Digestive System:

Digestion:
It is the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food into small
particles ready for absorption.
Mouth

Mastication

Stomach

Chyme Production

Intestine

Absorption

Rectum

Elimination

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Enzymes ,
Mechanical breakdown

Mouth

Enzymes,
Stomach acid,
Mechanical breakdown

Stomach

Enzymes,
Bile from liver

Small Intestine,
Upper Part

Enzymes,
Absorption (%95)

Small Intestine,
Lower Part

Enzymes,
Absorption (water, minerals,
vitamin K),
Elimination

Colon

Unhealthy Digestive System:

Gastrointestinal:

Non-Gastrointestinal:

Halitosis (bad breath)

Skin disorders

Acid reflux

Eyes problems

Ulcers

Migraine

Dyspepsia (indigestion,

Diabetes

bad digestion).
IBS (Irritable Bowel
Syndrome).
IBD (Inflammatory Bowel
Diseases).
Constipation.
Liver dysfunction.
Cancers.

Asthma
Kidney stones
Obesity
Joint issues

Indigestion (Dyspepsia):
It is an impaired digestion, lacking integrity among 4
steps (mastication, chyme production, absorption,
elimination).
It is characterized by:
- Stomach upset
- Fullness
- Heartburn
- Bloating
- Passing Gases
- Belching
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Abdominal cramp
- Constipation

Indigestion needs medical attention if you experience:

Frequent vomiting.
Blood in vomit.

Black tarry stools.

Severe abdominal pain
Difficult or painful swallowing.

Weight loss or loss of appetite.

Symptoms that persist for more than 2 weeks.
Indigestion accompanied by shortness of breath,

sweating, or pain that radiates to the jaw, neck, or arm.

Indigestion

Weight

Fatigue

Gain

Cravings

Advices for Healthy Digestive System:

1) Eat foods slowly; chew more before swallowing (at least 20
minutes per meal).
2) Avoid eating in rush.
3) Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly.
4) Avoid eating too much in one sitting!
5) Avoid leaving a long gap between meals.
6) Avoid having a very cold water during meals.
7) Have a well-balanced diet.
8) Drink plenty of water.
9) Have enough fiber.
10) Do regularly a medical check-up with your doctor.

11) Support your body with Digestive Enzymes.

12) Detox your body every 6 to 12 months.

Isotonix Digestive Enzymes with Probiotics

A) Contains 7 key enzymes to breakdown foods:
5 Enzymes for carbs
1 Enzyme for protein
1 Enzyme for fat
B) Is in Isotonic form
C) Contains good bacteria
D) Supports immune system

Digestive enzymes deficiencies lead to indigestion, but

not every indigestion comes from enzymes deficiencies!

Indigestion in Children:
Indigestion

Poor Absorption

Diarrhea,
Nausea

Greasy
Stool

Poor
Growth

Delayed
Puberty

Bloating,
Cramps

Loss of
Appetite

Might-A-Mins Spectrum Isotonix Digestive Enzymes

- Contains 9 enzymes.
- Contains enzymes to breakdown grains (gluten ) and
dairy (casein).
- Isotonic form.
- Contains glutamine.
- Supports normal digestion.
- Promotes stomach comfort.

Detoxification
Detoxification (Detox) is the process of clearing toxins
from the body, or neutralizing or transforming them.
Detoxifying systems are:
1) Liver
2) Colon
3) Lungs
4) kidneys
5) Lymph channels
6) Skin

Toxins to Be Removed From the Body:

Internal Toxins:

External Toxins:

Excess Hormones
Metabolic by-Products
Microorganisms

Alcohol
Drugs
Contaminants
Pollutants (e.g. Dioxin)
Pesticides
Herbicides
Food Preservatives
Food Additives
Food Colorings
Heavy Metals
Nicotine

.
Alcohol

Food
additives

Herbicides

Cumulative Force

Cumulative
Damage

Mercury

Most medical conditions originate from your gut!!

Body Burden:
In a study, 287 chemicals were detected in umbilical cord
blood:
- 180 of them cause cancers in humans and animals.
- 217 of them are toxic to the brain and nervous system.
- 208 of them cause birth defects or abnormal

development in animals.
- Almost 200 of them have been banned from the market

for years.

