1. Assimilation/Elimination: Foundation for Health
Digestion
Assimilation/Elimination:
Foundation for Health

2. Digestive Process begins with Mouth & Mind
Mind signals digestion to get ready
Chewing plus saliva break down food in mouth
Chewing food sufficiently promotes better digestion
Need teeth in good condition

5. Digestion in the Stomach
Digestive juices and enzymes break down food beginning in mouth
Food is further broken down in the stomach by acids
Prior to entrance into the small intestines, more juices are mixed with food from the liver and gall bladder

6. Absorption:
Occurs in the small intestine, large intestine, liver, and bloodstream
Broken down small food particles go through intestinal wall into the bloodstream

8. Inside of small intestine

9. Assimilation Nutrients enter cells as fuel for
Energy, Storage, Structure
Need:
Food that has balanced nutrients and enzymes to deliver to the cells
Healthy intestinal walls and villi for absorption

10. Ten Trillion Cells Make up the Body

11. Cells Brain Cells Heart Cells Lung Cells Bone Cells Blood Cells
Nerve Cells
Skin Cells

12. Elimination
Wastes are filtered through the Liver and kidneys, and excreted (taken away) through the:
Colon (Large Intestine)
kidneys
skin
Lymph nodes

13. Elimination
Need:
Water
Fiber
Exercise/Relaxation
Enzymes
Friendly Flora = good microbes

15. How can you help your client to have good digestion and assimilation?

16. Encourage sufficient chewing
Offer food that is nutritious
Food with enzymes intact (cooked lightly or not cooked)
Offer liquids before meals or hours after meals, so as not to wash away digestive juices in the stomach while food is digesting

17. Constipation
Chronic Constipation can cause weakening of the intestinal wall, and small holes in the intestinal wall
With leaking of waste into the bloodstream and resulting health problems

18. For Good Health: Healthy digestion, digestive tract, intestines
Healthy assimilation and elimination
70% of the immune system is in the intestines!

19. How can you help your client with good elimination?

20. Offer water between meals
Encourage movement, exercise
Encourage foods high in fiber
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, whole grains
Avoid refined flours and sugars

21. SUMMARY 1. Digestion starts in the mind and mouth
2. Food goes into the stomach, acids further break it down, the liver and gall bladder add juices, and then it goes into the small and large intestines, and out of the body
3. Absorption occurs in the small and larger intestines
4. Assimilation is taking vital nutrients from food to fuel cells

22. 5. Elimination is when wastes are removed from the body
6. Constipation can negatively affect the health of your clients
7. Help clients by providing healthful meals, encouraging movement, and hydrating them sufficiently