Irritable bowel. Random infections. Seasonal allergies. Lactose intolerance. vitiligo. headaches. Constantly sick!

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2 Random infections Irritable bowel Seasonal allergies Lactose intolerance headaches vitiligo Constantly sick!

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4 Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a degree in Medicine and Postgraduate degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition. In her clinic in Cambridge she specializes in nutrition for children and adults with behavioral and learning disabilities, and adults with digestive and immune system disorders

5 What is the GAPS program??

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7 A well-functioning gut with healthy gut flora holds the roots of our health. And, just as a tree with sick roots is not going to thrive, the rest of the body cannot thrive without a wellfunctioning digestive system.

8 FLORA The population of microbes inhabiting the outside or inside surfaces of people FLORA Essential/beneficial flora Opportunistic flora Transitional flora

9 Epidemicanswers.org

10 Your body is merely a shell for trillions of microbes. You have 10 trillion cells that make up your entire body..which is home to100 trillion microbes!

11 80-85% of the immune system is located in the gut wall The major barrier for anything toxic in your world is your own gut flora

12 Gut flora s influence on the immune system reaches far beyond the gut itself. The research shows that when the gut flora is damaged, not only do the levels of IgA, lymphocytes, macrophages, interferons, cytokines, ect. In the digestive system drop but the whole immune system in the body gets out of balance. This process makes the person immune-compromised.

13 WHAT DO THE GOOD GUYS DO?? PHYSICAL BARRIER: Digestive tract coated with thick bacterial layer- natural barrier to toxins, parasites, invaders and undigested food ENGAGES IMMUNE SYSTEM: antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal substances RIGHT ENVIRONMENT: keeps ph right near gut wall so pathogens can t live NEUTRALIZE TOXINS: heavy metals, toxic substances, carcinogenic substances, suppress cancerous cells forming

14 Pre-birth is the only time a person s gut is completely sterile and has the great opportunity to populate with beneficial bacteria that will provide health for the rest of the child s life.

15 Medications: -Antibiotics (medicine and food) -Antifungals -NSAIDS (advil, aleve) -Steriods -hormonal contraceptives -Heartburn meds -pesticides -chlorine/fluoride Diet/lifestyle: -sugar -processed carbohydrates -high fiber from grains -formula vs. breast -stress -alcohol -environmental toxins -antimicrobial soaps -chronic disease These things PROFOUNDLY affect your gut flora

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17 Without the care of the beneficial bacteria while under attack from bad flora the whole structure of the gut epithelium changes, starting a process of disease developing.

18 Due primarily to damage of the normal gut flora, large spaces develop in the gut lining, allowing pathogens, toxins and undigested foods that are NOT suppose to be there, to leak into the blood stream Leaky Gut permeable Normal Gut semi-permeable

19 The villi degenerate and become unable to digest and absorb food properly, leading to: -malabsorption -nutritional deficiencies -food intolerances

20 Mono sugars can easily penetrate the gut lining; they do not need digestion Double sugars require harder work for the enterocyes Polysaccharides are the most complex and hard to digest, often thousands of mono sugars connected together Monosaccharide one sugar -mono sugar Disaccharide two sugars -double sugars Polysaccharide many sugars -starch

21 Weak and diseased enterocytes have a very hard time digesting Disaccharides (i.e. lactose) Polysaccharides (i.e.starch) This leaves large amounts of it undigested. the perfect food for pathogenic yeasts, bacteria, fungi and other pathogens to thrive upon

22 A well-functioning gut with healthy gut flora holds the roots of our health. And, just as a tree with sick roots is not going to thrive, the rest of the body cannot thrive without a wellfunctioning digestive system.

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24 GAPS Testimony

25 Elimination diets: -gluten free -casein free -low candida -low phenol -avoiding anything your sensitive to GAPS is similar to: -Specific Carb Diet -Primal -Paleo -Weston A. Price/ Nourishing Traditions GAPS is a healing diet This is the primary difference between GAPS and elimination diets. The goal of the program is to heal the gut, which in turn will bring healing from a myriad of food intolerances.

