THE ALTERNATIVE TO..DIGESTIVE DISCOMFORT

Good digestion is the cornerstone of optimal health. When the digestive system is not functioning well, the result can be detrimental to the whole body.

There are many times in life when your digestive system may need a bit of assistance. Stress, for example, can disrupt the digestive process by reducing digestive juices and slowing the movement of food through the system. Heartburn, indigestion and bloating can be very uncomfortable, not to mention embarrassing when accompanied by flatulence.

Digestive enzymes play a specific role in the process of supporting the different stages of digestion, absorption and elimination. At Elixir, we are particularly fond of Quest’s Enzyme Digest, which provides the finest herbal compounds and enzymes specially selected for their benefits to the digestive system.

So how does it work?

Enzyme Digest contains six active ingredients which work synergistically together as follows:

Papain, which comes from the papaya plant, helps with digestion and breakdown of dietary protein and tough meat fibres.

Amylase, an enzyme which helps with digestion of carbohydrates and reducing flatulence and diarrhoea.

Lipase, which performs a vital role in digestion by breaking down fat and aiding absorption of vitamins.

Bromelain is an enzyme produced from pineapples, which helps with digestion of protein. It is also renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Betaine HCl, which helps with the breakdown of food substances in the stomach, improving the pH value of stomach acid in the process.

Peppermint Oil, for its calming and antispasmodic properties, reducing intestinal cramping and build-up of gas.

In addition, there are things you can do to help yourself:

Chew, chew and chew some more! Digestion starts in the mouth. Food has to be well broken down to be properly absorbed and there are no teeth in your stomach (I hope!).

Don’t drink with meals as you’ll dilute your much-needed stomach acid and digestive enzymes.

Avoid using antacids. Heartburn is often a sign of low stomach acid, which will be reduced even further with antacids. Try taking Enzyme Digest with meals instead.

The easy to swallow tablets are vegan and gluten free. There are no known side effects, but speak to your practitioner first if you are on medication.

* You can buy the product mentioned in this article at Elixirhealth.co.uk – Click here.

Randi Henderson
Elixir Health Foods

QUEST L'PLANTARUM IBS SYMPTOMS

** £2.00 OFF QUEST L'PLANTARUM FOR IBS ** Click here: http://tiny.cc/qik2ux Sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have a horrible time. It's called a syndrome because "it's a set of signs and symptoms that appear together and characterise a disease or medical condition." IBS can masquerade as other diseases making it difficult to diagnose or treat, and with up to about twelve different symptoms together or in combination, it's a critter to live with.

 In her March 2015 article " THE ALTERNATIVE TO...IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME" Randi Henderson writes about success we've had at Elixir Health Foods, helping those who suffer with IBS. Read on... "How do you treat a problem that has not just one, or two or even three different symptoms, but a whole myriad of them? When the symptoms range from constipation, diarrhea, bloating, cramping, excessive flatulence and general abdominal pain you may soon find your medicine cupboard resembles a chemist shop. 

Fortunately there is a single supplement which deals with all the symptoms of IBS, and it is actually a specific strain of bacteria called Lactobacillus Plantarum - otherwise known as L. Plantarum, but let’s call it LP for now. In fact, LP is the only probiotic that has been shown in research to alleviate the symptoms of IBS.

At Elixir we have had excellent results with this particular supplement from Quest, and no wonder as one study found that 95% of patients receiving LP over a four week period showed significant improvements in all IBS related symptoms including bloating, constipation and diarrhea – and the majority found it worked within four days.

 LP has been shown to adhere to the intestinal wall, forming a physical barrier against harmful bacteria and at the same time increasing the production of fuel for intestinal cells. As a nice little side effect, just like other friendly bacteria LP helps to maintain a healthy heart, can help lowering cholesterol levels and helps boost your immune system at the gut level. However, for IBS sufferers it has been found to be so specifically helpful that in most cases using just this one supplement has resulted in great improvement in their condition. At the same time it is very safe, even during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and may be taken long term for as long as required.

 We have therefore found that LP is the single most effective supplement you can use for IBS, which can at times be debilitating to say the least. If this is a problem you suffer with, pop in for a chat with us - life doesn't have to be a pain in the backside!

This month March 2015  we are giving away a £2 discount , so it’s a good time to try it for yourself. To BUY Quest L Plantarum, CLICK HERE: http://tiny.cc/qik2ux. If you wish to speak to a customer advisor, you can telephone us on 01208 814500."