Reaching Optimal Health by Connecting the Dots

Remember the childhood game “Connect the Dots”? The key to a clear picture was connecting the dots in the right order. Achieving optimal health follows a similar concept. By focusing on essential body systems—starting in the right sequence—we can unlock better wellness and prevent chronic imbalances.

🟠 DOT NO. 1:

Digestive/Eliminative System

Ayurveda teaches us that “health begins and ends in the digestive tract.” Poor digestion affects nutrient absorption and elimination, both essential for wellness. The gut also houses over 70% of the immune system, meaning maintaining intestinal health directly strengthens our body’s defenses.

✅ Support:

• Probiotics (yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut)

• Triphala for digestive tone

• Retinoic acid (Vitamin A) for mucosal support

🟠 DOT NO. 2:

The Liver

Everything absorbed from digestion flows to the liver. In TCM, the liver is called “The General” for its control over detoxification, blood sugar regulation, and nutrient processing.

✅ Support:

• Milk thistle, dandelion root, turmeric

• Nutrients like NAC, alpha-lipoic acid, selenium, CoQ10

🟠 DOT NO. 3:

The Stomach

The stomach is the digestive engine. Overeating, fast eating, and processed foods reduce efficiency.

✅ Support:

• Whole foods and fiber

• Herbal bitters, digestive enzymes, ginger, peppermint

🟠 DOT NO. 4:

Exercise

Nutritional health is maximized through movement. Even walking improves circulation, digestion, and energy. Consistent physical activity also promotes regular bowel movements and gut motility.

🟢 Re-Establishing Wellness

These four foundational dots—gut, liver, stomach, and movement—create a map to renewed vitality. While always consult a qualified practitioner, these steps offer simple and powerful methods to reclaim wellness naturally.

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Source: “Connect the Dots,”

Alternative Medicine Magazine, Oct. 2014 by Nancy Angelini & Thomas Dadant