Episode 591: Ep 591 Digestive issues IBS, Reflux, & Leaky Gut.

Let’s set the stage and talk about Good Digestion vs. Bad…To understand what goes wrong with digestion, it is important to understand how it works. As food mixed with saliva enters the stom­ach, it is broken down into small particles by stomach acid, then by enzymes produced by the pancre­as and bile produced by the liver. “Good” bacteria (flora) in the small intestine complete the job of break­ing down nutrients so that they can be absorbed. Indigestible parts of food, such as fiber, and other waste products are pushed into the colon where they remain until eliminated.It also serves as a barrier to prevent undigested food, large molecules and foreign substances, such as harmful bacteria and yeast, from getting through. When the lin­ing of the small intestine becomes irritated and inflamed, it is unable to do its job properly.  As a result, bacteria and undigested food “leak” into the bloodstream.  Officially this is called increased intestinal perme­ability, but more often the problem is called leaky gut syndrome.Learn more about Dr. Mark Stengler, NMDLearn more about The Holistic Guide to Gut HealthEmerald Labs Leaky Gut Health can be found at Sprouts, Natural Grocers, and other Natural Health retailers nationwide.Buy direct and  get 20% off at Emeraldlabs.com when using the code: Forever