GUT HEALTH: one of the most important things you can rely on to keep your brain sharp, support immunity, affect weight , hormones, etc.
You know how PRE- biotics from your diet feed the PRO- biotics that support your microbiome but DO YOU KNOW about POST- biotics?
Some examples are:
Butyrate, vitamin K, vitamin B12, beta- glucans , enzymes to make GLUTATHIONE ( the most powerful antioxidant in your body)…
Proper digestion supports the synthesis of these end- products.
How do you get there?
eat a DIVERSE DIETeat fermented or cultured foods enhance your LIFESTYLE – move more, sunlight exposure, grounding in the earth, decrease STRESS, handle sleep issueslearn DIGESTION hygiene ( more on that later)eat more BITTER foods that we Westeners tend to avoidHERBS such as Licorice ( not the sugary candy you’re familiar with), sweet WORMWOOD, , TRIPHALA ( popular in Indian culture), peppermint, ginger, chamomile ( not just for sleep ), FENNEL are terrific to incorporate into your diet on a regular basis.
This week when you stop by my office, you will be treated to FENNEL SEEDS- you probably know them from the counter at the Indian restaurants- grown in my garden.
I have an exorbitant amount so you are welcome to them. So good for DIGESTION.Pay attention to those symptoms of GAS, BLOATING, reflux, feeling FULL, gurgling belly, diarrhea and constipation.
And NO, I don’t recommend colonics, or coffee enemas on a regular basis. You need to support your body so it takes care of you! Don’t RELY on external sources, even stool softeners, and PPI’s .
Get to the ROOT CAUSE of your issue.
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Dr MaryAnn Ley
