“Super Acidophilus†would probably be the right name to appreciate the favorable effects of these bacteria on our health. What is Acidophilus? Lactobacillus Acidophilus is a lactic acid producing bacteria which is a “probiotic†organism meaning it favors life.
So, unlike many other pathogenic bacteria, Acidophilus is beneficial to human health.
It is estimated that nearly half of Americans with Gallstones do not have any symptoms. Symptoms of Gallstones are often misleading but may include Constipation, upset stomach, fatigue, hepatitis, and even Diabetes. The symptoms can be so varied that Gallstones are rarely thought of to be the culprit.
Acute and chronic Digestive Problems and disorders includes a broad spectrum ranging from Heartburn, Indigestion, GERD and Acid Reflux, IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s, Colitis, Gastritis to other troublesome digestive symptoms including gas, Bloating, diarrhea and Constipation.
The family of digestive disturbances amounts to more than 2 million physician outpatient visits annually and almost 40% of referrals to a gastroenterologist.
Increasing public awareness with respect to the many diseases of the Digestive System enables the best possible medical outcome and quality of life for current and future patients with digestive diseases.
When I think of Indigestion, Heartburn and Nausea, the popular ad campaign for Pepto Bismol with the dancing symptoms starts playing in my head. Then the pink chalky residue comes to mind, ew. So what is a natural health girl to do when she has a stomach ache? Consult the herbalists and Alternative Medicine gurus, of course.
Most of us look forward to a little time out from everyday life and work to recharge. To just Relax and enjoy life with family and friends - whether during the summer time, special holiday or vacation at any time of the year. Do you experience Nausea, dizziness, or vertigo in response to real or perceived movement?
Motion Sickness is one of the most frequent medical problems encountered by travelers and others alike.
You are all packed and ready to go. The excitement of the long awaited day has begun. Everyone is in their seats and next thing you know “little Emily” says she is not feeling well.
Use Digestion Tonic regularly to:
Ensure systemic balance of biochemic tissue salts in the body
Optimize health at the cellular level
Relieve symptoms of disease
Restore health and Vitality
Safely treat a wide range of symptoms without side effects
Optimize the therapeutic effects of other remedies by improving systemic functioning and Metabolism
What are tissue salts?
Tissue Salts, also called cell salts or biochemic salts, are composed of minerals which occur naturally in our bodies and all Organic matter on earth, such as plants, rocks and soil.
Dr Scheussler, a prominent 19th Century German doctor, conducted research which demonstrated that, when reduced to ashes, each human cell contains 12 minerals or biochemic tissue salts and that these minerals should be present in all living cells in perfect balance to ensure good health.
Imbalance, or a deficiency of any of the tissue salts, causes disease and the body begins to develop symptoms associated with the tissue salts that are lacking.
I know many of you may have or know someone who has Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS, a chronic disorder that causes alternating diarrhea and Constipation, affects up to 1 in 5 U.S.
What causes Constipation?
Most people have at least one Bowel Movement a day. However, bowel habits vary from person to person and less frequent Bowel Movements are not necessarily a sign of Constipation.
Most doctors will agree, however, that anyone who has a Bowel Movement less than three times a week and passes hard stools can be said to be constipated.
Digestive Disorders
Digestive Disorders can be confusing! Here are some definitions.
Remember that it is always best to consult your doctor for advice on chronic Digestive Problems that do not respond to changes in diet and lifestyle.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – also known as ‘spastic colon’ is one of the most common chronic health disorders in the world and affects up to 20% of the population.