Weak Digestion ?

I must take another little diversion to record some very interesting information I just found, that really applies to me and I'm sure to a lot of other people as well.  Though the dietary restrictions I've been discussing here have certainly made some improvements in my health, things are really not as good as I would have expected.

Something made me google 'weak digestion' this afternoon, and I found the website of Dr John Douillard at LifeSpa.com - specifically his articles and videos on Surprising Symptoms of Poor Digestion .

I must say looking at his list of symptoms of poor digestion, I was mentally ticking off many of them, which drove me to keep reading and to watch his videos.  I won't try to abbreviate what he says here, but simply say that his approach to the reasons behind weak digestion, and his method for curing it, are extremely logical and persuasive - and full of common-sense and inspiration.

Though he does say many of us would be on a more healthy diet if we eliminate some of the most allergenic foods, like gluten, dairy, soy and a few others, his argument is that rather than fighting a rearguard action to deal with poor digestion by eliminating problem foods, we need to understand the reasons why our body has turned down the digestive fire.  Then we can take steps to get it burning brightly again.

In other words, don't just treat the symptoms - fix up the problem itself.

I won't go into further detail, but simply flag this very valuable resource.  I myself am going to put into practice the step-by-step procedures he lays down for getting one's digestion back to normal. 

And as I continue with this blog, I'll be reporting on my own progress with his How to Turn Up the Digestive Furnace procedure.  If anyone else out there decides to do the same, please share your experiences with us too.

Stay tuned!

Patricia.