We like to think of our digestive system as just that tangle of intestines and organs in our belly area. But Nancy Raymond of Your Optimal Health Solutions puts it simply—if our gut is not healthy, then our entire body is not healthy. “Gut health affects joint health, immune function—70 to 80 percent of your immune function is in the gut!—energy level, mood, weight control, complexion, mental focus, respiratory function and more,” she said. So since our digestive health extends far beyond … [Read more...]