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Elsa

Cute animation explaining the microbiome

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Minding your mitochondria | Dr. Terry Wahls

This is the video that got me into Functional Medicine and inspired me to change my diet for the better, many years ago. I hope it will inspire you too!

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Type 2 Diabetes

There was a documentary on BBC last week about diabetes which was really sad to watch. People ended up loosing limbs…

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Elsa Quarsell • Autoimmune Nutrition
Restoring health is a journey. It doesn’t happen Restoring health is a journey. It doesn’t happen over night and there are often many factors to consider. But don’t let that overwhelm you. For me, changing my diet got me about 80% better which felt absolutely amazing. You don’t need to do it all at once. Through various tests I’ve got many clues to what is actually going on in my body and I’ve learnt how to support it to feel my very best, one step at a time. Would you like to receive my FREE Ebook ‘How to Stop Attacking Yourself -an 8 step plan to feeling better with autoimmune disease’ ?  Comment YES below and I’ll send you a link #ankylosingspondylitis #autoimmune #autoimmunsjukdom #bechterew #bechterewssjukdom #autoimmunehealth #hashimotos #arthritis #guthealth #autoimmunewarrior
#nutrition #autoimmune #ankylosingspondylitis #nut #nutrition #autoimmune #ankylosingspondylitis #nutritionaltherapy #hashimotos #autoimmunsjukdom #näringsterapi #hälsaochfitness
Yes it was really bad and yet I had no obvious gut Yes it was really bad and yet I had no obvious gut symptoms. Having been a picky eater as a child, a carb junkie vegetarian as a teenager and with recurrent UTI’s in my 20’s which were treated with rounds and rounds of antibiotics, really took a toll on my microbiome. This kind of history is something I often see in clients with autoimmune disease. 

When your gut flora is shattered, pathogenic bacteria, yeasts or parasites can overgrow and thrive which can be a cause of a leaky gut. When the gut is leaky bacterial toxins (LPS) and undigested food proteins can leak out into the bloodstream, causing inflammation and in some individuals autoimmune disease. If you want to reverse symptoms of autoimmune disease, looking at your gut is crucial piece of the puzzle. 

If you would like help, get in touch for a FREE discovery call. Comment ‘free call’ below or book a call on my website: https://gutculture.de/
link in bio.  #ankylosingspondylitis # autoimmune #autoimmunedisease #multiplesclerosis #molecularmimicry #hashimotos #guthealth #leakygut #chronicillness #nutritionist #näringsterapi #funktionsmedicin
Gut health has a HUGE impact on your immune system Gut health has a HUGE impact on your immune system and overall health which is why i talk about it ALL the time. If you have an autoimmune disease there is a very big chance you also have gut dysbiosis -  an imbalance in your gut microbiome. Intestinal permeability ‘leaky gut’ is also one of the 3 factors for autoimmunity to occur. 

There is a lot you can do to help rebuild a healthy gut and thereby experience better health. Get in touch if you would like to book in for a free discovery call to find out how I may be able to help you. #multiplesclerosis #autoimmune #ankylosingspondylitis #autoimmunearthritis #hashimotos #functionalmedicine #chronicillness #invisibleillness #autoimmunsjukdom
What you eat programs your body with messages of e What you eat programs your body with messages of either good or ill health. It regulates your gene expression, immune system, microbiome, hormones and brain chemistry.

When I say ‘Eat a rainbow’ I definitely don’t mean these colourful worms.  That message they send is confusing. In fact, when food colourings bonds with human tissue, this tissue becomes foreign to the body which may lead to an immune attack and the development of autoimmunity. 

We know that having the gene for a certain autoimmune disease, does not mean we will for sure develop that disease.  For example; the gene HLA-B27, which predisposed me to developing Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS), is present in about 90% of people with AS. However, only 5% of people with this gene go on to develop AS. I did, but my brother did not so it’s not just genes but other epigenetic factors ie. diet & lifestyle, that contribute to the development of disease. 

Of course I am scared that my son’s go on to develop AS, but by knowing how big a role diet and lifestyle plays in this, I can support them and their gut health as good as I can to prevent this from happening. That’s empowering.

For advice on how to stop or prevent autoimmune disease, download my free ebook ‘How To Stop Attacking Yourself - An 8 Step Action Plan’
Link in bio or comment YES below. #autoimmunedisease #ankylosingspondylitis #arthritis #autoimmune #chronicill ess #epigenetics #youarewhatyoueat #guthealth #chronicpain #nutrition #lostintranslation
I get so excited, not just when I’m waiting for I get so excited, not just when I’m waiting for my own test results but also every one of my client’s :) 

Working with autoimmune clients we always want to know what is going on in the gut, as that is where 80% of our immune system is. 

Stool testing can tell us if there is inflammation in the gut and if there are infections that need to be addressed. We can see if there are parasites or too much of certain unwanted bacteria while too little of other, much needed, bacterial strains. It also tells us about digestion. Are you breaking down your carbs, proteins and fats or do you need digestive support? 
All incredibly helpful when dealing with autoimmunity and calming down the immune response.

Are you interested in finding out about your own gut flora?

Get in touch - I offer free discovery calls to chat about your goals how I might be able to help you. Perhaps stool testing is the right way to go for you too? Comment yes below if you are interested and I’ll send you a DM

#stooltesting #digestivehealth #autoimmunedisease #autoimmunewellness #functionalmedicine #nutritionaltherapy #guthealth #microbiome #dysbiosis #leakygut #digestion #immunesystem #autoimmunsjukdom #funktionsmedicin #functionalmedicine #poo
I often recommend clients with autoimmune conditio I often recommend clients with autoimmune conditions to try the Autoimmune Protocol - AIP (also called Autoimmune Paleo diet) It’s a short term elimination/provocation diet which eliminates foods that are most likely to cause an inflammatory reaction such as - grains, beans, legumes, eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds and nightshades. It is an incredibly useful tool for determining food sensitivities and calming down systemic inflammation. When you take these foods out for a period of time, you give your system a break and it will be easier to tell if they cause a reaction when you reintroduce them.

If you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, changing your diet is really one of the best things you can do for your health and with this kind of elimination/provocation diet, you design a diet that works well for YOU. 

AIP focuses on nutrient dense foods, providing the body with the nutritional resources it needs for immune regulation, gut health, hormone regulation and tissue healing.

Did you try It already? How did it make you feel? 

Would you like help to get started, book a free call on www.gutculture.de
#autoimmune #autoimmunsjukdom #funktionsmedicin #tarmbesvär #guthealth #nutrition #nutritionist #leakygut #glutenfree #sickandtiredofbeingsickandtired #ankylosingspondylitis #arthritis
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