GUT - THE SEAT OF HEALTH

Gastrointestinal disorders are becoming ubiquitous because of the transition of traditional diet to ultra processed diet, a trifecta of excess sugars, refined carbs and vegetable oils. Toxic Food additives and artificial sweeteners take a toll on the gut microbiome. Most of the GI conditions are due to consumption of low fiber and high sugar diet.

• How do we handle gut disorders in conventional medicine ?

  • Superficial Symptomatic treatment weakens your system !!!!
  • Acid lowering drugs ( PPIs ) for heart burn /GERD /Ulcers
  • Steroids/Immunosupressives for Crohns/ Ulcerative Colitis
  • Surgical intervention for piles/ fissures

• What could be the ideal approach ?

  • Eliminating ultraprocessed foods
  • Eating real food – low in sugars and high in fibers establishes microbial balance , gut wall integrity.