Do you suffer from any of these?

11 May 2009

11 May, 2009 Nutrition

Celiac disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), constipation, Lactose intolerance, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), gas, Crohn’s Disease, Dyspepsia, heartburn, Gastric Ulcer, Helicobacter pylori, diarrhea, bloating, Ulcerative Colitis, Colorectal Cancer, cramps, acid reflux, GERD, cancer?

you’re Not alone!

Digestive disorders can happen to anyone, at any age; the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF) estimates

20 million Canadians suffer from at least one digestive disorder each year.

This is partly due to age, population, and lifestyle; our population is increasing in size and we’re living longer, so there’s more opportunity for people to develop diseases, including digestive diseases.

Younger segments of the population are developing serious conditions, like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), esophagitis and colorectal cancer that often hit when family responsibilities, career development, and the ability to contribute to society are at a peak.

YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM FUELS YOUR LIFE.

Respect It. Protect It. Learn More About it.

Far too often, early signs of digestive problems are ignored, hidden due to embarrassment and unreported to doctors. The most common complaints we hear about are heartburn, dyspepsia, bowel irregularities, and rectal bleeding. More severe symptoms can include:

· Blood in the stool

· Persistent abdominal pain

· Unexplained weight loss

· Difficulty swallowing

· The steps you take now could improve-and possibly save-your life.

5WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR DIGESTIVE HEALTH

1. Eat a broad selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

2. Drink plenty of fresh, clean water; drink water always AWAY from food!

3. Talk to your doctor about any digestive concerns you have.

4. Recognize the symptoms of digestive disorders.

5. If you’re 50 or older, talk to your doctor about a colorectal screening.

To learn more about your specific digestive concerns, ask me a question at the end, or in the comments box of my next FREE Tele-Seminar, Naturopathic Digestion. Hope to “see” you there!