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This is home to Dr Martin, who was diagnosed with Spondyloarthritis in 2014 at the age of 55. He was suffering from extreme pain in every part his body and decided to take control of his own health and diet.
Seeking medical help and taking tests he found his inflammatory marker C reactive Protein was sky high and he was prescribed a protocol of medication consisting of anti-inflammatory drugs. Knowing this to be a main contributor to leaky gut and agreeing to take as little as possible, Dr Martin decided instead to follow an Elimination diet to remove all Starch and chose to live on a diet composed of fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts and dried fruits, a little fish, some goats cheese and goat yoghurt, turmeric, black pepper, and a little Devils claw from Namibia. Three years later his inflammatory markers are right down and he came off all anti inflammatory drugs. In fact his doctor asked him what he did so she could share it with all her clients.
Now at the age of 60 and knowing that greater diversity is required Dr Martin has put starches back in his diet, but he is very selective and although as yet cannot tolerate buckwheat, which is not wheat and does not contain gluten, has been able to include locally produced Azenbou, a couscous made out of young barley which is steamed over aromatic herbs and dried, toasted and cracked to become a couscous. Incorporating foods such as these he is still free of pain and I can barely keep up with him whilst he is walking Smoky his devoted dog, as they rush to the next meeting with the local farmers, who are bringing in samples to discuss expanding the Ethno botanica brand to include more products. The collaboration with local communities supports the Moroccan locals whilst raising awareness to guests of the Jnane Tamsna hotel.
iversity and Diet with Dr Gary Martin Ethnobotanist, founder and director of the Global Diversity Foundation.
Outside the hustle of Marrakech lies the tranquil 8 acre estate Jnane Tamsna set amongst date palms amidst olive tress, white bouganvillea, organic vegetable patches and herb gardens. I am here to discuss Diversity and Diet with Dr Gary Martin Ethnobotanist, founder and director of the Global Diversity Foundation.
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We are all very quick to eliminate Gluten but the issue that many people face maybe the result of the use of Glyphosate that is sprayed on the wheatcrops just prior to harvest.
Glyphosate disrupts the gut microbiome and furthermore it affects the beneficial bacteria allowing pathogens to overgrow. This is the product that is used to spray paths and driveways to kill all weeds and grasses.
So the question we need to ask is it the gluten, the chemicals sprayed on the crops or the starch ?
Dr Martin has created his EthnoBotanica brand of foods that are traceable, traditional and organic and is living proof that diet can restore leaky gut, reduce inflammation and thus eliminate pain and products can be found at the Hotel Jnane Tamsna. Marrakech.
Bridget Hancock BSc Pharmacology Physiology,Yoga teacher and currently in her final year of Naturopathic Nutrition will be hosting the next retreat 29th May-2nd June Mykonos www.balanceretreats.net
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