The RULE OF THE 4 Rs POINTS OF HEALING THE GUT. If you want to know what functional medicine is all about? This will be a great place to start. Detoxification: Breakthroughs in the Toxicity-Disease Connection “Toxicity” -Any substance or environmental influence that disturbs metabolism in a manner that results in chronic disease. “Total Load Concept” Personal Toxicity Questionnaire 1. Family and Personal History a. Do you have a family history of sensitivity to chemicals, smoke or foods? b. Are you sensitivity to chemicals, smoke, perfumes or foods? c. Do you have a family or personal history of autoimmune diseases? d. Do you have metal dental filings or root canals? e. Have you had synthetic materials put in your body? f. Are you taking multiple medications (OTC or Rx)? 2. Personal Health History a. Do you suffer from allergies? b. Do you have an autoimmune disease? c. Do you suffer from low energy or excessive fatigue? d. Do you suffer from muscle pain of unknown origin? e. Do you have poor concentration or forgetfulness? f. Do you tend to get “everything that comes along”? g. Do you have type 2 Diabetes or metabolic syndrome? h. Are you overweight even though you watch your diet? 3. Environment and Occupation a. Do you smoke? b. Do you work in the chemical, paint or dye industry? c. Do you have routine exposure to air pollution? d. Are you an agricultural worker or around pesticides? e. Do you use soft plastic containers for food or water? f. Are you exposed to household cleaning products? 4. Diet and Nutrient Intake a. Do you routinely consume fast or packaged processed foods? b. Do you consume fish on a regular basis? c. Do you regularly eat non-organic fruits and vegetables? d. Do you consume a high animal product diet? The 4R Program for Gastrointestinal Restoration 1. Remove a. Pathogens and toxins (remove gluten, dairy, soy, and corn) use herbs to eradicate any offending bug or pathogen. 2. Replace a. Use supplements such as HCL, digestive enzymes, herbs if necessary. 3. Re-inoculate a. Use pre and probiotics as well as fiber such as psyllium husk. 4. Repair a. Heal the mucosal lining with L-Glutamine powder, Mucosal Max, deglycyrrhizinated licorice, slippery elm. More to come and If you are looking for more answers please feel free to ask and post on my website blog. sagikalev Sagi.
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