'Piles' of Information
I attended a fantastic lecture held at the NatureCare premises just last night on Gut And Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) and their recommended diet (Dr Natasha Campbell McBride MD, MMedSci(Neurology), MMedSci(Nutrition), and the author of the Body Ecology diet, Donna Gates.
It was such a learning experience, like a missing link. Here's some of the tidbits I picked up, not even scratching the surface of the information gained:
- cases of asthma, eczema, allergies, AD/HD, ADD, Autism, Dyspraxia symptoms nearly ALWAYS overlap; most with one of those symptoms have at least one of the others to some degree. Hence there must be a relationship Natasha decided. She coined this group of symptoms, physical and psychological - "GAPS" - Gut and Psychology Syndrome.
- Children with GAP Syndrome may have autism, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, learning, behavioural, social problems
- It doesn't go away - adults with GAPS may be more inclined to substance abuse, depression, obsessive-compulsive, manic-depressive, schizophrenia
- GAPS may manifest as digestive problems (think IBS), allergies, asthma/eczema, bed wetting, malnutrition, thrush/candida, chronic cystitis, constipation, diarrhoea, feeding difficulties, malabsorption, faecal compaction on x-rays, overspill syndrome, bloating/flatulence, colic.
- the human gut has about 2 kg of bacteria in it
- over 500 of these can be pathogens, but are kept in check by the good bacteria
- antibiotics often kill the good bacteria, and the pathogens are somehow resistant and can multiply and cause havoc
- pathogenic bacteria produce toxins that can paralyse the sphincter muscle leading to alternating diahorrea and constipation
- these toxins produce endorphins which make you feel good (temporarily)
- hence often foods that feed the pathogens causing an increase in their numbers are the ones that make you feel good, and can actually be the worst for you
- the typical gluten/casein free diet that everyone is being put on today leads to an initial apparent improvement, followed by making you very sensitive to even minute amounts of these substances. At best it is a crutch. It does not address the underlying cause.
- Haemorroids (Piles) are a sign of a COPPER deficiency
- non-organic meat has still been filtered through the animal's detox system removing most of the toxins, so if it's a question of meat or no meat, it's still far better to eat the non-organic meat. It's full of readily available nutrients.
- the skin absorbs things very readily directly into the bloodstream; even the pharmaceutical companies are now realising creams are often a far better way (and more reliable) of getting things into the blood than through the digestive system where a faulty digestive system can affect absorption. Do not use personal care products. Even many of the "natural" ones still contain sodium laurel sulphate (or similar), MSG (hydrolyzed proteins are a form of this), etc. Best thing to wash the hair with is raw egg. (which is funny because I tried that just before I showed up for the lecture for the first time, I used egg whites after searching on the 'net for something to help with greasy hair. It worked like a dream, just rub into your hair and wash out. Don't stress about the hot water cooking it - I have my showers boiling hot and it didnt cook. Nothing else natural has worked for me. Apparently the egg yolks make a great conditioner - I will have to try that next time.) It was apparently a well-known japanese thing.
- vitamin tablets generally have a 5% absorption rate; when looking for vitamins its best to ensure they have fulvic and humic acids added to them, which results in a 95% absorption rate.
- most people have faulty digestive systems due to a lack of gut flora due to the use of the contraceptive pill, antibiotics, processed diet, over the counter drugs etcetera, and these people are subsequently deficient in Vitamin A (get cod liver oil as best source), most vitamins, the essential amino acids (get a fish & evening primrose oil supplement)
- Most of these people are also deficient in digestive enzymes, however, digestive enzymes are a crutch. Sure take them if you've eaten something you know you can't currently handle and it will help, temporarily. But long term the solution is to fix your gut flora (bacteria) and restore it.
- Detoxification can be a very useful aid during healing of your gut / to reduce die-off reactions. This can be done through juicing (they suggested 10% therapeutic (eg dill, parsley), 40% carrot and say 50% apple for taste, diluted with water. I made juice this morning with about 10% flatleaved parsley, 40% carrot, 40% celery, 10% whole kiwifruit, diluted and it actually tasted really good.
- Another method of detoxing is baths with epsom salts (great for sulphur and magnesium), sea salt, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (can alternate the use of these or use together).
- someone in the audience suggested PEACE LILLIES are great at absorbing formaldehyde toxin (in particular)
- should not swim in chlorine swimming pools - there is 30cm of gas floating above the water. Studies show levels of chemicals in the blood afterwards are more than 100x more than the allowable international levels. Best to get a filter for your shower fitting that takes the chlorine/fluoride out because in one shower you absorb more chlorine than you do in the whole day's chlorinated drinking water. Skin absorbs! Not to mention the gases you're standing in.
- Formaldehyde is the only thing that kills mould. Professionals have to do it, and you should leave your house for a few weeks.
- Formaldehyde on new furniture, carpets, beds takes 7 years for the fumes to wear out - best to not get anything new in your house as it is toxic.
- Swims in the sea are an absolutely fantastic way to detox, however make sure its in a relatively clean area.
