Gut issues are at the heart of everything you will be working on when it comes to your health. Your
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10 thoughts on “Things That Plague Us: Gut Issues

  1. Loei

    Great website! Ok, so my questions is have you healed your self and your gut. And where would I find a doctor who would work with me that I can afford? Because I know I have gut issues. And have high sulfur in my urine.

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  2. jenny hurrion

    Hi Andrea, I have just been diagnosed with mthfr (2 bad genes) feeling very confused about it all at the moment but really want to do what I can to improve my health.
    I am in my early 50’s & was feeling very sore in my neck & shoulders, (inflammation) my Dr did some blood tests& the results weren’t good. She has told me to try a gluten/dairy free diet, trying the gluten free but don’t think I can go completely dairy free, does it matter if I occasionally eat gluten?
    I also have to stay away from anything containing synthetic folic acid, does this mean that all flours, rice pasta & bread contain it? Do you have a list of foods which can replace any of these?
    I am reading your blog, it is helping me to understand a lot better. Thankyou .

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    1. Andrea Post author

      Hi Jenny – I would certainly try to eliminate all gluten and dairy if that is what your doctor recommends. Everyone is different. The only way to know if you have intolerance to the proteins in gluten and dairy (casein) is to get specific testing for food sensitivities. Most conventional flours and foods containing them will be enriched with folic acid, yes. You can find unenriched flour in both gluten and gluten-free varieties at places like Whole Foods. There are all kinds of substitute flours and pastas, etc you can try, brown rice pasta, unenriched flour, gluten free flour blends etc. Check out the special diets section of your supermarket. Good luck!

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  3. Kelly

    I’m sorry, but I found this to be disappointing. I thought there would be more discussion of how the MTHFR polymorphism relates to gut issues…

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    1. Andrea Post author

      Well, sorry to disappoint you, Kelly – I’m not a primary researcher so I can only work with the information that is out there and I couldn’t find any direct studies. All of this research is very new. If you find something please do be so kind as to post it here so others can learn. Thanks so much for your feedback!

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  4. Krista

    This is just fantastic, Andrea, and echoes much of what my doctors are saying. I have most of the symptoms you described and it’s only been through addressing gut issues that I’ve found any relief. The medications just made me worse. I’m so glad to be in this place now with the hope of getting and feeling better. 🙂

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  5. mamaglee

    What a fabulous post Andrea. Thank you for all the details and links to further info and tests. Just discovered I have the MTHFR gene from both parents the one with the 6 in it. Am working with a functional medicine doctor. The testing takes a long time. Adrenals shot, thyroid not functioning properly, parasite, high blood pressure, excess bloat and weight, depression, cancer survivor, sensitive to chemicals, etc. I’m also doing brain retraining which helps a lot. Much gratitude for all you do and share. Sincerely, Mamaglee

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    1. Andrea Post author

      Ugh, yes the testing does take awhile. But it sounds like your doctor is being very thorough, which is wonderful. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and thank you so much for your very kind comment! =)

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