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Most people don’t realize the vital role that stomach acid (HCL) plays in digestion and overall health! Produced by the parietal cells lining the stomach, HCL is one of the main components of the stomach’s gastric juices. HCL is essential for maintaining the alkaline/acid balance needed during this phase of digestion. Ample amounts of HCL are required in order to emulsify the foods consumed, as...
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Keeping the gastrointestinal tract clean, balanced, and functioning optimally should be of primary concern for anyone looking to optimize their health. Few people are aware that intestinal microbes are responsible for approximately 70% of your immune health. The human body houses anywhere from 10-70 trillion cells, depending on the source. If you think that’s a lot, the microbiome that takes up...
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The circulatory system is comprised of both the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems. They work in unison with each other. One of their conjunctive functions is the elimination of acidic waste and toxins. The cardiovascular system is comprised of the heart, blood vessels, and blood (around 5 liters). This system is responsible for transporting blood, along with oxygen and nutrients, through the blood...
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The primary organs of the respiratory system are the lungs. The exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the respiratory system occurs in the alveoli of the lungs. Their job is to take in oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide as we breathe. Red blood cells receive oxygen from the lungs and transport it to other parts of the body, then the red blood cells collect carbon dioxide and bring it back to the...
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The urinary or renal system is in charge of producing, storing, and disposing of urine. This system consists of 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, the bladder, and the urethra. The kidneys form the urine by filtering the blood. Then the urine gets stored in the bladder after it passes through the ureters. Healthy people excrete 1-2 liters of urine a day, and healthy kidneys have a pH around 6.5. When the blood’s...
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The skin is the largest organ in the body and protects the muscles, bones, ligaments, and internal organs. The skin has many important roles, and one of the most significant is keeping its pH in the appropriate balance. The skin should maintain a slightly acidic pH of around 5 or so in an effort to protect the body from bad bacteria and other harmful pathogens. This ideal pH supports the growth of...
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The nervous system encompasses the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain and spinal cord, as well as the peripheral nervous system, which contains nerves that connect the CNS to all other parts of the body. The nervous system’s job is to communicate with other systems in the body, coordinate internal organ functions, and respond appropriately to external environmental conditions. The...
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The musculoskeletal system is also known as the “locomotor” system, consisting of both the skeletal and muscular systems. The skeletal system is made up of the skeleton (of course), which makes up the body’s bones and teeth. The muscular system involves the muscles, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, joints, and other connective tissue. The musculoskeletal system allows for body support, stability,...
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The endocrine system is composed of an array of glands that release vital chemicals or hormones into the bloodstream. This system basically consists of the adrenal gland, pituitary gland, pineal gland, reproductive glands, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, and the pancreas, all working in accompaniment with other body systems. THE ADRENAL GLANDS The adrenal glands work closely with the hypothalamus...
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The thyroid gland plays a major role in regulating the rate and intensity of the body's metabolism or energy production and monitors calcium levels in the blood. The pituitary gland acts like a thermostat regulator for the thyroid's hormone burning furnace. The thyroid produces the hormones thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and calcitonin. The parathyroid glands regulate the amount of calcium...
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