Digestive+Physiopathology

=Bowel Dis-eases= (do not involve intestinal inflammation or lesion)

Intestinal Permeability or Hyperpermeability
a hyper-permeable intestinal lining. official def: increased permeability of the intestinal mucosa to macromolecules, antigens and toxins associated w/ inflammatory degenerative and/or atrophic mucosal damage

Causes: improper chewing; low hydrochloric acid and/or digestive enzyme levels; suppression of intestinal flora by antibiotics, corticosteroids (cortisone) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (asprin, advil, motrin); lack of fibre in the diet; and a deficiency of nutrients (Vitamin A, zinc, omega-3) or amino acids (L-glutamine) that help the intestinal mucosa

Possible treatments: L.B. strain prebiotics and larch arabinogalactan Probiotics such as acidophilus and bifidus Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) Emollient plants: mallow. marsh mallow, licorice, fenu greek and chamomile

The Mucosal Barrier
All intestinal mucuosa is incomplete, even in normal subjects. small molecules pass through the epithelium.

Once the lining becomes inflamed or damaged it disrupts the whole system (large molecules may be recognized as foreign and produce antibodies.

When lining is damaged, carrier proteins that are essential for mineral absorption become damaged as well making it inefficient and susceptible to mineral or vitamin deficiencies.

__7 stages of intestinal inflammation__ -Nutrients and foods not absorbed properly (lead to fatigue and bloating) -Absorption of large food particles can cause new food allergies or organ specific symptoms -Carrier proteins are damaged which can cause nutrient deficiencies -When intestinal detox is compromised chemical sensitivity can increase. Toxin leakage overburdens the liver. -Bacteria and yeast are able to translocate throughout the body. -Worst symptom is the development of antibodies causing autoimmune disorders -Intolerance to gluten may cause certain mental illnesses (histapenic or histadelic schizophrenia or autism) mineral deficiency may play a role in ADD or ADHD

Root of many problems: -malabsorption resulting in undernutrition -Dysbiosis because of inflammation of the intestinal wall (aggrivated by use of certain drugs such as NSAIDs which include aspirin and ibuprofin; cortisone; antibiotics; alchohol; simple carbs; and coffee) These can cause candidiasis (worsened by the use of contraceptive pills and depressed immune system) or increase in harmful bacteria (e.g. C. difficile) -Irritable Bowel Syndrome -Celiac Dis-ease -Food Allergies and intolerances as well as their health impacts (asthma, atopic eczema) -Autoimmune disorders (arthritis, diabetes,thyroiditis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, ect.) -Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's Dis-ease, Ileitis, Colitis) -Environmental hypersensitivity -Chronic fatigue syndrome -Fibromyalgia -Mental Illnesses (e.g. schizophrenia) or developmental disorders (e.g. autism)

Food Hypersensitivity
=Digestive Disorders=

Nutritional Anemias
=General Treatment=

Recommended Minerals
-Magnesium