
Gut Fix
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Discouraged by visit after visit with your doctor about your gut issues, you feel like there is nowhere else to turn. But you haven't lost hope and you know that there has to be something out there that is safe and worth trying to help you feel better. That's where the Gut Fix book comes in. You are meant to feel better because the body heals when you give it what it needs. You want to use a natural approach to being free of heartburn and other gut conditions too but don't know where to start. Sadly, there are lots of self-help books about fixing your diet for gut health, but it hasn't been enough to help you completely. Gut Fix is a refreshing and unique guide that specifically walks you through safe dietary supplements, herbal remedies, and diet strategies to try when you've been cleared to do so by your healthcare provider. This book helps you learn about the proper use of these supplements and how they may help many of the symptoms you may be having.
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Content
- Intro
- Preface
- The Guts of the Issue
- Getting to the Root Cause
- Using This Book
- 1. Chapter 1
- Digestion 101: The Inner Workings of the Digestive System
- How Digestion Begins
- Stomach and Esophageal Health
- Did You Know . . . Genetics Is Not Necessarily to Blame
- Did You Know . . . Acid Reflux Has Little to Do with Acidity
- The Small Intestine and Biliary Tree
- Did You Know . . . Signs of a Leaky Gut
- The Large Intestine and Its Microbiome
- Did You Know . . . A Disrupted Microbiome Can Lead to Ill-Health
- 2. Chapter 2
- Why Diet Just Isn't Enough
- Why Supplement?
- Did You Know . . . It Is Wise to Be Wary of Glyphosate
- Give Gut Cells What They Need
- 3. Chapter 3
- What's Lacking in a Gut-Healthy Diet
- Protector of Gut Health-Omega-3
- Protein: The Building Blocks of Gut Health
- Fueling Gut Health with Collagen
- Did You Know . . . Contrary to Popular Belief, Fat Is a Heart-Protector
- Did You Know . . . Collagen Is a Natural Anti-Inflammatory
- Preventing Disease with Vitamin E
- Did You Know . . . Vitamin E Deficiency Is Related to Other Health Issues
- Activated Vitamin A Is Key
- Advisory: When to Avoid Supplements
- B-Vitamins for Gut Maintenance and Why We Are Low
- Did You Know . . . Processing Robs Grains of Vitamin B
- Did You Know . . . Crohn's Disease Can Lead to Niacin Deficiency
- The Essential Role of Vitamin C
- Compelling Evidence for the Role of Vitamin D
- Did You Know . . .Vitamin D Is Vital for Heart Health
- Did You Know . . . It's Easy to Test Your Vitamin D Levels
- The Multiple Roles of Vitamin K
- Gut Disruptors-Antinutrients
- Fiber in Gut Health
- The Role of Minerals
- 4. Chapter 4
- What's in the Bottle: Choosing Supplements
- Why Natural Medicine Disappeared
- What About Supplement Regulation?
- Safety Issues
- Advisory: Medication Interactions
- Choosing Supplements
- The Golden Rules of Supplements
- 5. Chapter 5
- Gut Healing Whole Food Supplements
- What Does Your Body Need
- Did You Know . . . Bovine Colostrum Products Heal Leaky Gut
- Did You Know . . . Remarkable Statistics for NAG
- Did You Know . . . Digestive Enzymes Reduce Gas and Bloating
- Advisory: Digestive Enzymes Contraindications
- 6. Chapter 6
- Essential Vitamins and Minerals for Gut Health
- Case Study: The Path to Health Using a Functional Medicine Perspective
- Vitamins for Vital Health
- Did You Know . . . Higher Doses of Vitamin A Are Safe
- Did You Know . . . It Is Vital to Check Your Vitamin D Levels
- Did You Know . . . Not to Waste Your Money on Synthetic Supplements
- Did You Know . . . Vitamin K2 Protects Health in Several Ways
- Magnificent Minerals
- Advisory: Don't Overdo the Zinc
- Trace minerals
- 7. Chapter 7
- Culinary Herbs and Spices for Gut Healing
- A Bit of Herbal History
- A-Z Herbs
- Did You Know . . . Many Clinical Studies Show the Benefits of Cannabis Use
