Digestive Support
The digestive-eliminatory system
The digestive system is a 25 to 35-foot-long hose like structure. It receives food at one end, breaks it down into nutrients (a process called digestion), and absorbs the nutrients into the bloodstream for delivery to the cells. The indigestible parts of food are eliminated from the body. The eliminatory system helps maintain water and chemical balance and removes excess fluid and waste from the body.
The primary structures of these systems are the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines (colon), kidneys, bladder, and anus.
When things go wrong
Digestive disorders are a major source of lost time. We all are familiar with such inconveniences as constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, urinary tract infections, flatulence, and upset stomachs. Digestive disorders also account for such serious problems as hepatitis, jaundice, cirrhosis, diverticular disease, and cancers of the digestive system. Anyone who suffers from digestive problems knows how horrible they can make life.
Why things go wrong
Diet is often the main culprit. We eat too much processed food and sugar, and not enough fiber, fruits, and vegetables. This alone can result in constipation. Poor eating habits, such as eating too quickly and "grazing" our food, are also part of the problem. In addition, parasites are a largely unknown but major problem. Other risk factors are lack of exercise, effects of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, smoking, stress, and alcohol.
To maintain digestive-eliminatory health
Many digestive problems can be prevented through lifestyle. Live the Healthy Cell Concept™ and be sure to get adequate amounts of fiber, fruits, and vegetables. Don’t eat "on the run": set a dinnertime and stick to it! Eat foods such as yogurt, which contain beneficial bacteria that our digestive systems need. Consider supplementing with pre and probiotics, digestive enzymes, and aloe vera, all of which can aid in digestion.
AIM products
Primary Products
AIM Herbal Fiberblend®, a combination of the soluble fiber psyllium and cleansing herbs, helps maintain bowel regularity, provides dietary fiber, and leads to detoxification.
AIM PrepZymes®, a combination of digestive enzymes, helps our body break down foods so we get more nutrients per meal. This also helps eliminate auto toxicity, which is a result of undigested food remaining in the body for long periods of time.
AIM Cascara Sagrada™, Combined with conventional measures
to soften the stool, such as adding plenty of fiber to the diet, as
well as water and exercise, the use of cascara sagrada makes sense
for the relief of occasional constipation, and it can prevent the
pressure and pain associated with hemorrhoids and anal fissures.
AIM FloraFood® contains a special blend of three powerful
friendly bacteria—Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum
and Bifidobacterium longum.
Complementary Products
AIM Composure® , AIM Herbal Release, and AIM RediBeets
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