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Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach.

Answer: Myth The major part of the digestive process takes place in the small intestine. The stomach takes in the food, then churns it and breaks it into tiny particles called “chyme.” The chyme is then released in small batches into the small intestine, where most digestion occurs. Contrary to popular belief, foods do not digest in the order they are eaten. Everything lands in the stomach where it’s all churned together, and only when it’s ready is it released into the small intestines together. Source: https://www.webmd.com/women/features/stomach-problems#4 30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. DID YOU KNOW? June 25, 2018 Previous PostNext Post

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BIZARRE PREGNANCY CRAVINGS

About 60% of pregnant women experience odd food cravings, often for foods they’ve never enjoyed before.  Some believe food cravings are your body’s way of indicating missing nutrients so for instance craving ice-cream could suggest a calcium deficiency.  We all know about the typical cravings for dill pickles, chilli or chocolate, but there are some truly bizarre combinations that can only be described as baffling for anyone else except the pregnant mom herself: to her, these cravings were heavenly ambrosia! Incredible non-ediblesThe strong desire to eat substances that are not foods is a disorder known as pica.  Some pregnant mums craved the smell of or wanted to taste the following: “I crave the smell of Radox rosemary stress-relief bath soak. I love it so much I could eat it. I can’t pass the bathroom without going for a sniff.”  Terri “I needed anything dusty! I loved Shake ‘n’ Vac. People stopped visiting because I used so much that they said they couldn’t breathe. I also craved bath salts, and ate a teaspoon every night. I could have eaten more but was worried that it wasn’t exactly good for me.” Ceris “I had a craving for sand and gravel. I live next to a beach, which was a bit of a nightmare. I couldn’t stop thinking about drinking sand.”  Sara “I loved chewing sponges in all my three pregnancies, especially after the sponge had been washed with Dove soap, and then rinsed.” Bernice Be grateful your only craving is for chocolate brownies with lashings of cream!  ☺ References:https://www.babycentre.co.uk/a4444/top-pregnancy-cravingshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/craving/201306/what-really-causes-pregnancy-cravings 30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. DID YOU KNOW? April 26, 2018 Previous PostNext Post

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Natural dietary recommendations you should also be considering.

This month we’re talking about H.pylori  the bacterial stomach infection that can result in serious stomach ulcers, perforated ulcers and debilitating pain. Apart from using the Digestive Remedy™ , here are 4 natural dietary recommendations you should also be considering when managing the symptoms of H.pylori. Take probiotics. Probiotics are sources of “good” bacteria and yeasts normally found in the body’s microbiome. This includes species of lactobacillus, acidophilus, bifidobacteria, and the yeast saccharomyces boulardii. You can take these as a supplement (following the manufacturer’s instructions) or in foods. Preliminary evidence suggests this may help fight H. pylori. Eat pre-biotics.  Include pre-biotics which help support the healthy gut bacteria by providing food for the bacteria 2-3 times a week. Pre-biotic foods include whole grains, onions, bananas, garlic, honey, artichokes, and leeks. Consume fermented foods. Research has demonstrated that fermented foods such as sauerkraut and kimchi benefit overall health and fight against H. pylori because they contain beneficial yeasts and bacteria known as probiotics. Studies have also shown that cabbage provides effective antibacterial activity against stomach ulcers caused by H. pylori, and broccoli sprouts specifically fight against and control it. H. pylori strains are also inhibited by using fresh garlic, onions and ginger simply as food seasonings, and healthy digestive bacteria remains unharmed. Good food sources of probiotics are fermented foods such as kefir, sauerkraut, pickles, kombucha (a fermented tea), tempeh, kimchi and other foods such as yogurt, miso soup, poi, asparagus, leeks, and onions. Include these foods at least 2-3 times a week in your diet. Use anti-bacterial herbs and spices. Spices such as thyme, cumin, tarragon, cinnamon, allspice and oregano provide strong protection against H. pylori, while spices with moderate antibacterial properties include the capsicum in hot peppers and chillies as well as white pepper, black pepper, anise and celery seed. Additionally, vinegars, such as balsamic, apple cider and wine vinegar, as well as lemon and lime juice help to increase the acidity in the stomach, which helps prevent H. pylori from propagating.   References: https://www.reference.com/health/foods-h-pylori-ad16508ef4585136 https://www.wikihow.com/Cure-H.-Pylori-Naturally     30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. DIGESTIVE HEALTH, DIGESTIVE REMEDY™ February 6, 2018 Previous PostNext Post

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What is H.pylori?

