ABC+D Approach. Indigestion is Really Mis-digestion. The Digestive System. A Journey Down the Gastrointestinal. Canal

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1 Webinar Session Four ABC+D Approach Session 4: Taming the Troubled Tummy Copyright 2009 by Tree of Light Publishing Indigestion is Really Mis-digestion Foods Must Be Broken Down for Assimilation Fats Proteins Carbohydrates Lipase enzymes, bile salts Hydro-chloric acid, pepsin, protease Saliva, amylases Minerals Hydrochloric acid, fatty acids, amino acids Fatty acids, glycerol Amino acids Simple sugars Must be chelated for absorption The Digestive System A Journey Down the Gastrointestinal Canal

2 Digestion Begins in the Mouth Chew food thoroughly, especially starchy foods Saliva moistens food and begins starch digestion with ptyalin (an amylase enzyme) First Stop: Stomach Secretes hydrochloric acid and pepsin for protein digestion Highly acidic environment - ph of Ptyalin requires a ph between 6-7 Pre-Digestion Before secreting hydrochloric acid and pepsin, the stomach churns the food allowing time for enzymes from the saliva and enzymes present in the food to begin the digestive process This takes stress off the rest of the digestive tract, particularly the pancreas Enzymes in cooked food have been destroyed so this cannot take place Cultured dairy Yogurt Cheese Keifer Cultured soy (miso, etc.) Fermented beverages Cultured Foods Pickled Vegetables Sauerkraut Pickles (cucumbers) KimChi Fermented fish Sourdough High Enzyme Foods Hydrochloric Acid Extra virgin olive oil Raw honey Grapes Figs Avocados Dates Papaya Pineapple Kiwi Mangos Bananas Fermented Foods ph 2 Causes cells to swell and burst, releasing nutrients Converts pepsinogen to active pepsin enzyme that digests proteins Aids in preparing minerals like calcium, zinc, magnesium, copper, etc. for absorption Sterilizes food by killing microbes and parasites, protecting the body against infection

3 Esophageal Sphincter Ring of smooth muscle between esophagus and stomach Keeps food, acid and other gastric juices in stomach from backing up into trachea (windpipe) and esophagus Acid reflux or heartburn is caused by acid from the stomach getting past this sphincter Acid Reflux (GERD) Heartburn, Acid Indigestion GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) Creates inflammation from acid burning the esophageal lining Can cause Difficulty swallowing Chronic chest pain Ulcers Cancer Antacids About 6 million Americans routinely take antacids Antacids cause the stomach to produce more acid Calcium carbonate is not a good source of calcium Interfere with absorption of minerals and protein Foods That May Contribute to Acid Indigestion Alcohol Citrus fruits Garlic Milk Soda pop Spicy foods Tomato-based foods Fatty or greasy foods Chocolate Tea and coffee Other Factors Overeating Eating late at night Excess weight Dehydration (drink 30 minutes before meals) Hiatal Hernia The stomach and joining section of esophagus slide up into chest area through the hiatus (opening in the diaphragm). Can allow food and acid to back up into your esophagus

4 Health Issues Associated with a Hiatal Hernia Acid reflux Gas and bloating Poor protein metabolism Insufficient HCl Shallow breathing Asthma Rapid heart rate Cardiac stress Thyroid irritation Difficulty swallowing General weakness Causes of a Hiatal Hernia Stress - particularly swallowed anger and frustration Pregnancy Excess weight Ileocecal valve problems causing frequent bloating Not paying attention to one s gut instincts Hiatal Hernia Remedies Find healthy ways to vent repressed anger and frustration Manual manipulation by yourself or a chiropractor or massage therapist Lobelia and warm water in the morning followed by getting your stomach to drop Dandelion flower essence Pyloric Sphincter Ring of smooth muscle between stomach and small intestine Chyme or partially digested food is squirted into duodenum Second Stop: Duodenum Duodenum First turn of the small intestine Secretions from the pancreas add enzymes for digesting fats, proteins and carbohydrates Bile from the gallbladder emulsifies fats to make them water soluble Stomach acid is neutralized and ph shifts to alkaline

