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"This is also where we have our gut feelings, intuitive messages that a balanced 3rd chakra helps us 'hear' and trust. But it is also a place we can store our worries, and literally have a guts-full of our problems. A sudden insult can be a kick in the guts, while asserting ourself requires self-confidence and a lot of guts. The lining of intestines are teeming with receptor sites for the chemicals Professor Candace Pert calls our molecules of emotion." - Robin, Dr. Kelly, The Human Antenna: Reading the Language of the Universe in the Songs of Our Cells (Get the book.)

"All of these are related to how the supplement is handled in the gut and how well it will be taken up into the blood stream. Supplements taken individually are managed by the gut at different rates. Some dissociate and absorb quickly, while others take considerably more time. When carnitine is combined with amino acids in the proper balance they are handled together by the gut. This assures that the supplements will be absorbed together, making them both available at just the right time and in just the right combination to be most effective. The AminoCarnitines?" - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"Leaky gut syndrome is a condition in which one's intestinal lining becomes semi-permeable; spaces develop between the cells of the gut wall—permitting bacteria, toxins, and food to leak through.) Thus, a person with a toxic liver will be prone to allergies (the net result of this process), slowly becoming allergic to virtually everything if steps aren't taken to detoxify the liver." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"One can clean the gut, and it's important to know that our gut is 80% responsible for our immune system. One can clean the kidneys, and indeed the whole organism. Even modern technologies exist today that have special cleansing programs as in the case of Alzheimer. "In fact, many diseases with impressive scientific names can be handled just by cleaning and purification techniques alone." "Let's get a specific example here. What could one do in case of heart problems? " Gerd Schaller: "Well, first of all, I am not a doctor and I cannot give any advice." - Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (Get the book.)

"Leaky gut syndrome is a condition in which one's intestinal lining becomes semi-permeable; spaces develop between the cells of the gut wall—permitting bacteria, toxins, and food to leak through.) Thus, a person with a toxic liver will be prone to allergies (the net result of this process), slowly becoming allergic to virtually everything if steps aren't taken to detoxify the liver." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Supplements taken individually are managed by the gut at different rates. Some dissociate and absorb quickly, while others take considerably more time. When carnitine is combined with amino acids in the proper balance they are handled together by the gut. This assures that the supplements will be absorbed together, making them both available at just the right time and in just the right combination to be most effective. The AminoCarnitines?also work in tandem with D-ribose, providing a unique synergistic relationship. For example, members of the firmly established AminoCarnitines?" - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"The viscous fiber has several beneficial effects on digestion: (1) it reduces bowel transit time, (2) absorbs toxins from the bowel, (3) increases fecal bulk and dilutes stool materials thereby reducing stool contact with the intestinal mucosa, and 4) it enhances beneficial bacteria in the gut and provides an excellent substrate for bacterial fermentation. Eliminating estrogenic anaerobes from the gut can significantly help the body to regain critical hormone balances that are required for basic health and prevention of colon cancer." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"One can clean the gut, and it's important to know that our gut is 80% responsible for our immune system. One can clean the kidneys, and indeed the whole organism. Even modern technologies exist today that have special cleansing programs as in the case of Alzheimer. "In fact, many diseases with impressive scientific names can be handled just by cleaning and purification techniques alone." "Let's get a specific example here. What could one do in case of heart problems? " Gerd Schaller: "Well, first of all, I am not a doctor and I cannot give any advice." - Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (Get the book.)