Electromagnetic Toxicity (EMT):

1) It is also called as Frequencies-Induced Diseases.
2) Electromagnetic waves from computers,
cellphones, Internet, TV, satellites and
radiation exposure from medical testing
may alter cellular, biochemical, immune,
and neurological systems.
3) All toxins could be detoxified to some
extend degrees from the body,
except EMT!!

Indications of Detox:
1) Chronic fatigue and tiredness
2) Constipation
3) Colon cleansing
4) Liver cleansing
5) Weight management
6) General wellbeing
7) Indigestion
8) Chronic inflammation
9) Allergies not responding to medications
10) As a preventive measure
11) Insomnia 12) Mood changes

Contraindications of Detox:
Gallbladder problems
Cancers of gastrointestinal tract.
Bleeding Disorders
Taking Warfarin (Coumadin) medication.
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (Crohn disease and Ulcerative Colitis)
Severe Hemorrhoids
Abdominal surgery
Abdominal infections
Pregnancy
Rectal bleeding
Liver cirrhosis
Renal failure
Intestinal obstruction
Scleroderma

Types of Detox:
Conventional Medicine:

Alternative Medicine:

1) Dialysis
2) Chelation therapy
3) Decontamination of
ingested poison
4) Neutralizing by antidotes

1) Fasting
2) Dieting
3) Chelation therapy
4) Colon cleansing
5) Liver cleansing
6) Removal of dental fillings

Chelation Therapy:
Chelation therapy is the administration of chelating
agents to remove heavy metals from the body.
Heavy metals are lead, mercury, arsenic, gold, cooper,
aluminum, and iron.

Chelating Agents:
Any substance that absorb heavy metals and take them
out of the body is called chelating agent.

Supplements with Chelating Effects:

1) Complete Greens:
- A blend of over 50 natural ingredients.
- Contains chlorophyll and spirulina that
chelate heavy metals.
- For healthy digestive system.

2) ALA (alpha-lipoic acid).

Regular Detox

Colon Cleansing

Activated Charcoal
Bentonite Clay
Psyllium (Fiber)
Probiotics

Liver Cleansing

Milk Thistle
N-Acetyl-L-cysteine
Dandelion Root
Schizandra
Turmeric
Red Clover Flower
Green Tea Extract
Ginger Root
Licorice Root
Rosemary Leaf

Liver:
The liver has five functions :
1) Metabolizes nutrients.
2) Synthesizes.
3) Store some nutrients.
4) Transforms numerous substances into needed nutrients.
5) Eliminate a variety of unwanted chemicals and toxins from
the body.

Whatever you eat has to go thru the liver.

The liver is the custom officer of the body!

Toxins
(nonpolar; fat soluble)

Detox in the liver

Waste Products
(polar; water soluble)
Elimination

Liver Detox Process:

Toxins
(Fat Soluble)
Phase I
(Cytochrome P450 Enzymes)

Vitamin B, Antioxidants,
BCAA, Milk Thistle

Intermediates

Vitamins A, C, E, Minerals,
OPCs, Co-Q10

Phase II
(Conjugation Enzymes)

Amino Acids,
Phytochemicals (Herbs)

Waste Products
(Water soluble)
Elimination

Bile

Kidneys

Stool

Urine

Stages of Detox:
p

Pre Detox

Usually 3 - 7 days

Detox
Average 7 days

Post Detox
Usually 3 - 7 days

Digestive Enzymes,
Aloe Juice, Probiotics

Detox Products
(NutriClean)

Vitamin B Complex,
Curcumin, Chlorophyll

Pre Detox:
Aloe Vera & Digestive Enzymes
1) Aloe Vera:
- Is a powerhouse of nutrients, containing over 200 nutrients including
antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes.
- Stool softener.
- Internal and external healing effect.
- Has the IASC seal.
- Has no aloin and anthraquinones!
- Has three times more polymers than
aloe gel.

2) Digestive Enzymes:

Detox:
nutraMetrix NutriClean 7-Day System
1) Detox liver and colon at the same time.
2) Contains:
- Advanced Fiber Powder
- Hepatoclenase
- Release Tablets
- Good Bacteria
- Glutamine

Post Detox:
Curcumin & Complete Greens
Curcumin:
- Supports normal liver detoxification.
- Promotes apoptosis in unhealthy cells.
- Powerful antioxidant.
- Promotes neurological/cognitive health.
(apoptosis: programmed cell death)

Complete Greens:

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastric

reflux disease, or acid reflux disease is a chronic

symptom caused by coming up stomach acid from the
stomach into the esophagus.

