Our Digestive Systems Are the Core of Our Immune Systems

Do you struggle with your digestion? Often, or even just sometimes?

Digestive issues have been on the rise in recent years, with many more food allergies being reported. This is often a reaction to the processed and genetically modified foods so many people eat today. Food quality has also changed due to the increased use of chemicals to treat crops, leading to poor soil that lacks the nutrients necessary for growing healthy food.

Taking care of our digestive systems is one of the best ways we can combat these environmental challenges in our food and air. A healthy digestive system keeps us physically healthy while also supporting emotional and mental clarity, enabling us to approach life with a positive attitude.

Good digestion not only impacts our physical well-being but also directly affects our mental and emotional health.

70–80% of our immune system lies in our digestive system
500 different types of good bacteria live in our digestive system
95% of serotonin is produced in our digestive systems

Some Science-y Facts About Our Immune Systems

It’s interesting to consider where the immune system is located. Only 20% of it resides outside the intestinal tract, meaning most of it is inside our digestive tract. This gives us a clearer picture of where it does most of its work. The immune system also includes our lymph nodes and vessels, appendix, spleen, tonsils, thymus, and bone marrow.

Did you know most of your immune system is housed in a part of your body that has a separate nervous system from your brain? The digestive tract is the only part of the body with this unique characteristic!

Think of your digestive system as a warm flame that processes everything entering your body. It’s located in what some refer to as the Solar Plexus or the 3rd Chakra in the body’s energy field. To keep the flame steady and burning at the right temperature, we need to ‘feed the fire’—just as you would tend a campfire by adding the right amount of wood and oxygen while gathering enough supplies to last the night. That’s how we must care for our digestive systems.

Ginger: A Star Superfood for Digestion

Ginger fuels digestion and enhances the positive effects of Turmeric throughout your digestive system. Ginger brings a sweet warmth that keeps your digestion burning at the perfect temperature.

Ginger has long been used medicinally for digestive issues such as nausea, loss of appetite, pain, and motion sickness. Phenolic compounds in Ginger relieve inflammation, particularly in the digestive tract. They stimulate bile production, aiding a weak gall bladder, and encourage digestive juices such as saliva.

Ginger works as a safe antacid. Many conventional drugs for reflux and heartburn can lead to increased risks of bone weakness, cancer, and other illnesses. Ginger works better than traditional medicine and causes no side effects.

Of course, before adding something new to your diet for medicinal purposes, please consult your physician to check for any possible counter-effects.

Ginger And Turmeric: What A Glorious Pairing!

With all of these great immune-boosting benefits in Ginger, it’s easy to see why pairing it with Turmeric is the perfect combination for keeping your digestive flames burning. Turmeric is well-documented for its ability to fight inflammation and pain while helping with digestive issues.

Both Ginger and Turmeric are safe, all-natural superfoods with proven results for treating digestive disorders and issues, all without the side effects of traditional prescription medicines.

Try Our Ginger Lemon Tea

One of the best ways to incorporate Ginger and Turmeric into your diet is with a delicious, warm tea. We invite you to visit our products page and try our award-winning Ginger Lemon Tea. This digestive-boosting tea, packed with Ginger, Turmeric, and other immune-boosting ingredients, was awarded 2 stars by the Great Taste Awards in 2019.

And while you’re there, why not try our Turmeric Capsules—a pop of gorgeous glow in a 100% organic capsule?

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