Essential Oils and Digestion

The best way to a healthy gut is to evaluate your nutritional habits. You can start by cutting out substances likely to irritate your intestinal lining, such as caffeine, alcohol refined sugars and possibly gluten and dairy.

Additionally, it can be beneficial to add in restorative substances like healthy fats, probiotics, and amino acids.

Try using the doTERRA's Lifelong Vitality Pack to supplement your intake of omegas, antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals.

Digestive Enzymes

Enzyme activity is an important part of a healthy digestive system. Digestive enzymes are specialised proteins that help to break down food and convert nutrients into energy in cells.

As we age, our body produces fewer digestive enzymes. Without these enzymes, undigested food passes into the colon, causing bloating, gas, and diarrhoea and longer term - inflammation and diverticulitis.

Supplementing with digestive enzymes before meals assists in the proper breakdown of starch, proteins, fats, cellulose, and milk.

Adding enzymes to the diet is not a new idea. It’s been over 70 years since scientists first noted that supplementary enzymes could restore rapid digestion of foods in the stomach.

Since then, human studies have confirmed the beneficial effects from various types of digestive enzyme supplements.

In a larger, placebo-controlled study, patients taking a digestive enzyme supplement reported fewer episodes of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, bloating, flatulence, and appetite loss than those not taking the supplement.

doTERRA's TerraZyme is a blend of active whole-food digestive enzymes that help digest proteins, fats, complex carbohydrates, sugars, and fibre.

Taking TerraZyme with meals supports digestion and metabolism of enzyme-deficient, processed foods.

Healthy Gut Bacteria

Healthy adults typically house over 1,000 species of bacteria in their gut. This “microbiome” has been connected with various aspects of health, including emotions, weight, and immune function.

Eating a wide variety of vegetables and fruits can help diversify the healthful bacteria in your gut.

Supplementation with probiotics can also be beneficial.

Take 1 x PB Assist+ 3 times daily with food for 10 days to promote colonisation of friendly digestive flora.

Toxic Load and Digestion

Sometimes, if the lining of the small intestine is not working optimally, unwanted substances may leak into the bloodstream. This is often referred to as “leaky gut.”

As a result, the body’s intestines are less able to produce the digestive enzymes necessary for absorbing essential nutrients.

Reducing your body’s toxic load is an important step.

Taking a drop of Tangerine or Lemon essential oil internally each day, morning and evening, can help your body cleanse itself.

Essential Oils for Digestive Help and Support

For everyday digestive support, use DigestZen Softgels or DigestTab chewable tablets (from the US warehouse).

Both contain a blend of essential oils to aid in the digestion of food, soothe occasional stomach upset, and reduce uncomfortable gas and bloating.

Keep them on hand for a healthy, natural, and gentle way to maintain a healthy digestive system.

As a final thought, just as a healthy gut can influence emotional health, your emotions can impact your digestive health.

Reducing and managing stress can help to maximise the health of your gut.

Get good sleep at night, be mindful, and take care of yourself emotionally.

DIGESTION AND HEALTHY GUT TIPS:

Rub DigestZen/ ZenGest Touch on abdomen.
Take one to two drops of Peppermint to alleviate occasional stomach upset.
During a long car ride, diffuse or place a drop of ZenGest or Ginger in the palm of your hand and inhale.
Add 1 drop of Lemon Essential oil in your water for cleansing and digestive benefits.
Take 1 -2 TerraZyme veggie capsules with meals throughout the day to promote the digestive process and absorption of nutrients.
Add a few drops of ZenGest to water to settle your stomach when needed or take a DigestZen Softgel