Love Your Gut!

What does my gut have to do with my health?

There is an undeniable connection between one's health and their digestive system. All diseases begin in the gut! The Father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, made this statement more than two thousand years ago.

"If we lived correctly, there would be no need to concern ourselves with the bowel. However, most of us are not living right." Dr. Bernard Jensen

How Can We Help Keep The Gut Healthy?

Our digestive system normally has what we call "good" bacteria and "bad" bacteria. Maintaining a correct balance between the two is vital for optimal health.

There are literally trillions of individual bacteria residing in the digestive tract, with the majority of the population living in the large intestine. Ideally, 80 percent are good bacteria and 20 percent are bad bacteria. The complex ecosystem has over 500 different species of bacteria.

Did you know that 70% of your immune system is located in your digestive tract? A healthy supply of good bacteria is critical to supporting immunity. Remember, keeping your bacteria in balance is essential to maintaining your overall health.  An overgrowth of bad bacteria could suppress or tax your immune system.

What Are Probiotics:

The root of the word probiotic comes from the Greek word ""pro" meaning "promoting" and biotic, means "life".

Probiotic supplements help keep a healthy balance of beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract which is home to more than the 500 different species.

The two most prevalent and most extensively researched probiotics are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species.  Lactobacillus, make up the majority of the probiotics in living in the small intestine, and bifidobacterium is the most prevalent probiotic living in the large intestine.

As we age, our body's stock of good bacteria decreases. Support your bacterial balance by taking a high-potency multi-strain probiotic supplement. Keeping  a healthy and robust population of probiotics in your gut will increase your ability to fight off harmful invaders.

Signs and Symptoms of Dysbiosis:

What is Dysbiosis?

Dysbiosis can result from a deficiency of good bacteria or an overgrowth of harmful organisms.  Dysbiosis  (dis-symbiosis) refers to the state of imbalance.

When the digestive system is out of balance, the following symptoms may occur:

• Indigestion, diarrhea, constipation (remember the commercial? Upset stomach diarrhea?..)
• A sense of fullness after eating
• Bloating
• Belching, burping
• Flatulence (gas)
• Rectal itching
• Distention of the abdomen
• Undigested food in the stool

What Causes Dysbiosis?

• Frequent antibiotic use
• Food allergies or sensitivities
• Supressed Immune System
• Poor dietary lifestyle - Western Diet
• Stress
• Inflammation
• Parasite infestation

The Benefits Of Probiotics...

• Helps make use of nutrients
• Creates an unfriendly environment for potentially harmful bacteria and yeast
• Manufactures some digestive enzymes that help the body digest food
• Promotes regularity
• Maintains healthy colon cells
• Helps manufacture vitamins, such as B and K
• Promotes healthy immunity

I know you face a wide variety of choices when considering which probiotic supplement is right for you and your body. It is very important to note that not all probiotics are equally effective.

At Exodus Colon Health & Wellness digestive care is our primary focus. We are proud to provide you with premium-quality digestive care products. The innovative quality products and supplements are specifically formulated to provide the highest level of digestive support.

The 7 Powerful Benefits Of Raindrop Therapy

This Months Special Feature

If you want to invigorate tired and stressed muscles, relieve neck and back pain, de-stress or simply slip into a blissful state of relaxation.

What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils are the concentrated essences extracted from raw materials such as; plants, flowers, herbs, resin, leaves, seeds, wood, bark, fruit and grasses.

What is Aromatherapy? Aromatherapy is the systematic use of volatile plant oils known as essential oils. Aromatherapy is a complementary therapy designed to treat the "whole" person by assisting the body's natural ability to regulate, balance and maintain itself. The therapeutic essential oils support the body by bringing it back to balance without harmful side effects of chemical based products.

What is Raindrop Therapy?

