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Indigestion Causes and Remedies
Indigestion occurs when there is difficulty
breaking down and assimilating foods after a meal. There are
many symptoms, including heartburn or burning anywhere in the
stomach, a feeling of heaviness long after a meal, belching,
bloating, gas, flatulence, nausea, and a poor or inconsistent
appetite.
The type of food eaten and bad eating habits directly causes
most digestive problems. Refined, processed and altered foods
all stress out and wear out the digestive organs. Excessive
fats, especially unhealthy saturated fats from deep-fried
and fast foods slow down digestion. Over-consumption of coffee,
alcohol, cigarettes and spicy foods makes the stomach overly
acidic. Indigestion can also be due to or increased by improper
eating habits such as eating too quickly or when stressed, not
chewing well enough and not drinking enough liquids with meals.
Other causes are imbalances in bile, stomach acids and inadequate
levels of enzymes,
food sensitivities; and improper combinations of different types
of food.
Wholesome, unprocessed foods are the key to good digestion.
Eat only when hungry and relaxed, and eat slowly without swallowing
air. Take time to smell and really taste your food. This not
only increases your enjoyment but also prompts the pancreas
to secrete digestive enzymes into the small intestine.
Digestive enzymes are necessary for complete digestion, and
it begins with the digestive enzymes in saliva. If food is not
chewed and swallowed before these enzymes have done their work,
the stomach and pancreas will not be able to perform their own
digestive functions properly.
Over-acidity of the stomach is often the result of too much
coffee or alcohol, along with acid forming foods. If under activity
of the stomach is the problem, lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
with meals will help.
Although digestion is a highly complicated process dependent
upon many factors; enzymes, hydrochloric acid and bile are crucial.
If any of these are lacking, digestion will be incomplete and
will result in bloating, nausea and digestive upset. If there
is a deficiency of healthy intestinal bacteria, as a result
of antibiotic use for instance, digestion will be poor. Re-establishing
the intestinal flora (good bacteria present in the stomach)
with probiotics
such as acidophilus supplements can aid digestion.*
Avoid antacids as they inhibit digestion, causing cycles of
indigestion, gas, bloating and constipation. Neutralization
or suppression of gastric acid with the use of antacids have
no long term therapeutic benefits. Digestive
enzyme supplements can be beneficial in promoting proper
digestion and the absorption of nutrients from food.*
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Herbal Candida Cleanse
Promotes the expulsion of
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7 day Liver Cleanse
An all natural liquid
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$21.95 US/Cdn
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Replenish Probiotic
Blend
Friendly micro-organisms that
cleanse and nourish your gastrointestinal tract.* Contains
22.5 Billion live friendly micro-organisms
per serving.
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$21.95 US/Cdn
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Resolve Digestive
Enzymes
All natural plant enzymes
that promote healthier digestion.* Promotes improved nutrient
assimilation.*
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$21.95 US/Cdn
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