The Digestive System: Giving Us the Energy to Go on!

The process of digestion begins in the mouth and is
completed in the large intestine. It occurs as food is taken
in, broken down, sorted and re-processed—all in an effort
to convert it into a usable, absorbable form that can be
circulated throughout the body to nourish cells and create
energy.
The major organs of the digestive system include the
mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, gallbladder,
small intestine and colon. Each of these organs works in
a unique way, but they share a common purpose: to help
digest food and absorb nutrients. These exist in the form
of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Each nutrient type
is handled by the digestive system differently, and each
gets broken down at a different point during the digestive
process; but all are aided by the presence of enzymes.
Digestive enzymes are organic substances that speed up
the chemical reactions that break food down into smaller,
more usable particles. Without enzymes, body functions
would happen too slowly to sustain life. Some enzymes
are produced by the body, and others come from the foods we eat.
This system is subject to many weaknesses and inadequacies.
These include digestive transit times that may be too fast or too
slow, a lack of sufficient enzymes and probiotics, and a deficiency
of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Luckily, we can combat these
through diet, exercise, adequate water and fiber intake, regular
detoxification and supplementation.
Since there are more organs in your digestive system than in any
other, it makes sense to support them with quality supplements.
The Digestive Pack from Nature’s Sunshine combines one
each of these products:
Food Enzymes provides a blend of the enzymes needed to break
down proteins, carbohydrates and fats, as well as hydrochloric acid
and bile salts to aid the digestive process. These enzymes can also
help prevent or relieve occasional indigestion.
Bifidophilus Flora Force® is recommended for daily use to
maintain a healthy balance of friendly flora within the intestinal
tract. These beneficial microorganisms help the body break down
food into easily absorbed nutrients and they promote immunity.
Gastro Health® Concentrate offers nutritional support for the
stomach. The ingredients in this proprietary formula may help
inhibit the growth of unwanted invaders. In addition, Gastro Health
can help soothe stomach irritations and relieve occasional associated
stomach discomfort.

All the products listed above are available at The Herb Shop in downtown Gaylord,MI or at http://www.mynsp.com/theherbshop-gaylord

In can be purchase in a pack for up to 45% off.

****Any information on this blog is strictly informational and should not be used as medical advice. Any questions you should consult with your health care provider****

Since my last post....

Alot has happen since my last post. Memorial weekend was a blast. Xavier and I went camping out at Standard Lake with a group of good friends. Standard lake is located in Charlevoix County in Northern Michigan. We did some fishing caught a couple small mouth bass and some sunfish. Almost have the veggie garden done. It's nothing special just 8x8 raised. I will post pictures later on. Hopefully I will be able to do some canning this year. June 1st I gave up caffeine. I decided that I depended on it way to much. So today is Day 5 :) I still have a massive headache and I am pretty tired but in the end it will be definitely worth it. Since I was giving up caffeine I decided to do a maintenance cleanse to help my body a long. the cleanse I decides to do is called Tiao He Cleanse from Nature's Sunshine. Tiao He Cleanse®, Chinese [Intestinal] is a 15-day nutritional program designed to help the body achieve tiao he—balance and harmony. It combines Chinese nutritional and Western herbal experience. The Tiao He Cleanse is designed to support the cleansing mechanisms of the body by targeting the intestinal and digestive systems.(http://www.naturessunshine.com/us/products/product/stocknumber3050-tiao-he--cleanse-15-day.asp)
Since starting the cleanse I am definitely more regularly but my face has started to break out. Which means that I probably had quite a bit of toxins built up in my system. So i am pretty excited that I getting rid of all that gunk. I will definitely keep you updated on this journey.
Until next time,
Melissa