The Leaky Gut Solution!

Key Takeaways:  There are TEN TIMES the number of bacteria in our body than our own cells and the majority of them are found within our digestive system.  The gastrointestinal system contains 90% of the body's happy hormone, serotonin.  Most importantly, approximately 70% of our immune system is housed in our gut!  Episode Summary:  The gut, or gastrointestinal system, is truly a gateway to good health. The gut microbiome is an ecosystem of organisms including bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses, and protozoan throughout the digestive tract.  Far beyond just digestive health, the following organ systems are also closely related to gut health:  Immune system  Endocrine system  Nervous system  Circulatory system  Integumentary system  Respiratory system  Reproductive system  "The food pyramid might be out of date and confusing to most."  Many find they have refigured their food pyramid for convenience, without understanding the harm they are doing to their bodies. For many, it consists of:  Grain at the base;  Dairy in the middle;  . . . and Sugar at the top.  "To be frank, none of these foods have any business being part of your diet at all."  In this YOUNGER podcast episode, I will help you wake up to how the majority of our diets are now packaged meals with paragraph-long ingredient lists and labels we can't understand due to convenience. We are all busy and cooking takes time, but if this is your situation, just know you may not be eating real food at all!  Here are a couple of alarming facts you should know:  The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved approximately 3,000 different food additives, preservatives, and colorings without adequate research on safety!  The average person ingests over 150 pounds of additives each year!  The impact based on the fact that such chemicals that have been allowed into our lives is incomprehensible and might be considered experimental. As we become more and more aware of the consequences of this fake-food lifestyle we begin to recognize it is simply unacceptable! The disturbing facts above point to only a few key factors in the leaky gut epidemic, but I do find they are the bigger ones!  Here are a couple of alarming facts:  The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved approximately 3,000 different food additives, preservatives, and colorings without adequate research on safety!  The average person ingests over 150 pounds of additives each year!   The impact based on the fact that such chemicals that have been allowed into our lives is incomprehensible and might be considered experimental. As we become more and more aware of the consequences of this fake-food lifestyle we begin to recognize it is simply unacceptable!   "This information is only one factor in the leaky gut epidemic, but I do find it one of the bigger ones!"  Guest Bio:   Dr. Robyn Benson is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM) who brings an innovative and game-changing approach to today's health care. Robyn offers the most advanced and cutting-edge therapies, procedures, and products designed to renew, restore, and revive health called A.R.T.: Amplified Regenerative Therapies.  Dr. Benson, author, speaker, and self-care and Regenerative Medicine* expert, is known by many to be THE health detective with life-changing solutions! She has been the owner and founder of the Santa Fe Soul Center for Optimal Health (now Regenerative Medicine) for close to two decades.  For almost 30 years, Dr. Benson has applied her considerable knowledge of acupuncture, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, herbs, IV therapies, and her love for healthy travel to help patients resolve acute and chronic health challenges and to achieve optimal and sustainable health without the use of pharmaceuticals or surgery.  Resources for a Younger Lifestyle:  A resource link for all my YOUNGER episodes: https://robynbenson.com/podcasts/   Demystifying Detox (episode # 86) by Dr. Robyn Benson  Optimize You Mitochondrial Health and Create Bio Resilience (episode #25) with Shawn Wells  Your Gut, Your Health Your Wealth (episode #20) with Dr. Vincent Pedre  The Truth About Parasites in America (episode #11) with Dr. Glenn Wilcox  Your Health, Your Gut, Your Microbiome, They're All Connected (episode #5) with Ken Brown, MD  Your Food, Your Health, Your Wealth (episode #2) with Terry Wahls, MD     Quotes:  "Gut health doesn't stop at digestion. The health of our gut affects nearly every system in our body!"  "Gluten allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances are becoming increasingly more common, "gluten-free" has become the "buzz word" within the health community, and people are finally beginning to understand how dangerous gluten can be for their health."    "Much like the additives and preservatives flooding our food supply, pesticides are also a big part of what's on our plates that even a strongest gut can't seem to process and eliminate without help."