[NaturalLady31]

You sound really onto it. If you have any tips on leaky gut let me know, cause i have it too!

I hope I'm onto it anyway! I don't know how valuable my tips would be but I can definitely share them with you!

First, I'm sure you're already aware that leaky gut is perfectly fixable, it just takes some time, discipline, and patience (patience is something I'm working on, haha). From what I've been learning, here's some of the most effective ways of getting everything sealed back up:

1. Diet
This is probably the most important part I think. I've been on a very restrictive diet for quite some time now. I've been eating lots of cooked vegetables (cooked because it's easier on the digestion), lots of organic meats, some fatty fish (like tuna or salmon), some fruit (low-glycemic ones mainly), and lots of salad greens like romaine lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.
Here's what I did NOT eat: Beans, nuts, seeds, peas, grains (not even rice), nothing packaged or processed, no white sugar or flour, nightshade family (tomatoes, eggplant, etc.), dairy, corn, and eggs (this is not for everyone... I just found out that I have an egg "allergy" until my gut heals again).   I know this is very restrictive and I by no means think that this is a healthy way to eat long-term. But I think it has really given my digestive system a break from anything that would be stressful on it.
So finally now I'm starting to add a few things back in here and there. I've experimented with walnuts, kidney beans, and tomatoes so far and am doing fine. I'll gradually keep adding things back in s l o w l y. But for the health of my gut, I don't think gluten or refined sugars are ever something to go back to. There's just too much risk with those.

2. Supplements
The ones I've been using are: Vitamin D (liquid in an MCT oil base), Vitamin C (in a buffered form, it's easy on the gut), Collagen (VERY important!) at 2-3 tbsp. daily between meals http://www.iherb.com/Great-Lakes-Gelatin...54-g/52774, Vitamin A (in a liquid form), Zinc/Copper http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Zin...psules/278, Slippery Elm powder made into a tea at bedtime http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-Slippery-...-113-g/788 , or marshmallow capsules. I also just started taking these enzymes with every meal http://www.iherb.com/Enzymedica-Digest-C...ules/10791. Enzymes are really important because not only do they decline in production naturally as we pass our twenties, but they also are usually lacking when the mucosal gut lining is compromised. I've noticed a definite reduction in digestive symptoms since I started these. I'll probably keep taking them right on because anything that can help to assimilate nutrients even better is going to be helpful with any health issue. I also use liquid ginger extract pretty liberally for any inflammation or nausea.. works great.

3. PROBIOTICS!
Another biggie. I've actually just recently found out that my probiotic supp. might be lacking luster, so I'm looking at changing to this one https://www.amazon.com/Prescript-Assist-B0049NW9UI-Probiotic-60-Caps/dp/B00JB2GOFI/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1476541231&sr=8-1&keywords=prescript+assist+probiotic. It's soil-based which is supposed to restore the good bacteria that we used to naturally get generations ago from the healthy soil that our food was grown in.. It's also good to get 'prebiotics' along with the 'pro' ones because they feed and nourish the good bacteria even more. Organic sauerkraut or kimchi is also great for feeding good bacteria. I'm hearing a lot about using two probiotics simultaneously (one soil-based and one with basic strains in it like lactobacillus) so I'm trying to figure out how to do that without breaking the piggy bank in half!

So that's what I've been doing. I've also heard wonderful things about L-Glutamine for healing the gut, in quite large daily doses. I've tried a couple of different brands of that and they don't seem to agree with me. ??  I might still keep trying to find one though. Jarrow is an excellent company so I may try one of theirs from iHerb.  iHerb is good about allowing refunds on products if they don't work for you. I love iHerb, lol. Bone broth is also a BIG healer for the gut. I make mine in the Crock Pot with an organic chicken. You can freeze it in ice trays for easy use later on in veggies or meats.

I don't know if any of that will help you at all but I hope you find something useful in there and if you have any other specific questions, I'd be happy to try to offer info!

I've read some of your threads, Ella, and I was wondering which things you found to be most effective for you regarding NBE growth?  I am starting with what (I think?) is a 34B. I'm not actually sure about my size but my measurements are 34.5 - 35 inches with a 29 inch under-bust.  I'm 5' 2" and weigh around 110 lbs. My dream goal would be to get to a 38 inch bust which I guess would be a small D??  Just typing that out sounds impossible but I hope I can find a healthy way to achieve it! If you have any helpful hints, I'm all ears.

I wish you tremendous success with your gut and overall health, Ella!








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