Unlock Your Gut's Potential: Simple Steps to a Happier Belly!

What is your Stomach and Digestion System telling you? Ouch? Gassy? Bloaty? Constipated? Diarrhea? Depressed? (Your gut is the 2nd Brain!)

Learn how to improve all the above with DNA markers for your Gut community. It’s called the GI Spotlight test!

The GI Spotlight functional wellness test analysis provides an in-depth look into the health of the gut microbiome. The human gastrointestinal (GI) tract contains an ecosystem with more than four trillion microbes, living in a symbiotic relationship with their host, while performing duties essential to the health of the individual, such as assisting with digestion, hormonal balance, immune modulation, and neurotransmitter function.

How does this test benefit You?

Each functional wellness test contains everything necessary, including detailed instructions, on how to noninvasively collect the sample and send it in for analysis. The resulting report contains a unique, comprehensive assessment into many of the key microbes that are essential for human physiology and overall wellness.

This test will help provide insight in the following areas:

• Check the variety and balance of important microbes and fungi in your gut

• See how well the walls of your intestines are protecting you from harmful substances

• Evaluate how well your digestive system is working, including how it breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and moves food along

• Assess inflammation levels and how well your gut's immune system is functioning"

The results are intended to help inform and guide me to support your overall health with appropriate diet, lifestyle, and nutraceutical suggestions by assessing the status of the microbiome.

**The Designs for Health GI Spotlight™ functional test is not diagnostic and is not eligible for coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, or medical insurance.

How To Check For Parasites

In my office, I do Muscle and Skin Testing Verified with Lab Testing.

The GI Spotlight is a stool test that is easy to do at home and gives an accurate assessment of the bugs in your system and how to fix it.

Do You Have Parasites?

More than 50% of my immediate family and patients test positive for them! Parasites are organisms that live on or inside another organism (the host) and obtain their nutrients at the expense of the host. They can affect human health in various ways, depending on the type of parasite and the specific host-parasite interaction. Here are some ways parasites can impact our health:

Parasitic infections can cause a wide range of symptoms, and the specific symptoms depend on the type of parasite, the location of the infection in the body, and the overall health of the individual. Common symptoms of parasitic infections can include:

Are You Suffering with Any of the Following Symptoms?

1. Digestive Disturbances:

   • Diarrhea

   • Constipation

   • Nausea

   • Vomiting

   • Abdominal pain or cramping

   • Gas and bloating

2. Weight Loss:

   • Unexplained weight loss despite normal eating habits

3. Fatigue and Weakness:

   • Chronic fatigue

   • Weakness

4. Skin Issues:

   • Itching, rashes, or hives

   • Sores or lesions on the skin

5. Aches and Pains:

   • Muscle aches

   • Joint pain

6. Sleep Disturbances:

   • Insomnia

   • Restlessness during sleep

7. Anemia:

   • Iron-deficiency anemia

8. Allergies:

   • Development of new allergies or worsening of existing allergies

9. Mental Health Symptoms:

   • Anxiety

   • Depression

It's important to note that these symptoms can be caused by various health conditions, and experiencing one or more of these symptoms does not necessarily mean you have a parasitic infection. If you suspect you may have a parasitic infection or are experiencing persistent or severe symptoms, it is essential to seek medical attention. A healthcare professional can conduct tests to diagnose the specific parasite and recommend appropriate treatment.

Beating Gas: Distended Chronic Abdomen and Chronic Constipation

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Here is an email I just received from a patient: (italicized are my comments)

This patient has been to multiple medical doctors and alternative doctors, me being the last one. I have seen her now for about 2 years loading her on every therapy I have, including many supplements but to no avail. This email is about her success after 1 FCT session which involved taking homeopathic drops over a period of only 2 days.

“Hi Dr. Paul,

I had a decent BM (bowel movement) this morning, lightening the load a pound which always puts a smile on my face.  The even better news is………the bloat is down!!!!!!  

I believe it is the vials at work?!  I haven’t changed anything otherwise except adding 3 Dr. Schulze caps but that was days ago.  I just finished the vial protocol yesterday, so it must be their energy?!  Wow!  I am elated!  Thank you!  I hope this is the case and my health will FINALLY shift back to homeostasis, bloat-free, pain-free and feeling good.  Fingers crossed!

