When our bodies properly absorb nutrients and effectively eliminate waste, we experience higher energy, improved digestion, and overall vitality. In this episode, Jen discusses the importance of assimilation and elimination for optimal health, highlighting how poor nutrient absorption and sluggish elimination can lead to issues like fatigue, bloating, and toxin build-up.
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The ultimate goal of good nutrition is efficient assimilation and elimination. When the body struggles with these processes, a range of health issues can arise. Poor assimilation—when the body fails to absorb nutrients effectively—can lead to deficiencies, a weakened immune system, and low energy. Similarly, poor elimination, such as constipation or sluggish bowels, can cause toxin build-up, leading to bloating, digestive discomfort, and an overall sense of sluggishness.
Let’s talk about poo. Yes, it’s a naturopath’s favourite topic, and for good reason—it provides valuable insights into what’s happening inside the body.
I remember early in my career, consulting with a patient suffering from severe psoriasis. As I examined his skin and irises (using iridology for diagnosis), I asked, “Do you poo regularly?” He confidently said yes. But based on my observations, I wasn’t convinced. So, I asked, “How often do you poo?” His answer? “Every Thursday.” To him, that was regular. He ate two to three meals a day, yet only eliminated once a week, putting a serious strain on his body. After that experience, I started asking patients, “How many times a day do you poo?”
Ideally, we should eliminate as often as we eat—two to three times a day. Think of babies and animals: they eat, and then they poo. When we eat, food moves through the digestive tract, with the ileocecal valve between the small and large intestine signalling the next stage of digestion. Food in the large intestine moves toward the rectum, ready for elimination. This process ensures toxins exit the body regularly; if they don’t, they often come out through the skin.
Efficient digestion isn’t just about what we eat. It’s about what we digest, assimilate, and eliminate. Poor assimilation and elimination can contribute to weight gain, skin issues, and a higher risk of chronic diseases.
Ultimately, it’s not just what we eat that matters—it’s what we digest, assimilate, and eliminate.
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