Are you on a Gut Journey?
If so, give yourself a little tap on the back for the brave step you are about to take on your health!
Addressing the Stomach is the initial action to heal the root cause of any symptom or ailment you may be experiencing.
Why? The Stomach is responsible for not only absorbing your vitamins and minerals but also for breaking down protein into amino acids, waking up the pancreas to release digestive enzymes, letting the gallbladder know if it is time to release bile to digest fat and protecting the digestive system from foreign invaders and intestinal bacteria with its natural antibiotic stomach acid.
Here are some quick tips to help you take the initial step to enhance your gut health:
Start your morning with Lemon juice and water or a Green Juice containing celery, cucumber, lime, and pineapple. Not only will this naturally stimulate the production of stomach acid, but it will also gently alkalize the digestive system and soothe its lining, helping to eliminate any excess feces still present in the colon.
Before consuming protein or fats, take a shot of apple cider vinegar to stimulate stomach acid or include bitter herbs in your meals.
Try Food combining: Separate your starches and grains from proteins and fats to avoid putrefaction and gas buildup, such as bloating and burping.
Bone Broth is my go-to beverage to drink when I need something warm and comforting. Due to its rich Collagen and Antibody properties, it gently soothes and heals the gut lining, repairing any signs of leaky gut or holes in the intestinal system that allow foreign invaders and undigested Food to enter the bloodstream, creating havoc in the body.
Avoid processed foods and sugars. These dead foods and simple sugars feed the harmful bacteria that thrive when given the opportunity. They will cause irritation, inflammation, and unwanted acidity, which will harm the Stomach, digestive lining, and colon.
Instead, try a beautiful Coconut Kefir or Coconut Yogurt, loaded with Probiotics that will nourish and strengthen your stomach and intestinal defences, helping with digestion.
Reduce Coffee intake, especially on an empty stomach. Too much coffee can irritate the stomach lining, so try to limit it to one time a day or occasionally after a meal.
Organic Oats are a beautiful way to start the day, as they contain psyllium fibre that nourishes the digestive lining, feeds good bacteria, lowers blood pressure, and balances blood sugar.
That's it for now! If you would like to delve deeper into healing your digestive system and gain a better understanding of what's happening in your body, book a consultation with me, and we will work together to connect with your unique biochemical individuality, creating a customized plan to help you achieve your health goals.