by Dr. Amanda Childress

The Basics of Poor Digestion

Digestion is the process by which your body breaks down the food, absorbs the components of the food, and then eliminates unusable or waste material.

Any breakdown in this system can create problems for the body. Possible poor digestive system symptoms are bloating, constipation, diarrhea, cramping, weight gain, heartburn (or acid reflux), and loss of appetite. Other symptoms less well known caused by a bad digestive system are arthritis, skin problems, and allergies.

How do weak digestive system symptoms start?

There are many causes of poor digestion. Eating the wrong food for your body is usually the start of digestive symptoms. Many people develop digestive problems from eating foods that they have sensitivities to, as well as eating refined sugar and other processed foods. The chemicalization of our food is a big culprit.

Other potential causes for signs of poor digestion are a history of heavy antibiotic use, exposure to toxins, hormonal imbalance or infection with parasites or other microbes.

When should I see a nutrition response testing practitioner?

There’s several reasons why someone may experience poor digestion symptoms. If you are having symptoms, the next step is to find out what factor, or combination of factors may be causing your distress.

It is important to have a well-functioning digestive system so your body gets the nutrition it needs to thrive from the foods you eat. All nourishment and healing begins in the stomach, which is why a holistic nutrition diet is so important.

How will The Nutritional Healing Center handle my bad digestion?

The types of foods you eat dramatically affect the functioning and symptoms of the digestive system. The NHCAA practitioners help you to figure out which foods for digestive problems are good for your body and which should be avoided. There are also many nutritional supplements they can recommend to help your body to properly digest food. They also look for particular organ dysfunction. The gall bladder, stomach, pancreas and intestines all have different kinds of tissues and require different supplements for better function. We find organs that need help and supply organ specific nutrients for optimal repair. Contact us today to learn more about our digestive system treatment in Ann Arbor.