What if nearly every morsel of food you put in your mouth, the odor of every passing vehicle on the street, walking down the aisles in the grocery store, the chemical smells of new furnishings and clothing in department stores, and using cleaning and personal-care products you've used for years suddenly causes your throat to swell, your face to turn hot and swollen, and rashes to erupt all over your body? What if this is a daily occurrence? Several times daily? Your entire world has turned against you.

Treating Leaky Gut Syndrome is one of John's specialties, and patients have come from other countries and all over the United States to seek his expertise in this very complex area.

Leaky Gut Syndrome is perhaps one of the most frustrating, debilitating and emotionally draining illnesses today. Many sufferers of leaky gut lack support from family and friends who simply do not understand how someone who looks so normal on the outside can be in such misery. Symptoms are often varied and seem unconnected by any conventional view, but are in fact related by their root causes. It can be very frustrating to hear again and again, "It's all in your head."

Multiple chemical and food sensitivity is a problem of modern times. Allergies to foods or chemical substances, anti-inflammatory drugs, hormones therapy, antibiotics and adverse effects of many other pharmaceutical drugs, chemical exposure in the home, on the job, or elsewhere - each of these or in combination can make you vulnerable to severe nutritional deficiencies, digestive breakdown, and erosion of the protective mucosal coating of the bowels. When the integrity of the "gut" is compromised or "leaks," a variety of proteins and toxic chemicals can be absorbed directly into the bloodstream. These molecules are seen as foreign invaders by our immune system and allergic response is initiated. Over time, our immune system may be overwhelmed and eventually begin to attack our own tissues and organs in an autoimmune response.

Chinese Medicine treats leaky gut syndrome by strengthening the Spleen/Stomach, eliminating dampness and clearing internal heat. Many conditions can be treated by acupuncture in a few sessions, but this condition usually takes a longer time to heal as it affects multiple organ systems and cause various symptoms to manifest. A commitment to follow a diet plan, reduce stress and receiving acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine on a regular basis is important to regain the body's balance and eliminating leaky gut syndrome.