This 75 minute therapy is a wonderfully rejuvenating and deeply relaxing topical application of therapeutic essential oils. Raindrop Therapy combines several holistic modalities to bring balance to the body in a non-invasive manner. It also stimulates all of the body systems on a physical and emotional level.  The oils used in Raindrop are therapeutic grade and NOT adulterated oils. Adulterated oils contain synthetic chemicals or compounds and can be harmful to the body.

What Does It Involve?

The relaxing and mild application of the therapeutic-grade oils are gently dispensed like "little raindrops" up along the spine and back. The oils are worked into the skin by using soft feather-like movements and strokes. The essential oils are also applied to soles of feet and shoulders for reinforced benefits. 

  

Why Is It Called Raindrop?

The essential oils are gently  dispensed like "little raindrops" along the spine and back.

7 BENEFITS OF RAINDROP THERAPY:

 1. Reduces Pain - Since its development, it is becoming clear that the elements of Raindrop therapy not only reduces chronic back pain but also benefits other body systems. The analgesic ingredients in the essential oils help reduce pain and discomfort.

2. Helps Relief Stress & Emotional Well-being  Therapeutic essential oils have a normalizing effect on the nervous system making them ideal for reducing stress, anxiety and tension.

The oils can immediately penetrate cell membranes and diffuse through the blood and tissues instantly in a matter of seconds! The oils also cross the brain-blood barrier and effect the limbic system (the Amygdale) parts of the brain that control our mood, behavior and emotions. So if you've lost your  "Joie de Vivre" Raindrop therapy will have you smiling and back to your normal self in no time. 

3. Relax Muscles - Muscles that are sore, spastic or stressed will also benefit from Raindrop Therapy. Basil, wintergreen, marjoram, cypress and peppermint essential oils help with all the common muscle conditions.

4. Helps Reduce Inflammation - World wide studies have identified several essential oils as powerful anti-inflammatory agents. These include wintergreen, peppermint and thyme. These essential oils are all used in the Raindrop essential oil body therapy.

 

5. Helps Improve Circulation - Essential oils can be most beneficial in boosting circulation due to oxygenating properties. The essential oils of cypress, thyme, marjoram and peppermint all have properties that increase circulation and act as a circulatory stimulant.

6 Helps Detox the Body Systems - The therapeutic oils used in Raindrop therapy are high in phenols hence, cleanse cellular receptor sites and enhance the lymphatic system.

7. Helps improve Immune function  - Thyme and oregano essential oils are known to support the immune system. They also create an unfavorable environment for harmful viruses and bacteria that can hibernate and lay dormant in the body.

In short, the benefits of this therapy go well beyond the physical benefits. Raindrop can not only help relieve pain and restore immediate physical well-being, but it can set in motion the healing processes that will last for weeks.

Breathe deeply and enjoy the experience!

Vancouver Health Show

The 22nd Annual Vancouver Health Show was in full swing today. The health show provides healthy living, healthy body and great family ideas. My first stop was booth #216 Carrotlines!  "Make Healthier Choices Faster" The First Canadian iPhone App to help shoppers make healthy choices. 

Do you detest shopping because it takes forever to read and interpret the nutritional content on the label? Would you like to cut your shopping time so you can accomplish more during the day? Carrotlines has put the JOY back into shopping with this amazing innovative app. It has an average of 10 ratings!  Scan and go with Carrotlines today!

A warm thank you to everyone at Carrotlines. I was honored to be your special guest. For More Information

Enter the Carrotlines Giveaway and win some prizes! Shop early for the holidays, pick-up a copy of Gloria Tsang's book tomorrow and give the gift of health this Christmas. Gloria is an accomplished nutrition expert, committed to helping people lead a healthier lifestyle. Don't leave without sampling my favorite Gluten-Free Gourmet Crisps by Martin's Marvelous. You'll be so glad you did.  

