The Garden... continued

I wrote a blog on my garden update, and then hit a key (I can't remember which one) then it was GONE! So instead of writing it again, here is a short synopsis.

Sunflowers can get REALLY tall!

It may not have been as fruitful as desired, but it was fruitful spiritually. It taught me more about myself then I would have ever imagined.

I understand the scriptures so much more when the Lord talks about "fruit of the trees", and the vineyards, etc.

I discovered that my dog is REALLY good at knowing when cantaloup will be ripe. He would get to them before I could. He would then either hide them somewhere in the backyard, or eat them.... this was not a good experience for him after though...

So the summer garden has come to an end. The squash beetles basically ended everything early. But the new one is about to begin again.

Yea! It's Fall Equinox!!!!

Digestion Series - The Art of Chewing

As I have been dealing quite a lot with digestion problems my whole life, I have taken on a quest to learn and understand all I can about the digestive system. The more you know, the more empowered you become (especially when talking with doctors).

I have learned quite a bit, and have been working to change my eating habits in order to gain better digestion. Changing my ways have been very difficult I have found, as it is so easy for me to go back to my old ways. I have found a prayer before eating for help really helps :)

I have decided to share some of the information I have learned regarding digestion. The first will be "The Art of Chewing"

Digestion begins in the mouth. Here the teeth break down the food we eat to allow our digestive system to function more effectively. Remember there are no teeth in the stomach. If it does not break down in the mouth sufficient enough, it will have a harder time to be processed. Which will become harder for the body to take the nourishment, vitamins, energy, etc. it needs in order to do it's job.

While in the mouth we create a liquid called, saliva. Saliva plays an important role in digestion. Saliva contains enzymes used to break down the starch and fat of the food. If you don't have the proper enzymes in your body, then you have a harder time breaking the food down. So those who are "lactose intolerant" don't produce the enzyme lactose in order to break down the lactase in food. You can take an enzyme pill (Lactaid) to help provide this enzyme.

As the saliva is in our mouth, mixing in with our food, it is also able to tell what food we are bringing into our bodies. It will send a signal down to the stomach, forewarning it. This will then allow it to be prepared as to how to digest it properly. If we eat to fast, the stomach does not have time to prepare, and the food will then need to sit longer (this is not good digestion).

So the next time you eat something, think about these steps, and the wonderful body we are given to allow ourselves to function at our optimum. Remember to chew well and slowly!

Tylenol and Motrin Recall

This was just passed onto me, in case you haven't received this notice. It's a voluntary recall for some Tylenol and Motrin products. It's good to be aware of what we are putting in ourselves as well as our children's bodies. I am learning this the hard way, as I am now seeing more the damage of the medication I was on during my life, has done to me.

http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com