With EFT... IBS, IBD, Colitis, Candida and Other Bowel and GI Disorders Can Be Avoided

As a result of on-going stress or worry, our gastrointestinal (GI) track and digestion process' can become disrupted and very inefficient. In a fight, flight or freeze mode important nutrients and blood is shunted away from our GI track and sent to the muscles so we are better able to run away or fight to protect ourselves.

Studies show that the protective mucosal lining of the small intestine and stomach actually changes and becomes compromised when we experience on-going stress, worry or other emotional upset i.e. anger, resentment, guilt, sadness, fear etc.

Worry and Stress Induced Gastro-intestinal (GI) Changes Can Lead to;

1) Stomach and intestinal issues i.e. candida, digestion problems, cramping, acid reflux (gerd), IBS, IBD (Crohn's, colitis)

2) Malabsorption of nutrients and food allergies and intolerances i.e. casein and/or lactose (dairy), gluten (wheat) and leaky gut syndrome

3) Immune system malfunctions/deficiencies - increased susceptibility to colds, flues, infections (yeast, viral, bacterial)

4) An explosion of ‘bad' intestinal bacteria i.e Candida Yeast, which can lead to many other physical, mental and emotional problems

5) A reduction in the production of serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine and other ‘feel good' hormones - leading to mood swings and even depression

Important to Note: Were you aware that the majority of the body's serotonin is produced in the small intestine and that the gastrointestinal system is referred to as our ‘Second Brain'?

Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride author of the Gut and Psychology Syndrome says... "99% of all the serotonin produced in the body is produced in the gut wall."

Also, did you know that 90 to 95% of the effectiveness of the immune system depends on gastrointestinal health, specifically the integrity of the lining and the health of the gut flora?

Being aware of these effects, helps us realize the mental, emotional and physical health benefits we can reap from dealing more effectively with worry, stress, anxiety and emotional upset. Using an EFT tapping approach with a focus on soothing worry related stress is a great way to end this destructive 'cause and effect' stress response pattern.

Continued on page 3: Real, Imagined or Remembered - Worry and Stress Has Negative Effect... WHAT?