Digestion Resources

INFORMATION SOURCES

Read about yeast.(a common cause of leaky gut) and take the quiz to see if it may be a problem for you. Doug Kaufman’s Know the Cause is an expert in yeast issues.)
Link: National Institutes of Health Directory of Digestive Disease Organizations
The Probiotic Cure. We now know that the microorganisms in our gut are a crucial part of our human instruction manual and that they control thousands of biological functions in our bodies. It is past time that we learned how to care for them because important varieties are disappearing and leaving illness behind.
Natural Alternatives to Nexium, Maalox, Tagamet, Prilosec & Other Acid Blockers. Subtitle: What to Use to Relieve Acid Reflux, Heartburn, and Gastric Ailments. Besides explaining the serious dangers of these medications and helping fix the real cause (which is rarely too much acid) this book is also helpful for solving other digestive problems.
Aloe Vera Modern Science Sheds Light on an Ancient Herbal Remedy by Martie Whittekin, CCN (see graphic on the home page.)
Certain foods are high in lectins which may damage the gut lining and lead to illness such as autoimmune diseases. Listen to Steven Gunddry, MD’s interview for details.

Supplements (I do not sell any supplements—I just recommend what I believe in):

From Listeners:

Q: Barbara in Beaumont , TX said: “I have Diveticulitus [pockets in the intestine that get infected] and want to get off Asacol because I have no insurance and the medicine is $300 a month.” [wow!]

A: Probiotics are the most important factor for keeping the colon healthy. (Read about how they work on the Probiotics page(s).) The drug you are on is not only expensive, it has side effects. You might consider using: a fiber supplement, magnesium to loosen the stool and vitamin D₃ to improve muscle tone and immune function. Inflammation is part of the problem, so avoid sugar and oils high in omega-6 (like corn, soy and “vegetable” oil) which can worsen inflammation. On the other hand, fish oil is anti-inflammatory as are antioxidants. If you have been told to avoid foods with peels and seeds know that many docs don’t agree with that prescription. A skilled colon therapist can not only flush out toxic build up in the colon, but also help strengthen the intestinal walls and greatly reduce (if not eliminate) the pockets.