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Digestion

 

Digestion (according to Taber's Medical Dictionary) is the process by

which food is broken down mechanically and chemically in the

gastrointestinal tract and converted into absorbable forms.1

 

Digestion: The #1 Priority

 

The body considers digestion a top priority. Other processes, including

the immune system, energy production and even brain function all wait

while the body digest food. When digestion is functioning properly, food

is broken down and nutrients are made available by the body itself for

repair, metabolism, and healing without undue stress. Unfortunately, the

way our foods are grown and processed, toxins in the environment, and

even stress, anger and many other factors wreak havoc on digestion. The

result is that up to 70 million Americans experience a whole range of

digestive problems from ongoing symptoms of bloating, gas, and stomach

cramps.

 

· If food is not digested properly, it ferments in the stomach

(Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition), creating acids and

gases, which are factors in bloating, heartburn, and more.2

 

· Cooked and processed foods rob the body of enzymes and other

nutrients needed for complete digestion and absorption.

 

· Fatigue, weight gain, premature aging, lactose intolerance

and food allergies have been linked to incomplete digestion and may

indicate a need for enzymes, flora and specific minerals.

 

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There are three stages of Digestion

 

Stage 1: Most often, digestive problems are linked to the first stage of

digestion where enzymes are first utilized. Enzymes are not only crucial

to digestion; they are the catalysts, which allow the body to breathe,

reproduce, and generate energy. Nothing in the body works without

enzymes. Life itself depends on enzymes.3 Yet, virtually every

individual is deficient in these vital protein molecules. Stress,

caffeine, alcohol and even extreme weather conditions all destroy

enzymes.

 

The most serious threat to our enzyme supply is cooked and processed

foods.4 Raw foods contain enzymes, helping break them down in the

digestive system. However, the cooked foods that make up the bulk of the

modern diet are lacking enzymes, so the body must constantly draw from

its limited supply of digestive enzymes. As this supply is depleted, in

order to accomplish digestion, the body must rely on metabolic enzymes.

When this occurs, other bodily processes are compromised, and aging can

be more pronounced.

 

Dr. Edward Howell, who spent over forty years studying the effects of

enzymes on health said, " Humans eating an enzymeless diet use up a

tremendous amount of their enzyme potential in lavish secretions of the

pancreas and other digestive organs. The result is shortened life span

(65 years or less as compared with 100 years or more), illness and

lowered resistance to stress of all types, psychological and

environmental. " 5

 

When we eat cooked and processed foods that are void of enzymes, we no

longer break the foods down for the next step of digestion and we put

stress on our systems that age and degenerate our bodies.

 

Stage 2: The next stage of digestion deals with helping the food

assimilate out of the gut into the blood stream. This occurs with the

help of friendly bacteria (probiotics). Probiotics line the intestines

and not only help with the assimilation of foods but they also help

create enzymes and vitamins that further break down foods.7

 

Stage 3: The third and final stage of digestion occurs when the food

substrate is finally utilized in the cell. This happens in part by

specific minerals.

 

Proper digestion, the absorption and assimilation of nutrients which

results in health and vitality, begins by supplying the enzymes,

minerals and probiotics necessary to ensure that foods are completely

broken down and that your body gets the nourishment it needs. Proper

digestion of your foods can be one of the most health promoting things

you can do for your body.

 

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While it is true that digestion is a top priority and we 'should' be able

to get the enzymes we need from raw food, the truth is that most people do

not have the digestive 'fire' to actually draw enough enzymes from their

food OR their stomachs and intestines are so coated with old food matter,

that most enzymes do not get through the stomach wall. Hence, a good

over-the-counter enzyme product is a good suggestion for everyone until you

are quite sure that the digestion is working properly and that the stomach

and intestinal wall are free of garbage. See Bernard Jensen's work in his

book on Irridology.

 

Keria

 

Keria Rossin

Administrative Assistant

University of Michigan - TCAUP

2000 Bonisteel Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069

T. 734.764.1300

F. 734.763.2322

 

Expect a miracle!

[Guest guest]

Any suggestions as to a good enzyme product to use for a first-timer?

