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3 Ridiculously Easy Natural Remedies For Exceptional GI Health

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If you’ve dealt with acid reflux, indigestion (or think you have) severe digestion issues, you may be interested in any of these three natural remedies to help restore your gastrointestinal and overall health.
Gastrointestinal distress can be caused by a myriad of circumstances including poor diet, stress, chronic use of antibiotics, medications, drugs, alcohol and even parasites among others.


Natural remedies and other protocols have been proven to not only provide relief but often times reverse the conditions altogether. Studies like this one and this one have proven that Complementary and alternative medicines are effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome. Also, in treating many
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders.

Symptoms and GI conditions

  • Acid reflux
  • Ulcers
  • Lack of or excessive acid
  • Severe indigestion
  • SIBO
  • Leaky Gut
  • Parasites
  • Candida among others.

Often times, many of these conditions are the result of an imbalance in the microbiome, poor diet and some of the remove circumstances. For example, the risk factor for intestinal parasites includes living in or visiting an area known to have parasites, poor sanitation, poor hygiene, exposure to child and institutional care centers, and having a weakened immune system. Acid reflux can be the end result of years of poor eating habits (including eating right before bed or eating too fast) and when eating processed foods daily.

1. Cranberry-Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Metabolism Booster 

This natural remedy was originally shared by doctor Eric Berg in his youtube video below–” The REAL Reason Apple Cider Vinegar Works for Losing Weight”. It combines the amazing benefits ACV and lemon plus no sugar added cranberry juice– you are going to love it. Here’s why:

Why is this Combination Powerful?

According to Dr. Berg most bodies are way too alkaline– yep, you read that right. It turns out that every part of our body has a different PH (urine, saliva. The real indicator of body’s PH is in our blood, but keep in mind that the PH oxidises and changes as soon as you take the blood out of the body.
The key here is to go by symptoms– excess acid vs low acid levels. excess acid symptoms:

Low stomach acid

  • Bloating, belching, burning sensation, wind after meals.
  • Feeling particularly full after eating.
  • Indigestion/heartburn/acid reflux.
  • Bloating.
  • Burning sensation 30-40 mins after eating.
  • Diarrhea/constipation.
  • Food allergies/intolerances.
  • Nausea.

Excess Stomach Acid

  • Bloating
  • stomach discomfort
  • Bloody or black stools or bloody vomiting.
  • Burping.
  • Dysphagia — a narrowing of your esophagus, which creates the sensation of food being stuck in your throat.
  • Hiccups that don’t let up.
  • Nausea.
  • Weight loss for no known reason.

Taking just 5 or 10 minutes to enjoy this elixir will boost your metabolism, get your GI tract ready for the day, get rid of acid reflux, assist in bowel movement, and most add some of the good acids our digestive system yearns for and needs.

You can make 5 mason jars of this fabulous natural digestion booster ahead on Sundays if you are super busy. However, if you can spear 5 minutes out of your time every morning make it fresh for the day (3 servings)– after all, it has lemon and vinegar in it, and vinegar will only get stronger.

If you’ve dealt with acid reflux, indigestion (or think you have) severe digestion issues, you may be interested in any of these three natural remedies to help restore your gastrointestinal and overall health.

Gastrointestinal distress can be caused by a myriad of circumstances including poor diet, stress, chronic use of antibiotics, medications, drugs, alcohol and even parasites.

Symptoms and GI conditions

  • Acid reflux
  • Ulcers
  • Lack of or excessive acid
  • Severe indigestion
  • SIBO
  • Leaky Gut
  • Parasites
  • Candida among others.

In many cases, many of these conditions have been caused by an imbalance of friendly bacteria, poor diet or some of the aforementioned circumstances. For example, the risk factor for intestinal parasites includes living in or visiting an area known to have parasites, poor sanitation, poor hygiene, exposure to child and institutional care centers, and having a weakened immune system.

Acid reflux can be the end result of years of poor eating habits (including eating right before bed or eating too fast) and most importantly eating processed foods daily.

Recipe
(Servings 1)

Instructions:
Mix all ingredients into water. Enjoy!

Note: Remember to always use a straw when drinking ACV or acidic drinks to protect enamel. I use a glass or metal straw.

Natural remedies and other protocols have been proven to not only provide relief but often times reverse the conditions altogether. Studies like this one and this one have proven that Complementary and alternative medicines are effective in treating irritable bowel syndrome. Also, in treating many Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Here are three of my top natural remedies for your to try!

