Recently I read that 1 out of every 5 Americans experiences acid reflux and other digestive issues.
I’ve worked with many folks who by using a few nutritional supplements their digestive health has vastly improved.
The holidays are at a time of the year when we are all eating more foods that are richer…
Help me share these very economical and very effective products with those you know who may be dealing with stomach issues.
Look at how much sugar consumption has grown.
I wonder if this has anything to do with our well being?
1900 – 10 lbs per capita
1985 – 124 lbs
2000 – 160 lbs
What happens to our immune systems at the holidays?
Like from Halloween through Christmas?
These are ALL candy – centric holidays!
Here’s how it works.
Lots of sugar = lots of colds and flu. This is immune dysfunction.
Lendon Smith Author of Feed Your Kids Right shared that sugar, white flour and all that snicky snacky stuff as “anti-nutrients”
Why?
Because sugar and white flour deplete nutrients to metabolize them, specifically they deplete nutrients needed for immune function. Sugar slows down the white blood cells swimming through the blood stream needed to devour germs, viruses, bacteria, parasites, cancer. Pretty dangerous stuff that sugar.
Sugar Feeds Candida Yeast. Candida are those nasty yeast organisms that grow rampant when given anti-biotics, steroids, or when the balance of the gut is disturbed even by a bout of diarrhea. These yeasty things attach themselves to the lining of the intestines and over time often poke holes in the lining leading to a syndrome known as leaky gut. Those with leaky gut develop all kinds of odd health challenges; everything from environmental sensitivities, food allergies, or headaches. Many conditions of illness and discomfort stem from an unhealthy gut.
Guess what candida’s favorite food is ?? Sugar and white flour.
Sugar depletes B Vitamins. B’s are essential for the brain,the nervous system, behavior and balanced hormones.
Sugar causes the body to become more acidic. Some say this promotes inflammatory illnesses. We are an inflammed society. Sugar and it’s empty calories contributes to excessive weight gain, dental decay, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, osteoporisis, arthritis
Sugar is just terrible for the digestive track. It literally depletes minerals. ( calcium, chromium, magnesium and zinc ). Sugar reduces the production of digestive enzymes, leads to allergies and immune system issues.
Sugar makes you old. Sugar sticks to proteins, changes their properties and interferes with their ability to function. It compounds heart disease, high blood pressure, cataracts, arthritis and artherosclerosis
above info sourced from nutritionist barb lagoni
Do you have a certain food that you’ve stopped eating because it’s upsetting to digest?
About 50 million Americans ( 50 million! ) have a lactose intolerance. This is a major population not eating dairy, simply because they can’t digest it. When you eliminate foods from your diet you are eliminating much needed nutrition.
Try rebuilding your digestive function instead.
If you are lactose intolerant, flatulant, belchy, burpy, have stomach pain or cramping, diarrhea, bloating or indigestion, feel stuffed after eating or frequently use antacids you may be a perfect candidate for digestive enzymes
Not all digestive enzymes are equal. Most are animal based enzymes and offer only a single enzyme.
The product I recommend to my clients is plant sourced and offers a multi-action solution. It contains Lactase, Alpha- Galactosidase, Protease, Amylase and Lipase.
Taking our comprehensive digestive enzyme product will help alleviate discomfort from gas and bloating, help digest problem foods such as dairy, beans and broccoli. It will support digestion of fats, proteins and carbohydrates in all foods. It enables nutrients to be absorbed into the blood stream.
Our high quality digestive enzyme product is more complete and more effective than enzyme products like Lactaid and Beano
above info sourced from the 2009 product catalog and nutrition and you
Testimony
I hesitate to share testimonies…
I feel sometimes that testimonies can be a little hokey.
I don’t want to represent alternative solutions as “miracles”.
Then I appear to be hokey, ya know?
Below is a story of a major health issue that was helped by nutritional supplementation, the recovery of which was truly remarkable.
It’s a story worth sharing.
