Relax
Eating in a calm, relaxed, and quiet state of mind is ideal for initiating the digestion process and promoting maximum nutrient absorption. Take a mouthful of food, set down your utensil, chew, breathe, smile, and think pleasant thoughts. Be Calm and Quiet Use meditation and quiet breathing to improve blood flow for better oxygen and nutrient absorption, increased concentration, and …
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Good Intestinal Bacteria
Probiotics are living micro flora or beneficial bacterial that play a critical role in promoting good digestion, supporting bowel function, bolstering the immune system, and maintaining healthy intestinal lining to deprive unwelcome organisms by supporting healthy microbial balance in the gut. The digestive system, if balanced correctly, contains billions of bacteria, roughly 85% good to 15% bad. Unfavorable imbalances may …
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Do You Get Constipated?
“I get constipated…” Drink Lots of Water! The human body is comprised of more than 65% water and needs daily replenishment with clean, purified water that is free from chemicals, chlorine, medications, heavy metals, parasites, waterborne bacteria, and sewage (Ick!), to name a few Eat Plenty of Fiber Plants and various other carbohydrates contain dietary fiber; for example, fruits, vegetables, …
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What is the Peristaltic Muscle?
The peristalsis muscle measures a full 30 feet (9 m) from the mouth to the anus. Wow! That’s the width of a tennis court! The first one-third of the esophagus consists of voluntary muscle (controlled by the conscious mind). The next two-thirds plus the remaining peristalsis muscle, all the way to the anus, is an involuntary muscle. The peristalsis muscle …
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