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"Because there is insufficient protein to form digestive juices, as well as insufficient protein for continuous repair of the lining membrane of the intestinal tract, many symptoms frequently relate to digestion and the digestive tract. Toxic products of indigestion are absorbed and can cause problems elsewhere in the body, in addition to the protein deficiency syndrome. Both protein deficiency and starvation diminish the rate of cell division of the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract which, in health, is obligatorily renewed about every three days." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"The part of the body where most disease-causing agents are combated or generated is, in fact, the intestinal tract. Any lymphedema and other kinds of obstruction in this important part of the lymphatic system are due to an overload of intestinal toxic waste and can lead to potentially serious complications elsewhere in the body. Wherever a lymph duct is obstructed, an accumulation of lymph exists at a distance to the obstruction." - Andreas Moritz, Cancer Is Not A Disease - It's A Survival Mechanism (Get the book.)

"Carbohydrates (sugars and starches) are broken down into smaller sugar molecules (glucose) in the intestinal tract and then enter the bloodstream, where they circulate and wait to be transported into cells so they can be used to provide energy. But these sugars can use some help to enter cells, and that assistance comes in the form of a hormone known as insulin. Insulin is produced in the pancreas by specialized cells called beta cells. The most important function of insulin is to facilitate the passage of glucose into cells, which means it also helps regulate blood glucose levels." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"It contains fiber, lignans, and short-chain omega-3 fatty acids, as well as both soluble and insoluble fiber, helping to clean your intestinal tract and promote regularity. Lignans provide a powerful support to the immune system and cellular health. Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids are essential for balanced brain chemistry. Flax seed is one of the few sources of omega-3 for a plant-source-only cuisine. I recommend 3 tablespoons for slow oxidizers and 3-6 tablespoons for fast oxidizers each day." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Gastrointestinal Diseases The bacteria in our intestinal tract are very important to good health. They: • Improve the function of the whole gastrointestinal tract • Protect our body against pathogenic bacteria entering the gastrointestinal tract • Produce needed vitamins and hormones • Maintain chemical balance of the gastrointestinal tract There are more than 400 species of bacteria in our gut and their total weight varies from 2 pounds to 4 pounds. In the large bowel, there may be as many as one trillion bacteria per ml." - James A. Howenstine, MD, A Physician's Guide To Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"We have heavy-metal toxicity; uneliminated waste matter in our blood, lymph, cells, intestinal tract, and colon; toxic buildup in our organs, such as arterial plaque in our heart, calcifications in our kidneys, and stones in our liver and gallbladder; and many of us have edema, or excess water weight from the body trying to hold toxins in solution to protect the tissues. While this is not explicitly a weight loss program, Juice Feasting will accelerate your coming back in a natural way to a normal weight and eliminate one of the major co-factors in diabetes, obesity." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"STOMACH RELIEF: Anethole and other terpenoids have been known to inhibit spasms in the intestinal tract, acting as a gas-relieving and cramp-relieving agent. Tips on Using Fennel SELECTION AND STORAGE: • Select fennel bulbs that are whitish or pale green in color and firm without signs of damage. • Store fresh fennel in the refrigerator crisper for up to four days. PREPARATION AND SERVING SUGGESTIONS: • The three different parts of fennel—the base, stalks, and leaves—can all be used in cooking. • Use it for meats and poultry, but even more for fish and seafood." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"The amino acid becomes immediately available once the AminoCarnitine begins to dissociate in the intestinal tract. Two such AminoCarnitines that have already generated widespread interest are acetyl-L-carnitine arginate and acetyl-L-carnitine taurinate. This new technology will become much more common in the future as its advantage is more widely recognized. See the inset "What Are AminoCarnitines" below for a synopsis of information about AminoCarnitines." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.) "As dissociation of the specific AminoCarnitine occurs within the intestinal tract, molecule by molecule, a specific amount of amino acid becomes simultaneously available alongside the L-carnitine for metered absorption within the body. amino acids, such as arginine, glycine, taurine, and others, and are important for two primary reasons. First, when our bodies are low on carnitine they are frequently correspondingly low in its amino acid precursors, lysine and methionine. Lysine and methionine are called essential amino acids, meaning they must be obtained from the food we eat." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"Study results suggest that the polyphenols in green tea may interfere with the absorption of cholesterol in the intestinal tract and promote its elimination from the body. One catechin in particular, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), has been shown in experimental models to possibly enhance insulin action, reduce the formation and growth of fat cells, promote glucose metabolism, and reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"At] my last complete examination, where I was examined throughout the intestinal tract while hospitalized (August, 1989) for a hernia, no sign of malignancy was found. Medical documents validate this. I have taken Essiac every day since my diagnosis (1984) and my recent examination has given me a clean bill of health." Flor-Essence Leaves Oncologists 'Amazed' Late in August 1999, Kathleen Hutton (aged 79) was diagnosed with bowel cancer. The doctors located two tumors, one very high in the bowel and in a position that left little option except a colostomy." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"When these enzymes are gone, lactose passes through the intestinal tract undigested. In the lower intestinal tract, bacteria start to ferment the sugar, causing gas, cramps, and diarrhea. Lactose intolerance was once thought to be an abnormality but is now known to be the biological norm. The symptoms come on gradually, sometime after early childhood, and they are simply a sign that you have successfully passed the age of weaning. Dairy proteins." - Neal D. Barnard and Bryanna Clark Grogan, Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs (Get the book.)