- Did You Know . . . Activated Charcoal is a Great Gut Remedy
- Did you know . . . Lemons ease nausea
- 8. Chapter 8
- The Magical Properties of Probiotics and Prebiotics
- Probiotics Overview
- Did You Know . . . Research into Probiotics Is a Hot Topic
- Most Common Probiotic Strains
- Prebiotics and Fiber, a Mixed Bag
- Did You Know . . . Prebiotics Can Be Challenging
- Synbiotics Overview
- Postbiotics Overview
- Case Study: Gut Healing with Surprising Mood Benefits
- 9. Chapter 9
- Heartburn: Finding Relief
- What Is Heartburn and What Causes It
- Advisory: When You Should Seek Medical Advice
- Standard Heartburn Treatment Misses the Mark
- How Stomach Acid Is Critical for Digestive Health
- Causes and Symptoms of Low Stomach Acid
- Did You Know . . . About the Baking Soda Test
- Easy Fixes Heartburn Relief
- Did You Know . . . Stress and Heartburn Are Related
- Supplements to Heal Low Stomach Acid
- Other Heartburn Therapies
- Case Study: Easing Reflux the Natural Way
- 10. Chapter 10
- Nausea: Helpful Remedies
- Common Triggers
- Advisory: When to Seek Help
- Natural Remedies for Nausea
- Case Study: Reducing Pain and Nausea the Natural Way
- 11. Chapter 11
- Constipation: Ease Your Distress
- Advisory: When to Seek Help
- Root Causes
- Diet Strategies for Constipation
- Did You Know . . . Beware of Associations in Studies
- Natural Supplements for Constipation Pain
- Herbs that Help Constipation
- Other Helpful Supplements for Managing Constipation
- Case Study: Constipation Relief Comes Naturally
- 12. Chapter 12
- Diarrhea: Simple Strategies That Work
- Diarrhea Defined
- Advisory: When to Seek Help
- Diet Strategies to Reduce Diarrhea Symptoms
- Whole Food Supplements for Diarrhea Symptoms
- Probiotics and Prebiotics for Diarrhea Relief
- Herbs for Diarrhea Symptoms
- Vitamins and Minerals for Healthy Bowel Movements
- Case Study: Happy to Have Normal Bowel Movements
- 13. Chapter 13
- IBS and SIBO: Curative Answers
- What are IBS and SIBO, and How Are They Related?
- Treating IBS and SIBO with Diet
- Did You Know . . . You Need to Eat a Healing Diet
- Did You Know . . . Treat Yourself with TLC
- Supplements to Help Heal the Gut with IBS/SIBO
- Did You Know . . . Glutamine Is a Healing Powerhouse
- Get Your Bowels Moving (or Slow Them Down)
- Herbal Therapies for IBS and SIBO
- Case Study: Fasting and a Healing Regimen Eradicates SIBO and IBS Symptoms
- 14. Chapter 14
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Alternative Therapy
- What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
- Did You Know . . . When to Seek Help
- Diet Strategies for IBD
- The Healing Supplement Combination
- Herbal Remedies for IBD
- Case Study: Profound Healing of Ulcerative Colitis with Nourishment
- 15. Chapter 15
- Food Intolerances and Sensitivities: What Helps
- What are Food Intolerances?
- Food Sensitivities
- Did You Know . . . It's Difficult to Test for Food Sensitivities
- Food Allergies
- Advisory: When to Seek Help
- Supplements to Maintain Balance
- Did You Know . . . Special Enzyme Alert
- Case Study: Finding Enjoyment in Mealtimes Again
- 16. Chapter 16
- Gallbladder Issues: Diet and Supplement Strategies
- Did You Know . . . Amazing Gallbladder Facts
- Gallbladder Basics
- Gallbladder Disorders
- Did You Know . . . When to Seek Help
- How Diet Helps or Hurts
- Targeted Foods to Eat for Gallbladder Health
- Supplements for Gallbladder Health
- Supplements that Promote Bile Flow
- Did You Know . . . You Can Promote Gallbladder with a Supplement Regime.
- Supplements That Reduce Gallstones
- Hormone Balance Supplements
- Case Study: Kicking Gallstones to the Curb
- 17. Chapter 17
- Conclusion
- Happy Gut Healing Ever After
- 18. Chapter 18
- Recommended Supplements
- Other Remedies
- 19. Chapter 19
- Glossary
- About the Author
- Also by Heidi Moretti, MS, RD
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