10 Oz of filtered water (I use this filter) 1/2 lemon juice 2 tbsp of no sugar added cranberry juice 1 tbsp organic apple cider vinegar

2. Ginger-Aloe Vera Shots

Ginger has been well-known for alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, and aloe vera has been deemed the food of the gods by South American indigenous tribes.
In herbal medicine, ginger is highly regarded as an excellent carminative (a substance which promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a substance which relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract). [2]

Recent research has revealed that ginger possesses several therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects.

Health Benefits Of Ginger

Ginger is a versatile healing spice that we should all include into your diet . Plus, it has excellent health benefits including :

  • Gastrointestinal relief
  • Relief of Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy
  • Anti-inflammatory effects
  • Protection against Colorectal Cancer
  • Ginger Induces Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer Cells
  • Immune Boosting Action [2]

Recipe
(Servings 5 Shots)

  • 1 large piece of ginger (5-6 inches or more)
  • Aloe vera plant leaf crystals (1 leaf)
  • Water (optional to dilute shots)

Instructions:
Use a vegetable peeler or knife to carefully peel away the green portion of the leaves. Be sure to cut through the inner white layer to the gel underneath. Peel off all of the skin on one side of each leaf.

if you have large leaves, it may be helpful to cut them into smaller pieces before peeling. Discard the skin as you go so it won’t get mixed in with your gel{the green part is bitter}.

Scoop the gel out with a spoon or knife. The clear, soft gel is easily scoopable. Scoop it all out into a clean bowl until there’s nothing left in the leaf half. (You may rub the leftover gel from that leaf on your face for an instant glow facial 😉
Finally, add ginger and aloe crystals to a blender or nutribullet and blend until you get a paste.
Strain using a clean stalking or fine mesh stainless steel strainer.

Store in a glass jar in the fridge, and consume a shot or two every morning. Or if you’d like you can add a shot to a glass of water and enjoy it like that.

Fennel, Licorice Root Tea

The combination of this fantastic tisane will keep your digestion and GI tract running smoothly.
Fennel is an excellent source of vitamin C. It is also very good of dietary fiber, potassium, molybdenum, manganese, copper, phosphorus and folate. In addition, fennel is a good source of calcium, pantothenic acid, magnesium, iron, and niacin. [3]

Menopausal Symptoms

Only one study by Shirazi et al. assessed the effectiveness of fennel combined with Officinalis (Melissa) in treatment of sleep disorder.
Two studies investigated fennel effect on atrophy vaginal. One study evaluated oral fennel effect on atrophy vaginal.  Three studies investigated the effect of fennel on sexual function and sexual satisfaction.

Based on the findings via trials on three different databases, researchers determined in 2017 that fennel is important in the relieving of vasomotor symptoms, vaginal itching, dryness, dyspareunia, sexual function, sexual satisfaction, and sleep distribution. [4]

Both placebo and treatment groups revealed significant improvements in the hot flush score, night sweats, symptoms of anxiety, feeling depressed, and impatience with other people.

Natural Sleep Aid

The treatment of 12 weeks with fennel caused a slight effect that did not reach to significant. These findings should be considered cautiously because of small sample size, short-term follow-up and subjective measure of sleep quality.

When Fennel was combined with officinalis it is more effective in the attenuating of sleep disorders compared to Citalopram. [ 6]

Recipe
(Servings 3-4)

Instructions:
Boil water, then add fennel and licorice tea. Steep for about 5-7 minutes. You may use an infuser kit for the licorice tea. Also, I like to use a fine mesh stainless steel strainer.
Let tea cool off and put in the fridge. Drink throughout the day or with meals.


A word of caution on Licorice root:

According to Dr. Axe in this article, some side effects of licorice root are primarily connected to glycyrrhizin, so if any of them concern you, DGL licorice is probably the best option.

Never consume licorice root extract if you’re pregnant, as it may increase risk of early delivery or miscarriage, or if you have heart, liver or kidney issues. Some evidence suggests taking licorice in supplement form may have estrogen-like effects on female hormone-sensitive conditions (breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids) and should not be taken by people with such diseases. It may also worsen hypertonia (a muscle condition caused by nerve disease), potassium deficiency (hypokalemia) or erectile dysfunction.

If you do consume licorice root extract, the maximum recommended dosage is a maximum of six to 18 grams a day in order to limit the amount of glycyrrhizin. (26) Side effects to watch for include edema, high blood pressure, low potassium levels and chronic fatigue. Also, stop taking licorice root two weeks before surgery, as it may interfere with blood pressure control during surgical procedures.

Your Turn. Have you tried any of these natural remedies? What’s your favorite. Share in the comments below.

