Sixty to seventy million Americans have some type of digestion issues (e.g., constipation, diarrhea, gas, IBS, IBO, acid reflux). Many people have gut issues and don’t know it’s inhibiting them from improving their glucose levels. Many don’t even realize they have gut issues.
An unhealthy gut can be missing strains or have a low number of good bacteria, making way for fungus like candida and increased bad bacteria such as H. pylori, E. coli, and others. These bacteria could be lingering for many years without you being aware.
When these pesky bacteria or fungi overtake your digestive tract, it can lead to inflammation and lack of vitamin and mineral absorption, causing a metabolic issue. This is worsened by an unhealthy diet and medication.
What to Watch Out For
Over time, food sensitivities or intolerances can add to issues like weight gain, bloating, joint pain, migraines, headaches, and more. Additives, colorants, and preservatives in food and beverages can aggravate the situation. You can find these same additives, colorants, and preservatives in your supplements and possibly in your medication.
Additives such as:
- Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) — check your cereal!
- Orange Yellow S, FD&C Yellow 6
- Carrageenan
- Polysorbate 80
Chemical-based sweeteners are touted as sugar-free, coaxing diabetes patients to buy processed food products in an effort to be “healthier.” Food and beverages with these sweeteners have had a hand in the explosion of obesity and chronic disease for decades, albeit unknowingly for much of that time.
Sweeteners such as:
- Aspartame
- Acesulfame potassium
- Caramel
- Sodium cyclamate
Check your keto-friendly snacks and protein powders and bars for these sweeteners. While the body doesn’t appear to digest these sweeteners, they can cause glucose intolerance over time. Artificial sweeteners also seem to reduce the population of good bacteria in your gut.
Ever wonder why so many people need TUMS, Rolaids, Pepcid, and prescription medication to control acid reflux? All the chemical additives, sweeteners, and unhealthy food worsen digestive issues, perpetuating the problem.
If you don’t work to improve your gut health now, you’ll need to stay on a keto diet and essentially starve yourself to keep your glucose in check. And that, too, will only last so long.
Three Steps to Improved Gut Health
Improving gut health starts with three essential steps.
Step 1: Gather information through non-invasive lab testing:
- Learn which foods are irritating your system and which are therapeutic for you
- Find out if you may be deficient in minerals
- Learn which food additives you are intolerant to
- Determine if you have too many harmful bacteria and not enough good bacteria in your gut
Step 2: With the right information, you can have a personalized protocol to:
- Improve your gut health and your diabetes
- Target professional grade without those pesky additives with a review of your supplements
Step 3: Once you rebalance your gut, you can lose weight, feel great, and live a healthier life again!
Denise A. Pancyrz is a Diabetes Reversal and Holistic Lifestyle Coach, speaker, and best-selling author of The Virgin Diabetic, Reverse the Effects of Type 2 Diabetes, Reduce Medication, and Improve Your Glucose Levels, available on Amazon. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Denise was prescribed four daily insulin shots along with oral medication for diabetes and heart disease. This protocol helped to bring her glucose levels down; however, she did not feel as healthy and vibrant as expected. After changing her protocol by learning to rest and preserve her pancreas, she was able to eliminate all medication and insulin, regaining her energy.
Visit: ReverseMyDiabetes.net for coaching and training information, to book a free consultation, or to set up a speaking event. Contact Denise by calling 888.848.1763, or email her at: Denise@ReverseMyDiabetes.net.