March 18, 2024 Puzzle Piece
Leaky Gut – Leaky Brain
Having
a Leaky Gut Can Yield A Leaky Blood Brain Barrier. Thid is the picture
we are being painted with current research across the world.
The NIH estimates that 20% of Americans have a diagnosable mental
disorder, at a cost of $201 billion per year. The most common conditions
are anxiety, depression, and phobias. In 2019, suicide was the 10th
leading cause of death in the US, accounting for over 47,000 deaths
overall.
Researchers and practitioners are looking at systemic inflammation, its
causes, and effects, including the gut, the immune system, and the
blood-brain barrier. As the intestinal and total biome shifts to
unhealthy, the brain is directly affected. This shift can
cause neurodegeneration. The gut is called the second brain, and some
researchers are saying it is really the first brain. Many of the
chemicals needed by a healthy brain originate in the intestines.
Neurological dysfunctions, yielding mental health problems follow close
behind gut dysbiosis. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is semi-permeable
and vulnerable to damage by free radicals, heavy metals, environmental
toxins, all yielding inflammation.
In a report published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics,
research demonstrated that antidepressants are only marginally more
effective than placebos. Scientists are exploring how inflammation might
decrease the firing rate of neurons in the frontal lobe of the brain in
people with depression. Some believe that medications used to manage
depression are limited since they do not address underlying brain
inflammation.
I have stated for many years, the DC degree should stand for Doctor of
Cause. The cause of any dysfunction should be on top of all evaluations
and treatment. We should be looking for what corrects the cause or
causes, and the condition will heal. Covering up symptoms is not a good
long-term solution. This is how the Six Steps to Wellness came about.
Some people’s health is a PUZZLE, and all of the pieces need to fit into
place. That is Structure, Nutrition, Emotional balance,
Electromagnetic balance, Allergies/Sensitivities, and Detoxification
need to be optimal.
“Leaky Gut” and “Leaky Brain” are now showing up in the same sentence
with systemic inflammation when describing anxiety and depression. When
the BBB is compromised, opportunistic invaders can enter and cause a
host of neurodegenerative issues. Blood tests measuring levels of
occludin and zonulin can be used to detect brain and gut permeability.
A 2018 study and report suggest additional mechanisms for
neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders, and discusses the role
of inflammation, redox reactions, and mitochondrial pathways on the
BBB. I look for mitochondrial dysfunction in any chronic condition. The
body can not heal or function properly without adequate mitochondrial
resuscitation. Test for Opti-Mito-Force and Essential Ubiquinol.
Continual research demonstrates a connection between intestinal
inflammation and psychiatric disorders. The book Fiber Fueled states
eating too much meat and animal products increases pro-inflammatory
cytokines, which increase the permeability of the blood-brain barrier.
Elevated superoxide radicals, hydrogen peroxide, and other reactive
oxygen species, as well as reactive nitrogen species, like
peroxynitrites can damage the mitochondria and the blood-brain barrier.
Microglia are immune cells in the brain and when inflamed, can cause
BBB. Dr Harris has covered this in many different classes for OHS
participants.
Many authors have concluded that chronic oxidative and nitrosative
stressors are associated with the development of a leaky gut. A proper
fiber-fueled dietary approach, along with Opti-Brain and Optimal Flora Plus or the Flora Blitz 100 can work miracles to help restore the proper microbiome.
It
is evident the gut plays a role in brain, hormones and overall health
and wellness. Diet, exercise, proper sleep, adequate water, and
hydration along with natural nutritional supplementation go hand in
glove for improving our overall health.
Dr. John Brimhall's Six Steps To Wellness Protocol™ Seminar Limited Seating
Date: April 18-20, here in Gilbert AZ. This is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Dr. Brimhall's Six Steps to Wellness Protocol™ Will Include:
STRUCTURE
Step 1: Re-establish Structural Integrity, The Foundation of Health.
ELECTRICAL POLLUTION
Step 2: Rebalance Electromagnetics
NUTRITION
Step 3: Rebalance Nutrition
ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES
Step 4: Reprogram the body for any Allergy or Sensitivity
EMOTIONS AND STRESS
Step 5: Re-evaluate Emotional Patterns & Remove Limiting Belief Systems
TOXICITY
Step 6: Remove Heavy Metals and Other Toxins from the Body
Price: $2,000.00 per person
Seminar Location:
Dr. Brett Brimhall
2323 E. Guadalupe Rd. Suite 102
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Closest Hotel:
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5285 E. Baseline Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Phone: 480-218-8000
To Register call Jason at (866) 338-4883
Yours in Health and Wellness,
John W Brimhall, DC, BA, BS, FIAMA, DIBAK, Formulator, Patent Holder
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