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27 SACRIFICE- this may be one of the most challenging things you ever do Time, money, social life, emotional energy Being misunderstood and judged Patience, patience, patience

28 SUGAR-FREE (excludes all forms of sugars except honey/fruit) GRAIN-FREE (excludes wheat, oats, corn, rice ) LACTOSE-FREE (Excludes all commercial dairy products except cheese/butter -can have homemade dairy that has been cultured properly)

29 Heart disease, cancers, kidney disease, liver disease, shortened life span, plaque in vessel, diabetes Tumors live off of sugar, yeast/pathogenic bacteria Dental decay and bone loss (even in children) Hyperactivity, behavior problems, lack of concentrations, violent tendencies Very addictive, likened to drugs Gallstones, adrenal fatigue Significant immune suppression Exhaustion, irritability The average person consumes 170 lbs of sugar a year! ¼ of their calories

30 READ your LABELS! Very few packaged things are GAPSfriendly Sugar/grains are hidden in almost every processed item Check nuts for oils- avoid processed oils Check dried fruit for added sugar The more processed something is the more nutrients are taken out

31 GAPS is based on many principles of traditional diets Bone broth/stock Cultured/fermented items -yogurt, cream, veggies, sauerkraut, drinks Animal fats- 50% calories from fat Organ meat

32 Addressing the gut, in turn takes care of SO MANY other problems The leaky gut needs to be sealed so that it no longer is a source of constant toxicity and dysfunction for the body This is the PRIMARY goal of the GAPS program

33 Coconut oil Ghee/butter Stock Eggs Cream Lard/tallow Animal meat/fat Olive oil Avocado Cod-liver oil Fat is exactly what the brain and gut need to heal

34 FULL INTRO START WITH THIS 6 DIFFERENT STAGES PROGRESS THROUGH STAGES AS SYMPTOMS SUBSIDE TAKES AROUND 3-4 WEEKS, AT LEAST 3 DAYS ON EACH STAGE AFTER INTRO, ENTER INTO FULL DIET THIS INCLUDES EVERY FOOD ALLOWED ON THE GAPS DIET (start slow with some things) STAY ON THIS FOR THE REMAINING TIME TIME FOR HEALING IS INDIVIDUAL

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36 FIRST: Do sensitivity test Introduce in order -ghee -whey -butter -yogurt -cream -cheese Wait longer before introducing dairy

37 When pathogenic bacteria die, they release their toxins. If there are too many for the body to process and eliminate, you will undergo symptoms called die-off During intro (especially first couple days) Any time you increase your probiotic dose/food (do this very slowly) Die-off symptoms vary from person to person. Fatigue, flulike symptoms, rash, headache, or anything that brought you to the diet in the first place.

38 Very helpful tool that tells you how your gut is doing Stool is a great indicator when trying to determine if you should move onto the next stage or not Stool changes often indicate the body is not ready for the new food

39 Real salt Starting intro Intro and on Coconut milk- coconut oil Ginger Almond flour/coconut flour Garlic Lemon Nuts Ghee-butter Peppercorns Honey Probiotic food Meat to boil Filtered water Soup veggies/avocado Raw honey Lard All kind of vegetables All kinds of fruits, fresh and dried All kinds of meat Lots of eggs Peanut or almond butter cheese

40 Food processor* Blender* Colander* Large stock-pot* Food thermometer* Crock-pot Cast-iron skillets Juicer Dehydrator Immersion blender Good sharp knives Deep freezer Ball canning jars Funnels Shallow pyrex dish

41 Necessary Therapeutic grade probiotic Cod-liver oil Betatine HCl (stomach acid/digestive enzyme) Not-as-necessary EFA (essential fattyacids) Full spectrum digestive enzyme Multivitamin Targeted support: (example-magnesium or vitamin D)

42 If you have GAPS conditions, you are in many ways plagued with toxins Diet is detox Good bacteria are best defense Additional support for body during process is helpful Detox baths: Juicing -epsom salts -baking soda -redmond clay -doing as often as you can Non-toxic house Enemas -as needed/comfort

43 Gourmet or simple Organic or conventional 6 months or 2 years American or other cuisines Whole family or 1 member There are SO many resources to help you!!

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45 Health food stores- 14 Carrot, Earth Fare, Whole Foods, Rosewood Market Online- Amazon, Vitacost, Iherb, Gapsdiet Store, recipe blogs Books- GAPS, GAPS Guide, Breaking the Vicious Cycle, Nourishing Traditions

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47 Take Back Your Health

48 A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps. Proverbs 14:15 amindfulparent.wordpress.com