Gloria Tsang, RD

Some of today's presentations and keynote speakers included:

Inflammation Management: A Natural Food Based Approach

Presenter: Lisa Kilgour - Genuine Health

Lisa Kilgour, RHN voted BC's favourite Nutritionist specializes in digestion and inflammation. She is also on the Nutrition Team at InspireHealth, Canada's only government-funded integrative Cancer Care Centre. Her outspoken, sometimes controversial views has made her a prominent and authoritative speaker in Canada.

Gluten Intolerance? Now What?

Presenter: RoseMarie guides you on a path to optimal, gluten-free nutrition. She creates a "natural prescription" to support the digestive and nutritional needs of people with gluten intolerance. From digestive enzymes to protein smoothies. RoseMarie's gluten-free healthy living program gives you the nutritional tools you need to be and feel well every day. 

The Impressive line-up of Speakers for Sunday, November 11, 2012 include: Click Here Some of the topics: Making Sense Of Women's Health & Get Fit, Stay Fit: 4 Week To A New You! Get there early, you don't want to miss a thing.

Some Other Exhibitors Included:  The Exhibits highlight food preparation ideas, fitness, mind and body wellness, beauty products, lifestyle, supplements, alternative therapies and more. Enjoy free samples, testers and seminars featured throughout the day. 

Holy Crap

Institute Of Holistic Nutrition

NutraCleanse

Epicure Selections

Cutco

Amazing Grass

Pure Integrative Pharmacy

So if you missed The Vancouver Health Show today, swing-on by tomorrow!  Call up some friends or take your loved one. More great pictures from today's HealthShow. 

Immune Boosting Foods & Nutrients

As autumn progresses and winter approaches staying positive and optimistic can be a challenge. Do waves of disappointment sweep over you? 

Maintaining health this time of year doesn't have to be a losing battle. Keeping your body healthy and in "harmony" during the seasonal transition is possible.

The much dreaded flu and cold season is upon us. So, how can you bolster your defenses against these lurking invaders?  

A strong immune response is crucial to protect the body against disease and illness. Here are some immune boosting foods & nutrients to fight off those "pesky" bugs.

Onion & Garlic: When combined these flavorful healers contain numerous antiseptic and immune boosting properties. Garlic, this potent onion relative contains the active ingredient allicin, which fights infection and bacteria. 

Yogurt: The "live active cultures" found in yogurt, are healthy bacteria that keep the gut and intestinal tract free of disease-causing germs. Studies show that eating a cup of low-fat yogurt each day can reduce your susceptibility to colds by 25 percent. 

Honey: Honey has numerous medicinal properties and is a natural way to soothe sore throats. It also has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties to help fight infections from viruses, bacteria and fungi.

Fish: Salmon, mackerel, and herring are rich in omega-3 fats,which reduce inflammation, increasing airflow and protecting lungs from colds and respiratory infections.

Bone Broth: My Mama and Nonna/Grandma know best and they were right. Home made soup is one of the greatest remedies to strengthen your immune and  most importantly the digestive system.  Use pasture raised beef or chicken and to Increase soup's immune-boosting power add some onions and garlic.

Mushrooms: Studies show that mushrooms increase the production and activity of white blood cells, making them more aggressive. Shiitake, maitake, and reishi mushrooms appear to pack the biggest immunity punch

Green Tea: Polyphenols, potent plant antioxidants, is what gives green tea its immune-boosting effects. So drink up!  

Vitamin D: Laboratory studies indicate that the nutrient may help immune cells identify and destroy bacteria and viruses that make us sick. An immune-booster must!

Vitamin C: Is a powerful antioxidant that protects against infection and enhances immunity. Vitamin C works by increasing the production of white blood cells. 

Probiotic: While yogurt is a good source of probiotics, I highly recommend an additional high potency multi-strain probiotic supplement. Probiotics support the immune system,balance the intestinal environment and inhibit the growth of pathogenic organisms. 

"Stay committed to your goal of maintaining a healthy lifestyle this Fall. Until one is committed, there is hesitancy"

Don't fall back into bad habits, fall into health! Stay Active, Eat Well & Take To Relax!