[EllaC]

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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Hi.
Well from reading what you just said you are essentially on the diet i am supposed to be on for my gut condition Sibo.
Even the supplements and probiotics, how funny, you are a lot more disclipined than i am though.
I will look into the collagen though, that might be key for me too to seal up the gut junctions.
My vice is coffee , having a read hard time with that one. 

Well i did fairly well with NBE at one point, i was a comfy 32D but then i got sibo and leaky gut so i lost alot of weight and now im 32C.
Gaining weight and eating alot of organic dairy was key for me, however i can never go back to that now for obvious reasons.
The herbs did nothing but temporary swelling then subsequently stuffed up my hormones.

I read recently that breast are constantly changing and open to change, by way of what we feed them, body changes etc and ive witnessed girlfriends who were my slim size with smaller boobs just gain a few kgs and their boobs responded the best and they look really good now. So i maintain being a healthy weight and healing the gut is the gateway to all things health and boob wise too. My aim is to heal the gut then focus on gaining weight again and then at that point i will start fat brushing (currently no body fat to brush) and massages etc to boost me up. Oh and sort circulation too. Thats another thing behind gut issues etc too we need good circulation and mine for one is terrible!

Do you have any pics? I always do bra pics now

Well, we all have our discipline issues.. Mine is fruit. I've recently decided that I should watch my intake of natural sugars (like coconut nectar) and limit my fruits a bit more since I'm adding other foods back in now. But I hope it's possible to heal fully without going completely off of fruit!

I think collagen could very likely be a help to you. It's literally the glue that helps seal it back together. Bone broth does the same thing also. The collagen hydrolysate form works well for a lot of people because it's easy to absorb. They also have a gelatin form that you can use to make 'jello' if you like that sort of thing.  

I agree that the gut is by far the biggest key to health in all areas. I really hope that I'm making progress with that, for my health and also so I'll be able to proceed with NBE! I'm not sure if I'd be considered underweight for my height or not.. I've always carried some extra fat in places like my abs and triceps but don't have much derriere to speak of, lol. I started out on this process at 34 inches with topical extracts and massage and gained a half-inch. The half-inch has pretty much stuck and it goes up to 35 inches during luteal, but that's about it. I'm down to just massaging right now. I also have slightly sub-optimal circulation so I've been using a heating pad along with the massage sometimes. I did take some before pics but don't know if I could ever bring myself to post them.. I'm just not able to handle that! Is it possible to send a pic in a private message?  


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