| One of the early
warning signs of a weakened immune system is a feeling of being bloated
and/or constipated. These conditions are very common complaints in both
adults and children. People are just not eating enough good fibre. There
are many types of fibre such as gums, resins and pectins (found in apples
and bananas) and also cellulose, which is the major component of plant cell
walls. The friendly bacteria in our gut need cellulose in order to stay
healthy. So eating wholefoods and greens keeps our friendly bacteria happy
and, in return, they keep us clean inside and provide us with a bonus of
B vitamins.
A clean digestive tract is also obviously better for the immune system.
If we are repeatedly constipated, there is a build-up of toxins, which
can be absorbed into the bloodstream. The immune system has to deal with
this and no self-respecting bacteria wants to live in a constipated colon.
They move out and make room for the bad guys like Candida who are willing
to slum it in these unhealthy living conditions. We should ideally have
a bowel movement for every meal that we eat. Just think about it for a
moment. We eat food, it is digested, the nutrients from it are absorbed
and any waste including indigestible fibre is removed through the bowels.
So, if you are only having one bowel movement every three or four days
or even longer, the waste inside you is building up and becoming compacted.
This not only makes it more difficult to have a bowel movement but the
toxic waste is also building up and being absorbed back into the bloodstream.
Bad news all round.
We all become clogged up especially after over indulgences such as our summer
barbecues, and our traditional Xmas Feast's. The best way to have a good
clean out and is to take LBS II,
which is a lower bowel stimulator extract and is suitable for children with
constipation.
An excellent source of fibre is
Psyllium Hulls Combination in a powder form suitable for vegetarians
and vegans. It effectively absorbs toxins from the bowel, adds bulk to
the stool and encourages the growth of healthy intestinal bacteria. This
is suitable for children along with the Herbasaurs
Bifidophilus for Kids .
A clean digestive tract is the way forward for a strong and healthy immune
system, which will ultimately improve your overall quality of life.  |