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacterium that can inhabit various parts of the stomach, particularly the bottom of the stomach (antrum) and pyloric sphincter which separates the stomach and the duodenum. H. pylori is often linked to duodenal and gastric ulcers, and the development of stomach cancer as it causes chronic, low-level inflammation of the stomach lining. According to research, more than 50% of the world’s population has H. pylori in their upper gastrointestinal tract. Infected individuals usually carry the infection indefinitely unless treated.One out of every six patients with H. pylori will develop ulcers of the duodenum or stomach. If you are infected with H. pylori and suffer from uncomfortable symptoms please see CAUSES OF STOMACH PROBLEMS and the effects of poor digestion. H. pylori signs and symptoms: Typically, people with an infection of H. pylori bacteria do not experience symptoms until complications, such as gastritis and peptic ulcer develop. When symptoms do occur, they can vary in nature and severity between individuals. Symptoms of an infection of H. pylori bacteria, gastritis and peptic ulcer can include epigastric pain, and burning in the upper abdomen. Other symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, and pain between the shoulder blades in the back. The pain of a peptic ulcer often begins about two hours after eating and also occurs at night. Eating more food or taking an antacid often decreases or relieves the pain. The Other Option’s DIGESTIVE REMEDY™ Siberian Pine Nut Oil offers natural support for H.pylori symptoms. 30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. DIGESTIVE REMEDY™ February 1, 2018 Previous PostNext Post

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Ending the burn: Acid reflux

Acid Reflux or GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is a relatively common condition in which stomach acid returns into the esophagus and even up to the throat irritating the tissue. You’ll know you have GERD if you suffer from persistent heartburn (a burning sensation behind your breast bone that can extend from upper abdomen to the throat), regurgitation of bitter acid into your throat or a bitter taste in your mouth, dry cough, hoarseness, feeling of tightness in the throat and wheezing. Additional symptoms can be a sore throat, trouble swallowing, nausea and post-meal pain in your abdomen. Lying down often worsens the symptoms of heartburn. When the lower esophageal sphincter is weakened or doesn’t close tightly enough, it allows gastric juices to flow back from the stomach into the esophagus. TREATING GERD Most doctors will prescribe over-the-counter medications including antacids, H2-blockers and prescription medications such as proton pump inhibitors, coating agents and in severe cases, surgery. But taking these medications over prolonged time will have unwanted side-effects. Nor do they address the root cause. When food is not digested properly in the stomach, it ferments in the digestive tract which leads to a build-up of gases and alcohols. This creates pressure in the stomach leading to bloating and discomfort and can even force digestive juices back into the sensitive esophagus. HOW SIBERIAN PINE NUT OIL CAN HELP Pinolenic acid, found in high concentrations only in Siberian Pine Nut Oil – has been shown to aid in digestion, balancing out the stomach environment and preventing food from fermenting in the digestive tract. This leads to the effective relief of bloating, pain, reflux and other stomach problems, naturally and without side-effects. The Other Option’s DIGESTIVE REMEDY™ Siberian Pine Nut Oil improves digestion, stimulates the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria, and assists in protecting the stomach’s mucosal lining from inflammation and ulceration. EASY AS 1-2-3 TEASPOONS A DAY! 5ml three times per day for 6-8 weeks followed by a 5ml daily maintenance dose will help to resolve GERD. Best taken on an empty stomach, it’s advisable to wait 30-60 minutes before food. An additional 5ml can also be taken at ANY TIME when symptoms of heartburn or reflux arise (shown to offer symptomatic relief from heartburn within 20-30 minutes) 30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. DIGESTIVE REMEDY™ November 30, 2017 Previous PostNext Post

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Where’s your brain? In more places than you think!

