mood. Though serotonin is a neuro-chemical and may be thought of as primarily functioning in the brain, this is actually not the case. More than 90% of serotonin in our body is produced in our gut. In fact, gut bacteria, more recently referred to as the ‘microbiome,’ can alter brain chemistry, including the function of serotonin. An imbalance of gut bacteria can affect emotions. If we have ‘leaky gut syndrome,’ which means that the lining of our digestive tract is dam- aged or weak, that can affect how we feel. Leaky gut syndrome can be caused by toxicity and inflammation. How can we improve our digestive health, strengthen the lining of our gut, and feel better? Gut toxicity is very common today and is generally associated with inflammation. A great way to decrease toxicity in the body and simultaneously reduce inflammation is to implement an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. By markedly reducing inflammatory foods as well as diminishing our exposure to toxic ele- ments, we can promote greater health.
What is an anti-inflammatory lifestyle? Essentially, an anti-in- flammatory lifestyle is comprised of several important aspects:
1. Anti-inflammatory diet: This means that we limit foods that are inflammatory or can contribute to greater inflammation in the body. Examples of inflammatory foods include:
a. Grain: Especially gluten found in wheat, rye, barley, and often in oats.
b. Refined sugar: For example, high fructose corn syrup, white sugar, brown sugar, aspartame, and NutraSweet. c. Processed foods and preservatives, including partially hydrogenated oils or ‘trans-fats.’
d. GMO or genetically modified foods: Commonly, soy and corn in our country is GMO.
e. Processed dairy: Dairy is often mucous-producing and can contribute to congestion. Attempting a dairy elimination diet by eliminating dairy 100% for three months and assessing the benefits symptomatically can be a helpful tool. If dairy is a staple in the diet, make sure that the source is natural.
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