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It Takes Guts: How Your Body Turns Food Into Fuel (and Poop)

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Our gut is part of our immune system too, defending our bodies against dangerous germs. And it’s also home to trillions of tiny bacteria that live with us in (usually) perfect harmony. They help us with some of the more difficult jobs of digestion, but they also shape how healthy we are. The bacteria present in our first few poops as babies can tell doctors whether or not we might grow up to develop allergies or asthma!” The lining of the large bowel has a lot of immune cells. When the lining of the large bowel goes into battle with these bacteria, the result is inflammation. Inflammation can extend from the rectum (the last part of the large bowel) upwards into the colon. The distance the inflammation travels varies, sometimes inflammation involves the entire large bowel.

A breakdown of the healthiest and tastiest organ meats, from heart, liver, and kidney to tongue, bone marrow, and blood In the past, a colectomy used to mean the fitting of a stoma bag. The bag is used to collect the waste that was disposed of via the large bowel before the surgery. But nowadays it is usually possible to remove the diseased bowel and rectum. Then construct a pouch of small bowel that acts very much like the rectum, giving no need for a stoma bag. It is important to note that this surgery is usually takes two to three operations. So, a stoma is likely to be needed for at least a short period of time. You can discuss the benefits and risks of surgery with your surgeon. Diet A breakdown of the healthiest and tastiest organ meats, from heart, liver, and kidney to tongue, bone marrow, and blood! Symptoms do differ from one person to the next, so many people may not have all three of these together. For example, some people may notice that they pass blood when they open their bowels. Others may not have diarrhoea but feel rather constipated. Symptoms may depend on how much of the large bowel is affected by the disease. I have a much better understanding of the journey my food takes through my body after reading this book. The factual information, written clearly and with humor matched by the amusing digital illustrations, does a great job of making the biology interesting even to a reader who tends towards fiction. There are memorable takeaways throughout the book, as one reads about food’s journey from the mouth (where digestion begins), to the the esophagus (with a fascinating aside about sword-swallowers), through the stomach (where I learned why we can always eat dessert, even when full), small and large intestines (with an explanation of the Bristol stool chart) and out through the rectum.

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For some people, the symptoms can be an annoyance but may be bearable. For others, the condition can interfere with day-to-day life. This can become organized around visits to the toilet. The urgency in which some people need the toilet can also be very upsetting. As symptoms are often at their worst in the morning, this can mean the start of the day can be quite an ordeal. Some people pass considerable quantities of mucus when they open their bowels. Others can be troubled by wind.

We don’t yet know the cause of this condition. Most scientists and doctors now believe it is related to how the gut and body’s immune system react to bacteria in the bowel. In most people, the bacteria that live in the large bowel do not cause any damage and indeed can be quite useful. But, for people with ulcerative colitis the bacteria are not always as friendly. We want everyone to talk about and understand Crohn's and Colitis. In schools, homes, cafes and offices, the #ItTakesGuts movement will help people find the right words and tools to start the conversations that really matter.One of the most important investigations is to look at the lining of the large bowel. This is done using a tube fitting with a camera which passed into the bowel via the anus. There are two types of investigations used for ulcerative colitis:

Treatment can be given as suppositories or as enemas. Enemas can also be useful if the disease involves more of the large bowel. If the inflammation in the bowel is severe enough or is extensive in the bowel, it is also likely that you will be prescribed: An interview with a butcher on how to source the best organ meats, including what to look for and ask about New methods of giving infliximab and vedolizumab. These medicines can be given subcutaneously and have only recently been approved by NICE in the UK. These are pre-filled injection pens for injection under the skin. This reduces the need to attend infusion clinics. They can be given by the person with ulcerative colitis or their carers, in the community. This makes it easier for people to get on with their lives, but the dose will need to be given more often. An entertaining introduction into the “offal” world of organ meats, and why it’s more delicious (and less scary) than you may thinkFood (and life) is all about perspective: having an open mind and an adventurous spirit can take you to wonderful places you’d never experience otherwise. This book does a great job of introducing readers to the myriad benefits of a truly nose-to-tail diet, and how much health and enjoyment can be found in eating organ meats — but more importantly, in opening your mind to new things.” Ashleigh is a health and nutrition journalist, speaker, podcast host, certified health coach, and self-proclaimed health and fitness nerd.

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