and unhealthy microbes.
- Glucoraphanin from broccoli extract supports the normal metabolism of free-radicals and reactive oxygen species.
- Superoxide Dismutase helps to support antioxidant activity and oxidative stress by supporting normal detoxification pathways.
Optimal GI capsules are a mirror-image of our best-selling Optimal GI Powder with two main differences:
- Optimal GI capsules are free of L-glutamine. Many understand the importance of L-glutamine for nourishing the small intestinal cells, but are unable to tolerate it.
- Optimal GI capsules provide half the potency of Optimal GI Powder, with the serving size of five capsules being the equivalent of 1/2 scoop of Optimal GI Powder.
Suggested Use for Optimal GI Capsule:
Optimal GI Capsules should be taken away from food. Take 5 capsules daily, away from food, in divided doses, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Always follow the Pulse Method as outlined by Dr. Lynch in the book, Dirty Genes.*
Optimal GI capsules by Seeking Health provide a powerful blend of nutrients and herbs designed to support digestive and gastrointestinal health, in an easy-to-swallow capsule.
Consider Optimal GI as a starting point to optimize your digestive and gut health.*
Let me know your questions and concerns! Schedule a complimentary 20-minute consultation here.
Debbie Potts
