Dr. Heather Fay DC, FMACPAntibiotics have saved lives, but overuse can throw your gut out of balance—leading to weak immunity, digestion issues, and more. If you've ever felt "off" after antibiotics, your gut may need support. Let’s dive into how to restore balance!
Dr. Heather Fay DCDigestion is an intricate, highly coordinated process that breaks down the food we eat into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Understanding this journey from ingestion to excretion can provide insights into optimizing digestive health, a cornerstone of overall well-being. It’s important to emphasize the importance of not just what we eat, but how well our bodies process and utilize food. Let’s look through the digestive process, highlighting each step and body part involved, energy utilization, waste elimination, and the benefits of a well-functioning digestive system.