Showing posts with label digestion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label digestion. Show all posts

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Human Digestion System : How It Works

We need human digestion system because most of the food that we eat is not in the form that the body can absorb or benefit us immediately. It has to be broken down into smaller molecules of nutrients before being absorbed into the  the blood stream and transported to body cells. This process called the human digestion system takes place throughout the day while working, resting and sleeping. 

The Human digestion system starts in the mouth where we break down the food into smaller particles assisted by enzymes produced by the salivary glands. These salivary act upon the message they receive from the brain after the brain is stimulated by smell of foods and even thoughts. The enzymes which are in the saliva mix with the food to break down starch and fat.

This process of the human digestion system continues in the small and large intestines, pancreas, gall bladder and liver. In these organs various enzymes and digestive juices enable the food to broken down further to aid digestion and absorption. Most of the digestion however takes place in the stomach where the hydrochloric acid is used to break down the food on top of the various digestive enzymes found in the stomach. 

This process of digestion continues even further in the large intestines where waste material in the form of faeces are later released through the anus. To assist the body in the human digestion system we need to eat foods that help digestion and not foods hinder digestion. If you click on the highlighted links you can access the posts. I have also written another article on symptoms of a faulty digestion which is a must read for those interested in digestive health.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Symptoms Of A Faulty Digestion


The stomach is the most acidic part of the body due to the hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach to work on the protein with the help of course of the stomach muscles which contract and relax to churn the food around until it is broken down into partially digested food matter (chyme).

The hydrochloric acid also kills off ingested bacteria and parasites. It is the first line of defense of the intricate  immune system that lines the entire length of the digestive tract from the small intestines, stomach, large intestines to the colon. Approximately between 60 and 70 percent of the body's immune system is in the digestive systemm. That is why we need to protect this part of the body from any harm by our eating habits. We can sort out some of the mess we have made of our digestive tract by cleansing it through intestinal cleansing or colonic cleansing.


 The mucus stomach lining is protected from damage by the hydrochloric acid by the mucus the body produces.

The lack of acid can have long-lasting negative effects on digestion and absorption, causing many problems listed below as symptoms which are in some cases seemingly unrelated to digestion.  Factors that can adversely affect the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach are :-
  • Increasing age
  • Processed foods
  • Anti-inflammatories
  • Bereavement
  • Recreational and prescription drugs such as antibiotics
  • Smoking
  • Alcohol
  • Bacteria infection
  • stress
  • High fat diet
  • Fried foods
  • Canned drinks (sodas)
Symptoms of Faulty Digestion

  • Burping
  • Food allergies
  • Indigestion
  • Rectal itching
  • Iron deficiency
  • Nausea
  • Bloating
  • Headaches
  • Vitamin B12 deficiency
  • Cracked fingernails
  • Intestinal parasites
  • Chronic candida
  • Stomach upsets
  • Gas after meals
  • Acne
The stomach also produces digestive enzymes. Pepsin breaks down protein foods, making them easier for the intestines to digest. Another enzyme,  lipase, starts off the process of digesting fats. 


To sort out faulty digestion Dr Schulze intestinal and colonic cleansing Formula 1 has helped alot of people and I would strongly suggest that you give it a try as it is by far the best best intestinal cleansing formula available on the market.