Last night a glass pyrex bowl of frozen chicken soup rolled out of the freezer and I tried to block it from crashing onto the stone floor with my foot.  It hit my big toe and is sore today.  It’s not broken, but really?! 

Even my Mom agrees the bloat is down, so maybe she’ll give the vials and you a chance!”

How To Heal Your Gut

How Does Your Gut Look?

For countless people, indigestion runs rampant and can have hidden gut damage. You can start healing your gut by eating healthier and taking the right supplements.

IgGI Shield from Designs for Health are one of those Supplements.

IgGI Shield has 2 primary healers of the Gut. Immuno-Lin and N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (NAG).

Some potential benefits of ImmunoLin may include:

1. Boosting immune system function: The immune-supportive substances in ImmunoLin may help improve the function of the immune system by enhancing the body's natural defenses against infection and disease.

2. Reducing the risk of infections: By improving immune system function, ImmunoLin may help reduce the risk of bacterial, viral, and other types of infections.

3. Supporting gut health: Some of the proteins in ImmunoLin, such as lactoferrin, may help promote healthy gut bacteria and reduce inflammation in the digestive tract.

4. Promoting recovery after illness: ImmunoLin may help speed up recovery after illness by supporting the immune system and reducing inflammation.

5. Supporting overall health: A healthy immune system is essential for overall health and well-being, and by supporting immune system function, ImmunoLin may help promote overall health and vitality.

N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine (NAG) is a natural compound that is chemically similar to glucose. It is a type of amino sugar that is found in the shells of crustaceans such as crabs and shrimp, as well as in the cell walls of fungi and certain bacteria.

NAG is commonly used as a dietary supplement and is believed to have a range of potential health benefits, including:

1. Supporting joint health: NAG is a precursor to hyaluronic acid and other glycosaminoglycans that are found in joint cartilage. Taking NAG supplements may help support joint health and reduce joint pain and stiffness.

2. Promoting gut health: NAG may help support gut health by protecting the lining of the digestive tract and promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

3. Boosting immune system function: NAG has been shown to stimulate the production of immune cells and enhance the function of white blood cells, which may help improve immune system function.

4. Supporting skin health: NAG is a precursor to glycosaminoglycans that are found in the skin. Taking NAG supplements may help promote skin health and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

5. Reducing inflammation: NAG has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce inflammation in the body and improve overall health.

As with any supplement, it's important to talk to your doctor before taking NAG, especially if you have any underlying health conditions or are taking medication.

Top Six Things Contributing to Constipation

There are many things that can contribute to constipation. It can be miserable especially if you have a history of it.

The most important thing is figuring out what is causing the problem. There are multiple causes but I have found through clinical experience the top things below. Here are simple starting steps so you can flow and not be backed up:

1. Are you drinking enough water? Water is essential ingredient to life and makes up most of your body. So if you're not consuming proper amounts of water then you need to to do that. It has a serious effect on major health issues in the body. One patient called me and said she was feeling lousy. She was on my tailored Nutrition program to cleanse her body. I asked her if she was drinking enough water. She said no. Her symptoms cleared up once she hydrated herself. You want to drink up to 96 ounces per day depending on your body weight. I recommend drinking a quart of water for every 50 lb of body weight. 

2. Are you having 4 cups of Vegetables measured raw per day? Here is a link to measuring vegies so you know how much you are having:

3. Fill in the blank, 2 of the most common nutrients lacking in our diet are: _______________________

Answer: Magnesium and Vitamin C. I have found these nutrients helpful for overall health and bowel movements.

• The Magnesium Citrate version is best for constipation. Start with dosage on the back and increase 1 serving daily till bowel tolerance (soft stools/diarrhea), then back up to the prior dosage. Do this for both supplements.

• Quality brands are essential for this. We use Designs for health, Buffered Vitamin C and MagCitrate Powder.

• There are 2 general categories of Magnesium:

  • Ones that absorb into your bloodstream and ones that don’t.

  • Magcitrate does not absorb as well into the blood steam and therefore goes out your colon and into your toilet. That is why it loosens your bowels.

  • Trimag supreme is one of the best for absorbing into your bloodstream so it can go into your cells!. It comes in the day and night version. Night is for better sleep. You need these versions even more because every cell needs Magnesium to be healthy!

