Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS) is a major cause of disease and dysfunction in modern society, accounts for at least 50% of chronic complaints, as confirmed by laboratory tests.
From the Desk of Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC.....
Leaky Gut: Autoimmune Connection. Can This Be Destroying Your Health?
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Sun, Feb 03, 2013
Topics: autoimmune, gluten, fibromyalgia, Leaky Gut, Enzymes, Detoxification, autoimmune illness, RA
The Brain and Autoimmune Thyroid Can Cause Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Sun, Jan 20, 2013
If you are suffering with fibromyalgia or chronic pain and don't know why, it's time your investigation includes looking at the role of sub-optimal brain function and nutritional deficiencies. Check out the video below and we'll continue the discussion after that:
Topics: Hashimoto's, gluten, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, autoimmune thyroid
Food Breakdown -- The Source Of Many Autoimmune Problems
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Sun, Oct 14, 2012
When we eat "dead" food, that is food lacking live enzymes, the result is incomplete digestion and breakdown.
Topics: autoimmune, fibromyalgia, Diabetes, Leaky Gut, Food Enzymes, Cooked Food, Immune System, "Dead" Food
New Treatment Methods Offer Blessed Relief for Fibromyalgia Sufferers
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Sun, Sep 16, 2012
I've got good news for fibromyalgia sufferers (and for people with chronic dizziness, migraines, insomnia, restless leg syndrome, sciatica, shoulder and arm pain)!
Always on the search for “tools” to help patients who aren’t expressing health in an optimal way I discovered an approach that provides miraculous results for many. Several years ago, when I went to a conference in Atlanta Georgia I learned about combining the knowledge I have been using for years with functional neurology.
Topics: fibromyalgia, fatigue, brain fog, depression, Anxiety, IBS, Johnson Brain-Based Therapy
When Is A Food Really Gluten Free? How Do I Reclaim My Life?
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Sun, Sep 09, 2012
When is the color blue, NOT the color blue? Of course, it's when the color is purple...or does purple contain some blue. One could debate about color gradation for the good part of an hour, if one had the time to ponder such things. I for one, do not have the time to do so, nor the desire. However, I have been asked many times by my patients what gluten free really means. Unfortunately, if you get on the internet, you will find this area of discussion quite confusing. The term gluten-free is generally used to indicate a supposed harmless level of gluten rather than a complete absence of gluten.[1] The exact level at which gluten is harmless is uncertain and controversial, however. Depending on what country you reside, gluten free has varying definitions and hence the regulations for labeling a food gluten free varies too.
Topics: autoimmune, Cyrex Labs, gluten free, fibromyalgia, ADD, ADHD, psoriasis, eczema, inflammation, low thyroid, vertigo
Gluten Sensitivity Can Trigger Autoimmunity and Chronic Pain
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Fri, Aug 24, 2012
We all have that one chore or project in our house we never seem to get around to. Maybe it's cleaning the garage, finally getting the family picture framed, or reorganizing your kitchen. You know it would not take much time to accomplish the task and you will feel better when you are finished, but you just never quite seem to make the time.
Living with an autoimmune illness and chronic pain is similar. You know there probably is a better way to treat your ailments than the constant drugs, appointments and new treatments. Yet, you continue to go about your medical routine, succumbing to what feels like the inevitability of living with chronic pain and autoimmune illnesses and the host of drugs and doctors that go along with it.
However, just as you will feel better when you finally tackle that nagging chore, you can find relief from your autoimmune illness and chronic pain by stepping outside the traditional approaches to these ailments.
Gluten sensitivity is an under diagnosed common trigger of many autoimmune illnesses and chronic pain. Once patients discover they have a gluten sensitivity and commence a gluten free diet, their illness and pain often disappears. It's an amazing yet incredibly simple diagnosis that brings relief to many people suffering needlessly each year. Let's take a closer look at how this simple diagnosis can bring the much sought after cure you have been longing for.
Gluten Sensitivity: The Basics
Gluten is a protein found in common grains, specifically wheat, rye, barley. New studies show gluten is contained in all grains. Gluten is what gives dough its elasticity and helps it to rise. It is the composite of two proteins, gliadin and glutenin. Most people can eat and digest this protein without any problems.
However, many people suffer from gluten sensitivity or essentially an allergy to gluten. Unlike other allergies, say to peanuts for example, gluten does not typically cause anaphylaxis. It does, however, trigger the basic allergic response. When you consume gluten, your immune system produces antibodies to fight off what it perceives as harmful to your health. This immune response causes inflammation in your body leading to a host of autoimmune illnesses.
Topics: autoimmune, gluten sensitivity, gluten, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, gluten intolerance, pain, arthritis
Nutritional Considerations of Fibromyalgia
Posted by Dr. Karl R.O.S. Johnson, DC on Sat, Jul 14, 2012
If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia you need to be sure all the issues underlying the disorder are being addressed. One of those issues is nutrient deficiency. Most fibromyalgia patients are on several medications and I have had one patient who was on 17 medications!
Did you know that medications always cause nutrient deficiencies? It's true. So if you are on any medications you should find out what deficiencies you have. One particularly effective way to detect nutrient deficiency is with SpectraCell Micronutrient Testing. I use this special test to help many people find the deficiencies that are holding them back from the vibrant health and energy they long for.
Topics: fibromyalgia, fibromyalgia treatment, SpectraCell, nutrient deficiency