Ask anyone where their brain is and they’ll look at you strangely and point to their heads. But science now acknowledges a wider truth; we actually have 3 brains – our head, heart and gut (also known as the enteric brain).  Each brain interacts with the other two and functions interdependently in a mutually supportive way. What defines a brain?  Your spleen is not a brain. Nor is your lung. Yet science is defining the heart and gut as 2nd and 3rd brains. Why?  The science behind this thinking is that each centre has its own intrinsic nervous system.  They have neurons and the ability to perform a range of complex adaptive processes such as absorbing information, processing, storing, changing and adapting that information.  A very basic definition of brain is that if it can learn, then it can be considered to be a brain. OUR 3 BRAINS & WHAT THEY DO The head brain is the most obvious one, in charge of thinking perception and cognition. It creates meaning, narrative and language. It uses words such as ‘I think’ and ‘I understand’. The second brain is the heart, the seat of emotion. Our values lie here along with the process of emoting Heart-based language uses phrases such as ‘I feel’. It also is the place of consciousness of self. It’s why we intuitively point to our hearts when we say ‘I’ or ‘me’. The third brain is the enteric brain, the gut.  This is where our core identity resides. What is me, what is not me? This becomes clearer when we consider that the function of our gut is to process our food taking in nutrients our body needs and discarding all other substances via the digestive process. Our gut plays the critical role of managing our immune system, determining what is friend and what is foe – which is why we feel fear and anxiety in our gut. But we also ‘have the guts’ to do something courageous, it’s our gut that propels us into action. THE DEEPER CONNECTION BETWEEN BRAIN & GUT A deeper investigation into the enteric brain, this mass of neural tissue filled with important neurotransmitters reveals that the gut does so much more than manage digestion.  It has a direct connection to the large brain in our skulls and partly determines our mental state.  A large part of our emotions are quite likely to be influenced by the nerves in our gut. A simple example is ‘butterflies in our stomach’ signalling our physiological stress response.  Of course gastrointestinal (GI) problems can contribute to a bad mood, but more than that, our every day emotional well-being may rely on the messages sent from the enteric brain below to the brain above. Given the connection between these two brains, it’s no surprise to learn that depression treatments which are aimed at the mind, can unintentionally – and negatively – impact the gut. 95% of the body’s serotonin is found in the bowels.  Because antidepressant medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRSs) increase serotonin levels, it’s little wonder that meds meant to change chemical balances in the mind more often than not cause GI issues as a side effect. MENTAL ILLNESS – IT’S ALL IN YOUR GUT? Well, no, it would of course be simplistic to say that gut issues cause mental illness. However, as we have seen, the gut communicates with our big brain – with profound results.  The gut may trigger big emotional responses in those suffering from IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome), constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, pain and stomach upset.  Historically, researchers believed that it was anxiety and depression that contributed to these problems.  “But studies show that it may also be the other way around with researchers finding evidence that irritation in the GI system may send signals to the central nervous system which trigger mood changes,” explains Jay Pasricha, M.D., director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Neurogastroenterology, whose research on the enteric nervous system has gained international attention.   ‘This could well explain why a higher-than- normal percentage of people with IBS and other gut issues develop depression and anxiety.” It’s why here at The Other Option, we’re passionate about advocating natural ways of dealing with gastrointestinal issues such as supplementing with Siberian Pine Nut oil.  We believe the benefits can be so much more far-reaching than simply alleviating symptoms of GI distress. 30 Aug 2018 A HAPPY TUMMY MEANS A HAPPY YOU 27 Jul 2018 HELP! MY KIDS ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY! 13 Jul 2018 CAN OMEGA-3 HELP WITH ADHD? 28 Jun 2018 A natural solution for digestive relief 25 Jun 2018 Myth or Fact: Digestion takes place primarily in the stomach. DIGESTIVE REMEDY™ September 29, 2017 Previous PostNext Post