Published on October 31, 2024
In a heart-to-heart conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry, actress Sandra Echeverria opens up about her journey from suffering debilitating health issues to achieving full recovery. The journey was long and challenging, but Sandra's dedication and Dr. Gundry's guidance brought her back to vibrant health.
Sandra reveals she endured a three-year period of distressing symptoms before finding Dr. Gundry. These symptoms included severe bloating, dizziness, and chronic fatigue. She had consulted numerous doctors—over 70—but found no lasting relief until Dr. Gundry pinpointed the root cause of her issues.
Upon examining Sandra, Dr. Gundry diagnosed her with intestinal permeability, commonly known as "leaky gut." This condition was highlighted by her extremely low Vitamin D levels, which were only at 23—much lower than the ideal range of 100 to 150, according to Dr. Gundry.
A significant part of Sandra's treatment involved dietary changes. She underwent a "Wheat Zoomer" test, which identified sensitivities to proteins in wheat, rye, barley, and oats. While initially daunting, eliminating these from her diet became essential for her recovery.
Many people, including Sandra, are unaware that common foods can contribute to health issues. For instance, she had negative reactions to cream soups laden with lactose and gluten, which exacerbated her symptoms. Cutting out these ingredients proved beneficial.
Sandra had to let go of dairy, which she loved. Instead, she switched to coconut milk, following Dr. Gundry's advice to avoid almond milk as well. This change, along with others, led to noticeable improvements in her health.
Dr. Gundry introduced Bio Complete 3 into Sandra's regimen. This supplement played a vital role because of its three-pronged approach: it provided probiotics, prebiotics, and nano-encapsulated butyrate, thus boosting her gut health and aiding in her recovery.
The discovery of lectins in everyday foods like spinach, corn, and tomatoes was eye-opening for Sandra. By avoiding these, her gut health improved significantly. Dr. Gundry elaborated on the harmful effects these can have on sensitive individuals.
Sandra's commitment to getting well was driven by her severe symptoms. She trusted Dr. Gundry’s expertise, adhered to his recommendations, and embraced these lifestyle changes with full dedication.
Sandra encourages others facing similar health challenges to seek specialist guidance and possibly consider tests to identify personal food sensitivities. She credits Dr. Gundry's "Gut Check" book as a valuable resource for understanding and managing gut health issues.
Today, Sandra is doing remarkably well. She no longer suffers from her previous symptoms and has even reintroduced several foods back into her diet. Her story is a powerful testament to the potential of dietary and lifestyle changes in healing chronic health conditions.
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