What factor does nutrition play in wellness?
“You are what you eat” has never been a truer statement. The age of food processing and food preservation has presented us with never before seen challenges to our health and wellness. Many processed foods cause inflammation in the gut which leads to many unrecognized symptoms such as weight gain, anxiety, sinus conditions, pain, diarrhea or constipation. The inflammation in the gut then makes it difficult to digest even naturally found foods once the cells become unhealthy and don’t perform their functions well. This leads to undernourishment and increased inflammation which perpetuates the vicious cycle of disease. The role of stress on the gut is now being recognized in modern medicine. It has long been understood in Chinese Medicine. Stress has similar effects on the gut and also leads to disease. Identifying the imbalances in the gut and stress organs can help to correct the imbalances that lead to unwelcome symptoms. Food allergy testing and micronutrient testing help to identify
