The document discusses the importance of gut health during pregnancy. It outlines common gut issues ("gut griefs") like IBS, heartburn, and diarrhea. Poor gut health can be caused by factors like stress, toxins, antibiotics, and an unhealthy diet. The presentation recommends steps to improve gut health through detoxification, probiotic supplementation, eating prebiotic foods, and managing stress. Research studies show probiotics may help reduce diabetes and obesity risks for both mothers and children.

1. “Gut Health & Pregnancy” Holistic Approach Jaya Pancholy AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, www.naturaltraditionshealth.com

2. Outline for today’s presentation Gut Griefs Gut Grief Reasons Toxicity Detoxification & Elimination Steps to cleansing Digestion Care Probiotics-Prebiotics=Synbiotics Studies Conclusion References Jaya Pancholy AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, www.naturaltraditionshealth.com

3. GUT GRIEFS IBS-Bloated-Fatigued-GERD Heart Burn-Indigestion- Diarrhea- Constipation- Digestive Difficulties- Poor Sleep-Yeast Infection- Frequent Colds-Arthritis- Aches & Pains-Chronic Fatigue-Skin Problems- Hormonal Imbalance-Diabetes-Headaches-Fibromyalgia-Inflammatory Disorders-Neurologic Disorders-Obesity/Overweight ….. Jaya Pancholy AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, www.naturaltraditionshealth.com

4. Gut Grief Reasons Jaya Pancholy AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, www.naturaltraditionshealth.com Drink-Eat too much Not enough chewing Bad food combinations Prescription drugs Processed junk food Fluid with meals Environmental toxins Dental restoration Lack of physical activity Excess stress

5. Jaya Pancholy AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, www.naturaltraditionshealth.com Digestive Impaired Digestion Chemical Toxins Plastics & xenoestrogens Leaky Gut Digestive Toxins Candida & Parasites Air Pollution Heavy Metals All Chronic Disease TWO WAYS TOXICITY OCCURS Environmental

6. Jaya Pancholy AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, www.naturaltraditionshealth.com Detoxification & Elimination

7. Jaya Pancholy AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, www.naturaltraditionshealth.com 1 2 3 Total Body Liver Microbial Lungs Skin Kidney Colon Liver Blood Lymph Candida Parasites Heavy Metals Steps To Cleansing

8. UNHEALTHY HEALTHY DIGESTIVE CARE - Rebuild Health Inside Out

9. Probiotics Prebiotics=Synbiotics

10. Top 5 Foods for Gut Health Jaya Pancholy AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, www.naturaltraditionshealth.com Whole grain or bran-based Pulses, oats and barley. Fruits and vegetables Probiotics Prebiotics

11. Pranic Healing & Breathing

12. Research & Studies Probiotics in pregnancy could have diabetes benefits: Study Lorraine Heller, 16-Jul-2010 Combining probiotics with perinatal dietary counselling could help reduce the risk of diabetes in mothers and provide a “safe and cost-effective” tool in addressing obesity in children, according to a new study from Finland. Published in the British Journal of Nutrition, the study found that probiotic-supplemented dietary counselling could help reduce the risk of diabetes during pregnancy, improve blood glucose control and improve child health. Impact of maternal probiotic-supplemented dietary counselling on pregnancy outcome and prenatal and postnatal growth: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, British Journal of Nutrition (2010) doi:10.1017/S0007114509993898, Authors: RaakelLuoto, KirsiLaitinen, MerjaNermes and Erika Isolauri Potential role of the intestinal microbiota of the mother in neonatal immune education. Donnet-Hughes A, Perez PF, Doré J, Leclerc M, Levenez F, Benyacoub J, Serrant P, Segura-Roggero I, Schiffrin EJ. Probiotics research for prevention & treatment of variety of health conditions & support optimal immunity in the gut-Research by WHO, NCCAM, Tufts New England Medical Center, NIH, Mayo Clinic, Dr Elie Metchnikoff ( 20th century noble prize on rpobiotics). Jaya Pancholy AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, www.naturaltraditionshealth.com

13. References Anukam KC, et al. Clinical study comparing Probiotic lactobacillus GR-1 and RC-14 with Metronidazole Vaginal Gel to treat symptomatic bacterial vaginosis. Oct 2006. Gittleman Ann Louise. The Gut Flush Plan. 2008. Geier MS, Butler RN, Howard GS, Inflammatory Bowel disease –current insights into pathogenisis re probiotics, prebiotics, & symbiotics. Int J Food Microbial, April 2007. Natural health encyclopedia of herbal medicine Andrew Chevallier, Second American edition 2000 Alternate medicine the definite guide Burton Goldberg, first printing 2002 Optimum Nutrition Bible Patrick Holford, First printing 1999 Prescription for Natural Cures James F. Balch & Mark Stengler, American Holistic health Association Prescription for natural healing by Phyllis A Balch Perfect health Complete mind Body Guide Deepak Chopra Users Guide to Nutritional Supplements Jack Challem Escape Your Weight Edward Jackowski Jaya Pancholy AADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, www.naturaltraditionshealth.com

14. Thank you Jaya PancholyAADP Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner & Aroma therapist650-321-5600 www.naturaltraditionshealth.com