Sources
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=72 [2]
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=23 [3]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5949311/ [4]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6085528/ [5]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6336564/ [6]

Anti Inflammatory Super Healing Juice

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Anti Inflammatory Super Healing Juice

anti-inflammatory-healing-juice If you are looking for ways to reduce inflammation in your body, this juice will definitely be a great addition to your list of healthy juices and of course, diet.  Illnesses such us Fibromyalgia, cardiovascular disease, gout, acne, colitis, arthritis, herniated discs or diabetes are usually connected with  chronic inflammation .  This juice along with healthy life style changes, a decent diet, some form of exercise and stress management will contribute to your overall wellness.

 Key Ingredient Aloe Vera~
 
  • Healing properties: Glucomannan, a mannose-rich polysaccharide, and gibberellin, a growth hormone, interacts with growth factor receptors on the fibroblast, thereby stimulating its activity and proliferation, which in turn significantly increases collagen synthesis after topical and oral Aloe vera.9 Aloe gel not only increased collagen content of the wound but also changed collagen composition (more type III) and increased the degree of collagen cross linking. Due to this, it accelerated wound contraction and increased the breaking strength of resulting scar tissue.  An increased synthesis of hyaluronic acid and dermatan sulfate in the granulation tissue of a healing wound following oral or topical treatment has been reported. 
 
  • Effects on skin exposure to UV and gamma radiation: Aloe vera gel has been reported to have a protective effect against radiation damage to the skin.  Exact role is not known, but following the administration of aloe vera gel, an antioxidant protein, metallothionein, is generated in the skin, which scavenges hydroxyl radicals and prevents suppression of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase in the skin. It reduces the production and release of skin keratinocyte-derived immunosuppressive cytokines such as interleukin-10 (IL-10) and hence prevents UV-induced suppression of delayed type hypersensitivity.
 
  • Anti-inflammatory action: Aloe vera inhibits the cyclooxygenase pathway and reduces prostaglandin E2 production from arachidonic acid. Recently, the novel anti-inflammatory compound called C-glucosyl chromone was isolated from gel extracts. 
  • Effects on the immune system: Alprogen inhibit calcium influx into mast cells, thereby inhibiting the antigen-antibody-mediated release of histamine and leukotriene from mast cells.7In a study on mice that had previously been implanted with murine sarcoma cells, acemannan stimulates the synthesis and release of interleukin-1 (IL-1) and tumor necrosis factor from macrophages in mice, which in turn initiated an immune attack that resulted in necrosis and regression of the cancerous cells.  Several low-molecular-weight compounds are also capable of inhibiting the release of reactive oxygen free radicals from activated human neutrophils.
 
  • Laxative effects: Anthraquinones present in latex are a potent laxative. It increases intestinal water content, stimulates mucus secretion and increases intestinal peristalsis.
 
  • Antiviral and antitumor activity: These actions may be due to indirect or direct effects. Indirect effect is due to stimulation of the immune system and direct effect is due to anthraquinones. The anthraquinone aloin inactivates various enveloped viruses such as herpes simplex, varicella zoster and influenza. In recent studies, a polysaccharide fraction has shown to inhibit the binding of benzopyrene to primary rat hepatocytes, thereby preventing the formation of potentially cancer-initiating benzopyrene-DNA adducts. An induction of glutathione S-transferase and an inhibition of the tumor-promoting effects of phorbol myristic acetate has also been reported which suggest a possible benefit of using aloe gel in cancer chemoprevention.
 
  • Moisturizing and anti-aging effect: Mucopolysaccharides help in binding moisture into the skin. Aloe stimulates fibroblast which produces the collagen and elastin fibers making the skin more elastic and less wrinkled. It also has cohesive effects on the superficial flaking epidermal cells by sticking them together, which softens the skin. The amino acids also soften hardened skin cells and zinc acts as an astringent to tighten pores. Its moisturizing effects has also been studied in treatment of dry skin associated with occupational exposure where aloe vera gel gloves improved the skin integrity, decreases appearance of fine wrinkle and decreases erythema. It also has anti-acne effect.
 
  • Antiseptic effect: Aloe vera contains 6 antiseptic agents: Lupeol, salicylic acid, urea nitrogen, cinnamonic acid, phenols and sulfur. They all have inhibitory action on fungi, bacteria and viruses. (Source)
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Anti Inflammatory Super Healing Juice
Ingredients
  • 3 red cabbage leaves
  • 1/2 raw beet root
  • 3 celery stalks
  • 1/2 a cup aloe vera pulp
  • 1 small apple
  • 1 thumb size ginger
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 tangerine
Instructions
  1. Juice all of the ingredients.
  2. I prefer to squeeze the lemon and tangerine right before drinking the juice, just to keep the enzymes intact. However, you can add them to your juice (if you don't mind the bitterness from the skin 🙂
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