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The Basics Of Digestive Health, Part 1

The Basics Of Digestive Health, Part 1

The digestive system is very complex. Lets start off by first learning more about the gastrointestinal tract from Dr Claire Arcidiacono, ND.

Controlling Candida – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 432

Controlling Candida – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 432

Candida is a very common type of fungus that can cause issues such as oral thrush and yeast infections when it becomes overgrown. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help prevent this overgrowth.

Seasonal Detox Tip – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 430

Seasonal Detox Tip – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 430

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Today I want to talk about a quick, healthy and simple way to give yourself a seasonal detox. People oftentimes are wondering ways that they can try to rid their bodies of all the different toxins they are exposed to, whether it’s coming from food or the environment. There is a simple way for you to transition from one season to the next with Colon HxⓇ. I want to talk about this in some detail and why utilizing Colon HxⓇ as a seasonal detox is so incredibly beneficial.†  

What is contained in Colon Hx?

We know that the average American diet lacks fiber. We should be taking in roughly 30 grams of fiber per day, but the average American struggles to get to even 10 grams per day. Diet certainly matters and the fact that we have such a lack of fruit and vegetable intake each and every single day is detrimental to our health. This is why using something such as the Colon HxⓇ can be so beneficial.†

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Colon HxⓇ contains psyllium fiber. Psyllium is so beneficial for our health. Psyllium contains short-chain fatty acids, especially butyrate. Butyrate has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Psyllium also helps to promote healthy cholesterol and blood glucose levels, as well as digestive health. This formula also offers triphala fruit extract, along with bentonite clay, which has natural detox capabilities that are quite astounding.† 

How Colon HxⓇ helps support detox

Bentonite clay packs a punch. When we think about natural detox, we understand that this clay has a finite ability to bind onto a whole wide range of different toxins. When we are taking in things from our environment and food, we want to be able to bind that and remove it so it’s not just lingering about the body. This is where the bentonite really becomes very, very helpful. When you think about taking in processed foods on a daily basis, our bodies take on all of these different chemicals. Bentonite is able to grab onto those harmful chemicals and allow the body to remove them.†

Triphala is also very interesting when it comes to detox. This extract has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. When we’re trying to optimize the way that our immune system and intestines are working, this combination of psyllium, bentonite clay and triphala fruit extract is very powerful stuff. When we think about seasonal changes and moving into the fall, we definitely want to make sure that we give our body that extra detox boost.†  

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When you’re utilizing Colon HxⓇ, you’re getting this triple punch of benefit for allowing the body to detox itself. At the same time, you are also yielding all of these benefits when it comes to easing inflammation and supporting our immune system.†

In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH explains the many benefits of our Colon HxⓇ, specifically focusing on its ability to promote detox. She details the important components included in this formula and also discusses why a detox might be needed.†

Key Topics:

  • Different types of fiber
  • Where psyllium comes from
  • Can detox help support the immune system?
  • Studies on bentonite and triphala

Thank you for tuning in to the InVite Health Podcast. You can find all of our episodes for free wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast. Make sure you subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at InVite Health today. We’ll see you next time on another episode of the InVite Health Podcast.

Microbiome Basics – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 350

Microbiome Basics – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 350

You’ve probably heard of the microbiome and good bacteria before, but do you know what role they play in your body? Learn about how your microbiome impacts digestion, immunity, skin health and so much more from Amanda Williams, MPH.

Everything You Need to Know About Gallstones – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 333

Everything You Need to Know About Gallstones – InVite Health Podcast, Episode 333

You’ve probably heard of gallstones, but do you know what they are? Learn about what causes gallstones and nutrients that can help fend them off.

