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Constipation and its connection to STRESS…

For our last post on colon health I want to bring attention to one of the least talked about, but maybe one of the most significant, causes of constipation… STRESS!  I know you are thinking…yes, we have heard that if you are uptight, then your sphincter gets uptight, too!  And while in theory this is what happens, I think its important to get a deeper understanding of the chemical and physiological changes that stress causes in the gut. 

Below is an article written by Chris Kressor that will blow your mind on the specific changes in your body that happen when we are under chronic or acute stress. This is a must-read for anyone struggling with colon issues; but also for anyone who is serious about protecting their health.  ENJOY!

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Food Sensitivities…

This week, in continuing with our focus on colon health, we will briefly discuss food sensitivities. Often people confuse food sensitivities with food allergies or food intolerances. While all of these can cause unwanted symptoms, they actually effect the body in very different ways. 

A true food allergy is a very specific type of immune-mediated response to a particular food. It is known as a Type 1 hypersensitivity, or an IgE-mediated hypersensitivity. Essentially, the individual’s immune system reacts adversely to the proteins in a food via a specific antibody pathway. This immune system activation results in the classic “allergy” symptoms: from the minor runny eyes, stuffy nose, and hives, all the way to a full anaphylaxis response that can be life-threatening.  We all have a friend who can not go near peanuts, eggs, strawberries or some type of food because of the obvious and severe reactions that occur.

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Constipation…

It has been said that your health is all about what you put into your body and what comes out of your body!  Sadly, this simple truth seems to be overlooked by traditional medicine and the processed food industry.

A quick comparison in nature confirms that the digestive system of a mammal is made to eliminate waste every time food is consumed.  Need a reference? Newborn babies will eliminate every time they nurse; puppies always need to go right after they eat; horses will pass manure within a few minutes of consuming hay, etc. This is pretty common knowledge for anyone who has ever had a child or a pet. 

So what happens? Why does this natural tendency that is so healthy for us change? There are many things in our modern world that effect our colon habits, but the two most common reasons are that we train our bodies to hold waste and we consume unnatural foods and chemicals that disrupt the normal elimination process. 

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