Healthier Times
NATURAL REMEDIES THAT WORK VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 1
How undigested food affects the stomach and digestive system
Conditions associated with undigested food
• bloating • constipation • gas • gastritis • IBS • oesophageal reflux • peptic ulcers • ulcerative colitis
• malabsorption of nutrients( weakened immunity, osteoporosis etc.)
When food cannot digest it ferments forming gasses and alcohols. The gas build-up creates pressure forcing digestive juices to reflux, and alcohols which are formed in the fermentation process cause erosion, inflammation and ulcerations of the mucosal lining. Factors which inhibit digestion
• Low Stomach Acid( or high PH) Many people with digestive ailments are under the misconception that they are OVER producing stomach acid, but in actual fact they are often not producing ENOUGH stomach acid. The body’ s natural ability to produce stomach acid / hydrochloric acid( HCI) is affected by certain factors like stress, nutrient deficiency and aging. Additionally, low levels of acid also allow certain bacteria such as H. pylori and E-coli to survive and proliferate inside the stomach and digestive system.
• Stress- emotional, physical or mental Digestion is dramatically impacted by stress. The body produces adrenaline and cortisol in reaction to stress. This is what is commonly termed the‘ natural fight or flight’ reaction. Extreme stress causes the body to over-produce cortisol to counter these higher stress levels. Excessive cortisol hinders sleep patterns, digestion and metabolism, resulting in digestive disorders and weight gain. The body’ s adrenaline response increases the heart rate and redirects blood from the digestive system to the muscular system. This results in an accumulation of undigested food and the build-up of damaging gasses and alcohols.
Other causes of digestive disorders and damage to the mucosal lining include alcohol abuse, long term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and pain medication, all of which cause inflammation and erosion of the gastric mucosal lining which inhibit the secretion of digestive juices. Healing benefits of The Other Option’ s DIGESTIVE REMEDY
• Natural Anti-inflammatory Properties DIGESTIVE REMEDY has natural anti-inflammatory properties which strengthen and heal the inflamed or ulcerated lining of the oesophagus, stomach and digestive tract.
• Digestion DIGESTIVE REMEDY naturally stimulates the release of digestive hormones which boost digestion and increase the absorption of nutrients.
DIGESTIVE REMEDY vs antacids, acid blockers and proton pump inhibitors( PPI’ s)
The Other Option’ s DIGESTIVE REMEDY naturally improves digestion by stimulating the release of digestive hormones. Antacids, acid blockers and PPI’ s neutralize, reduce or block the release of stomach acids which treat the symptoms. Stomach acid is vital for digestion. Without stomach acid the body is unable to digest food and break it down into nutrients which are essential for the normal functioning of our bodies. Without these nutrients and proper digestion, our brain, bones, immunity and nerve functions are all compromised.
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