When your digestive system is damaged, you become unable to absorb nutrients from either food or supplements. As a result, the body begins to break down and any disease or combinations of diseases can be the result. Digestion is the “supply chain” for the body. When the supply chain is damaged or blocked, the body can run out of everything.
Stop all sugar intake while doing this program. That means no refined sugars and limit natural sugars (fruits and starchy veggies) while on the program. Sugars feed unhealthy bacteria so removing them from the diet during this time will enhance the benefits of the Flora Program. Once you have replenished the healthy probiotic, you may reintroduce minimal amounts of healthy sugars, but refined sugars should always be limited. In addition, go gluten-free. Remove all breads, pasta, cookies, rye, barley, grains and other gluten sources from the diet. Always eat only organic and non-GMO foods. Look for the verified "Non-GMO" label on pre-packaged foods. Whenever possible, eat whole foods, not prepackaged or processed foods.
-You should continue to take all your other supplements while doing this program-
For the 20 days you will need: Ultimate Microbiome - 1 canister Digest-Fx 1 bottle Ultimate Enzymes - 1 bottle Bio-Lumin Nightly Essense - 1 bottle 2 Canisters of Collagen Peptides 2 Bottles of Plant Derived Minerals Good Herbs Antioxidant Response 2 bottles (if dealing with specific inflammatory bowel diseases like IBS, Crohn’s, etc.)
Directions: 1 scoop Ultimate Microbiome and 2 scoops Collagen Peptides powder in a cool/cold liquid - hot liquids will denature the protein in the Ultimate Microbiome - this can be added to a shake with 1 ounce of the minerals.
Take Nightly Essense 4 caps at bedtime for 10 days.
Then for the next 10 days do the following: 1 scoop Ultimate Microbiome, 2 scoops Collagen Peptides and 1oz minerals as above
Nightly Essense 2 caps at bedtime for 10 days The Nightly Essense should be taken on an empty stomach. I recommend the Ultimate Microbiome first thing in the morning 45 minutes to 1 hour before eating solid food, but it may be added to a shake with the minerals as noted above. The Nightly Essense should be the last thing at night at least 2 hours after food and at least 1 hour after any drink or other supplements.
Take Ultimate Enzymes 1-2 before each meal depending on the size of the meal. Digest-Fx 2 mid-morning and 2 mid-afternoon with a glass of water.
Once you have completed this Flora Program it is a good idea to take enzymes with each meal and ideally you should consider the Microbiome product, one serving each day after completion of the program as maintenance.
This program is for everyone as we generally do not get probiotics in the foods we eat, and supplementing is a beneficial way to help re-establish healthy gut bacteria.
People who have problems:
absorption
immune function
allergies
autoimmune disorders
bowel problems
skin problems
People generally see improvement very quickly once they start the program. Most people have these problems to a certain degree, and many do not realize it. It is good practice to complete this program every 4-6 months to help maintain a healthy balance of good and bad gut bacteria.
The most impressive things I notice are people who have food allergies, especially lactose intolerance, and those who are not seeing the results they expect to see taking supplements, see dramatic improvement once their Gl systems are tuned up using this program. This program is extremely helpful for all who wish to improve immune function. Research confirms that roughly 70% and more of overall immune function is dependent on a healthy gut. It is important to maintain vibrant intestinal flora.
If a person is dealing with any specific inflammatory issues like Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis, the addition of the Antioxidant Response may prove beneficial. This product provides great anti-inflammatory support when taken on an empty stomach. I recommend 2-3 ml (approximately 1/2 teaspoon) 3-4 times a day at least 1 hour before and 2 hours after any other food and supplements.