“I’m not glamorous, but without me… you’d be running on empty.”
– Your Small Intestine
You don’t hear about me much, do you?
That’s okay. I’m not loud. But I am essential.
I am the small intestine- discernment digestion and deep nourishment are my tasks. I’m your internal sorter. Your nutrient gatekeeper. The one who decides whether your body gets fed—or just filled.
After your stomach has done the heavy turning, it’s over to me. I’m lined with long, soft tendrils called villi—think of them like the leather flaps in a car wash. When they’re clean and mobile, they extract the essential nutrients from your food and draw them into your bloodstream. Then I pass the baton to the Heart, who sends that nourishment wherever it’s needed.
But if those villi are clogged with inflammatory foods, old residue, or stress chemistry? I can’t do my job properly. Your body doesn’t get the fuel it needs. And you feel tired, foggy, bloated, and undernourished—even if you’re “eating healthy.” If you’re interested in understanding your digestive system in a complete way go to this article it covers most of what you need to know about what happens in the process of your complex but amazing digestive system. It’s the national library of medicine. Discernment digestion and deep nourishment are my jobs
🩺 Signs I’m Struggling:
- Tired after eating
- Bloating, especially in the afternoon – this is a great article by Zoe, lots of research over a large population – so good info!
- Low energy despite decent meals another great read from the Cleveland clinic.
- Trouble focusing or feeling “flat” emotionally – article from WebMD
🧠 I Am Also Your Discernment Centre
My job isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, too. I help you discern what’s good for you and what isn’t.
Friend or foe?
Nourishment or toxin?
Hold on or let go?
When I’m overloaded, you may struggle with boundaries. When I’m clear, so is your judgment.
🥗 What I Love:
- Warm, simple meals like soups and stews
- Gentle bitters like lemon or dandelion before eating
- Chewing slowly, eating mindfully
- Regular mealtimes (no midnight fridge raids, please)
- Clean, easy-to-process foods in calm surroundings
- summer food guide here
🍔 What I Don’t Love:
- Processed and fried foods
- Overeating (even the “good stuff”)
- Too much red meat or dairy
- Eating in a rush, on the go, or while stressed
🧘 Gut-Support Rituals:
- Warm lemon water on waking
- Breathwork before meals (10 slow breaths)
- Daily twist-based yoga
- Dry skin brushing to activate lymph
- 1–2 days of digestive rest per season (under guidance)
📝 Journal Prompt:
“Where in my life am I trying to ‘digest’ something that doesn’t feel good for me?”
Final Thought from Me:
I am the Small Intestine.
I don’t just help you absorb nutrients. I help you absorb life.
Look after me, and I’ll give you clarity, energy, and powerful discernment from the inside out. Remember discernment digestion and deep nourishment.. think this and you can’t go wrong !
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