5B. PANCREAS, LIVER AND GALLBLADDER • The pancreas secretes enzymes that break down protein, fat, and carbohydrates within the food we eat. • The liver purifies the blood coming from the small intestine and it makes/secretes bile. • The gallbladder stores bile. • Bile helps with digestion and eliminates waste […]
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4. STOMACH Food transit time in stomach is 4 to 5 hours. The stomach holds, mixes and grinds the food within its strong muscular walls. The stomach secretes important enzymes and acid, so that the process of breaking down the food can continue. After stomach digestion, the consistency of food […]
2. THROAT (PHARYNX) The throat (pharynx) is a muscular tube that runs from the back of your nose down into your neck. It contains three (3) sections: the nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx, which is also called the hypopharynx. 3. ESOPHAGUS (FOOD PIPE) The esophagus is a muscular tube extending from […]
Digestion, what a masterpiece and gift from our Creator! Digestion is crucial for the body, so in order to understand just the basics, let´s take a look at the route food has to go through in your system. Digestion´s job is to break down the food gradually into smaller components […]
How much has IBS/IBD affected my life and that of others too? The answer is very much so. I have been forced to make difficult decisions like giving up careers like being a fireman and other hard choices. CAN WE CHOOSE? Life is a big teacher, it offers you different […]
I admit, I did not pay any attention to the healthy and balanced bacteria before nor did I understand how important our digestive system to our health is. Years of neglected behavior, mainly as unhealthy food choices like sugar, gluten etc. were nibbling my gut bacteria until I realised how essential it […]
For starters: I really feel that I had no other choice than change the course! I know there are millions of people like me who are searching for relief from stomach and intestine problems like IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and to more severe conditions such as IBD (Inflammatory bowel disease), Crohn´s disease […]
Vitamin D is one of the most important micronutrients. It is important, because nearly every tissue and cell in our body has a vitamin D receptor. Here are some key roles for Vitamin D Important for good overall health It fights against disease Boosts immune system Reduces depression It belongs […]
With this post I challenge you to be the best you can be today. Whatever you choose to do with your life, be proud of the person you’ve become, be thankful of each day. Happiest people are those who take day by day and are thankful for the little things […]
Picture is from Thailand, where I was able to visit a Buddhist temple, where you concentrate mainly to meditating, sleeping and eating. What a fascinating visit it was! When I was seriously sick with IBD, the words of encouragement or hope for the better didn’t come from my doctor. With […]
