Digestion:  Digestive disorders start before the food even enters the mouth.  If any portion of the digestive system is not operating correctly, it can throw off the rest of the digestive system. This can result in IBS, Crohns, Vomiting, GERD, heartburn, indigestion and more. It is important to understand the full digestive system so you can address each part and regain your digestive health. The answers may just surprise you!

Each section of the digestive system is important and can be a blog in and of itself. So, let’s start with the basics to gain a foundational understanding. 

The Main Goal of the Digestive System is to break down the food and absorb the micronutrients. 

The digestive system pulls the Macronutrients (carbs, fats & proteins)  into the body and extracts the Micronutrients (vitamins & minerals).  For example:

• When you eat Protein, you absorb Amino Acids

• When you eat Dietary Fats, you absorb Essential Fatty Acids

• When you eat Carbohydrates, you extract vitamins and minerals

Malabsorption is when the body is not absorbing nutrients, due to inflammation in the lining of the colon or scar tissue from the inflammation.

Where does the inflammation come from?

• Antibiotics, Antacids

• Pathogens / overgrowth/over production of parasites, bacteria, fungus, mold

• Gluten, Grains, Dairy and also glyphosate

• Food allergies and intolerances 

85% of your immune system is connected to your gut

Therefore the Gut/Brain Axis is a 2 way street between the Central Nervous System (brain) & the Enteric Nervous System (the organs in the GI Tract).

Leaky Gut is a Trendy term.  So, what is it?

When the digestive lining is damaged due to inflammation, heavy metals, parasites, acid etc, it tears and this allows undigested proteins to escape into the bloodstream, causing an inflammatory response, gas, bloating and allergies.

If the food is not first broken down in the mouth (not chewed thoroughly), then the digestive system has not started. The glands in the mouth prime the digestive tract with the needed enzymes to be ready for breakdown in the lower digestive tract. When the carbs, fats and protein enzymes are not ready, the tears in the digestive tract are available (leaky gut), then the cascade of autoimmune disease begins. 

The formulation that helps heal the tight junctures, the mesh of the GI tract, is Clean Slate. Clean Slate is a formulation that incompasses natural zeolite Clinoptilolite which has been studied for healing of the lining of the intestines. But also includes the bioavailable silica which other clinoptilolites destroy in the cleaning process which is imperative for the collagen synthesis of the GI lining integrity. Included is natural vitamin C which further supports a strong gut lining and trace minerals for regeneration. 

In addition, ReStore is a blend of some of the most powerful, natural ingredients and uses bioscience engineering to repair leaky gut while working to destroy mold, fungus, parasites, and systemic inflammation. In addition it provides the vitamins, minerals, amino acids and nutrients it needs to create greatness. 

Looking to elevate your health and healing even further? ReLive Greens is a proprietary blend of organic, all natural green superfoods, fruit, and prebiotic fiber that supports the body’s natural ability to cleanse and rejuvenate while boosting your metabolism. Be sure to check out the extensive list of all natural ingredients and be assured that this is a replacement for not only your synthetic multi-vitamin but many other separate supplements that you may be taking. 

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Although the digestive system is too extensive to cover in this one blog, we hope the priming of the desire to understand your body has been activated and your knowledge will begin to snowball. Being an advocate for yourself and your family is our desire over your life. We welcome you to our community and hope you find a tribe of support. Please consider joining our Associate or Premium Memberships to find your tribe with us.