Can chronic digestive problems contribute to seemingly unrelated health conditions?
By Maile Pouls, Ph.D. The answer is most definitely yes. It is my belief that poor digestion and assimilation, and the resulting nutritional deficiencies, are responsible for a vast majority of health conditions, even serious, seemingly unrelated symptoms and ‘dis-ease’ states. How do I correlate digestive problems with other symptoms? This is accomplished by tracking the nutritional profile and body chemistry changes measured in a 24-hour urine analysis. This analysis provides a direct window into how well or poorly your digestive process is operating. These can include readings on levels of bowel toxicity, pH, kidney and liver function, vitamin C, calcium/ magnesium, trace minerals, and other essential nutrients, fat storing or muscle building, and how the body is digesting and utilizing proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. A standard blood test can often read “normal” even if a patient is becoming sick or already ill; it doesn’t always reveal the true biochemical status. However, spec
