Discover the surprising truth about stomach acid and its vital role in your health!
Apr 20, 2015 | Digestion
Many people experience gas and bloating after eating. Gas can accumulate in the stomach or the intestines, causing pain, rumbling and indigestion. Gas is a product of incomplete digestion and an indication that food is fermenting in the gut, instead of being digested... read moreMar 25, 2015 | Digestion
Did you know that you could be eating the correct nutrients, but not absorbing them? In order to build muscle, strengthen your immune system, and get the energy you need throughout the day, the nutrients you eat have to be absorbed in your digestive tract. And that... read moreFeb 4, 2015 | Digestion
The most important factor in digestion is proper food selection, avoiding non-nutritive junk foods, and choosing foods that provide the building blocks your body needs. (Organic raw foods are ideal, of course.) It’s obvious your body won’t digest food... read moreJan 11, 2015 | Digestion
Enzymes are particularly sensitive to the molecular destruction of cooking. Unfortunately, each of us is given only a limited supply of enzyme energy at birth, and this supply must work to keep every body system in working order throughout our lifetime. The only other... read moreDec 21, 2014 | Digestion
Do you suffer from heartburn? Before you turn to antacids, proton pump inhibitors, and prescription medications, consider: Stomach acid is necessary for proper nutrient absorption, proper digestion, and to prevent bacterial growth. Heartburn/acid reflux is due to a... read moreOct 27, 2014 | Digestion
Bromelain (derived from pineapple) is a proteolytic enzyme, and can fight off inflammation in the tissues and organs of the body. It helps the body eliminate toxins, prevents blood clotting and improves food and nutrient digestion. Bromelain is also effective in... read more