And is that the same thing as probiotics and/or aloe bitters?

Thanks.

Jamie

 

, Keria Rossin <krossin

wrote:

>

> While it is true that digestion is a top priority and we 'should'

be able

> to get the enzymes we need from raw food, the truth is that most

people do

> not have the digestive 'fire' to actually draw enough enzymes from

their

> food OR their stomachs and intestines are so coated with old food

matter,

> that most enzymes do not get through the stomach wall. Hence, a

good

> over-the-counter enzyme product is a good suggestion for everyone

until you

> are quite sure that the digestion is working properly and that the

stomach

> and intestinal wall are free of garbage. See Bernard Jensen's work

in his

> book on Irridology.

>

> Keria

>

> Keria Rossin

> Administrative Assistant

> University of Michigan - TCAUP

> 2000 Bonisteel Blvd.

> Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069

> T. 734.764.1300

> F. 734.763.2322

>

> Expect a miracle!

>

[Guest guest]

For enzymes I like Wobenzym. It's readily available through the internet

and it's very good. Probiotics are different ... that is the actual

bacteria that inhabits your gut - the most common one is acidopholus but

that is only one strain. Do a google on probiotics - lots of info out

there. Bitters I am not very familiar with so I'm going to pass on

answering that, perhaps someone else can jump in here on the benefits of

bitters.

 

Keria

 

Keria Rossin

Administrative Assistant

University of Michigan - TCAUP

2000 Bonisteel Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069

T. 734.764.1300

F. 734.763.2322

 

Expect a miracle!

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Hi Keria,

thank-You for the information today :-).......... By the way we have a freind

who is a retired teacher from the school system in Michigan. Now resides in the

great state (and warmth!)

of Arizona.

Renee & Greg

 

Keria Rossin <krossin wrote:

For enzymes I like Wobenzym. It's readily available through the

internet

and it's very good. Probiotics are different ... that is the actual

bacteria that inhabits your gut - the most common one is acidopholus but

that is only one strain. Do a google on probiotics - lots of info out

there. Bitters I am not very familiar with so I'm going to pass on

answering that, perhaps someone else can jump in here on the benefits of

bitters.

 

Keria

 

Keria Rossin

Administrative Assistant

University of Michigan - TCAUP

2000 Bonisteel Blvd.

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2069

T. 734.764.1300

F. 734.763.2322

 

Expect a miracle!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blessings Greg & Renee

 

Gregory Pinkney

MAY YOU HAVE GOOD HEALTH!

www.greathealthworks.com/togoodhealth

440-346-4923

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, " Jamie "

<DevonsMom420 wrote:

>

> Any suggestions as to a good enzyme product to use for a first-

timer?

> And is that the same thing as probiotics and/or aloe bitters?

> Thanks.

> Jamie

>

Jamie,

 

There are many excellent enzyme products

on the market, if you visit a health food store

with knowledgeable staff they will guide you.

Take a look at http://enzymestuff.com

 

It also depends on what else you are doing for your

health.

 

If you are using a line of products that complement

each other, there is a good chance that an enzyme

product will be part of the line.

For example, I carry one enzyme product that is combined

with rainforest herbs that support digestion, and another

one that is blended with small amounts of AFA algae.

Both good products, and there are many others.

 

As always, different products work best for different

people.

 

One tip: what do you find hardest to digest?

If for instance that is milk, you want a formula that

contains lactase.

If it is fat, look for lots of lipase.

 

As for your second question: no, probiotics are a different

thing! They are the good little beasties that live in your

intestines. We are living eco-systems. Each of us is a galaxy

to many tiny life forms. The more you learn, the more your

mouth sort of falls open in awe.

 

Bitters, like Maria Treben's famous Sweden Bitters, are

combinations of herbs that encourage digestion, usually

through helping the liver.

 

Bitters can be simple or complex. A really simple bitter

is chewing the flowerstalk of a dandelion. Crisp, mildly

bitter and really good for your liver!

(Thanks to Maria Treben, author of " Health from God's Pharmacy)

 

Welcome to the world of natural health building.

Enzymes are an essential part of it.

 

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