Your digestive system is indeed full of surprises. To mention a few:

• Food travels about 30 feet through your body
• The stomach’s volume can increase from about 1/5 cup (when empty) to more than 8 cups after a large meal.
•  The small intestine has the approximate surface area of a tennis court.
•  The average digestive tract contains 2 to 3 pounds of bacteria (both “good” and “bad” ones).
• A man weighing 150 pounds will eat about 100,000 pounds of food during his lifetime to sustain his weigh

“Up to 42 percent of digestive disease is preventable – including many ulcers and cancers of the digestive system – but lack of information, embarrassment and fear still prevent many Canadians from undergoing the tests that can identify problems at an early, reversible stage. Even when a digestive disorder isn’t preventable, timely treatment can usually control it and preserve your quality of life… “¹

… and this is precisely how we can help you to avoid some of the health problems affected by poor digestion such as:

• Arthritis and rheumatism
• Allergies including eczema, urticaria, rhinitis, hay fever
• Asthma and bronchitis
• Headaches and migraine

After a thorough physical examination (done to rule out any red flags requiring surgery or hospitalization), we will choose several natural treatments to address your digestive concerns. Often a safe and straightforward treatment such as botanical medicine is all that it takes to help you feel better.

Reference:

1. Canadian Digestive Health Foundation: http://www.cdhf.ca/