Oh and I learnt so much more, but I will have to discuss it all further after I've read Natasha's book, or next time I'm inspired to post as I have to go hunt for a leak-free lunchbox after a yoghurt incident....
It was such a learning experience, like a missing link. Here's some of the tidbits I picked up, not even scratching the surface of the information gained:
- cases of asthma, eczema, allergies, AD/HD, ADD, Autism, Dyspraxia symptoms nearly ALWAYS overlap; most with one of those symptoms have at least one of the others to some degree. Hence there must be a relationship Natasha decided. She coined this group of symptoms, physical and psychological - "GAPS" - Gut and Psychology Syndrome.
- Children with GAP Syndrome may have autism, ADHD, ADD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, learning, behavioural, social problems
- It doesn't go away - adults with GAPS may be more inclined to substance abuse, depression, obsessive-compulsive, manic-depressive, schizophrenia
- GAPS may manifest as digestive problems (think IBS), allergies, asthma/eczema, bed wetting, malnutrition, thrush/candida, chronic cystitis, constipation, diarrhoea, feeding difficulties, malabsorption, faecal compaction on x-rays, overspill syndrome, bloating/flatulence, colic.
- the human gut has about 2 kg of bacteria in it
- over 500 of these can be pathogens, but are kept in check by the good bacteria
- antibiotics often kill the good bacteria, and the pathogens are somehow resistant and can multiply and cause havoc
- pathogenic bacteria produce toxins that can paralyse the sphincter muscle leading to alternating diahorrea and constipation
- these toxins produce endorphins which make you feel good (temporarily)
- hence often foods that feed the pathogens causing an increase in their numbers are the ones that make you feel good, and can actually be the worst for you
- the typical gluten/casein free diet that everyone is being put on today leads to an initial apparent improvement, followed by making you very sensitive to even minute amounts of these substances. At best it is a crutch. It does not address the underlying cause.
- Haemorroids (Piles) are a sign of a COPPER deficiency
- non-organic meat has still been filtered through the animal's detox system removing most of the toxins, so if it's a question of meat or no meat, it's still far better to eat the non-organic meat. It's full of readily available nutrients.
- the skin absorbs things very readily directly into the bloodstream; even the pharmaceutical companies are now realising creams are often a far better way (and more reliable) of getting things into the blood than through the digestive system where a faulty digestive system can affect absorption. Do not use personal care products. Even many of the "natural" ones still contain sodium laurel sulphate (or similar), MSG (hydrolyzed proteins are a form of this), etc. Best thing to wash the hair with is raw egg. (which is funny because I tried that just before I showed up for the lecture for the first time, I used egg whites after searching on the 'net for something to help with greasy hair. It worked like a dream, just rub into your hair and wash out. Don't stress about the hot water cooking it - I have my showers boiling hot and it didnt cook. Nothing else natural has worked for me. Apparently the egg yolks make a great conditioner - I will have to try that next time.) It was apparently a well-known japanese thing.
- vitamin tablets generally have a 5% absorption rate; when looking for vitamins its best to ensure they have fulvic and humic acids added to them, which results in a 95% absorption rate.
- most people have faulty digestive systems due to a lack of gut flora due to the use of the contraceptive pill, antibiotics, processed diet, over the counter drugs etcetera, and these people are subsequently deficient in Vitamin A (get cod liver oil as best source), most vitamins, the essential amino acids (get a fish & evening primrose oil supplement)
- Most of these people are also deficient in digestive enzymes, however, digestive enzymes are a crutch. Sure take them if you've eaten something you know you can't currently handle and it will help, temporarily. But long term the solution is to fix your gut flora (bacteria) and restore it.
- Detoxification can be a very useful aid during healing of your gut / to reduce die-off reactions. This can be done through juicing (they suggested 10% therapeutic (eg dill, parsley), 40% carrot and say 50% apple for taste, diluted with water. I made juice this morning with about 10% flatleaved parsley, 40% carrot, 40% celery, 10% whole kiwifruit, diluted and it actually tasted really good.
- Another method of detoxing is baths with epsom salts (great for sulphur and magnesium), sea salt, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar (can alternate the use of these or use together).
- someone in the audience suggested PEACE LILLIES are great at absorbing formaldehyde toxin (in particular)
- should not swim in chlorine swimming pools - there is 30cm of gas floating above the water. Studies show levels of chemicals in the blood afterwards are more than 100x more than the allowable international levels. Best to get a filter for your shower fitting that takes the chlorine/fluoride out because in one shower you absorb more chlorine than you do in the whole day's chlorinated drinking water. Skin absorbs! Not to mention the gases you're standing in.
- Formaldehyde is the only thing that kills mould. Professionals have to do it, and you should leave your house for a few weeks.
- Formaldehyde on new furniture, carpets, beds takes 7 years for the fumes to wear out - best to not get anything new in your house as it is toxic.
- Swims in the sea are an absolutely fantastic way to detox, however make sure its in a relatively clean area.
Oh and I learnt so much more, but I will have to discuss it all further after I've read Natasha's book, or next time I'm inspired to post as I have to go hunt for a leak-free lunchbox after a yoghurt incident....
posted by aneurine at 5/25/2006 09:43:00 am
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