The Truth About Leaky Gut: 5 Root Causes and Fixes

Discover the shocking truth behind leaky gut and the real root causes that may be sabotaging your health with a functional medicine approach. Is it the food you eat, the chronic stress you're under, or something more? In this video, we'll explore the underlying factors that contribute to leaky gut and provide you with valuable insights to help you heal and seal your gut for good. Learn about the role of gut bacteria and inflammation, and find out the best strategies to repair and restore your gut health.

Leaky gut isn’t a disease to chase. It’s a clue pointing to hidden fires you can actually address.

In this video you’ll learn what leaky gut really is (intestinal permeability), the 5 common root causes, and where to start so you stop mopping the floor and fix the burst pipe.

What you’ll learn:
• What “increased intestinal permeability” means in plain English
• Why leaky gut is a signal, not a standalone diagnosis
• The 5 common culprits I see most: diet triggers, chronic stress, meds, hidden infections/dysbiosis, and toxic load
• How to audit your own life & choose first steps that matter
• When to partner with a functional or integrative clinician

Chapters:
00:00 – Leaky gut, explained without the hype
01:00 – Intestinal permeability in plain English
02:43 – Why “leaky gut” is a clue, not a diagnosis
04:02 – How root-cause mapping actually heals the gut
04:47 – The food pattern that quietly fans gut inflammation
05:35 – How stress signals loosen the gut barrier
06:29 – When helpful meds aren’t so gut-friendly
07:29 – Dysbiosis and hidden infections: what to look for
08:13 – Everyday toxins your gut notices before you do
09:05 – Your next steps to become a gut detective

Start here:
• Audit your week: food quality, sleep, stress, meds, exposures
• Make stress-resilience non-negotiable: breath work, nature time, gentle movement, sleep routine
• Get help if symptoms persist or are complex; targeted testing can remove guesswork

This video is for education, not diagnosis or treatment. Patterns guide next steps; they don’t prove a condition. Talk with your healthcare provider before making medical decisions.

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