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Most diseases start (& end) here
Hi John
I watch people wherever I go—not in a
stalking way, but in an
educational
way. After all, when you’re in the holistic health field like me, it’s
important to observe people’s behaviors and get a read on how their habits may
affect their state of health.
I’ve got to be honest...most times what I see is very disturbing.
Of course, I expect to see some not-so-healthy sights and choices at places
like an amusement park, the movies, at airports, in a nightclub or in a
restaurant.
But I’ve been
stunned when I see some of the
unhealthiest
people in the most
unlikely places!
For example, I speak at a good number of health and fitness conferences and
seminars across the US—places where you would expect to see a lot of “
healthy”
people.
Not so.
The average person at these events looks anything BUT healthy.
Time and again I observe that the vast majority of people are overweight or
obese, or snacking on chips and soda or struggling to walk.
Many stop by and tell me their story about their acid reflux, high blood
pressure, allergies, back pain, arthritis, autoimmune conditions and
more.
Now the obvious questions here are:
What’s going on? Why are sickness, disease and overweight the norm
and not the exception?
Well, a major answer lies in an area that's about
30 feet long in the
average person.
It's called your
digestive tract.
And believe me, how well it's operating is the #1 reason behind whether you
are
sick or not, are in
pain or not, are at a normal
bodyweight
or not, and whether or not you even
woke up this morning.
Here is why I say that--let me introduce you to…
Your dutiful digestive tract
Your digestive tract includes your mouth, esophagus, stomach, small
intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus.
And although most people just think of it as your "
food path"
that's a HUGE understatement.
Here are some highlights and neat facts about the key players in the route
from
Ur-mouth to Ur-anus, and the serious health price you can pay when
something goes awry:
Open wide!
It's obvious that the mouth is meant for
chewing, but there are also
amylases (
enzymes) in your saliva that begin the digestion of starches
as you grind away.
Plus your saliva contains enzymes that attack certain
dangerous bacteria
that you ingest with your food. This is your body's first line of defense
against harmful invaders.
So for those of you who “inhale” your food, it may behoove you to slow down
a bit and let your body protect you like it's supposed to.
It's tubular!
The next part of the path is your 10 inch long
esophagus, AKA food
tube. Its mucus-creating cells coat your food and keep it slip-slidin'
down to the stomach.
It also has a "trap door" at the bottom--known as your LES (
lower
esophageal sphincter). This trap door is designed to open up and let
your food pass into the stomach, but then close so no re-entry into the
esophagus is allowed.
When this trap door is pushed the wrong way long enough (by
overeating or
poor digestion), it can weaken and allow your stomach contents to
"backwash" into your esophagus--otherwise known as
acid reflux or
GERD, and if that continues long enough, possibly Barrett's Esophagus.
The acid trip
The next stop is your stomach.
Now, contrary to what people believe, very little digestion and absorption
take place in the stomach. Pretty much the only thing that gets absorbed
here is
alcohol--that's why it's not a good idea to drink on an empty
stomach because you can get slurring your words pretty quickly.
Although your stomach acids work on breaking down
proteins, they also
are another line of defense, destroying
dangerous bacteria and even
carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) that you take in with your food.
So listen up, all you
acid reducer poppers--every time you take acid
medication you are
crippling one of your body's primary defenses against
bacterial illness and even cancer, as well as
destroying your digestion
of proteins.
Plus your stomach acid is necessary to cleave
Vitamin B12 from
proteins it's attached to so you can actually absorb and use it. That's
why people who use acid reducers are frequently deficient in B12.
20 feet of action
The
next 20 feet of you is arguably where the MOST action takes
place--in your small intestine. Its functions are threefold--
digestion,
absorption and protection.
The first section (the
duodenum) is your "hot spot" of
digestion. That's where the majority of your food breakdown takes place,
assisted by enzymes and juices from the pancreas and bile from the liver via
the gallbladder. This is also where your
mineral absorption takes
place.
The next section (the jejunum) is where your
water-soluble vitamins,
carbohydrates and proteins are absorbed.
And lastly the final section-the ileum-is where your
fat-soluble
vitamins, fats, cholesterol and bile salts are absorbed.
But wait--there's
more!
Because the small intestine is also like a "
prison guard."
It keeps toxins, wastes and dangerous bacteria "
locked up"
so they can pass to the large intestine and be escorted out when Nature calls,
instead of getting absorbed into your bloodstream and poisoning you--otherwise
known as
autointoxication.
And your small intestine (with the assistance of your large intestine)
houses about
70% of your immune system too-which protects you against
infections, viruses and even diseases like cancer.
So as you can see, the health of your small intestine largely dictates YOUR
overall health--because if your body is not breaking down your foods good
enough, not getting needed nutrients, is poisoning itself and has a weak immune
system, it's not a matter of
if but merely
when will you get
seriously ill.
Problems that can come about from poor functioning of the small intestine
can include gas, bloating, IBS, constipation, nutrient deficiencies, worsening
of asthma or allergy symptoms and food sensitivities.
Plus toxins being absorbed into your bloodstream can lead to chronic
inflammation,
pain and poor cell functioning all over your body.
This can compromise the functioning of all of your other organs and systems,
including your heart, your muscles bones and joints and your nervous system
(including your brain).
