Studies show that modifications in the intestinal bacteria and inflammation may play a role in the development of several common chronic diseases. -Marcello Campos, MD Harvard Health PublishingThough more human clinical trials are needed studies suggest that leaky gut may be associated with autoimmune diseases (lupus, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, chron's disease), chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis, allergies, asthma, acne, obesity, and even mental illness.  Though it’s not known what causes autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s disease we do know that it is likely due to an abnormal “rogue” response of the immune system. At the core of all autoimmune diseases and what each of them has in common is an immune response caused by "systemic inflammation" that leads the body to attack itself....

Over my years of clinical practice I’ve worked with numerous clients with acute to chronic digestive system complaints. From Crohn’s Disease to symptoms of leaky gut I’ve noticed common factors among each. All those who suffer with digestive and intestinal complaints are emotionally stressed. If you think about it we often associate our emotions with our gut. Such aphorisms as, 'trust your gut,' or I got a, 'sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach' are common everyday expressions. For many people emotions like anger, anxiety, sadness or even happiness can trigger symptoms in the gut. Repressed and unexpressed emotions can linger in your gut. Your brain and the gastrointestinal system are intimately wired together. Unsettled emotions can send alert...