are your food allergies making you fat?

Are your food allergies making you fat?

Dr. Patrick Garrett, DC, B.Sci, DCCN, DABFM, FAAFM, BCIM

Sherry Clark, RNConcierge Natural Healthcare

301 North Main Suite 301316-212-5429

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Who are Dr. Garrett & Sherry?

Dr. Patrick Garrett

Chiropractic College / Medical School

12 Years of Functional Lifestyle Practice

Specializing in reversing acute & chronic conditions naturally

Patients / clients all over the country & world

Clinical focus on reversing diabetes, asthma, allergies, eczema, psoriasis, migraines and epigenetic food therapy.

Physician

Postgraduate Educator300 Hour / 2 Year Diplomate Functional Medicine / Clinical Nutrition Program in Denver, Colorado

National Speaker Internal DisordersFunctional MedicineApplied Nutrition & Clinical ChemistryClinical NutritionFunctional Approaches to Reversing Diseases

National Speaker

Lifestyle Medicine ProgramCeliac DiseaseLifestyle Medicine – Metabolic Syndrome & NutritionLifestyle Medicine – Stress ManagementLifestyle Medicine – Weight ManagementLifestyle Medicine – Prescribing ExerciseLifestyle Medicine – OsteoporosisLifestyle Medicine – The Biology of Normal Sleep & Consequences of Insufficient SleepInfertility & Endocrinology & More

Postdoctoral Education

Lifestyle Medicine ProgramLifestyle Practices for Weight Management & Health PromotionModels of Behavior ModificationThe Pressure System Model of Lifestyle Counseling in Primary CareRationale for Lifestyle & Weight Management CounselingWeight Bias in Clinical Settings: Improving Health Care Delivery for Obese Patients

Postdoctoral Education

 Diplomate of the American Board of Functional Medicine

Board Certified in Integrative Medicine

Diplomate of the American College of Clinical Nutrition

Senior Fellow of the American Academy of Functional Medicine

Diplomates & Certifications

 Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Association– Member

American Academy of Integrative Medicine – Member

Physicians Committee on Responsible Medicine - Member

American Board of Functional Medicine - Past President

American Academy of Functional Medicine - Chairman of the Board of Directors

Green Med Info – Board Member

Bloodid - Medical Director

Leadership / Membership

Sherry Clark, RNLicensed Registered Nurse

Additional BA in Education

Specializes in:

Leaky Gut Syndrome (Dysbiosis)Food Sensitivity TestingGluten Intolerance / Celiac Hormone BalancingNo Gimmick Weight LossSupplement ReviewsAnxiety, Depression, & PMSLifestyle MedicineFood Based Therapy Integration

Lifestyle Medicine ProgramCeliac Disease

Lifestyle Medicine – Metabolic Syndrome & Nutrition

Lifestyle Medicine – Weight Management

Continuing Medical Education

Lifestyle Medicine ProgramLifestyle Practices for Weight Management & Health Promotion

Models of Behavior Modification

The Pressure System Model of Lifestyle Counseling in Primary Care

Rationale for Lifestyle & Weight Management Counseling

Weight Bias in Clinical Settings: Improving Health Care Delivery for Obese Patients

Continuing Medical Education

Today’s Overview:

Leaky Gut•What is it?•What causes it?•How does it affect me?•How can I fix it?

Today’s Overview:

Molecular Mimicry•What is it?•What causes it?•How does it affect me?•How can I fix it?

What is “leaky gut”, anyway?

What is “Leaky Gut”?• “Hyperpermeable Intestines”

• Intestinal lining becomes more porous.

• Intestinal contents (undigested food) that your body normally doesn’t allow through to leak freely into your bloodstream.

What does it look like?

Dysbiosis and Candidiasis- imbalance of intestinal micro-organisms

•Antibiotic use•Feedlot meat/chicken, farmed fish•Chlorinated water, swimming pools•Fluoride – water, toothpaste•High sugar/processed food diet-which can lead to candidiasis (yeast overgrowth)

What causes it?

What causes it?

Irritation An internal rash, from allergic condition•Food sensitivities•Chemical additives•Preservatives •Aspirin, NSAIDs (ibuprofen,Tylenol, etc.)•Bacterial/viral infection

More causes…• Wheat Germ

Agglutinin (WGA)in Whole Wheat

• GMOs(and animals that eat GMOs)

• Glysophate (Roundup)

• Bacillus Thuringensis (BT)

Dr. William Davis, Wheat BellySayer Ji, The Dark Side of Wheat

Soy, Cottonseed, Corn, Canola, Papaya, Alfalfa, Sugar Beets, Aspartame, Rice

And MORE causes…• Chronic Inflammation (all above cause

this)– Processed foods– Food sensitivities– Omega 6/Omega 3 imbalance

• Excessive alcohol consumption• Weakened immune system

Another major cause…

Stress …• Stress causes adrenal glands to overproduce

cortisol, and fight or flight hormones.

• Cortisol lowers immunity, increasing the chance of infections, which harm gut lining and may result in antibiotic prescription.

• Cortisol impairs healing and cell regeneration.Thus, the body cannot repair the leaks in the gut.

• Cortisol causes more STRESS!

How does leaky gut affect me?Leaky Gut leads to Food Sensitivity!