"One of the first things I look for is how well the lining of their intestinal tract protects them from their environment. I frequently find that either they don't have the normal bacterial balance in the colon or that they have gone beyond that stage to having candidiasis. Candida can only escape from our control if the normal bacteria are not in control. If Candida has converted from the normal yeast form into the disease-causing fungal form, it further damages the lining so that the leakage of peptides is much greater." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Psyllium husks are nondigestible and are exceptionally effective in cleansing the walls of the intestinal tract. Another herb effective in cleansing the colon is cascara sagrada. • Fresh, Spicy Solution .Laying special attention to your diet during allergy season could alleviate your symptoms. Try cutting back on mucus-producing foods like dairy products and orange juice. On the other hand, pour on the salsa: Spicy foods help thin mucus and aid breathing. Finally, take your eating cues from what's growing—right now. Ayurvedics believe it is best, and most healthful, to eat with the seasons." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Your body concentrates more blood supply into the fight-or-flight area and then takes away the blood supply from the intestinal tract. The intestinal lining replaces itself on average about every 14 hours, so it requires a heavy blood supply. If you are chronically stressed for long enough, eventually the intestinal lining functions less normally, which of course produces other imbalances. The normal bacteria that are supposed to grow sometimes get out of balance and allow Candida to move in and flourish. This damages the lining further and so things leak even more." Dr." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"The consumption of these bacteria is beneficial for boosting the immune system, enhancing intestinal tract health, lessening the symptoms of lactose intolerance, and reducing the risk of certain cancers. Home Remedies Eating yogurt that contains live cultures of Lactobacillus acidophilus on a daily basis will introduce good bacteria and help treat a yeast infection. Throw Me a Lifesaver! ARTHRITIS: A rat study found that arthritic rats fed yogurt containing Lactobacillus GG bacteria had only mild inflammation." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Fiber also helps prevent constipation, promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in your intestinal tract, and may reduce your risk of developing colon cancer. Fiber does all this and has no calories. What a bargain! Make sure you include several items from the "Good Sources of Soluble Fiber" (page 96) at every meal. You will find some delicious ways to enjoy these carbohydrates in chapter 6." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"Hypoglycemia," he explains, "is a phenomenon that can be triggered by allergy, infection, exhaustion, or large amounts of sugar that encourage the growth of yeast in the intestinal tract, which then, in turn, gives rise to some allergic effects and a variety of other subtle effects. I see hypoglycemia as a symptom of a larger problem, rather than as a disease. "Most of the time there are other important causes to account for the roller-coastering of the blood-sugar levels. The most common one is probably Candida, yeast. The next most likely cause is food allergy." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"If we are upright, we will expel the gas upwards or if we lay down it forces air into the intestinal tract. Expelling gas is not a negative occurrence but a normal gastrointestinal function. Send My Regards to the Chef. .... In some cultures, such as the Middle Eastern Bedouin tribes, belching after a meal is considered a sign of politeness and an auditory way to salute your cook for doing a fine job! Some people may simply be sensitive to the sensation of belching, although their symptoms are not out of the ordinary. It may cause psychological concern or physical discomfort." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Bile helps to break down fats and lubricates the intestinal tract. Some people eat dandelion greens as a salad which is very beneficial. Dosage varies depending on which form you purchase. Dandelion comes fresh or as a tea, capsules or tincture. This herb is best taken right before a meal to aid in digestion. Digestive Enzymes Digestive enzymes are a means for the body to break down foods and absorb their nutrients. Our body naturally makes digestive enzymes through the liver, the pancreas and stomach." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "B1 or thiamine is required for proper muscle tone in the intestinal tract and aids in the production of hydrochloric acid (HCL) or digestive juices in the stomach. 2. B2 or riboflavin is used for red blood cell formation and helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, protein and fats. Along with vitamin A it helps to heal and nourish the lining of the digestive tract. 3. B3 or niacin is also a good aid for forming enzymes to break down protein, carbohydrates and fats. It also helps with hydrochloric acid synthesis. 4." