Chiropractic & The Digestive Process - By Dr Tom Bayne

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As a chiropractor who utilizes a natural medicine approach to patient care, digestive system dysfunction is the most common patient presentation we see in our office. The digestive tract is responsible for the process of assimilation. Assimilation includes the digestion of food, the absorption of nutrients, and the elimination of waste. If any aspect of the process of assimilation is dysfunctional it can affect the entire body. The digestive tract runs the length of the torso from the mouth to the anus. Along the way the digestive tract is innervated by nerves coming from the spinal column that control the autonomic signals sent from the brain to control this process. Restoring the motion to the spinal segments and releasing the tension on the nervous system is the how chiropractors have been restoring digestive function for over 100 years. Form effects function. If the signal from the brain to the stomach to produce hydrochloric acid is not received than it is not possible for the stomach to do its part in the digestive process. Chiropractic is the best way to remove the physical roadblocks associated with digestive dysfunction.

It is imperative to educate patients on the importance of healthy eating. A good knowledge of what foods are healthy and what foods are not is a great beginning, but understanding the importance of proper food combining is the best long term solution to healthy digestion. Many people who either combine their foods incorrectly or over cook their meals will do well with the addition of digestive aids such as plant enzymes, and betaine HCL from beet roots. Fiber products and green foods are excellent intestinal cleansers to remove accumulated debris from the digestive tract while prebiotics, probiotics, and biofermentics are the healthiest ways to restore a healthy environment to the colon. Supplementation is a quick and effective way of cleansing the digestive tract to remove any chemical roadblocks associated with digestive dysfunction.

In Chinese medicine the stomach and pancreas are associated with the earth element. The small intestine is part of the fire element, and the large intestine relates to the metal element. The gall bladder is part of the wood element. Each of these elements can hold onto repressed emotion. The earth element correlates with feelings of low self esteem and a lack of control. Primary metal emotions are grief and feeling stuck. Fire element emotions are feeling lost and vulnerable, while the wood element is primarily associated with anger. Many patients with digestive issues have subconscious repressed emotions that play a major role in their digestive dysfunction. Some people have difficulties digesting their circumstances. Emotional clearing techniques are the most effective ways to remove the emotional roadblocks associated with digestive dysfunction.

Digestive issues are one of the most common complaints seen in clinical practice. To be effective in providing relief for these patients a comprehensive approach is best. Addressing the physical, chemical, and emotional stressors gives you the ability to address any digestive dysfunction.

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