5 Liver, Gall Bladder and Pancreas Pancreatic Enzymes Trypsin - Breaks protein fragments into amino acids Amylase - Finishes conversion of starches to sugars Lipase - Breaks fats (triglycerides) into fatty acids and glycerol (glycerin) Bile Liver produces bile for storage in the gall bladder Gallbladder secretes bile which emulsifies fats and neutralizes stomach acid Bile is used to eliminate toxins and cholesterol Nausea and Vomiting Peristalsis, which usually moves downward is reversed and tries to move upward to expel irritating substances Causes of Nausea and Vomiting Food allergies Food poisoning, bacterial Viral infections Medication Excess alcohol Chemotherapy Bulimia, migraines Motion sickness Morning sickness Intestinal obstruction Third Stop: Small Intestines Secretes additional digestive enzymes Absorbs nutrients from food

6 Small Intestines Alkaline environment Secrete additional enzymes Final digestion of carbohydrates, fat and proteins Absorb nutrients Intestinal Enzymes Peptidases - break protein fragments into amino acids Sucrase, maltase and isomaltase - break complex sugars into simple sugars Lactase - converts lactose (milk sugar) into simple sugars Lipase - breaks down triglycerides (fats) in to fatty acids and glycerol Causes of Gas & Bloating Produced by intestinal microbes feeding on improperly digested nutrients Lack of digestive enzymes or stomach acid Yeast infections Open ileocecal valve Lactose intolerance Ileocecal Valve A sphincter muscle between the small intestine and large intestine Prevents backing up of microorganisms in Large Intestine into the Small Intestine When it becomes inflamed it will swell and not close properly Ileocecal Valve Problems Can cause severe gas and bloating Increase autointoxication (absorption of waste products into the blood stream) Causes general muscle weakness Contributes to sinus problems and immune weakness Fasting Allows the digestive tract time to rest Helps microvilli repair themselves Reduces intestinal inflammation

7 Final Stop: Colon An organ of assimilation Large Intestine Absorbs water and some nutrients Contains microflora that synthesizes vitamin K and other nutrients Plays an important role in immunity Intestinal Flora Friendly bacteria that inhabit the colon About 2-3 pounds of assorted microbes can be found in the average person The right balance of microbes helps protect the body from infection Brain / Gut Connection Every known neurotransmitter present in the brain is present in the gut The gut is a nervous system organ in the body - has lots of nerves The gut has mechanisms to regulate body functions, independent from the brain Intestinal issues are involved in many mood disorders We ve reached the end of our journey

8 Digestive Irritation Acid burning with sharp pain Red tongue Good digestion, rapid transit time Person usually under age 30 Sour belching, heartburn, acid reflux Digestive Irritation Single Herbs Catnip Chamomile Fennel Sage Slippery Elm Yarrow Supplements Calcium Formulas Catnip & Fennel Blend Intestinal Antiinflammatory Formula Natural Antacid Formula Natural Antacid Formula Catnip & Fennel Blend Calcium carbonate Alginic acid Papaya fruit Slippery elm bark Licorice Ginger Guar gum Alternative to antacids Neutralizes acid & soothes stomach Also stimulates digestion Traditional blend for colic in infants Carminative relieves gas and bloating in children and adults Helpful for acid indigestion, heartburn, acid reflux Appetite stimulant Safe for infants and young children Also helpful for digestive depression Digestive Depression Food sits heavy on stomach Acid burning with dull pain, usually starting about one hour after eating Person usually over 30 Lack of appetite, poor digestion Tongue dark red, often with heavy yellow coating Digestive Depression Single Herbs Catnip Dong Quai Ginger Myrrh Gum Peppermint Safflowers Supplements Plant Enzyme Supplement Lipase Enzymes Protease Enzymes

