Ever wondered why certain dishes make your energy crash while others sustain you throughout the day? That’s where the Glycemic Index (GI) comes in.

Brandon and his family joined the 7 Systems Plan because he had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 16. His hemoglobin A1c was 9.6, and the options were to begin medication, which he would most likely need for life, or get rid of the illness.

If you have hypertension, work to reverse this condition and get your arteries healthy again. Many who have followed the 7 Systems Plan have had their doctor take them off blood pressure medications.

No matter how nutritious your food is, you won’t get any benefit if the nutrients never get where they need to go.

Restoring GI health can be possible with a targeted program focused on nutritional support, healthy eating, exercise, and stress reduction.

Constipation is never normal. If you’re experiencing it daily, it’s a clear sign that something is off in your gut.

What does a healthy stool look like? When should you be concerned about irregular or discolored bowel movements? And most importantly, how can you support your Digestive System to eliminate waste effortlessly?

The Digestive System and the brain are intricately connected. Although this is fascinating information, you will not experience transformation unless you know how to optimize this knowledge.

Just as you need food for energy and nourishment, good bacteria need food for energy to fight off harmful bacteria in your gut.

Gastrointestinal function extends beyond digestion and nutrient absorption. The gut is home to a diverse microbiome. Dysbiosis occurs when this microbiome becomes imbalanced, resulting in inflammation.

Lack of stomach acid can also make you more susceptible to food poisoning since your body cannot sterilize food well. Some people get sick after eating the same dish as a family member due to differences in stomach acid production.

Do this test: count the number of times you chew your food. If you chew less than 20 times, reading this article may significantly improve your health and help you lose weight.

I am sure you have heard people say this phrase, “you are what you eat”. A more accurate way to say this is, “you are what you eat, digest, absorb, and eliminate”.

“Ever ‘gone with your gut’ to make a decision or felt ‘butterflies in your stomach’ when nervous? You’re likely getting signals from an unexpected source: your second brain.”

You don’t want angry fat. These fat cells sabotage your health, drain your energy, increase harmful hormones, make you hungry and tired, and add unwanted weight. It’s a vicious cycle.

Emotional eating and food addiction are very real problems. If you find yourself reaching for comfort foods on a regular basis, it can lead to significant problems, both physically and psychologically.

Do you remember what builds strong bones and muscles? Lots of things, of course, but the ones you probably hear about most are calcium, vitamin D, and . . . collagen.

Inactivity can decrease freedom of movement and worsen conditions such as arthritis, a pressing concern. Any low-impact movement you enjoy will benefit your joints.

Getting your body metabolically adapted can take months, but it is well worth the effort. FMDs are a great tool to make this happen.

It is alarming today that Americans’ principal source of vegetables are French fries. On average, Americans consume 30 pounds of French fries per year, and someone else is eating my 30 pounds!