  • If you cant swallow use Epson salt foot or body bath or Magnegel (Designs for Health). Magnegel gets rubbed into the skin over cramps or for general health. It gets directly absorbed into the blood stream so it can get into your cells!

  • You can buy these at designsforhealth.com.

    • You will need to form a account first and then you will need a practitioner code: “paulkwik”. Then you can place your order. Free shipping with orders of at least $49 :).

4. Are you Stressed on the toilet? If you are you won’t go. Stress = Bowel Constriction, Relaxation = Bowel opening up. Its like a kinking a water hose when you are stressed. Counteract stress with the following:

• Deep breathing, drop those shoulders! You are not relaxed if your shoulders are up and ready for action.

• Gargling with no liquid in your mouth. This stimulates the relaxation nerve (Vagus nerve) to relax your body. It is wierd but it works!

• Side note: Sometimes putting a small stool underneath your feet can reposition your tailbone for easier elimination.

5. Environmental Toxins https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2551954.

• My observation is that every patient that has walked in for my Nutritional Consult has had too much heavy metals in their body. This can cause constipation. See ncbi reference above and do your own research as well. Toxic exposure is only getting worse as time goes on. Heavy metals, antibiotics, insecticides, pesticides, other pharmaceuticals & even radioactive uranium are in the water we drink and the food we eat. Please make sure that the water is purified either through a reverse osmosis or Berkey filtration system. If you are using bottled water, I recommend using Aquafina or Dasani water because I know that those are filtered with reverse osmosis. You can check other types of water by calling the company and asking if they use reverse osmosis. Personally, I use the Berkey filtration system which is 2 cents a gallon for the main filters and six cents a gallon for the fluoride/arsenic filters. I believe its the most effective at toxin removal while being the most cost-effective. Additionally, reverse osmosis takes away all the essential nutrients while the Berkey retains those. Minerals are in the same “family” as heavy metals, they all talk to each other and help “transport” heavy metals out of your body. Just search it up online and you'll see how critical minerals are for thousands of chemical reactions in your body as well.

• Antibiotics in water and food. What is the most abundant in your body? Can you count to 37 trillion? That is how many body cells you have. What outnumbers the cells in your body? Can you count to 100 trillion? That is how many good bacteria are in your body. Your Digestive system hosts a majority of them. Antibiotics kill them! It's in food and water and can have residual effects today even though you had them many years prior!

  • What does the good bacteria family do?

    • It helps with Depression by producing seritonin, the feel good chemical (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4393509/).

    • Helps with constipation (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4951383/).

    • Helps with a Host of other things as well.

    • The Bottom line; Filter your water, buy organic fruits and vegetables. Buy properly fed & treated animals which have been allowed to graze. If tight on budget, wash your fruits and vegetables with a cleanser as well as eat hormone and antibiotic free animal food sources.

• Are you on prescription medications? Some are notorious for causing constipation. Here are 8 common ones

  • Nsaids for pain

  • Antihistamines like Benedryl and Zyrtec for Allergies

  • Tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil and Pamelor

  • Iron supplements

  • Urinary incontinence meds like: Ditropan and Detrol

  • Pain Opioid Meds

  • Hypertension meds

  • Nausea meds like Zofran

• Talk to your Doctor as well as a Natural health practitioner about alternative options for your health. Your medical doctor will give you a drug because of a diagnosis based on your symptoms. If we can help you get rid of those symptoms, you can talk to your doctor about getting off some of those drugs.

6. Body Work

• Body work would involve movement of the body at home and sometimes getting professional help, if needed. The body works by communication just like human beings need to communicate. Your body communicates through the brain and sends signals to the rest of the body to tell it what it should do and the body responds by telling a signal back to the brain using a feedback mechanism. Your vital organs communicate automatically through the autonomic nervous system which controls your stress and relaxation systems but it works through the conscious mind when your lifting something using muscles. Both of those require communication.

