GASTRIC GUT:

HEALING
LEAKY GUT

DIET & LIFESTYLE GUIDE

Restore Stomach and Pancreatic Health

What is Gastric Gut?

Low stomach acid, antacid use, poor chewing or overeating can lead to impaired stomach and
pancreas function. Other major causative factors of leaky gut can be a stressed stomach, spleen
and pancreas.

During digestion, everything is assimilated in the stomach, while the spleen transports
everything along. In short, the stomach and spleen work to absorb and move along nutrients,
giving us the energy we need for life. Likewise, the pancreas plays an important role by
producing important enzymes and hormones to help break down food and to assist with
digestion.

The biggest symptoms you have with Gastric Gut can include acid reflux, GERD
(gastroesophageal reflux disease), heartburn, bloating, feelings of constantly being full and SIBO
(small intestinal bacterial overgrowth).

Having a healthy stomach and pancreas are essential to long-term health. When they are not
functioning well, they play major roles in chronic diseases. In fact, ancient Chinese medicine
indicates that the spleen helps to repair the intestinal lining of the small intestine, so it doesn’t
take long for leaky gut to overtax the spleen and set off a vicious cycle — the leaky gut overtaxing
the spleen and the spleen working extra hard to repair the intestinal lining of the small intestine.

Generally, stomach, pancreas and spleen problems can be caused by chronic fatigue, chronic
illness, improper diet, environmental factors, emotional disturbances or even aging. If the
stomach is affected, it can lose its ability to contain food, leading to such symptoms as avoidance
of food or drink, nausea and vomiting, hiccuping or burping. Likewise, if the spleen is impaired,
then there can be abdominal distention, loose stools or diarrhea, fatigue or muscle wasting,
especially in one’s limbs (arms and legs).

In treating leaky gut, it’s always critical to find the root cause of the condition. In many cases, it’s
caused from damage that has occurred to the stomach, spleen or pancreas: Gastric Gut.

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 Diet
High in vegetables, fruits, bitter herbs and warm organic meat; meanwhile, free of conventional
dairy, cold foods, spicy foods, processed sugars, fried foods, alcohol and overeating.

Lifestyle
Also, try to avoid working too hard without taking enough time to relax.

Supplements
HCL (Betaine Hydrochloride) with pepsin (the acid that breaks down proteins in the stomach);
Manuka honey (destroys bad bacteria in the stomach); apple cider vinegar (ACV), which
promotes the increase of digestive enzymes; digestive enzymes to ensure thorough digestion.
Others can include DGL licorice (deglycyrrhizinated licorice), probiotics, slippery elm and
L-glutamine.

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5-STEP STRATEGY FOR
HEALING GASTRIC GUT
In order to overcome Gastric Gut, follow these 5 steps:

1 Know the Cause of Gastric Gut

2 Eliminate Foods Toxic to the

Stomach, Spleen and Pancreas

3 Consume Therapeutic Foods

4 Treat with Supplements

5 Transform Your Lifestyle

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 1 Know the cause of Gastric Gut
As stated earlier, the cause of Gastric Gut can be low stomach acid, antacid use, poor
chewing or overeating, which can put stress on the stomach, spleen and pancreas. As a
result, it’s important to focus your efforts on restoring the health of each of those. Also,
being overweight and taking certain medications can cause Gastric Gut and acid reflux
symptoms.

Other causes of Gastric Gut can include fried foods, too much conventional dairy,
processed sugars and feelings of anxiety, fear, anxious emotions or pushing yourself
beyond your physical limits — mostly due to your strong sense of responsibility and
reliability.

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2 Eliminate Foods Toxic to the
Stomach, Spleen and Pancreas
Here are foods that can contribute to a Gastric Gut:

Fried foods and too many processed oils are hard to digest
and can either speed up or slow down digestion, leading to
diarrhea or constipation as well as bloating, gas and more.
Some of the worst include canola, soybean and cottonseed oil.

Grains are low in enzymes and high in phytic acid, which is

difficult for the body to digest. Also, the gluten found in most
grains can cause inflammation and make Gastric Gut worse.

Large meals and overeating are two of the biggest culprits of

Gastric Gut. Eat until you’re about 70 percent full and then
stop eating. If you need more calories, you are better off eating
more small meals throughout the day.

Spicy foods like hot peppers can worsen Gastric Gut

symptoms, including diarrhea, loose stools and more.

Conventional dairy products are missing critical enzymes, so

they make your pancreas work harder to digest them.
Conventional dairy also contains hormones, antibiotics,
omega-6 fats and medications, all of which can hurt your gut.
Conventional dairy can also create excessive phlegm, which
isn’t good for anyone, but Gastric Gut people can be especially
adversely affected by it.

Caffeine can also overstimulate digestion, leading to diarrhea

and upset stomach.

Acidic foods including citrus, tomatoes, cheese, dark

chocolate and alcohol should also be avoided.

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3 Consume Therapeutic Foods
To heal Gastric Gut, eating the right foods is vital. Allergy testing can be unreliable (and
cannot test for sensitivities and intolerances), but an elimination diet has proven to be
effective for identifying foods that cause a negative reaction in your gut. For this type of
leaky gut, my recommendations include:

Fresh organic fruits and vegetables are rich in enzymes and antioxidants and easy to
digest. Vegetables and fruits — both cooked and raw — should be the mainstay of this
diet.

Bitter vegetables and herbs — including romaine lettuce, kale, arugula, radishes,
dandelion, watercress, collard greens, citrus peel, plums, raspberries, strawberries,
rhubarb, parsley, ginger and turmeric — are helpful foods.

