The Importance of Digestive Health

There is an old saying that states: "Wellness begins in the digestive tract." This is not a common belief for many conventional physicians, but those of us who take a holistic approach towards wellness have been trying to educate about the importance of bowel health for a long, long time. It is here that many vital bodily functions take place including the processing of raw foods, absorption of nutrients, and the elimination of waste. In addition, a good percentage of immune function also occurs in the digestive tract. A properly operating digestive tract is absolutely necessary for good health, and one that is not efficient can lead to a myriad of health concerns and diseases.

Just what organs compose the digestive tract? The major ones include the colon, the small intestine, and the large intestine. The term "colon" is often used in conjunction with cleansing products, which we will discuss in a moment. But the entire digestive tract must be running smoothly for optimal wellness. For example, a complete and effective cleanse will purge the small intestine, which is where most nutrients are absorbed into the body.

When the digestive tract is running the way it was created to, the body is able to absorb maximum nutrition from the foods we eat, and is also able to effectively rid itself of waste products and other unwanted substances. We are designed to eat a diet of organic, whole foods with lots of raw fruits and vegetables. Not only do these foods provide a tremendous amount of usable nutrition, but they also contain a lot of roughage or fiber to keep the digestive tract naturally clean and able to do its job well. This type of diet enables the gut to effectively move unwanted fecal matter and other wastes so that nutrients can be efficiently absorbed and waste effectively eliminated. Unfortunately, what has occurred in many modern cultures, including the U.S., is that our diets have deteriorated. Eating too much junk and overcooked foods that are often full of preservatives and other poisons has left us starving for nutrients and having digestive tracts that are sluggish and unable to perform well. Our bodies are designed to have several bowel movements every day, but many people will only have one or two per week. This creates a very toxic environment in the gut, and thus in the entire body. Sadly, this is one of the main reasons why the incidents of many illnesses, including colon cancer, has surged in recent decades.

How Can I Know How Well My Digestive Tract is Doing?

Constipation or infrequent, irregular bowel movements, are leading symptoms of digestive tract problems. In addition to a poor diet, many Americans have gotten into the habit of postponing bowel movements. This is never a good idea. What happens is the muscles used to move your bowels become weak, and this only compounds the problem of a dirty digestive tract. Other symptoms or results of a clogged intestinal tract include:

• Diverticulitis
  
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  
• Weight gain
  
• Allergies & Sinus Infections
  
• Intestinal Parasites
  
• Crohn's Disease
  
• Aches and pains
  
• Fatigue
  
• Skin disorders (acne, eczema, psoriasis)
  
• Joint pain
  
• Intestinal cancers

As you can see, poor bowel health can negatively affect many parts of the body, and is a key factor that significantly impacts our overall health.


How Can I Improve My Intestinal Health?

There are several steps that can be taken to deal with a problem gut:

• First, I suggest a thorough and effective digestive tract cleanse, using an oxygenated cleanser. Why oxygen? First of all, it reacts with compacted waste in the intestines turning it into a liquid form that can be more easily eliminated. (Much more effective than herbal cleansers and laxatives.)


• Secondly, oxygenated colon cleansers provide additional oxygen that can be transported throughout the body. Oxygen is an excellent healer, and a lack of it can lead to a diseased environment. Incidentally, the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere has dropped dramatically in the last hundred years.


• Use a quality spore-bearing probiotic to restore the balance of flora in the gut. Due to abuse of antibiotic drugs, most people have very low levels of certain helpful bacteria that aide in digestion and absorption of nutrients. Using a probiotic can be a big boost for intestinal health.


• Cleanse your body of parasites by using a organic herbal parasite cleanse product that rids the body of these harmful hitchhikers. A compromised bowel provides an atmosphere where these harmful invaders can thrive, posing numerous threats to your health.


• Eat a healthy diet high in organic fruits and vegetables and other raw foods. It is also critical that you drink plenty of pure water every day. A diet such as this will not only help to reverse poor bowel health but can prevent it as well.


• Finally, get regular exercise every day out in the sun. Walking is effective, safe and only requires good walking shoes. If you cannot get sun every day, then consider using an emulsified Vitamin D-3 product. Exercise supports your health in numerous ways, including keeping your intestinal tract healthy and clean.

More Information

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