And not properly absorbing nutrients will lead to constant feelings of
hunger
and overeating—which will make your backside grow larger and larger.
The homestretch
The homestretch of your GI tract is your large intestine (AKA
colon).
This is where the last remaining water and nutrients not absorbed by the small
intestine are taken in.
Whatever is left comes together to create your next bowel movement.
Note that your colon must have a healthy wall and strong muscle contractions
(
peristalsis) to push your wastes into the rectum and anus and out of
you, preferably with very little difficulty and none of your BM getting stuck
to its walls.
But when you instead have a sluggish colon, wastes can accumulate along the
colon wall. This can lead to
chronic constipation and
diverticulosis.
In addition, your colon can also become a breeding ground for dangerous
bacteria which can obliterate your friendly flora, weaken your immune system
and make you an attractive candidate for colon cancer and autoimmune diseases.
A primary cause of a sluggish colon is
laxative use, so pay attention
all you laxative disciples. Regardless of what the package may say, they
are
NOT harmless, and you may get to the point where you can't have a
bowel movement
without them!
Take care of your
"pathway to health!"
Clearly your digestive tract is your pathway to great health from head to
toe!
So it's important to treat it like
gold and make sure it stays in
tip-top shape for years to come.
And the great news is, that's so easy to do!
You just need to pamper your "pathway to health" these 4 ways:
1) Eat your way to
better health

The
Great Taste
No Pain health system will show you exactly what to do.
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The Great Taste No Pain manuals will guide you in putting together delicious
meals made from nutritious
real foods (not processed,
chemical-laden packaged
garbage), that are easy to prepare and are much
easier for your body to break down.
It's just a matter of a few easy food matching principles to remember and
I'll explain everything to you.
And Great Taste No Pain recipe book really delivers on the “great taste”
part—it’s chock full of tasty temptations that will soon become your family’s
favorites.
Note: If you're gluten sensitive, then
Great Taste
No Gluten is for you:
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You’ll get the same food pairing advice as in Great Taste No Pain, plus
suggestions for recognizing and avoiding all sources of gluten.
And it delivers on the “great taste” promise too with a collection of
delectable gluten free recipes.
2) Ensure your
intestinal flora are properly balanced
The friendly bacteria in your system help to keep your gut wall strong, as
well as assisting with digestion and nutrient absorption and keeping harmful
bacteria under control.
The ideal flora balance is having at least
85% beneficial bacteria
and
no more than 15% harmful.
The problem is most people are walking around with the complete
OPPOSITE
of what they should have. This is not only due to poor food choices and
bad digestion, but also factors like environmental toxins, stress and smoking.

So it's wise to
give your gut a helping hand with a quality probiotic supplement.
Like
Super
Shield multi-strain probiotic formula.
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Super Shield contains potent, effective strains of 13 friendly bacteria that
are robust and ready to take their place in your system. They'll help
fend off harmful pathogens, keep your digestion smooth, beef up your immune
system and help make that gut wall nice and strong.
3) Get proper rest
Lacking sleep takes its toll on your health in countless ways, and that
includes upsetting your intestinal flora balance.
The average person needs between seven and nine hours of sleep each
night. So if you’re regularly getting fewer than that, you are rolling
out the red carpet for sicknesses, infections and eventually diseases.
Try to go to bed at the same time each night—then your body will settle into
a routine and you’ll help encourage more consistent sleep patterns.
And if you have trouble nodding off at night, be sure to avoid alcohol and
caffeine drinks later in the evening—both have been shown to interrupt sleep.
4) Consider alternatives
to medications
Although medications are supposed to “help” with a sickness or condition,
they also do their share of harm.
You see, contrary to what most people think, medications don’t just
magically sail through your system, find their “target area” and then proceed
to work their magic.
As they cruise through your body, they can negatively affect the functioning
of any of your cells, tissues and organs…otherwise known as
side effects.
One area where medications can be particularly harmful is your gut flora—and
now that you know all that it does for you, you can appreciate that your
friendly flora is
not something you want to hurt.
Especially guilty here are acid reducers, antibiotics, steroids and birth
control pills.
So if you are on any medications (especially the four I cited), it may be
time to talk to your doctor about lowering your dose, exploring safer
alternatives, or possibly weaning off them altogether.
Note that if you improve your gut health, you just might help alleviate some
of the problems you were taking medications for in the first place!
Wouldn’t that be nice?
The golden years
Your GI tract is truly your "gold" when it comes to overall
health.
Take care of your internal gold and it will return the favor many times
over—well into your golden years!
To your health,
Sherry Brescia
PS: I’m pleased to
announce that we will soon be launching our brand new website-www.holisticblends.com!
I will keep you posted on the launch date as the site gets closer to
completion!
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PPPS: Always be
sure to let your doctor or healthcare provider know what supplements you are
taking.
PPPPS: Anne no longer
needs antacids!
Hi Sherry:
I have followed your Great Taste No Pain plan
and am amazed.
I COULDN’T move without my antacids, sometimes
had vomiting and always in pain. I had gone gluten free and dairy free
which helped but not entirely.
So far 2 weeks have passed on your plan and I
still wait for the discomfort to arrive and it doesn’t! I am telling all my
friends!
I had one relapse when I couldn’t resist eating
a bad combination and I paid for it for 2 days.
So no more deviation—it’s great.
Anne
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