High-fiber foods expedite digestive recovery, so consider adding sprouted flax, chia,
artichokes, figs, raspberries, mung beans and other high-fiber foods into your diet.

Root vegetables — including sweet potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, ginger and
garlic — settle well in the stomach.

Organic wild meat — including grass-fed beef, lamb, venison, chicken, duck, turkey,
wild game, organ liver and wild-caught fish — soothes Gastric Gut. Also, real bone
broth is greatly beneficial.

Organic goat's milk yogurt soothes the stomach and promotes healthy bacteria.

Cabbage juice and sauerkraut balance gastric acid.

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4 Treat with Supplements
Here are some supplements that can help with Gastric Gut:

Digestive enzymes to ensure thorough digestion by breaking down food particles.

Take 1–2 caps with meals.

HCL with pepsin (the acid that your stomach produces) — take with meals that contain
protein and start out with one capsule. Then work your way up by one capsule per meal
until you feel warming in your stomach, then back it down one. If you do not have a
main source of protein during a meal in the form of meat, then don’t take this
supplement during that meal or it will upset your stomach.

Manuka honey has antimicrobial properties and can kill off H. pylori bacteria in the
stomach. Take 1–3 teaspoons daily.

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) promotes the increase of digestive enzymes. Take one
tablespoon in water before meals.

Supplements with L-glutamine ginger, DGL licorice and slippery elm are
recommended.

Probiotics that contain soil-based organisms help balance out intestinal flora,
improving digestion.

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5 Transform Your Lifestyle
According to ancient Chinese medicine, people who experience Gastric Gut tend to have
those particular problems because their primary emotional responses when facing
conflicts are being overdramatic and/or aggressive, focusing more on their emotions or
feelings rather than logic.

In order to completely heal Gastric Gut, you must address those emotions as well as the
precipitating factors.

It’s also important to note that those with Gastric Gut are inclined to have naturally fun,
likable, exciting, socialite personalities. For example, those with Gastric Gut can let their
emotions run high with their relationships — emotions that can work well for them when
positive, or not so well when negative.

They have “fiery” dispositions and are passionate about life and people, but because
they’re “heart” people, their chief emotion is happiness or joy. The flip side of that same
coin, however, is the emotional responses of vanity, jealousy, frustration, regret, grief
from loss of love or great disappointment in relationships.

Those who are wired emotionally as “heart people,” they can hurt their stomach,
pancreas, spleen and small intestine function, leading to digestive issues, including leaky
gut.

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In order to reduce total-body toxicity of your mind, body and
emotions, begin following these action steps:

1 Be sure to carve out quiet introspection time. Because Gastric Gut type individuals tend to
be intense, it’s important to have quiet “to yourself” time to keep your equilibrium. Journaling
or just taking some time alone to think can help balance you.

2 Try tai chi, barre, yoga or relaxing exercises to help calm you. You could try barre or tai chi
in a group setting, but it might be better for you to do this on your own. That way you aren’t
tempted to socialize and be the life of the party. You need this calming time by yourself.

3 Make time to laugh. Laughter is one of the most powerful forms of medicine in the world.
Schedule times to relax and laugh by watching a funny movie or hanging out with friends
who lift you up, encourage you and make you laugh.

4 Encourage others. It’s easy to focus on ourselves and be overly critical of others. Instead, in
any situation, encourage others and give them the benefit of the doubt. You will see that
giving encouragement and praise to others will bring you joy.

5 Schedule a massage. A full-body massage can do wonders to help soothe your mind and
your body.

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Gastric Gut Daily Routine
Everyone’s schedule is different, but here’s a 9-to-5 work weekday timeline for your
new daily routine. You can tweak it as you need to. Here are a few ground rules:

- Try to eat every three hours (except for sleep time) or at least at regular intervals; Eat
smaller meals or portions and eat fermented veggies frequently; Don’t eat past 7 p.m.
- Sip one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with 1/2 cup warm water before meals;
Chew each bite of food thoroughly.
- Gradually reduce your caffeine intake; drink fluids only between meals.

7:00 a.m. Upon Waking

Upon waking, take 2–5 minutes and go over everything you’re grateful for. Then spend a
few minutes reading an encouraging devotional or inspiring book.

8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Supplements

Before breakfast, sip your water/ACV drink. Then have a warm smoothie or light breakfast.
Take 1–2 digestive enzymes and any other choice supplements.

12:00 p.m. Lunch

Take time while eating this meal and chew your food thoroughly. Have a large salad or a
large bowl of soup. Take 1–2 digestive enzymes and any other choice supplements.

5:00 p.m. Get Active

Do a fun workout like barre, Pilates or yoga.

6:00 p.m. Dinner and Supplements

Sip your water/ACV drink and enjoy a filling but light evening meal with a healthy snack or
dessert afterward. Chew slowly (about 30 times per mouthful) and savor the flavors. Take
1–2 digestive enzymes and any other choice supplements.

7:00 or 8:00 p.m. Before Bedtime Detox Bath

Before bed, it’s time to go into relax mode. Take a warm bath with Epsom salts and
lavender oil and soak for 20 minutes! Then get out and watch your favorite show. Then 30
minutes before bed, turn off the TV and read a relaxing book.

10:00 or 10:30 p.m. Bedtime

Meditate so your mind turns off and you can sleep well, which produces the hormones
melatonin and prolactin. Together, these hormones improve the good bacteria in our guts.

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