9 Digestive Depression Formulas H. Pylori Fighting Herbal Blend Chewable Papaya and Peppermint Tablets John Christopher s Anti-Gas Formula Plant Enzyme Supplement Protease, peptidase Amylase, malt diastase, glucoamylase Invertase, alphagalactosidase Lipase Cellulase, hemicellulase Break down proteins Break down starches Break down complex sugars Breaks down fats Breaks down fiber Plant Enzyme Supplement H. Pylori Fighting Blend Beet root Caraway seed Dandelion root Fennel seed Gentian root Ginger rhizome Stimulate digestive secretions Aid liver function Relieve gas and bloating Pau d arco Cloves Inula racemosa Licorice Capsicum Lecithin Stimulates digestion Helps fight intestinal bacteria and yeast John Christopher s Anti-Gas Formula Digestive Stagnation Papaya fruit Ginger root Peppermint leaves Wild yam root Fennel seed Dong quai root Spearmint leaves Catnip herb Lobelia herb Stimulates digestion Expels intestinal gas Calms occasional nausea Relaxes spasms Heavy feeling in stomach after eating Fermentation in stomach (rotten egg taste in mouth) Severe gas with abdominal pressure Congestion Tongue swollen, damp with heavy coating

10 Digestive Stagnation Single Herbs Chamomile Dandelion Dong Quai Gentian Goldenseal Myrrh Gum Supplements Protease Enzymes Lactase Enzymes Formulas Chinese Earth-Reducing Formula Digestive Bitters Tonic Special Cellular Cleansing Formula Lactose Intolerance Deficiency of lactase Unfermented dairy products cause gas and digestive upset In fermented diary foods (yogurt, cheese) lactose has already been digested by bacteria Lactase Enzymes Lactase Protease Lipase Herbal Base: Beet root, Caraway seed, Dandelion root, Fennel seed, Gentian root, Ginger rhizome Helps break down the lactose (sugar) in dairy products Relieves lactose intolerance Also aids protein and fat digestion Chinese Earth- Reducing Formula For upset stomach, acid indigestion, bloating, gas Improves appetite Increases production of digestive fluids Increases production of enzymes Increases blood flow to abdominal organs Soothes inflammation Acts as a mild laxative Digestive Bitters Tonic Gentian root Cardamom tincture Orange peel tincture Dandelion root Red raspberry syrup Stimulates appetite and digestive secretions Helps settle acid stomach and relieves gas and bloating Digestive Atrophy Poor fat and protein digestion, cravings for carbohydrates Thin, unable to gain weight Pale, anemic looking Loss of weight and appetite Tongue pale or light red, often with large crack down center

11 Digestive Atrophy Single Herbs Aloe Vera Licorice Marshmallow Saw Palmetto Slippery Elm Wild American Ginseng Wild Yam Supplements Digestive Enzyme Blend Hydrochloric Acid Supplement Digestive Atrophy Formulas Intestinal Anti-inflammatory Formula Chinese Earth-Enhancing Formula Chinese Blood and Chi Tonic Digestive Enzyme Blend Betaine HCl Bile salt Bromelain Lipase Alpha-amylase mycozyme Pancreatin Papain Pepsin Supplements digestive secretions Takes stress off the pancreas Helpful for the elderly or persons with weak digestion Hydrochloric Acid Supplement Betaine hydrochloric acid and pepsin Aids protein digestion HCl production declines with age Intestinal Anti- Inflammatory Formula Slippery elm bark Chamomile flowers Plantain leaves Rose hips fruit Bugleweed aerial Marshmallow root Relieves inflammation in the intestinal tract Mucilage for soothing digestive tract and to provide nutrients for beneficial flora Tones membranes Chinese Earth- Enhancing Formula Chinese digestive tonic for weak digestion Aids metabolism of proteins and muscle development Helpful for healing hiatal hernias

12 Digestive Constriction Difficulty swallowing, sensation of lump in throat Difficulty breathing from diaphragm Heart palpitations or sensations of pressure in the chest Weak gut instincts General weakness Digestive Constriction Single Herbs Blue Vervain Catnip Chamomile Dandelion Lobelia St. John s Wort Wild Yam Formulas Antispasmodic Formula John Christopher s Colitis Formula Chinese Earth- Enhancing Formula Digestive Relaxation Nausea and vomiting Tendency to diarrhea Most common in young children Tongue thick, moist and flabby Digestive Relaxation Single Herbs Bayberry rootbark Raspberry Leaf Plantain White oak bark Supplements Activated Charcoal Formulas Herbal Composition Powder