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| The Stomach And Intestinal Tract Go Hand In Hand For A Healthy Life |
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| By vitanet1 |
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Are you plagued with stomach cramps, pain in your abdomen, reoccurring
heart burn, bloating, diarrhoea or constipation? I certainly have
experienced each one of these through my own life and I am sure you may
have too. These symptoms plague everyone at one point or another in
their lifetime and are related to good digestion. Good digestion
includes both the stomach and our gastrointestinal tract (GIT).
Our GIT is over 30 feet in length which processes food and nutrients,
including the vitamin supplement regimen you take on a daily basis. As
you grow older your digestive system begins to work less efficiently.
Most people in their middle and later years can benefit from taking
some form of digestive enzyme.
Food intoleranceOur bodies react differently to different foods, for
example, our bodies react to some foods by producing gas. If you have a
problem with gas, it may be because your body is having trouble
digesting these foods we eat. The following list may be some source
foods to try avoiding.
Possible sources
1.Apples
2.Dairy products
3.Cruciferous vegetables
4.Onions
5.Corn
6.Nuts
7.Carbonated beverages
However, if you can’t live without your favourite fruit (apples) or
corn and dairy products, try taking two Plant enzyme capsules at the
beginning of each meal. A more serious GIT problem can lead to what is
called irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic
disorder that is characterized by abdominal pain, intestinal gas and
diarrhoea, constipation or both. The watch list of foods to stay away
from includes the list above as well as eliminating wheat, coffee, tea,
citrus fruits, potatoes, additives, preservatives and white sugar.
Though you may find yourself having to deal with a gastro irritation it
is important to consider (i) what you eat (i.e. the food combinations
one employs) and (ii) supplementing your diet to help your body digest
food (i.e. taking two Super Enzyme capsules before each meal).
Bowel Problems
Constipation can become a chronic problem if it is not taken seriously.
Steps should be taken as soon as possible correct constipation.
Constipation is toxic, and according to the Harvard Health Letter,
constipation is responsible for 2.5 million visits to the doctor and
gives reason for the $400 million dollars spent on laxatives each year.
To begin finding relief and recovery from constipation problems, start
by watching your diet and its relation to the pattern of consistency in
your stool and the ease of evacuation (ease of bowel movement). To help
facilitate a consistent and frequent bowel movement try taking before
bedtime one tablespoon of apple psyllium powder mixed with one packet
of Effer-C dissolved in a large glass of water. Also, a lack of water
in the diet can cause constipation. If a lack of water is the problem,
drinking 1 gallon of water each day can help. Some may think that it is
impossible to drink 1 gallon of water each day, but in fact it is
relatively easy to do so. Keep a glass of water by your desk all day
long at work taking sips every 15 – 30 minutes can help you get the
needed water your body needs to cleanse its self effectively.
Digestive enzymes contain nutrients that feed friendly bacteria which
are involved in cholesterol production, regulating energy, activating
immunity, repairing cell damage, and elevating constipation. Therefore,
it is imperative to stimulate the growth of these friendly
micro-organisms. Adding a good probiotic to promote a healthy balance
of intestinal flora, and regulate various digestive processes that are
going on in your body can improve digestion and assimilation and
restore the balance of normal intestinal function. |
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About the Author
For more information on probiotics, fiber in capsule or powder visit http://vitanetonline.com/ where one can find a large selection of supplements to help improve health.
Source: ArticleTrader.com
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