The 4 R's of a Healthy Gut - and No More Pain or Embarrassment

The 4 R's of a Healthy Gut - and No More Pain or Embarrassment
If you built a house on a foundation that isn't level, what do you think would happen? Well, you might not notice it at first glance... But eventually your walls would start to crack, your doors would stick and you'd practically need a crowbar to open your windows. Over time your basement could start to leak, mold would set in and your rooms would be chilly and drafty. Then things could get really serious -- your porch could collapse, your roof start to leak or walls begin to buckle. Even if your builder used the very best lumber, paint, drywall and insulation, if your foundation isn't solid, nothing else matters. Well, your gut is similar to the foundation on a house -- it truly is the "rock" on which the condition of the rest of your body depends. And if it's not in tip-top shape, it's just a matter of time before the rest of YOU starts to "crumble." Here's what I mean: Your inner "foundation" The "cement" of your body's "foundation" (aka your gut) lies in your friendly intestinal bacteria. Right now you have trillions of these little guys milling around down there--that's more than the number of cells you have in your entire BODY! Now, most people realize that your friendly flora helps encourage regular BMs, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. They also make up about 70% of your immune system...so whether or not you get the latest bug, cold, virus, flu or infection around primarily depends on your flora count. They also help inhibit various diseases including CANCER--the number 2 killer in the US. They surround and engulf dangerous pathogens you ingest from your food or the environment and "escort them out" when you have a bowel movement. These guys help encourage a healthy cholesterol level by eliminating and even "eating" excess cholesterol--they're Nature's safe alternative to statins! Plus they help control the pH level of your intestines, which can help keep your digestion efficient and prevent gas, bloating and constipation. And they help keep your gut wall strong, which can prevent toxins from seeping into your bloodstream and causing pain and inflammation throughout your body. Whew!   How are YOURS doing? By now you may be thinking, "Hmm, I wonder how my gut flora is." It's not entirely obvious when there's a problem down there--after all, it's not like your gut gives you a nudge and says, "Hey, we're in trouble here." Instead the signs are a little more subtle and you might not even realize they're related to your gut. Here are some common symptoms associated with imbalanced flora--see how many apply to you: - Frequent tiredness and/or fatigue - Frequent constipation and/or diarrhea - Repeated infections, including UTIs, vaginal yeast infections, bronchitis, upper respiratory infections, sinus infections, etc. - Gas and bloating - Memory problems, anxiety or depression - Catching more than one cold per year - High cholesterol - Skin breakouts, cold sores - Vague aches and pains that can't otherwise be explained All of these are indicative of having dysbiosis in your gut -- in other words, harmful bacteria have taken over and outnumbered the good guys. And if you have been formally diagnosed with any of these conditions, imbalanced flora is practically a given: - IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) - IBD (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis) - Allergies and asthma - Migraines - Chronic fatigue syndrome - Fibromyalgia - Cancer - Eczema and psoriasis - Acne and skin rashes - Autoimmune conditions   Restore your gut health with the "4 R's" The good news is you can help restore the health of YOUR body's foundation--your gut--by using the "4 R" approach:   1- Remove   2- Replace   3- Reinforce   4- Repair Here's the scoop on each of those: 1- Remove This involves removal and avoidance of things that can greatly harm your friendly flora. These can include, but are not limited to: - Foods that you are sensitive or allergic to - Cigarette smoke - Soda - Excessive alcohol (especially beer) - Refined carbs -- including sugar, flour, donuts, bagels, hamburger and hot dog buns, white rice, cookies, pastries, cakes, snack chips, pretzels, candy, etc. - Antibiotics - Acid reducing medications (both OTC and prescription) - Regularly lacking adequate sleep   2- Replace Step 2 is to help reverse dysbiosis by replacing and rebuilding your supply of beneficial bacteria, and this is done with a probiotic supplement. Now as far as probiotics go, Super Shield multi-strain formula is your ticket for helping to restore a good flora balance. Research studies have shown that it is important to use more than one strain of probiotic