Better Health Thru Digestion

As leaky gut, food allergies, and gastrointestinal disorders become more common, it is more important than ever to be mindful of your gut health. Having a healthy gut is more difficult than it used to be due to the large number of environmental toxins, food additives, and stress we face every day. Much of your overall health is dependent on the health of your gut, and having good digestion is a key part of a healthy gut. Good digestion is crucial for nutrient absorption, bowel regularity, immune system function, and much more. In this week’s episode we discuss some common digestive issues, their causes, and what you can do to help improve your digestion.

Possible Signs of Poor Digestion:

• Gas
• Bloating
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Feeling Tired After Eating
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Nutritional Deficiencies

Products Mentioned in Today’s Show

Probio Ease – This shelf-stable, 50 billion CFU formulation contains a blend of 7 select probiotic species with Sunfiber^®, a low-FODMAP certified prebiotic. This formulation provides comprehensive microbiome, immune, and healthy inflammation support in one convenient capsule.^†

Betaine & Pepsin – Betaine & Pepsin provides hydrochloric acid to help maintain gastric pH and supports overall nutrient absorption. Symptoms of indigestion are often mistaken for excessive gastric acid. This leads many to take acid blockers in attempt to lower stomach acid, when the true culprit is likely to be insufficient levels of HCl.

You can also listen to our Better Health Through Digestion episode on our YouTube channel here.

Heartburn, Indigestion and Misery on Me

Heartburn and indigestion are common problems that can make eating difficult. There are several things that could potentially cause these problems, and the solution may depend on the cause. Poor gut health is believed to be one of the root causes of many common health issues, and repairing the gut may be key to heartburn and indigestion relief. In today's episode - Heartburn, Indigestion and Misery On Me - we'll discuss some common causes, and what you can do about it.

Common Causes of Heartburn:

• Laying Down After Eating
• Low Stomach Acid
• Obesity
• Overuse of Ibuprofen
• Hiatal Hernia
• Smoking

Heartburn and indigestion can be difficult to get over, and each person is different. If you have low stomach acid, then supplementing with betaine may help. Quitting smoking and maintaining a healthy weight may also help, as well as provide other health benefits. Avoiding large meals, especially at night, and not laying down after eating may also help reduce heartburn and indigestion. A healthy gut is necessary for overall good health, so do your best to keep your gut happy and healthy.

Products Mentioned in Today's Show

GI Support Vanilla - GI Support includes a high-dose of L-glutamine (4 g), which serves as nutrition for the gut lining. It provides 400 mg of deglycyrrhized licorice root extract (DGL) and 75 mg of aloe vera extract, both of which protect and promote the health of the gut mucosa. N-acetyl glucosamine and zinc may help boost GI integrity.

Acetyl L-Carnitine - The acetyl group can serve as a metabolic source of acetylcholine, a brain neurotransmitter, while the L-carnitine component carries fatty acids into mitochondria of nerve, heart, and muscle cells for use in energy production.^† Other actions benefit membrane stability, production of nerve growth factor, and cerebral blood flow.^†

You can also listen to our Heartburn, Indigestion and Misery On Me episode on our YouTube channel here.

Allergy Relief and Seasonal Defense

With the seasons changing, more people are having trouble with allergies and sicknesses. We get questions this time of year about what people can do for natural allergy relief and seasonal defense against colds and the flu, especially from teachers and hospital staff who are more likely to catch something. Let's discuss the differences between allergies, colds, and the flu, and some supplements that may help provide some relief and help keep your immune system healthy.

Allergies may cause symptoms like:

• Runny Nose
• Sneezing
• Itchy Throat or Eyes
• Sinus Congestion

A cold may cause a gradual onset of symptoms including:

• Sneezing
• Sinus Congestion
• Runny Nose
• Occasional Chest Congestion

The flu typically causes a sudden onset of symptoms like:

• Fever
• Chills
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Muscle Weakness
• Body Aches

Eating plenty of organic fruits and vegetables can help provide the nutrients and antioxidants your body needs to fight off infections. However, it is difficult to get all the nutrients you need from food alone due to our soil being depleted over the years. There are also many herbs that can help keep the immune system healthy that would be difficult to eat, so taking supplements is a great way to get in vitamins, herbs and minerals you may not get through other sources.

Products Mentioned in Today's Show

Hista-Plex - This formula includes optimal support for nasal and sinus passageways for individuals with seasonal allergies.

Immune Essentials - Immune Essentials supports immune health with a blend of highly researched and effectively concentrated mushroom extracts combined with the polyphenol nutrient support of green tea.^†

You can also listen to Allergy Relief and Seasonal Defense on our YouTube channel here.

