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pH4life is a natural wellness company dedicated to helping people living with digestive and other health conditions live better, healthier lives.
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When bad digestion affect us

Do you find yourself constantly burping, belching or with flatulence? What about nausea or vomiting?

Are you plagued with heartburn, acid reflux, H. Pylori infection, gastritis, or ulcers?

Gas, cramps, constipation and diarrhea are other discomforts suffered by many.

If you answer ‘Yes’ to any of the above then you may need to help your gut by rethinking your favorite foods and supplements.

Understanding Digestive Conditions

The digestive system extends from the mouth to the rectum and comprises of many separate process all with its own range of possible conditions.

Its main function is to extract nutrition from food and to expel wastes. To help it we have as much as half a bucket of “good bacteria” helping us to breakdown food to release its nutrients, assist in making enzymes and help make important hormones like serotonin.

When things go wrong it may lead to mild symptoms but left untreated some of these my lead to serious chronic conditions and discomforts.

Digestive problems, causes and symptoms

Constipation

Constipation

The transit time of foods refers to the time it takes to travel the whole length of the digestive system and are expelled. Salad vegetables have a short transit time with starches taking longer and then proteins.

Certain digestive challenges cause these times to take much longer causing constipation. In fact, a person may still go to the loo every day and not realize that in fact their current bowel movement is in fact overdue from a few days before.

Chronic constipation may be associated with:
– Abdominal pain/cramps
– Gas
– Bloating
– Skipping days going to the loo

GERD

GERD

Gastrointestinal reflux disease occurs when stomach acid travels up from the stomach into the esophagus causing chest pain or a burning sensation.

In cases of more frequent heartburn, inflammation may have developed to the throat causing a dry cough and other symptoms.

Symptoms of GERD include:
– chest discomfort
– dry cough, often persistent and can go on for many months
– a sour taste in the mouth
– a sore throat
– swallowing difficulties

Severe cases can lead to and cause respiratory conditions.

I few days on a digestion protocol can bring relieve of the symptoms and can start the linings on a path to heal.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome is an inflammatory condition that affects intestinal functions and can be the result of excessive intake of certain foods.

What will trigger IBS?
IBS symptoms may worsen when eating certain foods irritating the tract.

Some foods acting as triggers are wheat, citrus fruits, milk and dairy products, beans, cabbage, filter coffee and carbonated drinks. Stress can be trigger too. Most people with the condition experience worse symptoms or more-frequent events during periods of increased stress.

Symptoms are:
– stomach pain or cramping. This can be relieved by moving your bowels.
– a change in your bowel habits – such as constipation, diarrhea or sometimes both.
– bloating and swelling of your stomach.
– excessive gas (flatulence)
– And many other symptoms

Inflammatory bowel disease IBD

Inflammatory bowel disease IBD

Inflammatory bowel disease is a type of chronic swelling. It affects one of more parts of the digestive tract.

There are two types of IBS:
– Crohn’s disease: affects the entire gastrointestinal (GI) tract but most commonly affects the small intestine and the colon
– ulcerative colitis: affects only the colon

IBD can cause more general digestive ailments, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Other symptoms can include:
– fatigue
– incomplete bowel movements
– loss of appetite and subsequent weight loss
– night sweats
– rectal bleeding

It’s important to diagnosis and treat IBD as soon as possible. Not only will you be more comfortable, but early treatment also reduces damage to the GI tract.

Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is a type of food intolerance caused by gluten causing inflammation and is an autoimmune disorder. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.

A gluten-free diet will help to minimize the symptoms and damage to the intestinal tract.

More serious conditions

If your symptoms persist its time to make an appointment.

More serious signs that indicate a likely emergency include:
– bloody stools
– continuous vomiting
– severe abdominal cramps
– sweating
– sudden, unintentional weight loss

These symptoms could indicate an infection, gallstones, hepatitis, internal bleeding or cancer.

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The outlook

Digestion problems can be overcome with treatment and lifestyle changes.

Certain conditions of the digestive system might be long-term but can be managed with medications to help alleviate symptoms.

Identifying specific digestion problems and talking with someone who can help can go a long way in getting you a proper diagnosis.

Importantly, you don’t have to put up with constant digestive issues.

The outlook

Digestion problems can be overcome with treatment and lifestyle changes.

Certain conditions of the digestive system might be long-term but can be managed with medications to help alleviate symptoms.

Identifying specific digestion problems and talking with someone who can help can go a long way in getting you a proper diagnosis.

Importantly, you don’t have to put up with constant digestive issues.

Client's success stories

Margaret came in for consultation on 23/12/2013 with health concern issues which was Diabetes and Asthma and Heart problems.

Her blood sugar reading recorded on that day was 16.5 with taking chronic medication. Her blood pressure was 106/97 and her pulse was 106. Her treatment included supplements and fibre. Her 1st month follow up 27/01/2014 saw her blood glucose level recorded as 13.9, her blood pressure was 104/73 and pulse 96 while still using chronic medication. At her 2nd follow up done on 02/04/2014 the blood glucose showed a reading of 4.7 and her blood pressure 124/94 after she walked a distance to pH4life’s rooms. In May 2014 she was still using her chronic medication but has made a real good progress up to now in such a short time period.

Current supplementation is the same as recommended with the first visit .

Margaret Mahlangu

“I struggled a lot with my weight and nobody could help me. I had no energy and I felt weak, my blood pressure was unstable and I had pain I could not explain and I was on anti-depressants. I even went to the gym to help with weight loss but it was just not good enough and the results were not what I was looking for. Then I joined ph4life. I weighed 87.05 kg when I joined pH4life. They gave me the correct food to eat and the correct supplements to use to help me achieve my goal. Within a few months I could see and feel the results. I had a lot of energy, no pains, got off my anti-depressants. I lost 13.16kg and now I am just maintaining my weight by using correct supplements and eating healthy. Thank You pH4life!”

Poppy Mokone

Percy came in for consultation on the 11/12/13 with his biggest health concern reported as diabetes. His Blood sugar reading recorded on that day was 26.1 fasting. He was taking chronic medications since 2000 was frustrated with not being to control with his blood sugar levels.

His recommendations included supplements, herbal drops ,minerals and fibre.

With his first week follow up on 08/01/2014 his blood sugar levels was recorded as 8.9 while still on chronic medication and with his 2nd follow up on 18/02/2014 his fasting blood sugar reading on that day was 6.9 recorded as 8.9 after breakfast and had left his chronic medication. The end of March he reported his blood sugar level to be 4.7 -5.3 fasting and is currently only taking supplementation .No drugs and no insulin.

(Current supplements are originally prescribed as the first visit with just with just an additional supplement of Insucaps just to make sure blood sugar levels stay well maintained.)

Percy Masipa

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