Indigestion - the inability to digest food, is an epidemic in the United States today with antacids and stomach relief one of the most sold over the counter medicines. What is causing this problem and how to fix it is my focus in this blog.
You have probably heard the saying "you are what you eat." But, just because we say it and hear this statement it does not mean it is true. This erroneous claim is not completely untrue but is only a very small part of the "Natural Health Truth."
It is true that what we eat is very important to our health. We can not be any healthier than the foods that we eat. These foods are the source of all of our "gas". You wouldn't think about putting "junk" gas in your car because we all know it was would damage our car. But, how many of us don't think twice about eating junk food?
So, yes, what we eat is an important part of achieving perfect health, but what if the food you are eating does not get digested properly? The definition of digestion is: the breaking down of food into smaller particles called nutrients, preparing them for absorption into the body where they will be used for energy or stored by the body.
Millions of Americans have been suffering from digestion problems for years. Burping, belching and bloating have become a "normal" part of eating for many of us. But the Natural Health Truth is; when your digestion is working perfectly you won't feel anything!
If you are of these many Americans who suffer from some type of food intolerance than start with a digestive enzyme (watch for more information from me about enzymes). You can either start with a basic enzymes, which should contain protease, amylase, and lipase.
These are the basic enzymes that will help you digest your protein, carbs and fats. Or you could make an appointment with a Naturopath doctor like myself and you will get an individualized protocol of the exact enzymes your body needs.
By using enzymes at every meal will help you have better digestion, more energy and you will be on another step toward Perfect Health.
Health is WEalth. May you prosper.
Dr. Weber, ND
Monday, November 5, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
HEARTBURN is NOT Because of TOO MUCH ACID.
Today I wanted to write about a mistake that many medical doctors are making on clients every day. I see this misdiagnosis coming into my office every week. The mistake I am talking about is the diagnosis of their patients that is made when the person complains about heartburn. Now when I was growing up heartburn was not a disease - it was just the result of eating spicy foods or something that didn't agree with us. But, today this symptom has now been officially declared as "Gerd."
As a Naturopath doctor I do not diagnose these symptoms, but most of my clients who come to me have already been diagnosed and put on an anti-blocker - the standard prescription for these symptoms. As the name implies, the drug is a proton pump inhibitor - meaning that it stops the production of hydrochloric acid. And I guess that makes sense IF there was too much hydrochloric acid being produced but the NATURAL HEALTH TRUTH is: In most cases the same symptoms that the person is experiencing can be caused by too little hydrochloric acid as well. And there is no way that any doctor knows that this medicine is correct without a test to measure the amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
I had a client email me and because of some burning in her sternum area her MD wanted to put her on a acid blocker and the lady is sixty years old. Since the truth is; the older we get the less hydrochloric acid our body produces, I was certain the conclusion was not correct. So, I suggested to my client she asked her doctor to do a test to measure the hydrochloric acid in her stomach? My client asked the doctor to do the test, he refused and she said no to the medicine. She came in to my office. I examined her and found that her cardiac valve was damaged. We had it repaired in two weeks and her symptoms were almost gone. The medicine would never have fixed the problem - only covering up the symptoms.
The correct amount of hydrochloric acid is imperative for perfect digestion and perfect digestion is essential for perfect health. If you or a loved one is on an acid blocker there is no way you are digesting your foods properly which guarantees you a failure of health in the near future..
As a Naturopath doctor I do not diagnose these symptoms, but most of my clients who come to me have already been diagnosed and put on an anti-blocker - the standard prescription for these symptoms. As the name implies, the drug is a proton pump inhibitor - meaning that it stops the production of hydrochloric acid. And I guess that makes sense IF there was too much hydrochloric acid being produced but the NATURAL HEALTH TRUTH is: In most cases the same symptoms that the person is experiencing can be caused by too little hydrochloric acid as well. And there is no way that any doctor knows that this medicine is correct without a test to measure the amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
I had a client email me and because of some burning in her sternum area her MD wanted to put her on a acid blocker and the lady is sixty years old. Since the truth is; the older we get the less hydrochloric acid our body produces, I was certain the conclusion was not correct. So, I suggested to my client she asked her doctor to do a test to measure the hydrochloric acid in her stomach? My client asked the doctor to do the test, he refused and she said no to the medicine. She came in to my office. I examined her and found that her cardiac valve was damaged. We had it repaired in two weeks and her symptoms were almost gone. The medicine would never have fixed the problem - only covering up the symptoms.
The correct amount of hydrochloric acid is imperative for perfect digestion and perfect digestion is essential for perfect health. If you or a loved one is on an acid blocker there is no way you are digesting your foods properly which guarantees you a failure of health in the near future..
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Vitiligo Is Not A Skin Disease
Just lately a client of mine asked me to do an interview on her site about vitiligo. For the people who might not know what it is, vitiligo is when a person loses the color pigment from their skin. This young lady had a serious loss of pigment on her face - probably the worst place possible. She came to me for help with her vitiligo about a year and half ago. After helping her "cure" her face, she has produced an awesome video about Vitiligo on You Tube. After her first video she had over 1,000 inquiries of people from all over the world wanting information on how to "cure" their vitiligo. After reading many of their questions I have some comments about Vitiligo.
First, vitiligo will never be cured with topical creams, lasers treatments, or anything else to do with addressing it at the skin level. There are many other natural and medical professionals including myself, who recognize it as an Auto- immune problem. Since I am not a medical doctor I can not and do not want to diagnose this symptom as a disease. Every client who I have seen with vitiligo has always had digestive system issues. I believe that the digestive system must be working properly and the small intestine ( which is where 90% of the immune is located), must be free of inflammation.
There is no one magic pill to take for vitiligo. Every person must be examined by a natural health professional who understands digestion. The Natural Health Revealed "truth" is " vitiligo is an inside job, not outside job." Make sure your digestion is perfect and you are on your way to healing what many people believe is an impossible thing to accomplish. I have accomplished this "impossiblility." No, I am not always successful but my message to you is hope and possibility.
You can contact me at drjerome56@yahoo.com.
First, vitiligo will never be cured with topical creams, lasers treatments, or anything else to do with addressing it at the skin level. There are many other natural and medical professionals including myself, who recognize it as an Auto- immune problem. Since I am not a medical doctor I can not and do not want to diagnose this symptom as a disease. Every client who I have seen with vitiligo has always had digestive system issues. I believe that the digestive system must be working properly and the small intestine ( which is where 90% of the immune is located), must be free of inflammation.
There is no one magic pill to take for vitiligo. Every person must be examined by a natural health professional who understands digestion. The Natural Health Revealed "truth" is " vitiligo is an inside job, not outside job." Make sure your digestion is perfect and you are on your way to healing what many people believe is an impossible thing to accomplish. I have accomplished this "impossiblility." No, I am not always successful but my message to you is hope and possibility.
You can contact me at drjerome56@yahoo.com.
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