Gut Health: Simple Facts & Effects of Aging + Medication


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Gut Health terminology always makes my eyes glaze over.

Thus, my intent in writing this blog is to make it easy for people,

who are NOT researchers, practitioners of medicine, or nutritionists,

to understand digestion, probiotics and prebiotics, and things to do for good health. I’ll provide links to experts for those who want more information, especially about the effects of aging and medications on digestion.

Note: I have used the Merck Manual, Consumer Version, among other research options, to validate much of the information in this blog.


The Gut Health “Table of Contents”

Feel free to scroll down to the parts of interest to you.

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  1. Let’s remember a few simple things about how the digestive system works.
  2. We’ll mention and explain the difference between probiotics and prebiotics that people can use to improve digestion and overall health.
  3. Then, we’ll ask the question, “What effects does aging have on the ability to digest and absorb food nutrients?”
  4. Medications also can affect digestion, so I’ll provide some links on that topic at the end of this blog.

I recommend you go to the aforementioned medical and nutrition professionals for details, specific facts about foods and products, and advice.

Neither this website nor I dispense medical advice or claim to know what can heal you of various symptoms.

I’m simply describing the basics of digestion, so we may help ourselves to good health, and giving you some links to get started on further research.


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Get Healthy With Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

What Are Some Health Benefits of Using Apple Cider Vinegar?

smiley face OK signYou will be amazed! Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) works on everything from warts to arthritis and shrinking prostate glands, from sunburns to diabetes and digestive issues, and from chronic fatigue to excess fat reduction and Alzheimer’s.


Paul C. Bragg, Authority on Apple Cider Vinegar

The great authority on Apple Cider Vinegar was Paul C. Bragg, who was crippled by tuberculosis as a child. Like many people with life-threatening or delimiting diseases, he looked for solutions. He developed his own eating, breathing, and exercising routines and created a wonderfully healthy body. His website states, “He excelled in running, swimming, biking, progressive weight training and mountain climbing. He made an early pledge to God, in return for his renewed health, to spend the rest of his life showing others the road to super health.” Then, he became an advisor to Olympic athletes and brought health solutions to others as a pioneer in the following areas.

  • Bragg reputedly started the first health food store, health food products, and health food restaurants in America.
  • He formed Bragg Health Crusades which presented the first Health Lectures across America. He then hosted a television show to promote health. It featured exercises, healthy recipes, and guest appearances by famous, health-minded people.
  • He introduced Juice Therapy in America by importing the first hand-juicers.

But, enough about him. 🙂 Let’s talk about health benefits of using Natural Apple Cider Vinegar.


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