Is Your Gut Healthy? If not, it can cause other serious health problems

Is your gut healthy?   Does it really matter?  The answer is a resounding – Yes!  Numerous studies show close links between gut health and cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, heart disease/type 2 diabetes/obesity, weakened immune systems, osteoarthritis, and mental health. Be Well Nutrition Consulting is committed to educating our clients about the importance of gut health to avoid other serious health problems.

What health problems can result from poor gut health?

• Colon Cancer. Studies show that colon cancer patients have a different gut microbiota, including higher levels of disease-causing bacteria, than healthy people.
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease.   People with lower levels of certain anti-inflammatory gut bacteria have a higher risk of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.  One view is that some harmful bacteria causes your body to attack your intestines and cause these disabling conditions.
• Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and Obesity.  Gut bacteria impacts metabolism along with how many calories are obtained from food and the nutrients drawn from it. Too much gut bacteria can cause excessive fatty acids resulting in fat deposits in the liver, which often leads to heart disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity.
• Weakened Immune System. Studies show that poor gut health is a cause of a weak immune system.  Weak immune systems increase cancer risk and other conditions.
• Osteoarthritis.   Recent research at the University of Rochester Medical Center has provided evidence that gut bacteria health is a key driving force behind osteoarthritis which can cause severe pain and joint dysfunction in knees, elbows and wrists.
• Mental Health.   The gut’s nerve endings communicate with the brain, a connection known as the “gut-brain axis.”  Studies support a link between gut bacteria and disorders of the central nervous system, including anxiety, depression, and other disorders.

Take-away:  Poor gut health can lead to other serious health problems.  Is your gut healthy?  Struggling with other health problems which may be related?  Be Well Nutrition Consulting has helped hundreds of individuals heal their gut so they no longer have to worry about future health concerns. Contact me today to learn how you can eat well, feel well and prevent disease.