Why You Have to Take Care of Your Stomach

“Take care of your stomach for the first fifty years and it will take care of you for the next fifty” – MD. Steven Smith on his 100-th birthday

How many times in the last twelve months have you felt sick or fatigued for no apparent reason? You suffer a few symptoms for a couple of days and then miraculously you feel better and forget all about those several days of misery. Have you ever stopped to wonder why these bouts of illness are so sporadic? One of the primary causes of this is what we call ‘autointoxication’, specifically intestinal autointoxication. When the bowels are not performing effectively, leaving too much waste inside the colon and giving bacteria time to grow, intestinal toxemia occurs. As a result of this toxemia the body starts to absorb too much of its own waste. One of the many problems with toxemia and autointoxication is that there are no clearly defined symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose. If you don’t know your symptoms are due to toxemia, then you likely won’t seek out a medical professional for diagnosis and treatment. Without a proper diagnosis effective treatment is unlikely and the best you can hope for is treating the symptoms, which do nothing to stop this cycle of illness and fatigue. In fact there are many different health problems linked to toxemia and autointoxication, which is why a detox diet and an improved lifestyle and diet plan are crucial parts of a healthy life.

Diseases Linked To Toxemia

When people think about intestinal problems and toxemia they automatically think of symptoms such as constipation, vomiting or diarrhea, which are some of the symptoms, but not all. There are many other symptoms and diseases linked to inefficient bowel activity. If you suffer from any of the symptoms below you may suffer from bowel inefficiency:

• Back pain
• Depression
• Drowsiness
• Abdominal cramps
• Sinus problems
• Hardening arteries
• Boils
• Acne
• Itching
• High (or low) blood pressure
•  Insomnia
•  Bladder infections

These are just a few of the symptoms, along with dozens of others. If you have any of these symptoms with no discernible cause, check with your physician for signs of bowel dysfunction. Arthritis is not caused by toxemia but there is strong evidence that suggests the majority of arthritis patients suffer from intestinal stasis. But what is even more interesting is that arthritis sufferers have found that symptoms disappear altogether when the intestinal dysfunction has been addressed and treated. Cardiac arrhythmia can be caused by an unhealthy diet, and this is a fact that most of us are well are of due to the public awareness campaigns that link fatty foods to heart disease. Knowing that, it should come as no surprise that a toxic bowel, particularly a chronically toxic bowel, is linked to an erratic heartbeat. The longer your body hangs onto potentially toxic substances the more likely it is that those substances will putrefy and seep into other organs. Eclampsia & Preeclampsia are symptoms of a toxic pregnancy. The official cause of these conditions is unknown however both occur when the blood pressure rises, a substances known as albumin is present in the urine and general swelling. These are also signs of toxemia, could that be a coincidence? Unlikely. Nervous System disorders have also been linked to toxic bowels during treatments of patients suffering from these various disorders. The first time this link was noted was in the early 1900’s when two doctors—Satterlee and Eldridge—found that treating intestinal toxemia was able to alleviate if not eliminate altogether many of the following nervous system disorders:

• Depression
• Hallucinations
• Delirium
• Mental sluggishness
• Irritability
• Lack of concentration
• Suicidal tendencies
• Hypochondriasis
• Excess worrying

Schizophrenia may also have a link to toxins in the body, if not directly then certainly a causal link. A paper published in the 1960’s found that nearly a dozen independent laboratories reached similar conclusions on the levels of 6-hydroxyskatole in the urine of schizophrenics, compared to non-schizophrenics. Each lab found five times more of this substance in the urine of schizophrenics than in those not suffering from schizophrenia. The significance of this is that skatole in the intestine occurs due to bacteria that has putrefied in the intestines. Skin problems in general occur due to the buildup of toxins, whether we are talking about every day acne or more serious problems such as psoriasis and eczema. While acne arises when too much oil builds up in on the top layers of the skin, eczema and psoriasis have been linked to intestinal toxemia. More importantly physicians have found that treating intestinal toxemia serves to treat these chronic skin conditions. If you ever had any doubt just how troublesome a toxic bowel can be, the list above is just a few of the various health problems linked to toxemia. Toxemia is a lot like treating other physical or mental health issues; the symptoms can be attributed to dozens of other disorders which makes diagnosis a long and difficult process. But if you find yourself with several unexplainable symptoms that persist for more than a few days you should speak with a medical professional and voice your suspicions. It takes time for health problems and disorders to develop due to toxemia, which is why living a life and enjoying a diet that prevents toxemia altogether is the best course of action.

Reversing Toxemia-Related Diseases

These days without high tech gadgets and antibiotics we often look to easy fixes rather than focusing on prevention. But back in the early days of modern medicine bowel health was touted as one of the best forms of prevention. In fact one of the most popular advocates was John Kellogg (yes of that Kellogg’s fame) who focused on nutrition, exercise and enemas as a road map for good health. It is never too late to make an effort to reverse the symptoms and effects of illnesses that arise due to bowel dysfunction. The best way to start is with a high fiber diet as this is the healthiest, not to mention the fastest method of removing toxins from the body. This is important because insignificant bowel movements are a major cause of toxemia and autointoxication. Regular detoxes will make your body process fiber more efficiently so when you return to a balanced, high fiber diet your bowels will be the very height of efficiency! Exercise is important because movement is an effective way of enabling digestion, but also because the skin provides an effective exit for toxins. When you combine a healthy high fiber diet with regular physical activity, you are already on the path to an effective detox. But when you start getting serious about detoxing there are other steps you can take to help your body flush out toxins effectively. Juicing has proven an effective way to get rid of toxins while still providing your body with necessary nutrients. For those who have severe bowel blockage an enema or colonic may be recommended to reverse toxemia and its related symptoms. If you find yourself stalled during a detox you may want to try an enema before you have to return to a previous detox stage. When done properly an enema can help you get over the hump and back on the road to good health. These three factors can help you reduce, reverse and in some instances eliminate toxemia related illnesses.

Get Started Getting Healthy

Fight toxemia this week by implementing these steps:

1. Start to detox your body and then start implementing a diet of raw foods and raw vegetable juice even if it’s for 1 day per week.
2. Eliminate 5 fatty toxic foods from your diet this week and replace them with healthier fats. For example, get rid of butter or vegetable oil and replace with olive oil.
3. Find 3 ways to incorporate raw fruits and vegetables into your diet.
4. Document any odd physical or mental symptoms you can’t explain including how long the symptoms lasted and what you were doing just before the onset.