I just read an article that began ‘An exciting presentation at the International Liver Conference’. Who wouldn’t be compelled to read further?
The article discusses the impact that our intestinal flora has in either creating or preventing insulin resistance, diabetes, and fatty liver disease.
This is good news because it gives us a viable therapeutic strategy for addressing issues for which conventional medicine has offered few if any non-drug options.
The study examined the health generating benefits of fecal implants. Stay with me. The basic idea is that the microbes that live in the intestine either significantly contribute to or impair health in a way that was previously not appreciated.
Fermented foods have been used intuitively for ages to support this internal, health sustaining terrain. On the other hand, stress, antibiotics, and a variety of food related toxins (gluten), among other influences, greatly disturb this inner environment … and our health as well.
While the prospect of a fecal implant (from an agreeable donor) sounds enticing, I would suggest adopting a multi-pronged strategy for supporting a healthier intestinal microbiome … and a healthier you.
Here’s a quick review … more can be found by reading about The 4-D Solution.
Strengthen your digestion by turning off the stress response and adding a digestive enzyme
Avoid triggering allergens that injure the gut lining … like gluten … and dairy (if you’re sensitive)
Avoid antibiotics as best you can since they damage the beneficial flora and weaken your immune system
And … add a medical grade probiotic and other gut specific support
The strategy that I just mentioned can be the foundation for a self-care program that puts you on the cutting edge of medical science.
Be well!
Here’s the link to the full article.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244389.php
Steven Templin, D.O.M., Dipl. Ac., is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, specializing in the gut/immune/stress/brain connection. He teaches and consults online, and sees patients at the Natural Medicine Center in Lakeland, Florida.
You can learn more about Dr. Templin and his healing program The 4-D Solution: Diet, Digestion, Detoxification & De-Stress by visiting www.newmedicalmodel.com.
Steve is a retired Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture Physician, and HeartMath Trauma-Sensitive Certified Practitioner with over 35 years of clinical experience in Energy Medicine, Energy Psychology, and Biofeedback.