"Shapiro sees the brain's information processing network as analogous to other body systems like digestion, where food goes in and gets "processed," and the gut extracts nutrients for health and survival. If something interferes with food being wholly "processed" in your body, any number of things can result, from an upset stomach to a food sensitivity to—in a severe case of allergy—anaphylactic shock. The strong negative feelings may very well interfere with the normal information processing that would otherwise take place when trauma occurs, according to Shapiro." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Bacteria in your gut convert lignans into two substances, enterodiol and enterolactone. Studies have shown that high levels of these substances are associated with a lower incidence of osteoporosis, heart disease, and breast, uterine, and ovarian cancer. Women who have taken antibiotics chronically have lower levels of these lignan substances because antibiotics destroy all bacteria, good and bad, so they have less of the "good" bacteria in their bowels to convert lignan. As flax consumption has decreased in industrialized countries, cancer, heart disease, and constipation have risen." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Serotonin is produced from tryptophan, both in the day and at night, in the gut and in the brain. At night, SAMe combines with two other compounds (hydroxyindole O-methyl transferase and N-acetylserotonin or NAS) to produce melatonin. Without enough SAMe around, melatonin production is compromised. In addition to whatever other benefits melatonin has (e.g." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Rhubarb root purges the body of bile, parasites, and stagnating food in the gut by stimulating the gall duct to expel toxic waste matter. It alleviates chronic liver problems by cleansing the liver. Rhubarb root improves digestion and helps regulate the appetite. It has also helped to heal ulcers, alleviate disorders of the spleen and colon, relieve constipation, and heal hemorrhoids and bleeding in the upper digestive tract. Watercress is high in Vitamin C, and is used as a general tonic. Its bitter taste is thought to regulate the appetite and improve digestion." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Remember that the intestines are like a second brain in that most of the serotonin made in the body is manufactured in the gut. Doesn't it make sense that the bowels would respond with great sensitivity to any emotional situations? Yoga, acupuncture, and hypnotherapy have all been found to be helpful to people with IBS, with different folks responding differently to the various modalities." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"The feeling is a deep despair that lodges in my gut. It's a sense of doom washing over my entire body. On holidays, particularly Christmas and Mother's Day, or when I see my friends with their parents, the longing is unbearable. Worst of all, that's when my MS gets worse." When we met Jayne, she explained how Recasting has saved her from this cycle. Feelings: "I've trained myself. When I first feel the sadness coming on I say, 'Stop, it's time to Recast before I begin to spiral down.'" Meaning: "The meaning can vary." - Rick Foster, Greg Hicks, M.D., Jen Seda, Choosing Brilliant Health: 9 Choices That Redefine What It Takes to Create Lifelong Vitality and Well-Being (Get the book.) "Think about the last time you felt the hair standing up on the back of your neck, a gut feeling, butterflies in your stomach, your heart in your throat, or feeling warm all over. Detecting and reading such sensations are core elements of your intuition. On a physical level, your body is continually registering millions of sensations and sending data to your brain, but only a small percentage gets through to the conscious level. When we push ourselves to become more aware of these messages, we take advantage of the great wisdom they offer." - Rick Foster, Greg Hicks, M.D., Jen Seda, Choosing Brilliant Health: 9 Choices That Redefine What It Takes to Create Lifelong Vitality and Well-Being (Get the book.)

"If you are fortunate, they simply pass through the intestinal tract without being digested (diarrhea); it's more likely, though, that they have constipating effects and accumulate in the gut, as seen in the grossly extended tummies of those who eat such Frankenstein foods on a regular basis. Since ingesting these foods causes severe nutritional deficiencies, they also cause food cravings that can never be satisfied." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.) "Those who know in their gut that the law of cause and effect applies to every natural phenomenon must wonder whether cancer is, after all, only the natural effect of an underlying, unnatural cause. To treat cancer as if it were an illness without removing its underlying cause is nothing but malpractice, that is, "bad or wrong practice." It is now clear that such an approach has potentially fatal consequences for most cancer patients. Instead of reducing cancer occurrence and cancer mortality, the current medical approaches used to treat cancer actually contribute to increase both." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"When the gut leaks these foreign, larger molecules into the bloodstream, the immune system identifies them as dangerous and moves into action. The immune system, which is designed to identify and kill liaiTnful invaders, becomes strained as it tries to keep up. In addition to stressing the immune system, leaky gut negatively affects the liver, which is taxed trying to eliminate these excess toxins. As a result, the liver can become weak and unable to detoxify excess hormones, which can contribute to an imbalance. Eating a healthy, balanced diet will help prevent leaky gut syndrome." - Holly Lucille, Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Woman's Guide to Safe Natural Hormone Health (Get the book.)

"Caution: As with other sources of food and remedies that contain soluble fiber, such as slippery elm bark, Ojibwa tea can interfere with the absorption of other medicines within the gut if they are taken at the same time. Because of this, take prescription medications at an alternate time to consuming this tea. Where to find it: One company sells this tea formula under the name Essiac tea at http://www.premium-essiac-tea-41ess.com. For those who wish to purchase these herbs separately, the exact breakdown of herbs (ratio) is available at this web page: http://www.biznetl ,com/p2699.htm." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"If you have an imbalance of bacteria in your gut (from antibiotics or insufficient digestive enzymes or parasites), harmful bacteria may produce a substance known as glucuronidase, which breaks the tie between estrogen and glucuronic acid and increases cancer risks (discussed below). 2. Methylation is one of the most important Phase 2 pathways that can help to prevent breast cancer and heart disease. How well you methylate (attach a carbon and hydrogen molecule CH3, or methyl group, from the amino acid methionine), will determine how safely estrogen metabolizes in you." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"In healthy individuals, as the villi are renewed, the body secretes a substance to plug the gaps, thus sealing the gut and preventing antigens from leaking into the bloodstream. These sealed gaps serve the critical purpose of keeping foreign antigens from being able to escape. But when the intestinal flora lacks sufficient good bacteria from a healthy whole-foods diet, or when we consume foods that can produce an allergic sensitivity in some people—as do many chemicals, artificial preservatives, and dyes— inflammation develops in the lining of the intestine." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"When sex hormones are taken orally (by mouth), they are absorbed in the gut and pass directly into the liver. The liver is not used to seeing high levels of hormones, so it responds by making extra SHBG to bind them. Over time, when using oral hormones (including birth control pills and oral estrogen), SHBG levels will rise, often to double the normal level. High SHBG proteins bind not only our estrogen, but testosterone, Cortisol, and thyroid hormones." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Progress report on carbenoxolone sodium." gut, 13, 816-824, 1972. 13. Nagy, G.S. "Evaluation of carbenoxolone sodium in the treatment of duodenal ulcer." Gastroenterology, 74, 7-10, 1978. 14. Cliff, J.M. & Milton Thompson, G.J. "A double blind trial of carbenoxolone capsules in the treatment of duodenal ulcer." gut, 11, 167-170, 1970. 15. Amure, B.O. "Clinical studies of duogastrone in the treatment of duodenal ulcers." gut, 11, 171-175, 1970. 16. Turpie, A.G.G., Runcie, J. & Thompson, T.J. "Clinical trial of deglycyrrhizinized liquorice in gastric ulcer." gut, 10, 299-302, 1969. 17." - Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D., The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine: How to Remedy and Prevent Disease with Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals and Other Nutrients (Get the book.)

