The majority of women have not been breast feed by their mothers, they have been exposed to antibiotics and to contraceptives from an early age on and to the new, modern processed foods.  As a results these women, and once they get pregnant, also their baby, have deeply abnormal gut floras according to the findings of Dr. Campbell-McBride.  She states that autism is related to an abnormal gut flora which is related to a low immunity in the embryo.  After the baby is born, vaccinations further attack the already compromised immune system.  In addition, children are exposed to antibiotics from an early age on.  Antibiotics, wipe out all the beneficial bacteria in the gut, leaving the pathogens behind.  These pathogens damage the gut lining which decreases the absorption of vital nutrients from the food.  Nutritional deficiencies can occur.  The leaking of the gut lining leads to food being digested by pathogens which creates toxic substances that are absorbed by the blood stream and once reaching the brain lead to the development of autism.  This shows us how important a healthy gut flora is to prevent autism in our children.

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After brushing your teeth, scarping your tongue and washing your mouth which elimiates all the toxins from the gut, accumulated over night, make your way to the kitchen and enjoy a glass of warm water with a fresh lemon squeezed in.  Lemon water supplies you with phosphorus, sodium and calcium.  It contains small amounts of vitamin C and aids digestion and is particularly cleansing for the blood.  In addition, lemon water aids circulation and benefits the liver and absorption of minerals.  It reduces flatulence, calms the nerves and destroys bad bacteria in the mouth and intestines.  Further, it encourages the production of bile which improves liver function.

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Evidence suggests that physical activity can help to quell appetite, increase metabolism, improve gastric emptying and lower the relative risk of colon cancer by up to 50%. The key variable to consider in relation to these benefits seems to be the intensity at which the physical activity is performed. Light-to-moderate exercise seems to have a protective effect on the gastrointestinal tract. Additionally, light-to-moderate exercise is well tolerated by and can benefit patients with inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease. By contrast, strenuous bouts of exercise may provoke gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn or diarrhoea, while exhaustive exercise has been shown to inhibit gastric emptying, interfere with gastrointestinal absorption and cause gastrointestinal bleeding. Ultimately, it is necessary for the individual to determine which intensity of exercise is most beneficial for achieving their own state of balance. This balance should include optimal gastrointestinal function.

Dr. Verena Raschke

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Good digestion begins with complete and conscious chewing. Chewing increases the surface area of food which increases the absorption of nutrients and improves gastric emptying. This means more energy for your body, less constipation and less time spent on the toilet! More complete chewing has also been found to improve hormonal balance, vitality and short-term memory. However, as important as chewing is, only about one individual in one hundred today makes an effort to consciously chew their food.

Dr. Horace Fletcher (1849–1919), an expert in dietetics, was a major proponent of good chewing during the Victorian era. Fletcher once ran an experiment in which half of his subjects were instructed to thoroughly chew their food while the other half did not change their chewing habits. The study noted a significant improvement in the overall health and performance of the group that chewed their food more completely.

Fletcher recommended that every mouthful be chewed 50 times for half a minute before being swallowed. My suggestion is that you try and chew each bite at least 32 times. You may be very surprised at what a beneficial effect such a simple change in your approach to eating can make. Not only will you have less intestinal gas and bloating, you will probably find yourself feeling more satiated with less food.

Dr. Verena Raschke

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