The gut, gastrointestinal (GI) tract, is the foundation of good health or disease. This has been a healthcare staple of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and even more so with Ayurveda, India’s ancient medicine. But somehow, modern medicine has strayed from this premise. We have to take responsibility for nurturing our own digestion, or as the ancient Asian practices assert, ignite our oun digestive fire. Protein foods need to be broken down into amino acids, fats need to be broken down into fatty acids, and carbohydrates need to be broken down into glucose. Digestion involves the whole GI tract, from top to bottom (literally). It’s not just … Continue reading 7 Tips To Fire Up Your Digestion