"The diarrhea may be related to the suppression of acid formation, which alters the natural bacteria content of the gut. Overall, PPIs are fairly safe. A review of twenty-one randomized controlled trials of PPIs in patients with proven peptic ulcers showed no effect on mortality, but it did reveal a reduction in rebleeding and repeat surgery of about 50%.2 There is no evidence that any of the PPIs are superior to one another in efficacy or safety." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.) "Locholest, Questran)], binds cholesterol in the gut and decreases its absorption. It lowers cholesterol, including "good" HDL levels. This drug can cause nutritional deficiencies through interference with absorption, as well as bloating and constipation, and should be avoided. Ezetimibe (Zetia) is a drug that blocks absorption of LDL cholesterol by the small intestine, thus lowering LDL cholesterol levels in the blood. Zetia acts on cells lining the small intestine to interfere with their uptake of cholesterol by a mechanism that is not completely understood." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"It's your shame/fear condensed into a small compact space felt somewhere inside what seems like your gut. It's easily converted into phantom hunger. If you could separate out the two feelings and become expert at distinguishing fear/shame from hunger, you would make another big step up in your conscious awareness and deal another big blow to your emotional eating habit. Once you can do this, you might be ready to reclaim some of your dreams that you've put in cold storage. Part 2: Reclaim Your Personal Dreams Remember what I said about passion and pleasure." - Roger Gould, Shrink Yourself: Break Free from Emotional Eating Forever (Get the book.) "If not, just pick the one that you feel, on a gut level, is the most frustrating to you today, and the most likely to send you looking for a food trance reward. Example: "I'd like to get my degree, but I have three children and I don't believe it is fair to the family to pursue this now.") "I have not satisfied this need yet because_." - Roger Gould, Shrink Yourself: Break Free from Emotional Eating Forever (Get the book.) "It's your shame/fear condensed into a small compact space somewhere inside what seems like your gut, where it's easily converted into phantom hunger. Please understand that the absence of a guiding dream creates an empty place inside you hungering to be filled up. You think a dessert or a plate of ravioli can give you a few moments of bliss, but no treat can substitute for a lifelong dream. When the food is gone, no matter how full your belly is, you're still empty. Reclaim Your Dreams Keep on going and chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you least expect it." - Roger Gould, Shrink Yourself: Break Free from Emotional Eating Forever (Get the book.) "You may be hopeful now at the start of this journey, but I suspect that you're also skeptical about ultimate success. Your gut may be saying to you, "Can something as deep and as strong as my emotional eating pattern really be changed?" The answer is "yes"; thousands of people have already gone through the Shrink Yourself program online and have been able to reclaim their power and make dramatic changes in their relationship with food, reversing patterns that had been there for decades." - Roger Gould, Shrink Yourself: Break Free from Emotional Eating Forever (Get the book.)

"High-fat diets generate soaps in the gut that wash out the magnesium in food. • We take in too much calcium and too little magnesium, causing a mineral imbalance. Finland has the highest amount of calcium to magnesium in the diet—a 4 to 1 ratio—and the United States follows close behind. The Scandinavian country ranks first in the world in sudden death from heart attack and stroke among young to middle-aged men. Medical researchers believe a low magnesium intake has something to do with it. • Alcohol, even in small amounts, drains magnesium. Alcoholics are woefully deficient." - Stephen Sinatra, M.D. and James C., M.D. Roberts, Reverse Heart Disease Now: Stop Deadly Cardiovascular Plaque Before It's Too Late (Get the book.)

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