Your Neglected Immune System (part one)

60% of Your Immune System is Found in Your Gut!

“All diseases begin in the gut”, said Hippocrates. And back when he said this they didn’t have all the junk we have today. Gastrointestinal problems are the most overlooked and most common health problems today. Who do you know that doesn’t have digestive problems? How many TV commercials talk to you about digestion offers?

Billions of dollars are spent every year on digestive aids. While the drugs offer temporary and sometimes immediate relief, the underlying causes of the problems go ignored, and people end up far worse down the road.

Problems with digestion lead to immune system problems. The lining of the gut is an important immune barrier and poor gut health leads to autoimmune diseases, thyroid problems, immune problems…

GUT FLORA — One of the first things to go in a poor digestion is your gut flora or bacteria. Normally, you have 3-4 pounds of natural bacteria in your gut designed to help your digestion and immunity. But how many antibiotics have you taken that kill off your natural bacteria? How much food do you eat that has antibiotics added?

One of the very first things we do to help people is get them on PROBIOTICS. You have to replenish your natural gut bacteria and stop killing them off. A good source of Probiotics is one of the best things you can do for your overall health.

STOMACH ACID — Another common problem is low stomach acid. When food is not digested it putrefies, ferments, and becomes rancid in the stomach (gas—eek!) The small intestine won’t accept the rotting mess so it backs up into the esophagus irritating the delicate tissue causing heartburn. But eventually this rotting mess does pass through the small intestine where it causes inflammation, infection, and intestinal permeability called LEAKY GUT — this is an intestine so sore it has tiny holes in it.

In any case you need a hydrochloric acid supplement so your stomach gets to a more acid state to digest your food. Also, stop drinking sodas and energy drinks, taking Tums, and eating poorly digestible foods like pizzas. These cause pH imbalances!

FAT DIGESTION — We’re talking about your gall bladder, and if you happened to lose it along the way — pay even closer attention. The fats you eat-and you need fat in your diet-have to be coated with bile so they don’t become rancid and produce inflammation and infection in your gut. Guess where bile is made—in your gall bladder. If you have pain after meals someone may suggest that you have your gall bladder removed. You do and wa la, you can eat anything now. But has actually happened is that you have had such a poor diet that your poor gall bladder doesn’t work well so it doesn’t release enough bile. You get symptoms telling you this. Amazing! A sluggish gallbladder causes your liver’s detoxification pathways to back up so you cannot detoxify hormones, toxins, and other metabolites.

If you have had your gall bladder removed or have chronic pain under your ribs on your right side you need gall bladder support now and probably forever.

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