Key Nutrients for Common Digestive Health Concerns – Invite Health Podcast, Episode 114

Key Nutrients for Common Digestive Health Concerns – Invite Health Podcast, Episode 114

Invite Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH

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On today’s episode we are going to be discussing digestive health. Recently we released an episode that discussed the importance of digestive enzymes, especially in the setting of the aging process due to the fact that aging makes our ability to produce digestive enzymes slow down. Click here to listen to that episode now! Today we are going to be talking about key nutrients for digestive health and talk about the reason why so many people are impacted with digestive issues today, including H. Pylori.

Common Digestive Health Concerns 

A large percentage of the United States population is impacted by digestive health conditions. GERD is one of them. Roughly about 40% of the US population has Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. There are a few reason why that is. If you look at the Standard American Diet that supplies high fat, high processed and high sugar foods, its clear that we are not obtaining the nutrients we need on a daily basis. To do this, the Mediterranean Diet is a good choice, as it supplies nutrients through high quality foods, like nuts, oils and protein. Learn more about the Mediterranean Diet by clicking here! 

Only 12% of Americans are “metabolically healthy”.
–  University of North Carolina study

Another factor to look at when it comes to digestive concerns are nutrient deficiencies, especially Zinc. Throughout the world, Zinc deficiency is quite common. About 15% of the general United States population is Zinc deficient. But this actually changes when you look at different age groups and races. The incidence of Zinc deficiencies certainly increase as we study older populations. This is very important, as Zinc plays a critical role in so many aspects of our overall health. We must have an adequate amount of Zinc in order to properly support our bodies immune system function, wound healing, and vision health. There is a strong correlation between Zinc deficiencies and GI issues, including H. Pylori infections.

What is H. Pylori?

Helicobacter pylori, or H. Pylori, is a common bacteria that can do a lot of damage to the stomach. It is one of the most common infections worldwide and is the number one cause of ulcers and gastric cancer. Where H. Pylori infections are high across the world, so are Zinc deficiencies. But most doctors do not even test for it.

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This bacteria enters your body and lives in your digestive tract, causing ulcers in the lining of you stomach or your small intestine. For some, this infection can lead to stomach cancer. When this bacteria enters your body, it attacks the lining of your stomach which impacts your bodies ability to protect you from the acid it needs to digest food. Once the acid gets through the lining, an ulcer can occur, causing bleeding and infection. You can get this bacteria from contact through saliva or other body fluids. Countries or communities that lack clean water or good sewage systems seems to have more common occurrences. Two professors from the University of Western Australia won the Nobel prize for their findings of H. Pylori in 2005. The professors kept detecting this bacteria in different stomach biopsy’s and found a unique correlation between the severity of the inflammation and H. Pylori bacteria. It is estimated that 20% of people under the age of 40 in the United States have been infected by H. Pylori.

 

Key Nutrients that Support Healthy Digestion

As we previously discussed, Zinc is extremely important for digestion and overall wellness. A combination of nutrients that includes Zinc and Carnosine can help promote the health of the stomach and intestinal lining, relieve occasional gastric discomfort and help to maintain a healthy gastric intestinal environment.†

Research has shown that a certain amount of “good” bacteria in your intestines is necessary for proper digestion and overall health. The body needs certain strains of this healthy bacteria to counteract the negative effects of unhealthy bacteria in your system. Inadequate amounts of healthy bacteria in the intestines often lead to digestive problems such as bloating and gassiness. A superior Probiotic supplement offers different probiotic strains that work to fight off this unhealthy bacteria, improving bloating, flatulence, occasional gastric distress, diarrhea and constipation.†

Sourced from pineapple, Bromelain is a natural proteolytic enzyme supports comfortable digestion of proteins such as meat, eggs, and dairy proteins by breaking down these proteins into smaller components. Lactase is an enzyme that helps break down the lactose (milk, sugar) in your body to support healthy digestion of dairy products and relieve symptoms of occasional or severe lactose intolerance.†

Thank you for tuning in to the Invite Health Podcast. You can find all of our episodes for free wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast. Make sure you subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at Invite Health today. We’ll see you next time on another episode of the Invite Health Podcast.

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