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Good digestion is the foundation of health, and we can see how all-important it is to the natural healing systems of the world, including naturopathy, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Healthy digestioncan be impacted by a bunch of factors, including when you eat, the types of foods you’re eating, your stress levels and more. There are certain symptoms, however, that could signal a more serious issue and should be brought to the attention of your licensed healthcare practitioner. Here are four signs your gastrointestinal issues may call for a trip to your practitioner:
1. Worsening Gastro Symptoms
Gastrointerstinal (GI) symptoms are quite common and often mild, usually resolving within 24 hours. GI symptoms such as heartburn, upset stomach, indigestion, gas and bloating may follow eating a meal that your body has difficulty digesting. Though mild GI symptoms are common, they could be a sign of more serious digestive issues. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, digestive diseases such as Acid Reflux disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affect60 to 70 million Americansand result in 21.7 million hospitalizations annually. If your gastrointestinal symptoms begin to also include other problems, like fatigue, and concerns such as nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, you should consult a healthcare practitioner. These sudden symptoms can signal that your issues may be worsening.
2. Notice Signs of Gastrointestinal Infection
If you are experiencingsigns of infection—including inflammation, skin irritations or irregular discharge—a practitioner should perform an evaluation, as these symptoms could be a sign of bacterial overgrowth, parasites or out-of-whack enzyme activity. An evaluation of your organ function, and the immune status of the gut, can be done to identify if there are other health issues that could be contributing to your symptoms, or if these symptoms are indicative of a gastrointestinal disease or disorder, and the best plan for treatment.
3. Blood in Your Stool
Blood in your stool can be a telltale sign of hemorrhoids or anal fissures, but this symptom could also signal more serious gastrointestinal issues, including colon cancer. If you are experiencingblood in your stoolover a prolonged period of time, it is always best to consult a physician to perform an evaluation.
4. Stool Regularly Includes Undigested Food
Somefoods are easier to digestthan others. Foods like carrots, corn and peanuts can be particularly difficult for your gastrointestinal tract to digest, and can result in these foods passing through your digestive tract without being digested. In typical cases, there is likely no cause for concern. However, if you begin to notice significant amounts of undigested food in your stool on a regular basis, this could be a hallmark of a gastrointestinal disease or disorder, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or celiac disease. Consult a practitioner if you begin to notice irregular bowel movements.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Dr. David Minkoff
Dr. David Minkoff graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1974 and was elected to the “Phi Beta Kappa” of medical schools, the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Fraternity for very high academic achievement. He then completed both a Pediatric Residency and Fellowship in Infectious Disease at the University of California at San Diego.
He worked at the University of California and Children’s Hospitals in San Diego as an attending physician in infectious disease while conducting original research on Ribaviron, a broad spectrum anti-viral agent to fight disease. He also co-directed a neo-natal intensive care unit and worked in emergency medicine.
In 1992, Dr Minkoff’s wife Sue, a Registered Nurse, became interested in nutrition and health and began to go to lectures from some of the experts in the field. At the time, Dr Minkoff was pretty fixed in his view of traditional medicine and it took a lot of convincing to get him to come to one of these lectures. After hearing Dr Jeffrey Bland speak, Dr Minkoff had a eureka moment and began pursuing the alternative field with a vengeance. Based on this new knowledge Dr Minkoff and his wife set up a small clinic in 1997 to help some friends with their medical problems. What began as an experiment blossomed into Lifeworks Wellness Center, one of the most successful clinics for complementary medicine in the United States. In the process, he gained expertise in Biological medicine, integrative oncology, heavy metal detoxification, anti-aging medicine, hormone replacement therapy, functional medicine, energy medicine, neural and prolotherapy, homeopathy and optimum nutrition. He studied under the masters in each of these disciplines until he became an expert in his own right. Dr Minkoff is one of the most in demand speakers in the field and wrote an Amazon best selling book called The Search For The Perfect Protein.
The demand for the products and protocols he discovered became a catalyst for founding BodyHealth.Com, a nutrition company that now manufactures and distributes cutting-edge nutritional solutions for the many health problems of today. Dr. Minkoff writes two free online newsletters, “The Optimum Health Report” and ”The BodyHealth Fitness Newsletter”, to help others learn about optimum health and fitness.
Dr. Minkoff is an avid athlete himself and has completed 44 Ironman Triathlons. To keep his fitness maximal, he lives the lifestyle he teachers to others and tries to set an example for others, so they can enjoy a life free of pain and full of energy.
by Dr. David MinkoffMay 06, 20216 min read0 Comments
The ability to fully digest and absorb protein means the difference between killing or maximizing your muscle gains and fat loss, as well as your overall hormonal balances and your levels of energy, inflammation, and health. So understanding exactly how it works, and how to keep it working, or get itworking, properly is very important.....
by Dr. David MinkoffApril 21, 20214 min read0 Comments
When it comes to cholesterol, virtually everyone is aware that too much LDL cholesterol is an indicator of heart disease and that optimizing LDL/HDL levels is critical for heart health.
People avoid foods that are high in cholesterol, exercise, lose weight, and try countless other methods to lower their LDL – which are all met with varying levels of success. But, despite all this, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the USA.
Today we’re going to discuss a simple, science-backed alternative solution to lowering LDL levels – and it’s all about protein.
by Dr. David MinkoffApril 08, 20216 min read0 Comments
Growth Hormone (GH or HGH) is one of the most important hormones in regard to muscle gain and fat loss for men and women:
It increases muscle mass, increases protein synthesis, strengthens bone, internally makes your metabolism “younger,” and is, to a large degree, “anti-aging” in its effects. And it does this in large part by stimulating the uptake of amino acids in the cells.
In fact, GH is so closely tied to amino acids, that not only does GH stimulate the uptake of aminos, but taking aminos stimulates the release of GH to get the cells to take in the aminos.
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