Why you may be suffering from digestive issues

 Fiber - Digestive Health

You might be confused why something with zero nutritional value provides so much benefit. Yes, I'm talking about fiber. Fiber is what makes up the bulk of the food you eat. It helps in many ways with the digestive system and without it you will surely see some serious health conditions.

In this page I want to make you aware of the benefits fiber has to you and your body and why you should make sure you get enough everyday.

Fiber is a carbohydrate that can't be broken down by enzymes in the digestive system. There are two different types of fiber, soluble (able to be dissolved in water) and insoluble.

Soluble Fiber absorbs water and becomes a kind of gel that helps lower blood cholesterol and glucose. Good sources of insoluble fiber: Apples, citrus fruits, oats, carrots, beans, peas, barley and psyllium seed. 

Insoluble Fiber adds bulk to your intestines and helps move foods and toxins through the intestines. A lack of Insoluble fiber can lead to constipation, hemorrhoids and toxin build up. Good sources of insoluble fiber: whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, nuts, beans and vegetables, green beans and potatoes.

Fiber helps fill you up faster so you don't eat too many calories. This is very helpful if you're trying to lose weight. Fiber slows the absorption of sugar in the blood stream to keep from raising your blood sugar too fast.

The digestive system is the root to a healthy life but can also lead to many serious health conditions if not properly taken care of. Making sure you get enough fiber in your diet is one of key elements to a healthy digestive system.

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Why some fat is harder to lose

The Digestive System.

The body is designed to rid itself of toxins and does a pretty good job at keeping them at bay as long as you don't constantly over load it with them. Avoiding toxins all together is impossible since they are everywhere, but there are a few thing you can do to help yourself and prevent harmful damage.

Unfortunately, most of us, 74%, are dealing with health problems from having too many toxins in our body. Eating and drinking unhealthy foods and drinks keep us in a constant battle within. Like I said earlier, "your body is able to handle toxins", but when you overload it with a poor diet and a lack of exercise, your body is forced to store them in fat cells to keep you alive. Although it's still not healthy to have these toxins stored, the alternative would be much worse.

What does this toxic overload look like for you? The list of health issues goes on and on. Every cell in your body can be effected by toxins. Lets take a quick tour through the digestive system: Your digestive system breaks down what you consume and converts it into usable energy. If the energy created in this processed isn't used within the day, it's stored into fat cells to be used later. If you continue this process every day, the stock pile of fat cells grows. This is a survival mechanism designed for times that food wasn't so plentiful.

Even though fat cells are mainly energy stored for a later time, they also have other uses as well. For instance, if you eat food that has an unrecognizable molecule (toxins), the body will create a fat cell to put it in so it doesn't cause any harm to other cells. If you've ever had a really hard time losing fat in certain areas of the body, it's because the fat is full of toxins and your body is trying to keep them from escaping and causing damage. These fat cells aren't like other fat cells and are a lot harder to get rid of. This is also a reason why people still gain weight from eating fat free foods or drinking diet soda. If you are consuming toxins faster than your body can safely expel them, fat cells will be created and they will be stored.

Another very common problem caused from unhealthy eating, is backed up fecal matter. Studies show that the average person has 5 to 20lbs of it stuck to their intestinal walls. This causes all sorts of digestive issues as well and can make it harder for your body to rid itself of toxins.

I recommend a routine detox every six months if you don't have a stellar diet. Too many foods are full of chemicals that are harmful to you and will overtime, even if you're storing the toxins, will cause health problems. The Herb-Science Intestinal Tune Up is formulated to break lose and expel the backed up fecal matter and toxins from the intestines. If you are suffering from digestive problems, this should be your first step. Click here to learn more about intestinal tune up. The majority of toxins are removed from your body through the bowels, if they're blocked, you will have a hard time getting rid of toxins in other areas.

What's causing your headache?

Headaches are the worst. It doesn't matter what you're doing, if you have a headache, you are going to be miserable.

Many things can cause headaches but if you suffer from them on the regular, it might be something a little more serious.

Dehydration is one of the main reasons people get headaches. The brain is about 73% water and floats in it. If you're dehydrated, the brain will rest on the bone inside your head causing a headache. You should be drinking 6 to 8 - 8oz glasses of water everyday and getting enough electrolytes from fruits and vegetables, not sports drinks.

Caffeine is wonderful if you need a quick pick me up but if you're consuming it daily, you may get headaches from the withdraw of it. Studies show that caffeine is actually good in low doses but just like everything else, in moderation. A healthy diet, exercise and staying hydrated will increase your energy naturally so you don't have to use as much caffeine.

Toxins are molecules that harm the body and too much of them can cause all sorts of health problems, headaches being one of them. Processed sugar and artificial sweeteners are the two most common toxins consumed by humans. Your body's main source of sugar should be from natural sources such as fruits and vegetables. Toxins come in all sorts of forms, the air we breath, the fluids we drink and the foods we eat all have them. If you are unable to get rid of them faster than they're coming in, your body will store them in cells throughout the body. I like to do a detox every six months to make sure I'm avoiding cell damage and deficiencies caused from them.

Deficiencies are the catalyst to most health problems. Your body requires certain nutrients every day to stay healthy and operating. If you fall short, the body tries to make them up from other areas of the body. If you go long periods without these nutrients, your body runs out of the material used to make them up and you become deficient and start suffering from it. A Vitamin B2 deficiency will cause constant headaches. If this is the cause, a Vitamin B2 Supplement is the quickest way to overcome the deficiency.