Posts Tagged ‘nutrition’

Why Do You Need Digestive Enzymes?

Monday, September 6th, 2010

 

Why do I need Digestive enzymes?

 
All of us are all born with a certain potential for enzyme production.  Raw food contains its own enzymes for digestion, but through cooking and processing destroys them.  The body then needs to make its own enzymes to metabolize food.  Over time all of our bodies runs low on enzymes, therefore the various digestive and cellular processes begin to slow down.  Because of this, many chronic conditions can result.  By taking enzymes, you are allowing your body to put energy into maintaining and repairing vital organs and tissues rather than siphoning it off to create enzymes to digest your food.

How do I know if I am deficient?

 
Anyone who eats a primarily cooked and processed food diet will benefit from the addition of supplemental enzymes.  In addition, you may be bothered by digestive issues such as gas, bloating, fatigue after a meal, constipation or diarrhea.  Other symptoms that pertain to enzyme deficiency are as follows:

PMS
Cold hands & feet
Inflammation
Fungal forms
Insomnia
Gum disorders
Aching feet
Cystitis
Gallstones
Psoriasis
Constipation
Hearing problems Gingivitis
Arthritis
Acne
Hay fever
Urinary weakness
Irritable bowl syndrome
Sinus infection Parasites
Heart problems
Hot flashes
Neck aches Shoulder aches Rashes
Mood swings
Fatigue
Sprue
Back weakness
High blood pressure Hypoglycemia

Chronic colds
Chronic fatigue
DepressionBladder problems
Gallbladder stress
Prostate problems
Diarrhea
Chronic allergies
Diverticulitis

What should I expect when I start taking enzymes?


Everyone does not experience the same reactions.  Most people start feeling better within a few days, especially in terms of digestion and elimination.  By improving absorption of nutrients, the body is better able to detoxify itself. In addition, yeasts, bacteria and parasites may start to die off and initially it may be hard for the body to dispose of them quickly. For some people, that means that they may feel a little worse before they feel better.  Symptoms could include headache, “flu-like” feelings, and fatigue or skin rashes.  This is actually a good sign!  Your body is starting to clean house!  You can lower your dosage to control the symptoms, keeping in mind that improvements will also come at a slower pace.  Make sure to drink plenty of water!

Yours In Health!

G.E. Moon II

The 4 Types Of Enzymes

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

Essentially there are four different kinds of enzymes, they are:

  • Food enzymes: These are found in raw foods.  There are sufficient enzymes in each raw food to digest it.  The level of active enzymes in a food is affected by many things – including:  food additives, radiation, long term storage, and any kind of food processing, especially heat.  Enzymes in foods are destroyed when they reach a heat over 116°F.

 

  • Digestive enzymes:  These help break food down into basic components so you can absorb the nutrients that are required to build cells, maintain organs and repair tissue.  These types of enzymes are present in the digestive juices your body produces, starting with the saliva in the mouth continuing down to and including the intestines.  These enzymes include protease, amylase, lipase, malt diastase, invertase, lactase, pectinase and alpha galactosidase.  Digestive enzymes break down different food groups.

 

  • Metabolic enzymes: These enzymes enhance and support metabolic processes. They are made by the body and drive chemical reactions within the cells.  On a cellular level,  metabolic enzymes direct body systems and are interconnected with every functional organ and biological system in the body.

 

  • Supplemental enzymes: These are cultured from plant enzymes. Plant enzymes are grown from food such as mushrooms, soy and wheat in a laboratory setting with specific actions rendered in units.  They are nonpathogenic Aspergillus Niger species and are free of mycelium contamination.  Removal of all aspergilli and fungi leave only the enzymatic action.  Supplemental enzymes are a concentrated form of enzymatic action.

 

Yours In Health!

G.E. Moon II

Tired Of Being Tired?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Are you tired of being tired?

Fatigue, depression, anxiety, easy to irritate, dizziness, loss of sleep, fuzzy thinking, increased PMS symptoms, allergies, light headed when going from sitting to standing, difficulty getting up in the morning…

Does this describe you?  If so, you could be suffering from adrenal fatigue/exhaustion.  Our crazy, go-go-go lifestyles are causing our hormonal systems to get out of balance and for many of us it is the starting cause of many serious health problems.

We are pleased to announce that on Saturday, Septemenber 18th that Dr. Wendy Schauer, D.C., R.K.C.,  will be covering the causes of adrenal fatigue and what you can do to help yourself.  We will also be having as a special guest, Brook Elliott, nutritional counselor, who will give you quick and  healthy food ideas along with samples of the food

ADRENAL CLASS:

WHEN:  September 18th at 10:00 am until 1:00 pm

COST:    $30.00 per person (includes handouts and food samples)

RSVP:  To the front desk or call 360-705-1116 to reserve your spot.

Welcome To Our Blog For Abundant Health Center

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Hello!

Welcome to our blog.  We are glad that you have found us and we are excited to share with you our knowledge for health and wellness. 

Yours In Health!

G.E. Moon II