• There's another set of communication pathways that happens on the skin surface called meridians (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25206574) . Acupressure without needles, which we do at our office, are ways to unblock short circuits of these communication pathways. I liken it to an orchestra singing a beautiful song and all the players are in perfect tune and harmony. These short circuits on the surface of the skin (meridians) or blockages of the actual nervous system (brain/spinal cord/nerves) can be helped with home treatment or if necessary, chiropractic care, or acupressure. This movement, song or dance, if you will, of your body through the nerves of the body and the meridians can be short circuited and cause your colon to be constipated.

  Testimony:

  One of my most recent patients was referred to by another patient. He was pretty much at death's door. After starting with me, the doctors said it was a miracle that he was still alive. He had been admitted to the hospital for a ruptured aortic aneurysm. He was in a coma for one month and by the time he got here he was at 30% heart function, severely constipated and on narcotic drugs for pain, he wasn't getting any sleep, he had lost 30 lbs, and diagnosed with cancer and liver failure. To say the least, his life was miserable!

  We did the foundational lab tests on him, analyzed what he needed from the lab tests and started creating a new story for him! After he started my program, here is what happened in 1 month:

• Heart function improved from 30% to 50%

• Gained 20 lbs

• Pain gone

• Constipation gone

• Thankful to me because he was able to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas

• Sleep improved 20%

  Not everybody is is at death's door when they come in. I'm hoping that you'll talk to me much sooner than that! It'll be easier for me and especially for you so that you don’t needlessly suffer.
  
  
  

Fibroids

Fibroids are actually not fibrous at all but actually growths of smooth muscle and connective tissue. They're usually found on the walls of the uterus. They are not cancerous and usually harmless. They generally occur more in the African or Caribbean descent.

What are symptoms associated with fibroids?

Many don't have symptoms at all and they are found on a routine exam or ultrasound.

However when they do have symptoms, it can cause:

·      Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, bleeding in between periods. as a result anemia can develop. Important note: if you need to change your pads more than once per hour, please see a health specialist.

·      Pain during intercourse

·      Swelling and or pain in the lower abdomen can occur as well as frequent urge to urinate, back pain.

·      Constipation can happen as well.

Root causes

·      Estrogen dominance which basically is an imbalance of estrogen vs. Progesterone, this can be caused from many factors including-- environmental estrogens or xenoestrogens which is rampant in our environment. Chemicals herbicides pesticides Etc., are the Usual Suspects in this arena

·      Obesity

·      Hypothyroid

·      Peri-menopause

·      Diet

·      Hereditary and age and race

·      High blood pressure

·      Early menstruation

·      Oral contraceptives what other birth control methods

Testing

Blood, urine, heavy metal testing, stool testing, are common ways to determine the root causes of fibroids.

Treatment options

Testing is critical to finding the root causes, there are many treatment options including

Changing diet, avoiding certain foods, detoxification, homeopathy, PEMF (Pulsed electromagnetic Fields) acupressure all factor in to reaching your health goals with fibroids. Finding the right tailored program for you is ideal for reaching your goals.

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Top Six Things Contributing to Constipation

There are many things that can contribute to constipation. It can be miserable especially if you have a history of it.

The most important thing is figuring out what is causing the problem. There are multiple causes but I have found through clinical experience the top things below. Here are simple starting steps so you can flow and not be backed up:

1. Are you drinking enough water? Water is essential ingredient to life and makes up most of your body. So if you're not consuming proper amounts of water then you need to to do that. It has a serious effect on major health issues in the body. One patient called me and said she was feeling lousy. She was on my tailored Nutrition program to cleanse her body. I asked her if she was drinking enough water. She said no. Her symptoms cleared up once she hydrated herself. You want to drink up to 96 ounces per day depending on your body weight. I recommend drinking a quart of water for every 50 lb of body weight. 

2. Are you having 4 cups of Vegetables measured raw per day? Here is a link to measuring vegies so you know how much you are having:

3. Fill in the blank, 2 of the most common nutrients lacking in our diet are: _______________________

Answer: Magnesium and Vitamin C. I have found these nutrients helpful for overall health and bowel movements. The Magnesium Citrate version is best for constipation. Start with dosage on the back and increase 1 serving daily till bowel tolerance (soft stools/diarrhea), then back up to the prior dosage. Do this for both supplements. Quality brands are essential for this. We use Designs for health, Stellar C and MagCitrate Powder.

