Nearly every health concern can be traced back to your digestive system. Whether it's the obvious problems that come with indigestion—bloating, heartburn, gas, irregularity—or more serious immune issues, it all comes down to what's going on inside your gut. Not only is your digestive system responsible for breaking down foods and sending critical nutrients into your bloodstream, it's also where most of your immune system resides.
Everything entering your mouth or nose can reach the GI tract. So everything we breathe, eat, or drink creates a potential invasion into our internal environment. If pathogens survive the trip through the acids and enzymes of the upper part of the GI tract, they find the perfect permanent home in the colon. As a result, the colon is often the seat of many chronic problems. When you take into account many of our society's current habits, it's easy to understand how pathogenic bacteria can easily gain a strong foothold right there in your gut.
For instance, we now consume less fiber and more refined carbohydrates than at any other time in history. Both of these habits slow bowel transit time (allowing toxins to sit in your body for far too long) and help provide fuel for harmful bacteria strains. On top of that, excessive use of antibiotics and NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anit-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen) has become widespread, which throw off the delicate balance of good, necessary bacteria in your gut.
It's no wonder that most people in this country complain about no energy and are constantly sick. Their imbalanced colons support colonies of pathogenic bacteria, which are constantly spewing toxins into their system. Their immune system is in a constant fight just trying to keep things under control.
Now for the good news. It's actually easy to turn all this around, enjoy comfortable digestion, and get your immune system armed and ready for any invasion. It all comes down to balancing the bacterial flora in your gut. There is no doubt that proper digestion, absorption, elimination, and immune response—all dependent on bacterial flora—must be maintained if you want to remain healthy. Every day, groups of individuals are exposed to the same pathogens; but not everyone gets sick. A strong immune system response determines your ability to fend off premature aging, sickness, and disease. And a strong immune system requires the proper flora in the bowels.
And that's surprisingly simple to achieve. By eating certain types of foods, you can feed your body the healthy, good bacteria it needs to keep your immune system strong and your digestive system running well.
It's baffling to me why conventional medicine hasn't been able to grasp or accept this concept. Obviously, the pharmaceutical companies stand to make a lot more money selling antibiotics and other medications than recommending a daily dose of cabbage—yes, it can be that simple! But you don't have to rely on their broken system any longer.
Below you will find links to my top research on digestive health. This collection of articles gives you an in-depth look at the critical role your digestive system plays in everything from immunity to nutrient absorption. You'll also find out how to easily end heartburn without over-the-counter medicines that cause more harm than good. Plus, I'll give you simple ways to incorporate the healthiest foods on earth into your daily diet.
Digestive Solutions At-a-Glance
Whether you’re suffering from gas, bloating, difficulty digesting certain foods, or troubles with regularity—there are natural remedies that can help. In fact, nature has provided an entire ‘solutions center.’ Use this chart to match up the symptoms you’re having with the formulas that can provide relief—creating the customized combination that works best for you.
About Your Digestive System
Everything you take in through your mouth or nose—that is, everything you breath, eat, or drink—can potentially reach your gastrointestinal tract. If pathogens survive the trip through the acids and enzymes of the upper part of the GI tract, they find the perfect permanent home in the colon where they can cause many chronic problems. As we, as a society, eat less natural, fiber-rich foods and eat more refined carbohydrates, we are inviting digestive problems into our lives. Here, you’ll discover how your digestive system works and how to keep it running at peak performance.
Keep Your Digestive Tract Ticking Around the Clock
Enzymes for Full Digestive Health
Fight Bacteria With Bacteria
Detox Your Digestive Tract
What to Do When Things Go Wrong
From bad breath and hiccups to heartburn and nausea to IBS and GERD, how your digestive system functions has an incredible impact on your life. These special reports have all of my top recommendation for managing your digestive health.
Treatment for Bad Breath
Quick Reader Remedies for Hiccups
Get Rid of Heartburn
Overcoming Nausea
Calming Digestive Ulcers
Bacteria Are the Answer to Digestive Health, Not the Problem
A Quick Adjustment to Cure Both Constipation and Diarrhea
Calming an Irritable Bowel
Controlling Your Bowel Frequency
Getting Regular and Staying That Way
Drugs for Ulcers, Heartburn, and GERD
Drugs That Cause Digestive Issues
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