bacteria when tackling dysbiosis. Two of the thirteen powerhouse strains in Super Shield probiotic formula, Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus acidophilus, have been shown to be extremely effective in fighting dangerous gut microbes. And Super Shield's 11 other potent strains support L. rhamnosus and L. acidophilus in keeping your intestinal flora in a healthy balance, ready and able to "keep the upper hand" over harmful bacteria, and strengthen your intestinal wall.   3- Reinforce Reinforcing a healthy flora balance means nourishing your friendly bacteria (while starving the bad guys!) and having smooth digestion to help keep your intestinal tract squeaky clean and avoid waste and harmful bacteria buildup. This involves eating foods that naturally nourish your friendly flora like fresh vegetables and whole grains, plus keeping ALL of your meals easy to digest. The Great Taste No Pain system can guide you on how to construct easy tasty meals that are a snap for your body to digest and encourage effortless, regular BMs. Plus the recipe book gives you loads of ideas for preparing delicious foods that help nourish you AND your intestinal flora! And if you're gluten sensitive, no problem -- Great Taste No Gluten is for you instead.   4- Repair The final step of the 4 R approach to a healthy gut is to help repair any intestinal damage that you may have from harmful bacteria and medications. In addition to a healthy diet like I mentioned in number 3 above, Omega-3 essential fatty acids have been shown to help enhance intestinal health. Omega-3 EFAs are abundant in fatty fish, but since many people are not fish fans, and still many more are concerned about pollution and contamination, fish oil supplements are a convenient way to get the Omega-3 EFAs you want. And if you're looking for a high quality fish oil formula, VitalMega-3 is here for you. VitalMega-3 gives your intestinal tract a healthy daily dose of the EPA and DHA that are highly recommended by most experts. Not only will it help enhance your gut health, but studies show Omega-3 EFAs are also helpful against excess joint aches and pains, brain health and even high blood pressure!   Remember, your gut is your body's foundation.  If you don't have gut health, it's only a matter of time before the rest of your health starts to crumble with new pains and other symptoms cropping up every month or two.  Then they'll give your problems a name... the "diagnosis."  Then they push the drugs (which often only cover up problems maybe with some symptom relief). Then comes rapid decline and agony of one horrible sort or another. Taking good care of your foundation will help keep the rest of the "structure" (YOU!) feeling good for years to come. Put the 4 R's into place and I'm sure your body will thank you in countless ways. To your health, Sherry Brescia PS: We're now on Facebook! Like us here: - https://www.facebook.com/GreatTasteNoPain.HolisticBlendsInc PPS:  Barbara has quieted down her IBS! Sherry: Originally I had written you because of what I thought were diverticular attacks and receiving antibiotics when this would occur. Your Great Taste No Pain plan helped a lot along with your Super Shield probiotics being the only ones I have found to help with my irritable bowel situation. Then when I began seeing an integrative physician who introduced gluten free approximately two years ago, what a difference that has made in my life. I am now beginning to come to the conclusion what had been called diverticular attacks might have actually been allergic reactions to what I had eaten - gluten. I have found that what I thought was sinus congestion is my way of knowing I have eaten something with gluten because that is my first reaction. I have since found that if I am off base with my eating and begin to experience bowel issues and return quickly to what I am supposed to be eating, I return to normal without needing antibiotics! As I have said previously, I can't thank you enough for the word you are getting out there - keep up the good work. Barbara ******************** Check out THOUSANDS of Great Taste No Pain success stories here. ===================== Want the best probiotic on the market today? Then learn why Super Shield outshines all the rest here.  ==== Got low energy? Brain fog? CRS disease? You just may be low in in just one vitamin. One out of four people are. Read more about this deficiency and how you can help turn that around FAST. ====   Years of junk foods, meats, alcohol and soft drinks results in a decrease in your body's ability to produce digestive enzymes. This can result in daily painful gas, bloating, heartburn and constipation no matter how otherwise healthy your diet is! 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