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It’s getting to be that time of year again when each day the daylight hours become a little shorter and the temperature begins to drop. For some this is a welcome relief from the summer heat, but for others, specifically those who suffer Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the change in seasons begins a long, difficult, and tiresome journey.
You may have heard of Leaky Gut Syndrome and wondered what it is and if you have it? Leaky Gut, also known as increased intestinal permeability, is a condition that causes gaps in the intestinal walls to loosen. This condition may allow substances such as bacteria, and undigested food particles and toxins to exit your intestinal walls and enter your bloodstream.
When we are healthy and not experiencing excessive stress our adrenal glands remain balanced. However, when we are under chronic stress or have an underlying chronic health issue our adrenal gland becomes stressed and we experience adrenal dysfunction also known as adrenal fatigue.