Digestive Enzymes – The Key to Digestive Health

Ideal digestive function is at the core of good health. Not only does our digestive system break down and absorb nutrients, but it also houses 60-70% of the immune system. Digestive complaints such as constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, gas, bloating, and reflux, are each important symptoms that should be examined for the root cause. If not resolved, digestive problems can lead to the development of serious health conditions. Fortunately, there are things that you can do help with your digestive health.

Digestive enzymes are necessary for digestion and absorption of food. Adding more enzymes to your diet is beneficial due to the destruction of enzymes in the cooking and/or processing of foods. Enzyme deficiencies can result in poor absorption and other health problems. Pathway DIGASE contains the full complement of enzymes complemented by gentian root, caraway seed, and ginger root to support digestion. This unique product is formulated to provide as much as 80% of the digestive elements needed for the typical meal.

Check out this video by Registered Dietitian Natalie Butler about the cause of enzyme depletion and what can be done to improve digestive health.  Around the 6 minute mark, she discusses supplemental enzymes and her personal experience with irritable bowel syndrome and enzymes.

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Hyperthyroidism: The Other Thyroid Condition

Hypothyroid condition, or an underactive thyroid, is one of the most prevalent conditions in the U.S. There are many natural treatments as well as prescriptions that help people with this condition. On the other side of the coin, there is overactive thyroid, or hyperthyroidism. This autoimmune disease can also have serious effects, such as weight loss, nervousness, and visual impairment, as well as affecting the cardiovascular system. Dr. Todd Ferguson talks about the disease and what herbs can be used to help treat this condition. Keep in mind that you should always talk to your primary care practitioner about your condition. If you have questions about the herbs Dr. Ferguson refers to, contact us, for an individualized and personalized consultation.

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Simple Ways to Support Female Reproductive Health

Eat well – make sure you have a varied diet, with good fats (omega -3 rich, as in flax and fish oils) and lots of color! It’s especially important to support your liver with lots of dark leafy greens, fiber and liver-supportive herbs. It’s your liver’s job to process all of your hormones and if it’s sluggish, hormone levels can be imbalanced.

  • Consider taking a multivitamin-mineral supplement. Our diets, no matter how good, may not be supplying all that we need. Calcium and magnesium are especially important, but all the antioxidant vitamins and minerals, as well as trace minerals, are also vital.

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It’s Allergy Season – What Can You Do Naturally?

Naturopath Dr. Todd Ferguson offers suggestions to support your immune system so you can deal with allergies more effectively. Listen for quercetin and nettles, ingredients in Allergy Support Plus, that can help relieve allergy symptoms. He also mentions that food allergies can trigger seasonal allergies. The key seems to be to decrease inflammation, something that has been mentioned in previous blogs.

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Zinc Taste Test – A zinc deficiency test that you can do at home in 1 minute

Zinc deficiency is almost epidemic. While it is an essential mineral needed nearly in all body tissues, more than 68% of adults receive less than two-thirds of the RDA for zinc. Also, vegetarians can need up to 50% more zinc than non-vegetarians due to phytates found in the fiber of most vegetables and grains. Phytates inhibit the absorption of zinc; drinking tea and coffee, and high intakes of calcium, iron and copper can also limit zinc absorption.

Zinc is involved in over 200 different enzymatic reactions in the body and plays a vital role in DNA synthesis, normal growth and neurological development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence. It is also needed for hormone production, immune function, reproductive system, wound healing, taste, and smell. The highest concentration of zinc is found in muscle (65%), brain, liver, kidney, skin, pancreas, eye retina, and in the male prostate gland and sperm. It is therefore critical to test the level of zinc in the body. Since the ability to taste zinc is directly proportional to the body’s reserve of this nutrient, performing a Zinc Taste Test is an easy, cost-effective way of measuring your total zinc status in less than 1 minute.
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