GWTP Pre-Program Detox

GI Support

Pre-Program Detox

Everyone knows the often quoted adage, "all disease starts in the gut". Credit for the saying goes to Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine some 2500 years ago. Amazingly, it's true.

Scientists studying the GI microbiota are just beginning to understand the intricate workings of the GI system and how its health influences every other system in the body. Specifically, GI trouble affects nutrient absorption and immunity so it's no wonder disease would start there. The GI system is also the first place your attention should go to if you want to be healthy.

How do you know if your GI is un-healthy?

Ask yourself these questions:

Does your tummy balk at taking supplements?
Do you often have trouble digesting foods?
Is your elimination regular every morning?
Does your GI grumble and moan for no reason?
Do you feel sluggish? Have poor energy?
Have sore muscles and achy joints?
Struggle with skin issues or unexplained rashes?
Crave sugar?
Have trouble losing or gaining weight?

You have trillions of organisms living in the human microbiota co-existing in a friendly (symbiotic) way. Bacteria, fungi, viruses...some do you good by breaking down foods to extract nutrients and others not so good. In fact, the current estimate is that you are 50% bacteria due to the countless colonies residing inside you. When this microbiota gets out of balance and certain bacteria take charge, you're likely to have symptoms of bloating, belching, flatulence. Constipation. Diarrhea. Cramping. Spasticity. Nutrient malabsorption.

The immune response is triggered in the gut with an estimated 70% of your immune system in the gut. The gut is often called "the second brain", the enteric nervous system that houses millions of nerve cells than can "work" independently to help with digestion makes serotonin, instigate the immune response and influences what goes on in your "other" brain.

You can see why it is so important to have a healthy microbiome. You cannot be well if your GI system is "un-well". Giving your GI system a little help with a detox from time to time supports your wellness efforts.

This detox requires only two products; one to help the body cleanse itself of an overgrowth of the "bad guys" like parasites, viruses (oh, my!) and another to help replenish the "good guys" with predominant strains found in the GI tract.

Note: You may feel a bit flu-like the first couple of days. It is a good sign! Your body is "cleaning house". Loose stools are your body's way of "emptying the trash". Just go slowly and stay with it. Make sure to drink ample amounts of water to help the "flush". Soon you will agree with Hippocrates as you will feel so much better!

Pre-Program GI Detox

14 DAY CLEAR & REPLENISH

Medical Disclaimer: Please check with your health care professional for any personal medical advice regarding a GI cleanse. *Products mentioned in this program have not been evaluated by the FDA and therefore do not claim to treat, prevent, diagnose or cure any disorder.

CLEAR

Days 1-7 Olive Leaf Extract supports a healthy cleanse of unwanted visitors like parasites, viruses and excessive yeast*. Dose: Per label directions, up to 3 times per day in a divided dose.

Days 8-14 Continue on Olive Leaf Extract during the day. Start taking a Probiotic that contain a blend of probiotic strains, preferably one that includes a prebiotic like FOS which is "food" for the probiotic and GI microflora. Take at least one hour from olive leaf extract. Suggested time of the probiotic is right before bedtime as this is when your GI tract is most empty.

REPLENISH

A multi-strain probiotic with FOS will help replenish the friendly bacteria in the gut.* These "good guys" are necessary to digest food and absorb nutrients, as well as to balance the ratio to bad bacteria of GI microflora.* Dose: Take per label directions before bedtime and at least one hour after your last olive leaf extract dose.

During Your Detox Cleanse

Drink plenty of water to help flush out the toxins*.
To support your cleanse, limit sugar and yeast which could feed the bad bacteria.*
Add a water soluble antioxidant like vitamin C to counter oxidative stress.*
Consider a fat soluble antioxidant like alpha lipoic acid which helps support the liver, your detoxifying organ and helps with energy production.*
Consider taking full spectrum digestive enzyme complex to aid the GI tract in the breakdown of fats, sugars, dairy and carbs, plus optimize nutrient intake.*
You may initially feel tired. Take time to rest and make sure to get 6-8 hours of quality sleep at night. Herbal remedies of valerian root and lemon balm extracts, a cup of chamomile tea at bedtime may be helpful.*
Consider using a standardized extract with a 6% oleuropein content as your olive leaf extract.
The cleanse is suggested for a two week cycle to gently help the GI tract get "back on track" but 14 days is not a magic number. You may require more or less cleanse days. Probiotic and olive leaf extract products can be taken outside of a cleanse also by following label directions.
Please consult your healthcare provider with any questions, concerns and personal medical advice.

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