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A Gut Wrenching Story by M.N.Curry

                                                

The Story  

  A long, long time ago, when I was younger and prone to stuffing my gut with stuff I liked rather than food that was healthy, I would occasionally end up with a condition that the old folks categorized as being "Stopped Up", but in effect, it was constipation. And suggested that I would do well with a big ole glass of prune juice followed by a decent-sized bowl of bran flakes. Then there was always Ex-Lax, milk of magnesia, or magnesium citrate.  Not as appealing as the prune juice, bran flakes combo, but the fact is, constipation can wreak more havoc on your internal system and the function of your brain than you may realize.  So, what's the relationship?  

  Since the day man was first placed on this earth thousands of years ago, he has been without real knowledge; his motivation lacked the foresight to anticipate what was to happen and the hindsight to analyze.  At some time during the bicameral age of man, even before the wisdom of ancient doctors such as Herophilus, Hicesius, and Hippocrates, it was thought that all his directions were given by internal voices from the gods. He reacted to them without question, for who is man to question the wisdom of the gods? But later in his development of independent thinking, the brain began to reason, and at some point in this transition, it started making independent choices, relying on hindsight and foresight.  At this point, the influence of the Greek gods is beginning to diminish, and the brain now has the sole responsibility for man's survival, with no internal voices of the gods for guidance. Internal situations must be addressed. The arms that can grab and hold have their limits, and the legs that can transport have essential duties to perform and may become weak and painful. Still, there's one part of the body that is being ignored that will prove more important than them all, and failure to recognize its presence will prove vital to man's existence.  More often than not, the brain fails to recognize the serious signals of stress. It overlooks the importance of the other critical functions, like the liver, the kidneys, and a couple more, which are just as crucial in keeping things in proper working order.    But one of the most important of them is the intestine, yep, the intestines, whose job it is to digest food, absorb nutrients, and remove waste. It also produces hormones that transmit signals throughout the body, regulate water balance, and fight germs.  So if the intestine decides to shut down because it's being abused, the body retaliates, becomes weak, and the brain becomes confused and disoriented.  Now the brain is dependent on the intestines for a bit of help for a little direction, and if the intestines refuse because they've been neglected, things could get a lot worse.  Much, much worse. The moral of this story is, listen and pay attention to what your body is telling you. The lesson is, if you want to get your point across and get others to pay attention and acknowledge your presence, just act like an asshole!

SO..

  Can you see the relationship between chronic constipation and an increased risk of cognitive decline? Recent research has highlighted the connection between gut health and brain function, including conditions like Alzheimer's disease. Specifically, individuals with less frequent bowel movements (about once every 3 days or less) have a 73% higher risk of subjective cognitive decline. In fact, chronic constipation can lead to cognition comparable to three years of aging.

  Drinking more water is also a beneficial step in keeping things moving along! Adequate hydration helps maintain regular bowel movements and supports overall health. Increase your water intake to promote better gut function and reduce the risk of cognitive decline. 

Remember, taking care of your gut may be a pathway to safeguarding your brain health!

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