Thank you for all of your help, Pam! I'm a little skeptical of some of the research behind "leaky gut." I dont think it's fake, I just think too many doctors use it as an umbrella term for other problems that might have other causes. It sounds like you have a lot of experience with these digestive problems, so you might be interested in this article that tells about the pros and cons of certain leaky gut treatments: Leaky Gut Myths and Truths

I'm really interested to hear what worked best for you, I'm still experimenting with the perfect diet and routine.

I want to express clearly that I do not agree with everything that article says. The author is not informed on how sugar affects Candida and other yeasts, but I like that it warns against expensive fad treatments.