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The Spirituality of the Intestines

 

scan 22 001We are only  beginning to explore the true influence the Intestine has on our  physical, spiritual, mental, emotional well being.  Not only is the intestine the place where food and nutrients are absorbed, but this is also the place where we assimilate, absorb, and process our reality.

The intestine is the body’s largest sensory organ with a  strong connection to the brain.  The intestine sends more messages to the brain than it receives from the brain.  With all this communication between the brain and the intestine, the intestine works to keep informed of what’s happening in the body.  The intestine influences,  keeps the brain aware of pain, fatigue, nausea.

What this means is that your intestine tells you how to think, how you  experience pain, what kind of energy you have, and how much sleep you  get.    This impact on the entire body means that the intestine is very important to our overall perception of how you feel.

In order to be in the best physical, mental, emotional, spiritual health possible, it’s important to honor the brain-intestine relationship.  Eating the best possible diet will promote the balance your  body needs in order to achieve the best health possible.

Not everyone needs the same diet.  Different bodies have different needs.  However, there are some guidelines.  A healthy diet is low in fat, sugar, calories and high in fiber,  fresh fruits, vegetables.  Eat real, whole food which is as close to natural as possible.

Find out which probiotics are best for you and take them.  Our understanding of the function of gut bacteria is not  advanced.  Frankly,  we are  in the  learning stages of how the bacteria in our gut affect our overall health.   In a few years we’ll all know a lot more and we’ll all be healthier for the knowledge.

Our  intestine has a language.  This language includes:

the emotions we feel.

our search for homeostasis.

our immune system.

our conscious desires for food and/or drugs.

how we react to stress.

peristalsis.

Find a quiet, safe place where you can talk to your intestine.  Sit quietly as you get comfortable.  Turn on some music you are comfortable with.

Breathe into your intestine as you take deep breaths.

As you breathe into your intestine, talk to your body to encourage homeostasis.

As you exhale,  ask  your intestine to release  issues which prevent ultimate good health for you and your body.

As you breathe in and breathe out, examine your relationship to food.  Talk to your intestine to allow less controversy and emotion to enter into the act of eating.

As you breathe in and breathe out, explore your connection between love and food.  How does this affect your intestine and its communication with your brain?

As you breathe in and breathe out,  listen to your intestine to learn what it needs to help your body, mind, and soul be healthier.

After a few minutes, thank your intestine for any and all information you received.  If you have not received any information which you understand, know that you will receive knowledge which you can use in the coming hours and days.

You can return to this dialogue with your intestine whenever and however you need.  Your intestine offers insight and wisdom about your health.  It is ready to share this information when you can receive it.

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Peace and food for all.

Thurman Greco