General Maintenance General Maintenance and Disorders of GI Tractand Disorders of GI Tract

Dietary Recommendations Dietary Recommendations andand

Herbal ProtocolsHerbal Protocols

Digestive Function - Digestive Function - MaintenanceMaintenance

SEASONAL SEASONAL MAINTENANEMAINTENANE

The digestive system The digestive system is under the greatest is under the greatest stress from October – stress from October – December with December with holiday eatingholiday eating

*Digessta formula *Digessta formula available at Inno-Vitaavailable at Inno-Vita

A maintenance A maintenance program of 1-2 program of 1-2 Digessta with each Digessta with each meal from October meal from October thru December will thru December will not only help with not only help with the added stress, the added stress, but will strengthen but will strengthen and tonify the and tonify the digestive system for digestive system for the entire yearthe entire year

Colon Health (cleanse, tonify Colon Health (cleanse, tonify and rebuild)and rebuild)

Phlora-Syn Phlora-Syn (probiotic)(probiotic)

VivaprophenVivaprophen LepterraLepterra Col-TraxCol-Trax B-CompB-Comp

*Formulas from Inno-*Formulas from Inno-VitaVita

1-6 month program1-6 month program Upon arising: 2 Upon arising: 2

Phlora-Syn, 1-2 Phlora-Syn, 1-2 Col-trax, 1 B-compCol-trax, 1 B-comp

At bedtime: 1-2 At bedtime: 1-2 Col-trax, 1 B-CompCol-trax, 1 B-Comp

Anytime: ½ scoop Anytime: ½ scoop Lepterra powder in Lepterra powder in waterwater

Bowel CleanseBowel Cleanse Refining of foods, Refining of foods,

forms more of a paste forms more of a paste or sludge in the body. or sludge in the body. Stops up in the colonStops up in the colon

Bowel toxicity can Bowel toxicity can breed toxic gases and breed toxic gases and breeds microorganisms breeds microorganisms that are toxicthat are toxic

Bowel cleanse program Bowel cleanse program can be on its own or can be on its own or compliment other compliment other programsprograms

Colon is a tissue, build Colon is a tissue, build the integrity of the the integrity of the tissue with Col-trax.tissue with Col-trax.

Col-Trax (2-4)Col-Trax (2-4) Lepterra (1 scoop)Lepterra (1 scoop) Phlora-Syn (1-2 upon Phlora-Syn (1-2 upon

arising)arising) Vivaprophen (1-2 Vivaprophen (1-2

capsules up to twice a capsules up to twice a day) day)

Rotate the following Rotate the following formulas one week at a formulas one week at a time: (1-2 capsules, time: (1-2 capsules, twice a day)twice a day)– Viro-ExViro-Ex– Bacto-ExBacto-Ex– Phung-ExPhung-Ex– Meta-ExMeta-Ex

Heaviness after mealsHeaviness after meals

Ate too much. Ate too much. Remember the Remember the stomach is only the stomach is only the size of a human fistsize of a human fist

Eat plenty of fresh Eat plenty of fresh fruits and fruits and vegetables in raw vegetables in raw form to keep form to keep enzyme levels high.enzyme levels high.

Digessta helps with Digessta helps with poor digestionpoor digestion

Internal aloe vera Internal aloe vera to promote healing to promote healing if necessary.if necessary.

Sensitivity to SupplementsSensitivity to Supplements

If supplements cause If supplements cause nausea:nausea:

– Take 2 Digessta with Take 2 Digessta with each meal for two each meal for two weeks prior to weeks prior to program to strengthen program to strengthen digestive systemdigestive system

*Use aloe vera *Use aloe vera formulated for internal formulated for internal useuse

If Digessta causes If Digessta causes nausea:nausea:

– Take diluted Aloe Take diluted Aloe Vera – Mix 2oz aloe Vera – Mix 2oz aloe with 3 oz waterwith 3 oz water

– It is beneficial to It is beneficial to heal the digestive heal the digestive system prior to other system prior to other herbal programsherbal programs

Bowel - ConstipationBowel - Constipation Aloe vera, 1-3 tsp – Aloe vera, 1-3 tsp –

twice dailytwice daily LepterraLepterra Col-Trax with Bacto-Col-Trax with Bacto-

Ex or Phung Ex Ex or Phung Ex Phlora-Syn (probiotic)Phlora-Syn (probiotic) Digessta to assist Digessta to assist

with digestionwith digestion Consistent use of the Consistent use of the

Col-Trax formula over Col-Trax formula over a period of time will a period of time will help overcome.help overcome.

