My functional medicine doctor 👩‍⚕️ Used this method to solve my gut issues.
(“4 R” approach originated by the field of naturopathy)
This approach to restoring a healthy gut-immune barrier includes four steps: 1) removing mucosal irritants, 2) replacing agents for digestive support, 3) reinoculating with friendly bacteria and the foods they need to grow, and 4) repairing the mucosal lining.
Since I have Sjogerns I was already eating an autoimmune diet. I had a food sensitivity test done and removed even more foods from my diet. I was eating pretty restrictive for a while. I started taking a probiotic daily and also l-glutamine.
The bloating went away and my Sjogerns symptoms cleared up drastically. I have, of course, fallen back into my old habits and am paying the price…so time to get myself right again.