Title: 16. The Small Intestine Has A Big Impact On Your Health

<p>Episode 16 - The Small Intestine Has A Big Impact On Your Health</p> <p>The Stomach and Small Intestine are responsible for the breakdown (digestion) of our foods.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> This breakdown allows nutrients to become small enough so that they can be absorbed into the body and used as nourishment for our cells, muscles, glands and organs.</p> <p>Get your digestion right and you will probably find your Nervous System (especially the brain), your Immune System and your Hormone Systems all working better.</p> <p>In fact, your skin should also respond positively to a healthy Digestive System.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Last week, we talked about the Stomach and its role in digestion.</p> <p>In this week’s episode we continue discussing the Digestive System by focusing on the role of the Small Intestine.</p> <p>Some highlights:</p> <p>- We discuss why, although the Stomach needs to be acidic, the Small Intestine needs to be more alkaline.</p> <p>- The two (actually three) organs that contribute enzymes to the Small Intestine</p> <p>- The powerful substance that helps eliminates toxins from the body… via the Small Intestine</p> <p>- The most important supplement if you don’t have a Gall Bladder</p> <p>As always, we hope you enjoy this episode and share it with a friend.</p>