Leaky Gut Syndrome

A Functional Medicine Approach to Leaky Gut Syndrome

Leaky Gut is also commonly known as gut hyperpermeability, involves a malfunction of the filtering system of the small intestine. The small intestine is comprised of the duodenum, jejunum and ileum, and spans from the stomach to the large intestine, or bowel.

A healthy small intestine allows absorption of nutrients while also preventing the absorption of undigested food particles, bacteria, fungi and toxins. When a person’s gut lining becomes damaged gut lining, small tears, like you would see in a cheese cloth allows increasing amounts of toxic substances into the body. setting up an immune system response, which can result in inflammation in different parts of the body. Consequently, foreign particles to the body can get into tissues triggering a host of symptoms that can appear in many body systems that may seem to be distinct from the digestive tract.

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Leaky Gut Causes

A leaky gut process can involve pathogenic microorganisms within the digestive tract that ferment on undigested food which produces toxic by-products, and when they die, fragments of their cell walls (known as LPS or lipopolysaccharide) are released and absorbed into the bloodstream. Endotoxins/lipopolysaccharide can cause inflammation causing an immune response and are the cause of much of the damage that arises from a Leaky Gut.

Leaky Gut Associated Conditions

Leaky Gut has been shown to be associated with many medical conditions and far reaching and numerous. The process of leaky gut is very inflammatory in nature and affects immune system function

Skin Condtions

Ezcema, Acne, Psoriasis

Cardiovascular System

heart disease, hypertension

Digestive Issues

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), (IBD), Crohn’s disease, Acid Reflux

Thyroid Conditions

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Graves

Central Nervous System

Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Depression

Endocrine

Adrenal fatigue. iaibetes, Low Libido

Musculoskeletal system:

Joint Pain, Fibromyalgia, Muscle Pain

Respiratory system

Asthma, COPD,

Reproductive System

PCOS, Endometrosis

Leaky Gut Treatment

Treatment protocols used to heal the digestive lining will look at what is driving the leaky gut and can involve treating food sensitivities, and restoring a healthy gut microbiome with its foundations involving diet, lifestyle modification, and nutritional supplements being an essential component of a holistic program for this condition. We can put these into 4 stages

Leaky Gut Approach

Optimal Nutrition

Your practitioner may recommend a diet that will help optimize absorption and help reduce inflammation.

Supplement Support

Specific enzymes, minerals and supplements can be recommended to help with increasing digestive enzymes secretion and healing the gut lining.

Testing

Our practitioners can recommend specific testing related to the drivers of the condition which can include food intolerances and food allergy testing, The best gut health tests will depend on what the presenting symptoms are. We can look to do Sibo breath testing with other gut health tests including candida testing and parasite testing to investigate potential gut infections that may be present.

Targeted Treatments

Our practitioners can recommendations additional treatment or lifestyle interventions that have proven effects to help you overcome a specific digestive condition.

Our Client's Feedback

Cormac Whelan
Cormac Whelan
2023-03-26
Rob has helped me through a gut health conditon that no other GP was able or willing to figure out. There was no guess work involved. He got to the root of my issues through knowledge, testing and investigation. I would highly recommend the London Centre for Functional Medicine
Roger Hassan
Roger Hassan
2023-03-26
I can’t say enough good things about my experience at the London Centre for Functional Medicine. After 3 years of misdiagnosis and living with IBS I finally felt I was able to heal. I’m truly grateful to Rob for his expertise in SIBO. I have to keep things in check but I feel so much better. I would highly recommend them.
G Monkee
G Monkee
2023-03-22
For those seeking an alternative viewpoint to their chronic conditions, I would recommend the London Centre for Functional Medicine to others. They were helpful and mindful of my financial restrictions. Thank you.
Martin Beaumont
Martin Beaumont
2023-03-21
Working with the London Centre for Functional Medicine team has been a great experience. I have had big improvements with digestion issues and now live pain free! Having the support of Rob was very useful when questions or issues arose during the program and was particularly impressed with not going overboard with the supplement regime. Highly recommended!
Sean Hayden
Sean Hayden
2023-02-20
I'm currently going through treatment with Rob and just wanted to acknowledge the individualised and personalised care that has been provided. From when I started Rob has looked at my health issues without judgement and was able to help me in many areas that weren't optimal. Notably, Rob has helped me overcome gut issues and other niggling issues that I didn't were related but seemingly are. Rob is also great at explaining the body systems and related things which has been great. I can highly recommend the London Centre for Functional Medicine
K Kelly
K Kelly
2023-02-18
"What I appreciate about Rob at the London Centre for Functional Medicine is that he seeks to educate rather than just give supplements and instructions. He makes you understand both the action needed to take as well the underlying physiological processes driving the underlying issues. Highly recommended."
Aaron Robson
Aaron Robson
2023-02-18
If you're dealing with health challenges that conventional medicine hasn't resolved, I strongly suggest you visit the London Centre for Functional Medicine. They make a real effort to comprehend symptoms and worked with me to develop a plan for exploring treatment possibilities. Thanks to my practitioner, I now have answers to health questions that had eluded me for years, and I couldn't be more grateful. My practitioner (rob) uses a data-driven approach to identify the underlying cause. I've already recommended him to friends, and they have had success with his care as well.
Tracy Thomas
Tracy Thomas
2023-02-12
Rather than going to a GP when you are sick I entered the Functional Medicine journey before things got out of hand. It’s a route everyone should consider as it does prevent illness and can reverse it! I learned a lot about how my body works and how to become healthier. London CFM walked me through the things I needed to know by educating me about how the digestive system works and healing my SIBO. Thank you!
Lindsay Jones
Lindsay Jones
2023-01-08
I sought help from the London Centre for Functional Medicine for a problem I have had for most of my life, terrible digestive issues. Rob has worked with me to get back normal function of my digestive function. It has taken some time but the result have been great so far.
T Webster
T Webster
2022-07-16
I was originally referred to Mr Staunton by a nutritional therapist who felt that his particular expertise was required for my specific needs. After meeting him and explaining the situation, he conducted some lab tests which had to be shipped to Germany.. In the 3 months that I’ve been treated by Mr Staunton, I’ve seen a significant improvement in my symptoms and I’m feeling optimistic about my continued good health. I highly recommend the Clinic and working with Mr Staunton has been a very professional and pleasant experience. He’s extremely knowledgeable about both nutrition and how the body works.

Why Choose the London Centre for Functional Medicine?

Support

Once you reach out to us, the team will guide you through the collaborative process with a practitioner, We will gather the information we need to understand you better and help support and motivate you along your health journey.

Experience

We take the complex and try to make it simple. Many patients have gone to multiple doctors before they reach us. By taking a functional medicine approach, we can focus on the core imbalance and what needs to be addressed to improve your health picture.

Custom Approach

There is no one size fits approach as each patient is unique. Thus, no plan or protocol is the same. Everything about you including symptoms, lifestyle, diet, genetics and capacity to heal is different and will require a personalized approach.

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