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Miss Turtle Creek '23
Miss Maroon & White '23
Miss Delta Crossroads '22
Trust Your Gut
don't suppress your symptoms, address them
"When I was diagnosed with IBS-C, my doctor’s immediate response was to put me on medication. I realized the medicine would not cure my problems. It would only suppress my symptoms, but I wanted to address them. My inspiration for my social impact initiative stemmed from my personal experience, but it grew into something so much more. I am committed to sharing the importance of digestive health to lower the growing numbers of adults with digestive disorders, educating our youth to prevent them from developing severe disorders, and improving the quality of life of Americans who suffer from daily digestive discomfort."
- Madeleine Thompson,
Founder of TYG
The Facts
What is The Gut
When your GI tract digests food, it breaks it down to the most basic parts, and the valuable nutrients are absorbed through the wall of the gut to be transported through the bloodstream. To regulate this process, the gut uses nerves, bacteria, and hormones. The bacteria are of particular significance – especially because bacteria tend to get a bad rap. Bacteria form a mucosal layer that strengthens the gut wall, and good digestive health is the result of a balance of good and bad bacteria.
Gut health also affects more than just your digestion. It can have tangible effects on your mood, immune system, and more.
(Northwestern Medicine)
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