Digestion issues seems to be a common theme for many. Most ppl have digestion issues and don't even know it.

If you are deficient in vitamins, suffer from GERD/acid reflux, IBS, Crones, Diverticulosis, Celeic, or a autoimmune issue......it is more than likely you have a malabsorbtion/digestion issue. 

If you have bad digestion.....it makes for a very unhappy body/mind/ and mood.

Most doctors will tell you that GERD/acid reflux is becuz you have TOO MUCH acid when in fact you don't have enough. The valve between the stomach and esophagus become inflamed and can not close all the way. When you don't have enough acid, you can NOT digest your food and vital vitamins can not be absorbed. Therefore the food sits in your stomach and kinda fermentates causing irritation of the valve leading to your esophagus and back washes into the esophagus causing heartburn. 

As you age (after the age of 25), you produce less stomach acid and with a poor diet ladened with high carbs, GMO's, and fast food/prepackaged foods......you WILL eventually develope digestive and other health issues.

Luckily our bodies are pretty forgiving, but struggle to stay in balance by robbing what it needs from your bones and other areas of your body.

Now that it is summer in North America, gardens are a plenty......and so are farmers markets.......get ya'll greens and other veggies.

As one doctor said to me...."shut up and eat your greens!!!" LOL

I have several digestive issues, so I am limited on my greens and some fruits.....no dairy......and no gluten.....no sugar.......no coffee.

This is a direct result of poor diet.....multiple eating disorders......and insufficient amounts of sleep over the years.

I have since made many changes for the better. I was told it may take 3 years to straighten out my digestion.....and up to 5 years to heal my liver. I'm 57, so there is a ton of damage to correct.

I am 7 months into healing and am feeling much better. It has been 2 steps forward and 1 step back most of the time.

I've had 2 great week (knock on wood) and I hang onto the good days and muddle through the difficult ones and keep telling myself that I will heal, but it needs time and TLC (not the tv channel...lol).

I've done tons of research and didn't realize how much our digestive system endures. Everything we smell, taste, eat, put on our skin has to be processed by our liver. Most livers are over taxed with over 500 different tasks it performs simultaneously all day....every day. 

Give your liver a break and feed it as many nutrient rich foods such as those greens....especially the bitter ones (broccoli, kale, spinach, chard, dandolion greens, etc) 

Also, giving your digestion a break by going at least 4 to 6 hours between eating. Eating soups, smoothies, and bone broths give your digestion and liver a break in having to work to break down foods that are solid. 

We really don't require that much protein as once thought. However, it depends on the person and how active they are....so always check with your doctor or a dietitian for your particular requirements.

Make sure you chew all your food thoroughly to release enzymes and nutrients.

Another thing......don't eat fruit with your meals. Always eat fruit inbetween meals on an empty stomach. Fruits and protein, and veggies all require differnt levels of acid in the stomach and your stomach can only deal with one thing at a time and will always pick the complex stuff to break down....therefore, the fruit will sit in your stomach too long and cause indigestion or enter the small intestine undigested  and rot which can cause SIBO (small intestine bactieria overgrowth) and parasites.

Our foods are depeleted of essential nutrients and IMO...good quality supplements are very important in a daily regimine especially if you lead a hectic lifestyle. Again, check with your doctor.

Make sure you drink plenty of good quality water. Exercise at least 4 to 5 times a week (walking is excellent). 

Grow as much of your own food as you can and always use natural pesticides.

Take care everyone. If you have any questions.....I'll share what I know and you can check it out with a doctor (I prefer a dietitian myself.....but that is just me as most doctors don't have much knowledge about nutritican or supplements).

Ok.....as the doctor told me...."shut up and eat your greens....your stomach, liver, pancrease, gall bladder, and intestines will thank you"