Course Description

  • Elaine takes you on a visual walk through the digestive system stopping to talk about the impact of nutrient free foods and certain medications on your ability to digest.

  • Topics such as billiary (gall bladder) health are addressed. Connections are made between poor digestion and pancreatic function as well as immune system challenges. You will not only learn anatomy and physiology of digestion but you will make connections to disorders of the digestive tract such as yeast and how to use proper nutrition and digestion to improve overall health.

  • The course is segmented into small blocks for ease of learning with key facts written on screen to help you place certain concepts into your long term memory.

About the instructor

  • Elaine Newkirk

    Elaine Newkirk

    Elaine combines 45 years of studying, 25 years as a Naturopathic Doctor, 30 years as a Nurse and 20 years of teaching natural health to gather the information presented at this seminar.    She lives a heartfelt life in upstate New York on her family “farm” and enjoys all types of creating, gardening and grandchildren.

Course curriculum

  • 1
    Introduction - View this first!
  • 2
    Your Head's Role in Digestion
  • 3
    The Main Types of Enzymes and what they digest
  • 4
    The Esophagus
  • 5
    The Stomach
  • 6
    Small intestines
  • 7
    Large intestines
  • 8
    Review
  • Course Introduction
  • The role of the head Things you should now know
  • The main types of Enzymes Things you should now know
  • The Esophagus Things you should now know
  • The Stomach - Part 1 FREE PREVIEW The Stomach - Part 2 Things you should now know
  • Small intestines - Duodenum Things you should now know Small Intestines - Jejunum Things you should now know Small intestines - Ileum Things you should now know
  • Large intestines What you should now know
  • Review

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  • Solidifying the basics

    Alice L Reynolds, ND, MT

    This was an easy course to comprehend. Hearing all the parts of the digestive system pronounced correctly was helpful. But the information is the greatest ...

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    This was an easy course to comprehend. Hearing all the parts of the digestive system pronounced correctly was helpful. But the information is the greatest part of this introductory course. Your Digestion Model is AWESOME! I will watch this again and again!

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Change the way you think about how your body digests and utilizes what you eat.

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FAQ

  • Is there a time limit to complete this course?

    No. You can enjoy this learning experience in your own time. Take your time to learn at your own pace.

  • Can I view these lessons on my phone or tablet?

    Yes. Own courses are designed to be viewed on any device with internet access and can stream video. That includes desktops, laptops, tablets, phones, and even smart TVs.

  • I learn better if I can review the lessons I have already viewed. It that possible?

    Yes. You have access to any of the lessons as long as they are hosted on our website. That includes free access to any lessons in this course that are updated in the future.

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