Joint Pain and Acid Reflux May Be Caused by Poor Digestion

How well we digest our food and absorb the life giving nutrients it contains will dictate our overall health. Many chronic illnesses manifest in the body over time due to poor digestion or an invasion of unwanted 'bugs' such as parasites, amoeba, and harmful nano-bacteria. Often the remedy for indigestion or 'acid reflux' symptoms is an acid reducer or blocker. This approach actually opens the body to these harmful 'bugs', as they are more likely to survive in an environment with low acidic levels. Once these bugs make a home in your GI tract, they can live, breed, and cause damage to the intestinal lining. This damage to the lining then allows toxins to slowly seep into the blood stream and tissues, leading to many autoimmune or degenerative type diseases.

The lack of digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid in the stomach and GI system can also inhibit the absorption of key minerals and nutrients that the body needs to properly heal from traumas and maintain healthy organ and gland function, as well as everyday cellular regeneration. For example, someone experiencing chronic joint pain may in fact find the root cause in poor digestion. Once the proper digestive enzymes are restored, the body is able to absorb and utilize key minerals and nutrients needed for bone and joint health.

If you are experiencing chronic indigestion, bloating or acid reflux symptoms, the most likely cause is too little stomach acid and a lack of digestive enzymes. This lack can be caused by emotional or physical stress, eating too many cooked or processed foods, and over the counter or prescription medications.

As we age, we use up the valuable enzymes needed to digest our food, and our bodies begin to ration them in an act of self-preservation. By the time we reach our mid to late 20's we have already used up the bulk of our enzymes. It is important to eat more raw foods, and use digestive enzymes to assist in properly digesting cooked or processed foods. Often, just by taking steps to heal the digestive system, many health problems can be alleviated.

For more information on the steps you can take to heal your digestion please contact the office at 407-328-6711