Life itself is merely the activity of enzymes – anything that inhibits enzymes is detrimental to life…The enzyme itself is a functioning mechanisms. These mechanisms are subject to destruction by heat. And when any enzyme is heated, it is destroyed.”~ Dr. Royal Lee (1895 – 1967)

Digestion is the key to food’s goodness…

How is your digestion? Take this test and see how many apply to you:

“I have gas, burping and bloating along with cramping.”
“I get ‘heartburn,’ ‘acid indigestion,’ or ‘acid reflex’ after eating.”
“I take antacids more than once a week or take ‘acid blocker’ medication.”
“I do not have regular bowel movements (at least daily).”

You may benefit from digestive enzyme supplements!

You Are What You Absorb!

Good health comes from good food, yet even the highest quality organically-grown food fails in its health-building qualities if the whole food goodness does not reach your body tissues. Enzymes are the key to digestion, absorption and assimilation of nutrients that Nature intends for our health and vitality. Good digestion and assimilation of nutrients is painless and quiet. In fact, with proper digestion you should eat a meal and not even be aware that your food is digesting.

With poor digestion, one feels distressed and aggravated, sometimes during the most often after the meal. More people than ever are taking medications such as ‘acid blockers’ so they don’t feel their poor digestive processes. People often are taking antacids, laxatives and mediations to treat symptoms brought on by years of poor food choices and decreased enzyme production.

Bad Digestion Has a Cumulative Effect

Over time, the absence of nutritional essentials leads to poor digestion and conditions of deficiency. Dozens of conditions result from nutritional deficiencies that lead to decreased enzyme production, such as food sensitivities, history of intestinal parasite infections, IBS, history of antibiotics, diverticulitis, severe constipation, inflammation in the small or large intestine, Crohn’s disease, Grave’s disease, Candida, foul flatulence, leaky gut, and gastritis just to name a few.

The resulting indigestion is a sign that food is not being effectively assimilated and further deficiencies are developing. It is a vicious cycle!

Assimilation of the good food we eat today is negatively affected by years of poor food choices resulting in deficiency and degenerating health. Symptoms of bad digestion are the body calling out for help.

Proper Digestion and Elimination are Requirements for Optimal Health

Wonder why your stomach is bloated hours after meals? You have a need for the correct hydrochloric acid (HCL) in the stomach environment and there is a pancreatic dysfunction.
What are the duties of the HCL? Hydrochloric acid is a barrier to parasites, keeps digestion moving, sterilizes food, absorbs minerals, and lowers stress on the immune system.

Remember, your stomach can only digest and process 4 cups of food per meal so if you eat more than that at one time, your stomach does not produce enough digestive enzymes to digest and process the rest. The digestive system is a ‘north to south’ process. If there is a problem to the south (colon/large intestine), always look north (upper gastrointestinal tract).

Basic Facts of Digestion

• The digestive tract is about 27 feet long.
• Food takes 24-72 hours to pass through.
• Liquids should be consumed before meals so as to not dilute the digestive juices and cause many cases of indigestion.
• Probiotics are not the best way to go because they don’t re-colonize and they only work with you take them.
• The pH level of the stomach should be between 1.0 – 3.0 and the pH level of the colon should be between 5.5 – 6.5.
• The human body was not made to process man-made fiber. If you are eating the correct food plan, you should have a bowel movement daily.
• The digestive system ingests, digests, assimilates, and utilizes food to support growth, repair and sustain metabolism.

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**This blog is intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a guide for diagnosis or treatment of any kind. This content is brought to you by the brilliant work and thinking of the pioneers of nutrition: Dr. Royal Lee, Dr. Weston A. Price, Dr. Melvin E. Page, Dr. Francis Pottenger, and many more for their ceaseless dedication to better nutrition and health!