A friend recommended that this twenty something male friend of hers contact me. He was stressed, working 3 jobs, newly engaged and very very sick. He had not had a solid bowel in years, he bled rectally. He slept in a fetal position from cramping. He lived on pop. He navigated his day from bathroom to bathroom. He was diagnosed with colitis and they were recommending surgery. The kind of surgery where you end up with a poop bag on the outside of your body for the rest of your life.
With the help of my mentor, we recommended a rather aggressive high quality digestive health nutritional protocol. We included nutrients that were healing, that reduced inflammation naturally, eventually we added nutrients to help him rebuild his health. He was eager to be well, and so compliance wasn’t an issue. He weaned from pop. We guided him to healthier eating. He did this with such enthusiasm. He was the kind of of client who says tell me what to do and does it! Weeks later he called me and openly wept, he had just his first solid bowel movement in a decade. 10 years. WOW. This young man went on to completely recover and avoid surgery.
I love being part of this kind of shift in well being! Without drugs or surgery.
Diseases that fall under the Irritable Bowel category include:
Chrohn’s, Diverticulitis, Colitis, and Spastic Colon.
Thank you to nutritionist Barbara Lagoni ( and my mentor ) for the information shared below:
Nutrients that bring relief, reduce inflammation and foster healing to the above mentioned Digestive Issues:
Calcium Magnesium - Often referred to as natural muscle relaxants, these minerals may help prevent the spasming of the muscles that comprise the walls of the intestinal tract…and thus reduce the diarrhea and cramping usually associated with IBS. (2 per meal)
B Complex - Because most intestinal problems are often associated with stress, B vitamins are essential for restoring the nutrients that stress depletes. Regulates digestive hormone production. Enhances energy production and nervous system function in cells.
Vitamin E - (ours contains Grapeseed extract - a powerful antioxidant) - Vitamin E has long been considered to be a nutrient that promotes healing … both of inflamed tender tissue as well as sear tissue, often formed as a result of IBS.
Gamma Linolenic Acid - Many IBS conditions are aggravated by inflammation in the tissues in the lower intestines. GLA (gamma linolenic acid) is an essential fatty acid that has properties of being a natural anti-inflammatory. May be used alone or in combination with the omega-3 fatty acid EPA (in 3-to- I ratio of EPA to GLA) if the inflammation persists.
Vitamin C - To strengthen the immune system and promote healing of the tissues. Powerful immune stimulant as well as an anti-oxidant. Virtually every body function benefits from an adequate level of vitamin C.
Acidophilus/ Bifidus - we have an excellent source of the essential friendly bacteria that are supposed to inhabit the lower intestines. Virtually the only acidophilus/bifidus product that guarantees delivery of 500,000 live microorganisms to the intestines, without being destroyed by the highly acidic environment of the stomach. Restores the natural balance that must exist in the lower intestines to choke out the cancer-causing bacteria as well as Candida yeast overgrowths. None of the products available at health food stores guarantee live delivery of microflora to the intestine. Tests show that many of them do not make it live to your door, much less to your colon. Most of the microflora alive in these products at the time of manufacture are killed off long before they reach the intestine.
Fiber - When the tissues have healed and swelling has been reduced, then slowly reintroduce fiber with any of these gentle, convenient fiber sources. Mix or Tablets
High Quality Multi-vitamin and Multi-mineral Supplement - When diarrhea occurs, food passes through the body so rapidly that it is difficult to absorb nutrients. A multiple vitamin/mineral supplement contains cofactors and coenzymes that enhance protein utilization.
Meal Replacement Product - Lactose Free – Soy or Whey based ProteinMeal Replacement Product - Lactose Free – Soy or Whey based Protein Needed for energy building and repairing damage to cells. Help in blood sugar stabilizing. Provides building blocks for rapid recovery. Prevents irritation from allergens for those with certain forms of colitis.
Digestive health issues respond beautifully to natural approaches.
Guidance and high quality products are highly encouraged.
