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The Gut’s Hidden Shield: How EZ Water Protects Your Body From the Inside Out

We know now that gut health is the key to a healthy brain and body. One of the aspects of a healthy gut is a healthy mucus layer over the surface of the gut. The layer of mucus that covers the internal surfaces of the body is super important to keep healthy. Why is the gut mucus lining so important? Because it is the protection from inflammatory stool and digestion material from getting into the bloodstream. It also is home to the immune system of the gut, called secretory IgA, our first line of defense against pathogens. Healthy mucous [...]

The Gut’s Hidden Shield: How EZ Water Protects Your Body From the Inside Out Wendy Wells2025-07-05T00:35:28+00:00

Why You Feel Fatigued After Eating and How to Fix It

There are a few reasons that stand out when it comes to being fatigued after eating. Here are a few ideas and tips to help you avoid the dreaded energy slump. Four Causes of Feeling Fatigued After Eating 1. Low cortisol If you eat a meal that has a lot of carbohydrates, your body will produce insulin in response. insulin lowers the blood sugar and sometimes it does it very well and that can then cause a drop of your blood sugar below baseline. In some people who may have low cortisol, it can be very problematic [...]

Why You Feel Fatigued After Eating and How to Fix ItWendy Wells2025-05-08T19:25:00+00:00

Leaky Gut, Causes and Cures

"Maldigestion, malabsorption, and abnormal gut flora and ecology are often found to be primary contributing factors not only to gastrointestinal disorders but also to a wide variety of chronic, systemic illnesses."

Leaky Gut, Causes and CuresWendy Wells2023-07-02T23:40:05+00:00

Why do I have allergies?

At some point there was an exposure to the allergen when the health of your mucous membranes of your eyes, nose, throat, lungs, or gastrointestinal lining was compromised. This allergen then got through the protective layer into the blood stream, and caused a reaction - foreign substance alert!

Why do I have allergies?Wendy Wells2022-06-26T21:51:09+00:00

Another Cancer Cause Revealed

Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the U.S. The American Cancer Society's estimates for 2014 are 96,830 new cases of colon and 40,000 new cases of rectal cancer. The lifetime risk is 1 in 20 or 5%. There are factors within our control to lessen our chances (research based) such as eating less red meat (beef, lamb, liver), especially processed meats (lunch meat, hot dogs). Also, increasing vegetable and high-fiber foods, and getting daily exercise have been proven to be effective. Obesity, is a strong risk factor within our control, as [...]

Another Cancer Cause RevealedWendy Wells2014-07-20T19:37:52+00:00

Why am I sensitive to certain foods?

What is happening to me? Now I am sensitive to foods! Finally, the body is trying to tell you what foods are harmful, the signal is getting louder, and you are hearing it! These symptoms are truly blessings in disguise. As you may know, trying to figure out exactly which foods are bothering you can be maddening. Everyone has 1 or more food intolerances, and have had them since birth. Many of us don't ever notice symptoms, others notice and patch the symptoms with medications. In recent years, with the surge of gluten intolerance, the idea of food intolerances is becoming more popular, so [...]

Why am I sensitive to certain foods?Wendy Wells2014-06-28T01:41:25+00:00

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