Digestive Health Nutrition-
Diet Management
Types Of Alternative Medicine

There is no exact program to receive the best digestive health nutrition from any of the types of alternative medicine. Every individual is different, we all have our own list of likes and dislikes.

Also, your current health status can be a deciding factor on what your current digestive health program should be. Factors such as allergies, your current weight, blood pressure, nutritional requirements or vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Medical conditions such as diabetes and cholesterol levels can also determine what program you should try to adhere to.

Seeking out and speaking to a licensed nutritionist or a practitioner of diet and nutritional therapy is the first step towards a beginning of your future digestive health nutrition.

Special Healing Foods

• Garlic- although many people shy away from garlic because of bad breath(chew a sprig of fresh parsley to negate the odor), garlic is probably the #1 powerhouse health inducer. A reduction of serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels, reduces blood pressure, enhances the immune system and an easy remedy for the common flu virus.

• Ginger- all natural ginger will relax the intestinal tract, prevent motion sickness, relieves nausea and vomiting and is high in minerals. If you are under doctor's care for high estrogen level, shy away from ginger. It will raise them higher.

• Blackstrap Molasses- high in calcium, iron and potassium

• Yeast- this is high in B vitamins and minerals. Baker's, brewers or tortula yeast is available. Each of these can be used by sprinkling the dry powder on the foods you eat. Do not use this if you are under doctor's care for candidiasis.

• Fermented Foods-Cheese, plain yogurt, buttermilk, sauerkraut and beer- each of these are processed with enzymes from molds bacteria and yeasts which breakdown the structure and aid in digestion and balance the bacteria in our system.

• Raw Foods- the greatest concentration of nutrients, enzymes and antioxidents are available in high quality raw foods for the body's health and well-being. It is important though you mix up the varieties and colors to get a complete full spectrum of nutrients from each of the different selections. It is also imperative the foods are well chewed before swallowing to release their vitamin and mineral content.

• Raw Juice- Juicing is the fast and easy way to kick-start your wellness program. You get the benefit of the fruit or vegetable itself plus all the nutrients found in the skins only.

• Fresh Lemons- adding fresh lemon juice to a glass of water or an occasional cup of tea helps you maintain the correct pH balance in your digestive system. This allows the healthy bacteria present in your system to thrive and multiply as needed.

• Digestive Super Foods can often be obtained at many health or natural foods stores but you can easily make them at home also. Follow this easy recipe, add a small serving of the finished result to your daily diet and you will soon be on your way to better health

So, although there is no exact program tailored for everybody, pick and choose what you yourself like, make small changes by adding one or two items from this list above. With time, keep adding a few more until each becomes a habit. With time you will start noticing a greater sense of energy and vitality within your body. Digestive Health Nutrition is really nothing more than allowing your body the foods that keeps it running at its optimum performance.

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