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Fibre binds up toxins, negative hormones and cholesterol and excretes them via the intestinal tract. Constipation allows a build up of toxins that can cause headaches, bloating and flatulence. Dehydration We require water to have a normal soft consistency to the stools. If we are dehydrated, our stools become hard and difficult to pass. Water is the best liquid to hydrate your body. Drinking eight to 10 glasses of pure water a day is often enough to stimulate a normal bowel movement. Water also helps to flush toxins out through the kidneys." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Two specific lignans, enterodiol and enterolac-tone, are absorbed after formation in the intestinal tract from plant precursors particularly abundant in flaxseed. The ingestion of flaxseed powder and its effect on the menstrual cycle was studied in 18 normally cycling women.1 Each woman consumed her usual omnivorous, low-fiber diet for three cycles and her usual diet supplemented with 10 grams per day of flaxseed for another three cycles. All women were instructed to avoid soy foods. The second and third flax cycles were compared to the second and third control diet cycles." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Most legume (bean) seeds, for example, contain compounds called phytates, which effectively slow or prevent the absorption of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from the intestinal tract of animals. So the more of certain seeds an animal eats, the less nourishment it receives. You can bet that an animal losing weight rapidly learns which plant parts to avoid. (Cooking beans diminishes but does not eliminate the effect of phytates.) Another type of anti-nutrient acts in a way similar to that used by cancer specialists to destroy or slow the development of rapidly growing cells." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.) "The plant wantA you to eat its seeds so they will emerge whole at the other end of your intestinal tract, in a new location, surrounded by a generous dollop of fertilizer. The plant has a vested interest in first attracting its predator's attention and then convincing it to eat as much as possible, which it does by manipulating your genes and, in turn, your hormones. This strategy is diabolically effective, with stunning implications for your health. Fructose, or fruit sugar, is unique in many ways." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"Although you can actually hear your stomach rumble or growl, you probably don't hear the myriad other sounds or feel the pressure waves made during peristalsis, during the nearly ceaseless contracting, twisting, pushing, and pulling that is going on in your intestinal tract, especially during digestive processes. Perhaps the most familiar body sound is the "lub-dub" sound your heart makes as it beats. However, the contractions that produce that sound are also producing vibrations in your chest cavity and the pho-nons that, as we will soon explain, may be imprinting information into your blood." - Peter h. Fraser and Harry Massey, Decoding the Human Body-Field: The New Science of Information as Medicine (Get the book.)

"Cooking food for three minutes or longer above u8°f (48°c) also denatures proteins, breaks down natural fibers needed to maintain the health of the intestinal tract, and significantly reduces the availability of vitamins and minerals.7 When we consume the majority of our food in cooked and processed form, we deplete our body's energy reserves, thereby reducing its ability to produce health. In short, we shorten our lives. The refining of food destroys enzymes and many natural nutrients." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "High levels of phytic acid, which can block the uptake of essential minerals in the intestinal tract, and which can cause growth problems in children. Trypsin inhibitors that interfere with protein digestion, and may cause pancreatic disorders. High levels of aluminum, which is toxic to the nervous system and the kidneys. Phytoestrogens, that disrupt endocrine function, have the potential to cause infertility and to promote breast cancer in adult women, as well as being potent anti-thyroid agents." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.) "Fiber is the broom and sponge of the intestinal tract. It prevents constipation, hemorrhoids, and diverticulitis, and may play a role in controlling weight, regulating blood sugars, and reducing the risk of heart disease and some cancers. Fiber absorbs many times its weight in water, resulting in softer, bulkier stools. When extra fiber is added to the diet, the intake of water should be increased also. There are two kinds of fiber: soluble and insoluble—neither of which is broken-down for nutritional purposes." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"She'd also been plagued by bouts of indigestion, which her doctor had chalked up to gastritis, a chronic inflammation of the stomach and intestinal tract, due to a fairly common condition known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. In GERD, the stomach overproduces gastric acid and the esophagus spasms, causing excess acid to rise into the fragile lining of the throat. It can be quite painful. Jan and David concurred that Jan must be experiencing spasms in her esophagus due to her GI problems." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

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