Drink 8-10 glasses Drink 8-10 glasses pure water a daypure water a day

Eat plenty of fresh Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables fruits and vegetables and whole grainsand whole grains

Avoid dairy products, Avoid dairy products, soft drinks, meat, soft drinks, meat, white flour, highly white flour, highly processed foods, salt, processed foods, salt, coffee, alcohol, sugarcoffee, alcohol, sugar

Moderate, regular Moderate, regular exerciseexercise

DiarrheaDiarrhea

WO (3 drops in an WO (3 drops in an empty capsule)empty capsule)

Bacto-ExBacto-Ex LepterraLepterra Phlora-Syn Phlora-Syn

(Probiotic(Probiotic A0 (2 TB in a A0 (2 TB in a

glass of water)glass of water)

WO oil available from Systemic formulas

AO – Aloe Vera supplement from Systemic formulas

Diarrhea – Dietary Diarrhea – Dietary RecommendationsRecommendations

Focus on hydration: 2 cups liquid Focus on hydration: 2 cups liquid every hourevery hour

8 oz Yogurt with 2 TB carob8 oz Yogurt with 2 TB carob Rice water (drink water after Rice water (drink water after

cooking ricecooking rice))

FlatulenceFlatulence

DigesstaDigessta Phlora-Syn – remove Phlora-Syn – remove

dysbiosis. dysbiosis. (Fermentation of the (Fermentation of the bad bacteria)bad bacteria)

LepterraLepterra Beans – Sprout and Beans – Sprout and

cook beans at low cook beans at low temperature to temperature to improve digestability improve digestability

Upon arising: 1-2 Upon arising: 1-2 Phlora-SynPhlora-Syn

With meals: 1 With meals: 1 DigesstaDigessta

As needed: 2-6 drops As needed: 2-6 drops WO in empty capsule WO in empty capsule to neutralize to neutralize unfriendly bacteriaunfriendly bacteria

1 tsp – 1 T vinegar in 1 tsp – 1 T vinegar in glass of water for glass of water for overly alkaline pHoverly alkaline pH

Gas PainsGas Pains

Upon arising: 1-2 Phlora-SynUpon arising: 1-2 Phlora-Syn With meals: 1 DigesstaWith meals: 1 Digessta Additional support: Balance and Additional support: Balance and

correct pHcorrect pH

Halitosis (Bad breath)Halitosis (Bad breath)

Indicator of poor Indicator of poor digestion. The digestion. The problem is in the problem is in the bowel. Toxins are bowel. Toxins are being excreted being excreted through the lungsthrough the lungs

*EE oil available from *EE oil available from Systemic FormulasSystemic Formulas

Digessta for Digessta for fundamental digestionfundamental digestion

Phlora-Syn so bowel is Phlora-Syn so bowel is not so toxicnot so toxic

*EE – one drop in the *EE – one drop in the mouth to help from a mouth to help from a cosmetic standpointcosmetic standpoint

Lepterra – support Lepterra – support overall digestionoverall digestion

Alfalfa supplies Alfalfa supplies chlorophyll for blood chlorophyll for blood and colon cleansingand colon cleansing

Halitosis (program)Halitosis (program)

Upon Arising 1-2 capsules ABCUpon Arising 1-2 capsules ABC Between meals: 1-2 LbBetween meals: 1-2 Lb With Meals: 1 DsWith Meals: 1 Ds As needed: 1-2 drops EE to tongue As needed: 1-2 drops EE to tongue

as a pleasant breath fresheneras a pleasant breath freshener

Indigestion - SymptomsIndigestion - Symptoms

Abdominal painAbdominal pain Allergic symptomsAllergic symptoms BelchingBelching Bloated FeelingBloated Feeling Burning sensation Burning sensation

after eatingafter eating

Chronic bowel Chronic bowel irritationirritation

Constipation Constipation DiarrheaDiarrhea GasGas InsomniaInsomnia

Indigestion - Indigestion - RecommendationsRecommendations

DigesstaDigessta AO (Aloe Vera)AO (Aloe Vera) Fennel before or after mealsFennel before or after meals Fresh papaya and fresh pineapple for Fresh papaya and fresh pineapple for

enzymesenzymes Ginger for nauseaGinger for nausea A few sprigs of fresh parsley or ¼ tsp dried A few sprigs of fresh parsley or ¼ tsp dried

with warm waterwith warm water Barley BrothBarley Broth

Irritable Bowel SyndromeIrritable Bowel Syndrome

Multiple causes Multiple causes Most common Most common

digestive disorderdigestive disorder Food sensitivities, Food sensitivities,

allergiesallergies Possible microbes – Possible microbes –

fungal, parasitesfungal, parasites

Flax seed oil (to Flax seed oil (to protect intestinal protect intestinal lining)lining)