Acid Reflux:

Acid Reflux

Symptoms:
GI Related:
Heartburn

Regurgitation
Pain with swallowing
Increased salivation (water brash)

Nausea
Chest pain
Esophageal strictures

Cancer (rare)

Symptoms:
Non GI Related:
Chronic cough
Hiccups
Asthma
Sinusitis

Erosion of dental enamel

Dentine hypersensitivity
Inflammation of the larynx

(hoarseness, throat clearing)

Globus Hystericus (feeling of being
choked by a foreign object in throat)

Symptoms in Children:
Vomiting
Effortless spitting up
Cough
Inconsolable crying
Refusing to eat foods

Failure to gain adequate weight

Bad breath
Belching or burping

Respiratory problems such as wheezing

Crying for food and then pulling off the

bottle or breast only to cry for it again

Acid Reflux Diet:

1) Elevate the head of your bed four to eight inches when
lying down. Gravity helps prevent reflux.

Acid Reflux Diet:

2) Don't lie down right after eating at any time of the day.
Maintain upright position for at least 45 minutes after
eating.
3) Dont eat within 3 hours of bedtime.
4) Dont eat large meals.
5) Eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day.
6) Avoid drinking alcohol
7) Stop smoking.
8) Lose excess weight.

Avoid the Foods That Relax the Esophageal Sphincter:

1) Peppermint and spearmint, including foods containing peppermint or
spearmint extracts
2) Chocolate
3) Fatty foods, including oily foods and sauces, cheese, butter, margarine,
bacon, sausage, and heavily processed meats
4) Fried foods such as French fries, fried chicken, fried mozzarella, egg
rolls, doughnuts, onion rings, and potato chips
5) Foods with high air content, such as carbonated beverages (alcoholic
and nonalcoholic), and whipped cream.
6) Birth control pills
7) Nicotine patches
8) Sleeping pills
9) Advil and Aspirin
10) Iron and Potassium supplements
11) Antibiotics, esp. Tetracyclines

Avoid the Foods That Stimulate Acid Production:

Coffee (including decaf)

Alcohol
Tomatoes and tomato based foods such as pasta

sauces and tomato juice

Citrus fruits and juices
Garlic and foods containing garlic
Onion and foods containing onion
Pepper and spicy foods

Food Supplements for GERD:

1) Digestive Enzymes
2) Probiotic
3) Aloe vera juice
4) Bladderwarck ( brown seaweed)
5) Slippery elm
6) Marshmallow

Halitosis (Bad Breath)

Halitosis is a persistent and unpleasant odors.
Affects 50 to 65% of people.

It is due to production of sulfur gas by bacteria in the GI

system.
Possible causes:
- Poor oral hygiene.
- Poor digestion.
- Constipation.
- Smoking
- Cancers
- Diabetes
- Liver and Kidney diseases.

Nutritional Advices in Halitosis:

Foods to Avoid:
1) Foods that take a long time to travel via digestive

system: red meats, fried foods, and processed foods.

2) Decrease mucus-forming foods: dairy products,
refined flours, chocolate, and banana.
3) Avoid foods that are high in refined sugar.
4) Avoid sticky treats: caramel, and hard candies.
5) Avoid foods that cause temporary bad breath: garlic,
onion, strong cheese, cured meats, and fish).
6) Avoid alcohol.
7) Cut down smoking.

 Foods to Recommend:

1) Drink a glass of plain water every two hours.

2) Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and nuts

improve your digestive system.

3) Eat more parsley (a traditional breath freshener
that is high in chlorophyll, which neutralizes odor in
the digestive system and lungs).
4) Eat more green vegetables, watercress, and alfalfa.
5) Eat more citrus fruits.

Foods Supplements for Halitosis:

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

7)
8)
9)

10)

Parsley extract: 5 drops after each meal.

Chlorophyll (Complete green).
Digestive enzymes.
Probiotic.
Milk thistle.
Co-Enzyme Q10.
Zinc.
Selenium.
Vitamin C.
Xylitol: it is a tooth-friendly, non-fermentable sugar
alcohol that is added to gums and toothpastes as a
sweetener. It prevents the bacteria from sticking to the
digestive systems.