Most people, at some point in their life
will probably have a problem within their digestive system. This can vary from
constipation, acid reflux, bloating, diarrhoea and IBS to name but a few
gastrointestinal problems. Our digestive system can create a host of health
problems if one is eating foods that they may be intolerant or allergic to. For
example many people are allergic to the proteins in milk and may have had a
series of health problems related to this for the whole of their life. Wheat is
another foodstuff that many people are intolerant to. Over the years we have
cut out many of the different crops of wheat and are now tending to rely on one
particular variety, called
Durham
wheat. It has a high yield and is fairly pest resistant and is therefore a good
choice for farmers. On the negative side for some consumers the protein fraction called gluten
is very hard for some people to digest and can cause inflammation, bloating,
constipation and many other related health issues.
Acid Reflux
This is a fairly common problem with large
percentages of the population being on antacids of one type or another e.g.
omeprazole (a protein pump inhibitor). Many foods eaten on a daily basis can be
contributing to this problem and it is not always caused by overproduction
of acid. It may, in fact be due to the lack of enough digestive enzymes. This
can lead to foods not being digested properly and the last thing eaten e.g.
fruit may break down fairly quickly and start to ferment causing burping and
belching. During my years as a nutritionist I have come across a number of
foodstuffs responsible for creating acid reflux and these could just be omitted
from the diet. Other things that may be responsible could be as simple as
eating too quickly and forgetting to chew food properly.
Constipation
This extremely common problem can be
corrected with good dietary management with the auto-intoxification for people
suffering chronic constipation going on for years. This can lead to other
health issues such as headaches and bad skin as toxins are pushed to other
areas. For many they are simply not drinking enough water but may be consuming
cups of diuretic coffee. A diuretic expels extra fluid from the body
dehydrating the cells. If one is allergic or intolerant to a particular food
occasionally the body reacts by appearing to hold onto the foodstuff leading to constipation. For others the
lack of fibre from fruit, vegetables and soluble grains e.g. can lead to this
problem. There are many good foods that one can include to ensure they remain
clean and healthy both inside and out
Diarrhoea
This problem can be very debilitating as
the sufferer may not have any idea of what the offending food is and may become
scared to go out in case of being caught out when there is no toilet around. The fear of this and the
adrenaline thus produced often exacerbate the problem, leading to a vicious
circle. Our body may become low in certain nutrients due to poor absorption as
a result of reduced transit time.
A nutritional consultation spots the
offending food and it can be easily replaced for better choices. This condition
is also very dehydrating as lots of excess fluid is being expelled from the
body.
Irritable Bowel
Syndrome (I.B.S.)
Irritable bowl syndrome appears to be a fairly
common problem nowadays and is the general term for anyone suffering from
abdominal pain and cramps, constipation and/or diarrhoea. It can be very
painful, embarrassing and debilitating and for some may have been going on for
years. Again there are many foods which can create this condition and once
removed from the diet the sufferer can start to lead a normal life again.
Bloating/Pain
Any poorly digested food can lead to pain
and/or bloating and this may also be the result of overuse of antibiotics which
may have upset ones' bowel flora, especially if they have never taken
probiotics or live bacteria to correct the situation. There is a simple
treatment plan to get one back into balance. Having plenty of good bacteria
within the gut is essential for optimum health and a strong immune system and
is thought to be important for longevity. It may have been the case that a
number of antibiotic courses were taken by someone as a child and it is still
having a detrimental effect upon their health into adulthood. Wind from excess
gas production by bacteria or poorly digested food can be extremely painful and
one may feel they are going to have a heart attack which is a very scary situation. Indigestion is a common
occurrence but with nutritional help the discomfort can be reduced or
alleviated.
Our digestive systems are also extremely
affected by our current levels of stress. When we are under stress our
digestive system shuts down - this is the bodies normal response to
stress. It is no wonder that many people with hectic jobs have digestive
problems. Therefore as well as looking at our diet and making the necessary
alterations we also need to address stress levels. Lorna has the tools to
enable you to do this and it will be included within the treatment plan.