How often do you think about your colon? We hope it’s every day, but probably not! We have become willing to accept a way of life where we are simply uncomfortable every day for one reason or another. But this is not how we were meant to live.
Why do we care about our colon on a daily basis? Because it is the cornerstone of….
- Immunity – 70-80% of your immune system is determined by your gut health. Allergies, illness, digestive disorders, and more are all related to the health of the bacteria in the colon.
- Brain Function – “While many think of their brain as the organ in charge, your gut actually sends far more information to your brain than your brain sends to your gut…to put this into more concrete terms, you’ve probably experienced the visceral sensation of butterflies in your stomach when you’re nervous, or had an upset stomach when you were very angry or stressed. The flip side is also true, in that problems in your gut can directly impact your mental health, leading to issues like anxiety and depression.”
Your colon needs a good army. It needs to break down food. It needs to let go of emotions and stress. It needs your support and focus! It needs some help breaking down the yuck if it has been ignored for years!
When we focus on supporting healthy digestion in every way possible, we never have to see these complications arise. This is the only way we can assimilate nutrients and support the vibrant life we want to live.
What are some things you can do to give your colon some TLC? Glad you asked because we have a few ideas!
- Drink lots of water WITH minerals!! We love to add Mineral Essence to our water as well as salt packets.
- Take Essentialzyme in between meals to improve digestive health, enzyme activity, and pancreatic function while reducing pancreatic stress.
- Eat whole, unprocessed foods, organic vegetables and fruits, and high quality meat/protein sources.
- Cleanse routinely to make sure that your body is not bogged down with things that need to be eliminated