Alfalfa sproutsAlfalfa sprouts FiberFiber L-glutamine – L-glutamine –

metabolic fuel for metabolic fuel for intestinal cellsintestinal cells

Colostrum – heals Colostrum – heals intestinal lining and intestinal lining and aids in absorptionaids in absorption

IBS – Products from Inno-IBS – Products from Inno-Vita and Systemic FormulasVita and Systemic Formulas

LepterraLepterra AO (diluted 2 oz AO (diluted 2 oz

with 3 oz water)with 3 oz water) Col-TraxCol-Trax DigesstaDigessta WOWO

*AO, WO, and Tai *AO, WO, and Tai Ra Chi available Ra Chi available from Systemic from Systemic FormulasFormulas

Phung-ExPhung-Ex Tai Ra Chi for fungal issuesTai Ra Chi for fungal issues Phlora-Syn to restore friendly Phlora-Syn to restore friendly

floraflora Bacto-Ex for bacterial issuesBacto-Ex for bacterial issues Para-Mac and Micro-Site Para-Mac and Micro-Site

formulas for parasite formulas for parasite influenceinfluence

B-Comp – proper absorption B-Comp – proper absorption of foods and muscle tone of of foods and muscle tone of GI tractGI tract

IBS – Sample protocolIBS – Sample protocol

Build the digestive track gently:Build the digestive track gently: Begin with healers: AOBegin with healers: AO Gently build with 1 Bacto-Ex and 1 Viro-Ex Gently build with 1 Bacto-Ex and 1 Viro-Ex

once a day. Check for parasitesonce a day. Check for parasites Progress to 2 of each per dayProgress to 2 of each per day Progress to 3 of each per dayProgress to 3 of each per day Continue progression up to 6 of each per Continue progression up to 6 of each per

dayday Watch toleranceWatch tolerance Add Phlora-Syn to restore intestinal floraAdd Phlora-Syn to restore intestinal flora

IBS – Dietary IBS – Dietary RecommendationsRecommendations

Foundation for Health Foundation for Health Food Plan*Food Plan*

Avoid animal fats, Avoid animal fats, carbonated carbonated beverages, coffee, beverages, coffee, dairy products, fried dairy products, fried foods, margarine, foods, margarine, orange and grapefruit orange and grapefruit juices, all processed juices, all processed foods, spicy foods, foods, spicy foods, wheat bran, wheat wheat bran, wheat products. products.

Bland dietBland diet High-fiber including High-fiber including

fruits and vegetablesfruits and vegetables Practice deep-Practice deep-

breathing exercisesbreathing exercises Wear loose-fitting Wear loose-fitting

clothes around the clothes around the waistwaist

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Motion SicknessMotion Sickness

Occurs when motion Occurs when motion causes the eyes, the causes the eyes, the sensory nerves, and sensory nerves, and vestibular apparatus vestibular apparatus in the ear to send in the ear to send conflicting messages conflicting messages to the brainto the brain

Women affected Women affected more than menmore than men

Contributing Contributing factors:factors:– AnxietyAnxiety– GeneticsGenetics– OvereatingOvereating– Poor ventilationPoor ventilation– Traveling Traveling

immediately after immediately after eatingeating

Motion sicknessMotion sickness

Symptoms include:Symptoms include:– Severe headacheSevere headache– Queasiness to Queasiness to

nausea and vomitingnausea and vomiting– Cold sweatsCold sweats– DizzinessDizziness– Excessive salivationExcessive salivation– FatigueFatigue– Loss of appetiteLoss of appetite– Pallor and distressPallor and distress

Prevention is the Prevention is the key: It is easier key: It is easier to prevent than to prevent than

to cureto cure

Motion Sickness Motion Sickness RecommendationsRecommendations

Ginger: Take 2 (1000 Ginger: Take 2 (1000 mg) capsules every mg) capsules every three hours, beginning three hours, beginning one hour before the one hour before the triptrip

Peppermint oil: one Peppermint oil: one drop on the tongue for drop on the tongue for relief of nausearelief of nausea

Eat whole grain Eat whole grain crackers on the tripcrackers on the trip

Avoid spicy, salty, Avoid spicy, salty, sugary, heavy, or fatty sugary, heavy, or fatty foods before or during foods before or during traveltravel

Avoid large meals Avoid large meals while travelingwhile traveling

Avoid alcohol while Avoid alcohol while travelingtraveling

Sit still and breathe Sit still and breathe deeplydeeply

Stay cool, roll down Stay cool, roll down window for fresh airwindow for fresh air

Massage acupressure Massage acupressure point: Press on wrist point: Press on wrist about three finger about three finger width’s down from the width’s down from the line that separates line that separates hand from armhand from arm