19/08/2021
This is for people with stomach problems and people using Ibuprofen and Aspirin.
So far these past few months I have had quite a few clients that take Ibuprofen and/or aspirin and not aware of the their long term impact. I am realising this is quite 'normal'.
Did you know that if you look up Ibuprofen it even points out to not take on an empty stomach...ever wondered why? ...take a guess?
When a medication also says not to take with alcohol, ever wondered why? (HINT" linked to detoxification pathways)
This image refers to the REGULAR use of Ibuprofen (and aspirin too). These DRUGS are available over the counter, does that make them safe? It depends, how often you take them and how and when.
We have this amazing mucosal layer that lines our gut. It is quite 'slimy., slippery'. It is VITAL, absolutely critical for HEALTH and well being, IT IS VITAL and critical for a healthy robust immune system, it is vital and critical in these times.
This mucosal layer hosts a plethora of 'goodies' such as anti-MICROBIAL peptides but this mucosa also MAKES these natural chemicals called prostaglandins. These prostaglandins not only stimulate mucus production they also stimulate blood flow to the mucosal lining of the gut. THIS HEALTHY MUCUS PROVIDES PROTECTION FROM THE OUTSIDE WORLD which the gut is exposed to such as pesticides, pathogens, medications, artificial sweeteners, etc.
Ibuprofen and aspirin BOTH REDUCE the production of prostaglandins. This is a bit of 'an OUCHHY OUCHY' in the long term.
How many are prescribed low dose aspirin for the rest of their lives? I have several clients in this situation and some who were in this situation...this is not good news long term.
Why? Because the function of the mucus is impaired, "when the mucosal lining is not happy, ain't nobody inside happy".
An unhappy mucosal lining can increase the risk of 'toxins, pathogens etc' getting through into the circulatory system, (the blood) ...this is a bit like, throwing your garbage into the big bins without the bin bag..the bin bag is like the mucosal lining. It provides 'protection' from spillage.
When toxins get into the system, then we have an issue, these toxins can then alert the immune system, over time this immune system will become 'trigger happy' and start shooting friends as well as foe.
These friends may be the joints, these friends may be the thyroid, these friends may be the connective tissue...
And this sets up a fertile ground for auto-immune conditions...
Both these meds are pretty corrosive to the gut lining, so why are we popping them without a second thought?
The health of the gut is sacred...nurture it, look after it and avoid medications WHERE POSSIBLE, FIND ALTERNATIVES WITH the support of a practitioner.
PS. I am not suggesting coming off your medications, that would involve working with a qualified practitioner but there are healthier options.
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