What Is Leaky Gut Syndrome?
The animal’s intestinal lining has increased in permeability, making it accessible for the molecules to pass through the intestinal wall and into the blood stream. This is how we get the term, “leaky gut”. When these molecules get into the blood, this creates an immune response because the body sees these molecules as foreign. This is because the immune system isn’t supposed to encounter these in the blood.
What Are The Causes Of Leaky Gut Syndrome?
- Antibiotics
- Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatories
- Viral, Fungal and Bacterial Infections
- Candida
- Stress (causing gut inflammation)
- Food Intolerances
- Food Sensitivities
- Digestive Conditions (causing chronic gut inflammation)
The symptoms of leaky gut syndrome are similar to dysbiosis but we can also see joint pain and behavioural issues with leaky gut.
Using herbs to help heal leaky gut syndrome takes time, so patience and diligence is needed when implementing this program for your animal. You will need the assistance of a holistic practitioner to get you on the right program to do this safely and effectively.
Program Protocol
- Combating viruses, bacteria and fungal overgrowths
Using herbal antimicrobials would be the first step in the healing protocol. These antimicrobial herbs include:
2. Anti-inflammatory herbs help to bring down the inflammation in the intestines. These include:
- Echinacea
- Gotu Kola
- Golden Rod
- English Marigold
- Meadowsweet (not for cats)
- Plantain
- Cleavers
3. We will need to support the animal’s digestive system during this time of healing. A prebiotic herb will help nourish the gut microbiome (good bacteria) back into balance and encourage good health. The following herbs are very useful:
- Burdock
- Dandelion Root
- Yucca
- Alfalfa
- Sage
4. Lastly, we will need to repair the gut by using the following herbs:
- Burdock Root
- Chickweed
- Marshmallow Root
- Nettle
- English Marigold
- Dandelion Leaf
- Oats
- Slippery Elm
- Plantain
- Red Clover
To get the most of your protocol for leak gut syndrome, it would be wise to also work with the dietary herbs as well for added nourishment for your animal. These include:
- Alfalfa
- Dandelion Leaf
- Flax
- Oats
- Nettles
- Parsley
- Raspberry Leaf
- Red Clover
- Spirulina
- Slippery Elm
- Rose Hips
- Yucca
It can be discouraging when your animal is suffering from leaky gut, but with patience and diligence you can help your animal heal, repair and rebalance naturally!
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Consult with a holistic veterinarian or holistic practitioner to lead you in the right direction. If you feel uncertain, holistic practitioners have the expertise and wisdom to direct you to top quality herbal products for your animal. Do not use any remedies if you are not certain which and how to use them, it is best to work with a practitioner. This blog is for educational purposes only.