Digestive Problems Early signs of serious issues

The digestive system is the root of all health. It’s where you get nutrition for every cell in your body, including support for your immune system. If it is irritated, inflamed or constipated, it cannot do its job, and your health will steadily decline as a result.Over 65% of the women we see — both in the clinic and in the Personal Program — report frequent bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation or difficulty with digestion.

These are signs of dysbiosis, or poor digestive function, that can lead over time to multiple negative effects:Poor absorption of nutrients, which affects overall natural body function and health. In many cases your weight may increase at the same time you are starving your body of the nutrition it needs.

Compromised immune function, chronic infection and triggering of autoimmune diseases.Food sensitivities or food allergies.Progressive deterioration of the intestinal wall, leading to such problems as leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, and others, that together affect millions of Americans. Systemic inflammation, which contributes to heart disease, arthritis, joint pain and muscle stiffness, skin disorders such as dry skin, adult acne, rosacea and psoriasis, and more.Literally millions of women are affected by these disorders.

Unfortunately, most health care practitioners have little training in digestive issues. Many drug therapies only treat the symptoms, and in some cases exacerbate the problems. Why such an epidemic of problems?

The underlying cause is poor nutrition, which leads in time to imbalances in the intestinal flora of the gut. Most of us don’t realize that the friendly bacteria that reside in our digestive tract are effectively an organ of the body. And a big one — each of us has over three pounds of bacteria in our small intestine! The conventional high-carb American diet, heavy on sugars and processed foods, is really a formula for dysbiosis.What are signs of a healthy digestive tract?

No upper indigestion or acid reflux (heartburn). Little or no regular gas, bloating or flatulence. Regular soft and formed bowel movements once or twice a day. No partially digested food or oils in the stool. No intestinal cramping or pain with foods or with defecation. No joint pain or stiffness. No skin problems. A healthy physical exam and appearance in general that reflects good nutrition.

What can you do for healing your digestive tract?

Minimize sugars, wheat and dairy and see if your symptoms improve. Eat nutritious meals and add a medical-grade nutritional supplement. Try a high-quality digestive enzyme with meals. If your symptoms don’t respond, get an active-culture probiotic to help restore proper bacterial balance. Remember to drink lots of water and chew your food very well. Extra magnesium at bedtime is also a great help for softer stools.We’ve been very successful in our Personal Program in helping women relieve their digestive issues.

Our Personal Program is a great place to start. The Personal Program promotes natural hormonal balance with nutritional supplements, our exclusive endocrine support formula, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and optional phone consultations with our Nutritional Advisors. It is a convenient, at-home version of what we recommend to all our patients at the clinic.Start by assessing your symptoms with our on-line Hormonal Health Profile. It’s easy, informative, and free.To learn more about the Program, go to How the Personal Program Works. For further reading about your symptoms and other health topics, go to our Article section.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to call us toll-free at 1-800-956-7083. We’re here to listen and help.

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Call to set up a nutritional consultation so these tests can be performed and a comprehensive strategy of lifestyle, dietary modification and nutrient supplementation can be implemented to aid you in reversing this disorder.

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Dr. Rispoli, Ph.D., L Ac. has had a clinical practice for over 20 years. Her programs work because she is so thorough in testing and providing a nutritional approach. Remember that the body can heal itself if given the proper nutrients.

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