Your Second Brain is Your
Gut!
Dr. Bruce Sadilek as interviewed
for Health & Fitness Magazine by Dr. Donna Schwontkowski,
Editor
“The wisdom of the body is amazing,
and it’s possible that irritable bowel syndrome is giving
you clues as to what’s wrong with your health,”
said Dr. Bruce Sadilek, Medical Director of Integrative Medical
Associates in Tucson, AZ.
According to Dr. Sadilek, our gastrointestinal
(GI) system operates by many of the same hormones that our
brain uses.
In fact, one of the key components to both
systems is serotonin. If serotonin is deficient in our GI
tract, we run the risks of developing a problem most commonly
known as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
In this disease, the victims will have difficulty
eating certain foods because immediately afterward, they’ll
have loose stools and constipation. Often, the stool becomes
quite watery, and this could lead to dehydration and electrolyte
loss. The condition is often associated with pain in the abdomen,
and general weakness can result.
Sufferers report that irritable bowel syndrome
is devastating to their life style, as they always need to
be near a restroom. That means essentially no travel, no golf
outings, limited attendance at big outdoor events, and even
less socializing.
“Now, we know that the two most common
versions of IBS include IBS-D (Diarrhea) or IBS-C (Constipation).
Both of these syndromes can affect gastric emptying time,”
Dr. Sadilek said.
The colon puts up with a lot of abuse from
our American processed food diet, but too much water in the
colon can cause diarrhea. Not enough water, on the other hand,
causes the possibility of developing constipation or pencil-like
stools. Both of these conditions can cause the bowel to spasm,
and that means pain for its victim.
“We also know that pathogens, both bacterial,
viral and fungal, can upset the delicate lining of the GI
tract, causing what’s called a leaky gut syndrome. This
is where the lining is inflamed, and starts to become more
permeable, whereby proteins, bacteria, and other substances
can pass through,” he said.
Proper diagnosis is crucial to assist in your
recovery.
“Despite the seriousness of IBS, it
is possible to heal,” Dr. Sadilek said. “But a
carefully planned protocol is in order. It’s not just
a matter of experimenting with different types of fiber in
the diet… Patients often do a lot of experimenting on
their own, and still can’t figure it out. There’s
where expert opinion makes a big difference.”
It’s known that stress can play a big
role in how the GI system behaves. Just think about what happens
when you have to give a speech in front of 100 people. Many
people will have more than just ‘butterflies’
in their stomach. They’ll make several trips to the
rest room.
“That’s because the brain
can affect every part of the body, and there are actual sensors
and receptors and a relay system that connects directly from
the brain to the GI tract…The good news is that now
we can get to the cause of IBS a lot easier than we could
a decade ago. The tools are there. They just need to be utilized,”
Dr. Sadilek said.
Dr. Bruce Sadilek is Medical Director of Integrative
Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona. He offers a range of services
that can benefit baby boomers, such as thyroid management,
hormone balancing, metabolic weight loss, effective hair restoration,
skin care, nutritional services, and a complete range of primary
medical care services. See www.DrSadilek.com
for more info about his consultations or call him at 520-297-9664
today.
Dr. Donna Schwontkowski is editor of
Health & Fitness Magazine in Sacramento, CA and also author
of Million Dollar Memory for Names & Faces. For more info,
see www.MillionDollarMemory.net
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