Symptoms of Food Sensitivity are: – GI - Reflux, Mouth Ulcers, Pain, Gas, Bloating, D/C, IBS, Chron’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis– Respiratory – Asthma, allergies, cough, sinus issues, PND– Brain - Migraines, ADD, Anxiety, Depression– Bone - Arthritis, Joint Pain, Osteoporosis– Muscle - Fatigue and Aches– Skin - Hives, rash, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, angioedema– Generalized – Obesity, Chronic Fatigue, Hormone

dysregulation, Thyroid disease

How does it do this?Molecular Mimicry

How can I fix it?• Lower Stress (meditation, yoga, power posing, relaxation

response, exercise, sex)

• Stop eating foods to which you are sensitive. (Get tested to determine allergens - just a simple blood test.)

• Rotate your foods (Prevents formation of new sensitivities)

• Eat a low glycemic diet (As much raw as possible)

• Eat whole food gluten-free diet • Chew very well.• Take digestive enzymes – Good quality• Rebalance gut bacteria. (probiotics, fermented foods)

• Drink purified water (Half your weight in oz, NOT in plastic!)

Molecular Mimicry

So what is the glycemic index?

How does this make me fat?

High glycemic diet High Insulin Reactive Hypoglycemia High Cortisol Fat Production

Do I need a sensitivity test?Clinical Pearls

– Top offenders are easy to determine• wheat, dairy, corn, soy

– More complex cases• Harder to determine because

– It can be ANYTHING! (even the healthy foods)– Often (always) there are MULTIPLE sensitivities– Reaction are delayed 2 to 4 DAYS after consuming food

This test provides patients with the clarity they need to make effective food choices that help lead them to a healthy weight.

Case Study: The Ark City Girl

THIS IS

TO RESTORE YOUR HORMONES NATURALLY

The delight of natural replacementis about restoring balance.

Relaxation Response DIETPower Posing DIETChoosing Less Stress DIETEating Low Glycemic and yes, DIET

Rebuild Your Hormones With Food

Progesterone Rich Phytosterol Foods

Alfalfa Anise Apples Carrots CherriesDates Fennel Sage Garlic RiceHops Licorice Parsley Peas SesamePotatoes Sweet Potato Green Beans Pumpkin Pumpkin seeds Pomegranates

SlimLose the weight by

– Eating low glycemic foods

– Avoiding food allergens

So what does that mean to me?

This means:Increased Inflammation = ↑ Cortisol =

(Stress hormone made by Adrenal glands)

– Abdominal Fat• More fat means more estrogen which makes more fat …

– Adrenal Fatigue• Harder to lose weight & keep it off

– Thyroid Dysfunction• Makes you fat and prevents weight loss

– Anxiety• Leading to stress eating

So how do I avoid the roller coaster of obesity?

But what if I am already eating “healthy” foods?

Did you know food sensitivities cause inflammation that keeps you fat?

Gluten

Summit

Update

From Food To Obesity

Disease / Obesity

Choosing Sanity

• Anxiety food cycle• Relaxation response

Ditch anxiety just by changing your diet

ANXIETY CREATING FOODS TO DITCH– Alcohol – Dehydrates, disrupts hormone & nutritional

balance, depletes vitamins thus triggering anxiety– Coffee –Rapid heartbeat, panic attacks anxiety– Dairy Products – Increases adrenaline anxiety– Refined Sugars – Increases adrenaline anxiety– Wheat / Gluten – Increases adrenaline anxiety– Food Sensitivities – Increases cortisol anxiety– Acid Forming Foods – Like dairy, pickles, sour cream, &

excessive wine drops magnesium anxiety

High glycemic diet leads to anxiety

How Prolonged Stress Affects Cortisol

The Art of De-Stressing• Imagery (Find your happy place)

– Take mini breaks throughout the day to visualize a safe, relaxing thought

– Staring at a fish tank– Petting dog / cat– Lava lamp

• Progressive muscle relaxation • Repetitive prayer • Repetitive physical exercises • Focused belly breathing • Low glycemic foods & drinks• SUNLIGHT, SUNLIGHT, SUNLIGHT

Change your food to change your moodBrain Nutrients

– Glucose – Low Glycemic Sources– Dopamine – More Alert– Serotinin – Pleasure, Feeling Great– Choline – Better Memory– PCAs, ALAs, Lycopene – Brain Anti-Oxidants – Acetylcholine – Neurotransmitter– Vitamin E, C, Bs, Folate, K – Improve Cognitive Fx– Minerals Iron, Zinc, Iodine– Omega 3 FA – Brain Development & Maintenance– Water – ½ your body weight in ounces

Change your food to change yourBrain foods

– Avocados – Brain building fats– Blueberries – Anti-oxidants that reduce brain aging– Wild Salmon / Tuna – Improved Cognitive function /

alertness– Nuts / Seeds - Improved Cognitive function / reduce brain

aging– Dark Leafy Greens – brain building minerals, vitamins– Oatmeal – Brain building, sustained energy, improve blood

vessels– Beans – Sustained energy, minerals, vitamins– Pomegranate – Reduces stress related damage– Brown Rice – Improves blood vessels and brain sharpness– Green Tea – Anti-oxidants with a bit a caffeine

Summary

Change your food – change your moodChange your food – change your mood– Eat to balance your hormones– Save & rebuild your hormones by preventing

exhaustion– Eat your way out of anxiety & brain fog

When in doubt, just eat real food, drink water, relax, and get some exercise.

QUESTIONS?

You deserve to be You deserve to be healthy, don’t you?healthy, don’t you?

Can I forget about brain fog?

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