Digestive Wellness: How to Strengthen the Immune System and Prevent Disease Through Healthy Digestion (3rd Edition)Sixty percent of the population has suffered from a digestive ailment in the last three months. Acid reflux, heartburn, gastritis, ulcers, lactose intolerance, and food allergies are among the many ailments caused by faulty digestion. Digestive Wellness was designed to help you understand the complex relationships between gastrointestinal physiology, diet, and health. Written by noted nutritionist Elizabeth Lipski, this accessible third edition of the popular resource has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest information and research on digestive disorders. Here, you will find practical advice on implementing a wellness program to promote health and alleviate a wide range of problems caused by faulty digestion. |
Contents
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2 A Voyage Through the Digestive System | 17 |
Intestinal Flora | 37 |
A Good Neighborhood Gone Bad | 55 |
The Systemic Consequences of Faulty Digestion | 81 |
6 Functional Medicine and Functional Testing | 97 |
7 Moving Toward a Wellness Lifestyle | 125 |
Detoxification | 131 |
9 Diet Means A Way of Living | 145 |
10 Natural Therapies for Common Digestive Problems | 171 |
11 Natural Therapies for the Diverse Consequences of Faulty Digestion | 279 |
Resources | 371 |
References | 375 |
Index | 439 |
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Digestive Wellness: How to Strengthen the Immune System and Prevent Disease ... Elizabeth Lipski No preview available - 2004 |
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