There are few things we do more than eat. Consuming food and incorporating nutrients into our bodies are very important to our health. Without proper digestive function, any foods or supplements we are taking in aren't being used to their full potential.

 

Along with consumption of the typical Western diet of highly processed, sugary foods and an abundance of fast food, there has been a rise in digestion-related conditions. The foods that make up the typical Western diet damage the digestive tract and prevent it from functioning properly. Our society also places a huge emphasis on being busy all the time. High stress is normal and even desired in our world. When we are in this high stress state, we can't digest foods properly and obtain the nutrients we require.

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There are many symptoms that point to issues with digestion. While these symptoms usually aren't life threatening or debilitating, they are inconvenient and may get in the way of enjoying your life to it's fullest. Having to run to the bathroom or avoid specific foods may prevent you from enjoying a meal out with friends or family. You may not know why you're experiencing symptoms and may be frustrated with trying to figure out what's causing them. You may be following a new diet or avoiding a new food regularly to get to the bottom of it. Eating may become a negative experience for you, rather than an enjoyable one. 

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There are many different conditions involving impaired digestion. Examples of these include food intolerances, Celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (also known as GERD), H. pylori infection and ulcers, gallbladder disease and gallstones, hemorrhoids, and the list goes on. If you suffer from one of these conditions, you don't have to suffer forever.