Digestion Blog Archive...
Total Renewal by Frank Lipman, M.D.
The majority of the maladies that we experience can be traced to an unhealthy gut. Not only does the gut digest food, but it also plays a major role in our immune and nervous systems. Have you ever been stressed and felt the stress in your gut - upset stomach, loss of appetite, diarrhea? Keeping the gut healthy can go a long way in maintaining overall health. The gut is also important for detoxification. We are exposed to more and more toxins each day, and this puts a lot of stress on our gut. Dr. Lipman uses a program developed by Jeffrey Bland to promote intestinal health - the plan is as follows:
Total Renewal by Frank Lipman, M.D.
The majority of the maladies that we experience can be traced to an unhealthy gut. Not only does the gut digest food, but it also plays a major role in our immune and nervous systems. Have you ever been stressed and felt the stress in your gut - upset stomach, loss of appetite, diarrhea? Keeping the gut healthy can go a long way in maintaining overall health. The gut is also important for detoxification. We are exposed to more and more toxins each day, and this puts a lot of stress on our gut. Dr. Lipman uses a program developed by Jeffrey Bland to promote intestinal health - the plan is as follows:
- Remove: Toxins in food, gastric irritants (such as caffeine, alcohol, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), food allergens and sensitivities, and chronic low-grade infections in the gut (yeast and parasites)
- Replace: Stomach acid and digestive enzymes
- Reinoculate: Restore beneficial bacteria to reestablish a healthy balance of microflora in the gut (this can be done by taking a probiotic (friendly bacteria)).
- Regenerate: Provide nutrients to heal the gut wall or lining (glutamine) and support the immune functioning of the gut.