Stress Free Eating

What does it mean to eat stress free? Basically, eating clean is the best way to eat and creates the less stress. Clean eating will produce the following when you eat foods as close to their natural state as possible:

• Decreases inflammation
• Lowers Acidity
• Alkalizes the body
• Controls blood sugar levels
• Removes toxins and artificial ingredients
• Provides optimum nutrients

Clean eating is great for these types of people:

• Dealing with food allergies
• Heart disease or cardiovascular issues
• Arthritis
• Digestive Dysfunction
• Insomnia
• Depression or Anxiety
• Leaky Gut Syndrome

All forms of chronic disease

Products mentioned in today’s Show:

Deeper Greens - Deeper Greens helps patients overcome diets lacking in the recommended fruits and vegetables a day, as stated by the National Cancer Institute. Deeper Greens is a convenient drink mix providing beneficial nutrients from berries, fruits, vegetables and greens to support a healthy diet. This complete formula combines concentrated fruits and berries along with a unique vegetable antioxidant blend to help build antioxidant reserves and protect the body from free radical

Hope For Aging

Signs you may be aging poorly:

• Joint Pain
• Fatigue and Bad Sleep Habits
• Chronic Inflammation
• Brain Fog
• Weight Gain
• Varicose Veins
• Skin and Appearance Changes
• Dementia
• Digestive Issues
• Hearing Loss

Products Mentioned in Today’s Show:

Membrin - provides vinpocetine and ginkgo biloba to support cerebral blood circulation, decrease excitotoxicity and scavenge damaging free radicals.

Core Restore 7 Day Detox - This powerful trio of specialized formulas provides essential micronutrients, phytonutrients, and a source of easily digested, low-allergen protein that purifies the liver and fuel optimal biotransformation

Lab Mentioned in Today’s Show:

Comprehensive Panel - w Consult panel contains 13 tests with 102 biomarkers.

Signs You Need to Detox

The question is not if you should do a detox….. It’s When!

• You have an insatiable sweet tooth
• You are experiencing digestive distress
• Allergies are no longer “seasonal” and happen often
• You don’t feel healthy despite eating clean
• You have skin problems
• You are always exhausted
• You aren’t as mentally sharp
• Your joints are always sore
• Your constantly stressed
• Just the thought of a detox gives you anxiety
• You struggle to lose weight
• Your hormones are out of whack
• Your breath and body odor are not so fresh
• Your sleep patterns are off
• You are anxious and/or depressed
• You often get cold sores

Products mentioned in today’s show:

Core Support - The liver is the body’s main detoxification organ which provides enzyme systems that safely process and remove xenobiotics (foreign chemical substances) out of the body, as well as unhealthy hormone metabolites

PhytoCore - The specialized blend of nutrients in PhytoCore has been
shown to support Phase I and II liver detoxification and boost liver health

Chasing Sleep

Chasing Sleep

The most common conditions and lifestyle factors that cause insomnia include:

• Stress and Anxiety
• Back Pain
• Frequent Urination
• Hot Flashes
• Sleep Apnea
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Restless Leg Syndrome
• Digestive Problems
• Allergies or Respiratory Conditions
• Shift Work
• Alcohol and Drug Use
• Certain Medications Including Antidepressants

Products Mentioned to help with Sleep:

Kavinace Ultra PM - One capsule of Kavinace Ultra PM taken at bedtime for 5 days significantly improved quality of sleep as measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (6).* Participants taking Kavinace Ultra PM reported decreased time to fall asleep, increased duration of sleep, and decreased sleep disturbances (6).*

Best Rest - Promotes the onset of sleep as well as sleep quality* Supports natural relaxation of the nervous system* Made with flower extracts and other natural ingredients Made with hypoallergenic, vegan ingredients Best-Rest Formula supports healthy sleep cycles by encouraging an easy transition to sleep and a restful night’s sleep

Stomach Issues And Their Link to Osteoporosis

Stomach Issues And Their Link to Osteoporosis 

Did you know that chronically low stomach acid has a major role in setting you up to develop osteoporosis symptoms down the road?

Osteoporosis Causes:

• Inactivity, or too little exercise 
• Hormone Changes or Imbalance
• Low Vitamin D Levels
• High Amounts of Stress and Depression
• History of Medical Conditions Such as Autoimmune Disorders
• Weight loss, dieting that results in severe calorie restriction
• Long-term use of certain medications, including proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs), fertility drugs/hormonal medications.
• Nutritional deficiencies, especially in vitamins and minerals that help to build bone such as calcium, phosphorus and vitamin K

Products Mentioned in Today’s Show:

K-Force - Vitamin K helps maintain bone mineral density by decreasing the activity of osteoclasts, cells which break down bone

OsteoBase -  OsteoBase provides 300 mg of calcium (150 mg in the form of hydroxyapatite) and 300 mg of magnesium per serving, in a 1:1 ratio.

Lab Panel Mentioned in Today’s Show:

Comprehensive Panel with Consult - The GWH - 3. Comprehensive Panel w Consult panel contains 13 tests with 102 biomarkers.