More about gut bugs…
In the past year, I have noticed a high prevalence of H. Pylori(Helicobacter pylori) showing up on clients we have tested with the GI Map stool test.
Have you heard of H. Pylori? It is a gram-negative bacteria found in the stomach, It burrows into the stomach lining resulting in inflammation, interference with normal stomach acid production, and causes ulcers by attacking the stomach lining. Typically, it is associated with gastritis, acid reflux(GERD), heartburn, gastric ulcers and stomach cancer.
It turns out that it is actually fairly common and most of the population has some of this bacteria present in their stomach, but not everyone will have a large enough amount to be problematic or even if they do, they aren’t always symptomatic in the classical ways.
Looking back over our client cases from 2022. I found it very interesting that most all of our clients that were tested had H.pylori infection, even though most were not symptomatic with ’stomach’ complaints. With these clients, doing a treatment protocol to eradicate the infection and shift their inner terrain and gut microbiome was a big keystone to helping turn around their health challenges no matter what that might have been.
For example, some of the main complaints of these clients when we started working together were: severe bloating/abdominal discomfort, fatigue/thyroid disorders, ulcerative colitis, skin rashes, acid reflux, or other autoimmune diseases.
Most of these people had tried many different treatment protocols and worked with many different practitioners in the past without resolve, and they finally got relief once we addressed the H. Pylori.
They got their energy back, lost stubborn weight, saw a reduction in thyroid antibodies, and relief to their digestive symptoms!
In looking deeper at the research, H. pylori infection has been seen to lead to thyroid disease(Hashimoto’s or Graves) and other auto immune conditions presenting themselves. In a study comparing H. pylori infection rates among groups of autoimmune thyroid patients, 86% of autoimmune thyroid patients tested positive for H. pylori.
Having a ‘stressed out’ or dis-regulated gut microbiome can not only let these types of infections take over but also other pathogens and infections. So take care of your gut!
The GI Map Stool test is just one of the many assessment tools we use to help people identify the hidden underlying stressors that are keeping them from feeling their best.
If you or someone you know has been struggling with an autoimmune condition, or just frustrated with your health symptoms, please know you can find your way out, and we are here to help guide you along the way!