4. Are you Stressed on the toilet? If you are you won’t go. Stress = Bowel Constriction, Relaxation = Bowel opening up. Its like a kinking a water hose when you are stressed. Counteract stress with the following:

• Deep breathing

• Gargling with no liquid in your mouth. This stimulates the relaxation nerve (Vagus nerve) to relax your body. It is wierd but it works!

• Side note: Sometimes putting a small stool underneath your feet can reposition your tailbone for easier elimination.

5. Environmental Toxins https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2551954.

• My observation is that every patient that has walked in for my Nutritional Consult has had too much heavy metals in their body. This can cause constipation. See ncbi reference above and do your own research as well. Toxic exposure is only getting worse as time goes on. Heavy metals, antibiotics, insecticides, pesticides, other pharmaceuticals & even radioactive uranium are in the water we drink and the food we eat. Please make sure that the water is purified either through a reverse osmosis or Berkey filtration system. If you are using bottled water, I recommend using Aquafina or Dasani water because I know that those are filtered with reverse osmosis. You can check other types of water by calling the company and asking if they use reverse osmosis. Personally, I use the Berkey filtration system which is 2 cents a gallon for the main filters and six cents a gallon for the fluoride/arsenic filters. I believe its the most effective at toxin removal while being the most cost-effective. Additionally, reverse osmosis takes away all the essential nutrients while the Berkey retains those. Minerals are in the same “family” as heavy metals, they all talk to each other and help “transport” heavy metals out of your body. Just search it up online and you'll see how critical minerals are for thousands of chemical reactions in your body as well.

• Antibiotics in water and food. What is the most abundant in your body? Can you count to 37 trillion? That is how many body cells you have. What outnumbers the cells in your body? Can you count to 100 trillion? That is how many good bacteria are in your body. Your Digestive system hosts a majority of them. Antibiotics kill them! It's in food and water and can have residual effects today even though you had them many years prior! What does the good bacteria family do?

• Helps with Depression by producing seritonin, the feel good chemical (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4393509/).

• Helps with constipation (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4951383/).

• Host of other things as well.

The Bottom line; Filter your water, buy organic fruits and vegetables. Buy properly fed & treated animals which have been allowed to graze. If tight on budget, wash your fruits and vegetables with a cleanser as well as eat hormone and antibiotic free animal food sources.

6. Body Work

• Body work would involve movement of the body at home and sometimes getting professional help, if needed. The body works by communication just like human beings need to communicate. Your body communicates through the brain and sends signals to the rest of the body to tell it what it should do and the body responds by telling a signal back to the brain using a feedback mechanism. Your vital organs communicate automatically through the autonomic nervous system which controls your stress and relaxation systems but it works through the conscious mind when your lifting something using muscles. Both of those require communication.

• There's another set of communication pathways that happens on the skin surface called meridians (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25206574) . Acupressure without needles, which we do at our office, are ways to unblock short circuits of these communication pathways. I liken it to an orchestra singing a beautiful song and all the players are in perfect tune and harmony. These short circuits on the surface of the skin (meridians) or blockages of the actual nervous system (brain/spinal cord/nerves) can be helped with home treatment or if necessary, chiropractic care, or acupressure. This movement, song or dance, if you will, of your body through the nerves of the body and the meridians can be short circuited and cause your colon to be constipated.

  Testimony:

  One of my most recent patients was referred to by another patient. He was pretty much at death's door. After starting with me, the doctors said it was a miracle that he was still alive. He had been admitted to the hospital for a ruptured aortic aneurysm. He was in a coma for one month and by the time he got here he was at 30% heart function, severely constipated and on narcotic drugs for pain, he wasn't getting any sleep, he had lost 30 lbs, and diagnosed with cancer and liver failure. To say the least, his life was miserable!

  We did the foundational lab tests on him, analyzed what he needed from the lab tests and started creating a new story for him! After he started my program, here is what happened in 1 month:

• Heart function improved from 30% to 50%

• Gained 20 lbs

• Pain gone

• Constipation gone

• Thankful to me because he was able to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas

• Sleep improved 20%

  Not everybody is is at death's door when they come in. I'm hoping that you'll talk to me much sooner than that! It'll be easier for me and especially for you so that you don’t needlessly suffer.
  
  So those are the top things associated with constipation I hope you got benefit from this.