Digestive Disorder Research
Firstline Therapy’s effect on Digestive Disorder
Digestive disorders are a range of health and wellness issues, including gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance and hiatal hernia. The most common symptoms of digestive disorders include bleeding, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, pain, nausea and vomiting. There are many causes to these issues.
According to the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation, approximately 20 million people are affected by digestive disorders in our country annually. It results in over 18 million sick days and 10 percent of all hospitalizations. They estimate that digestive disorders cost our economy $18 billion every year through direct health care costs and lost productivity!
How Can FirstLine Therapy Help With Digestive Disorders?
FirstLine Therapy recommends a modified Mediterranean diet, which has been shown to help those suffering from digestive disorders like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Diets high in animal fats, refined carbohydrates, and omega-6 fatty acids but low in fruits, vegetables, fibre, and micronutrients increase the risk of IBD. As Metagenics notes, research shows that “specialized diets such as the specific carbohydrate diet, semi-vegetarian diet, and anti-inflammatory diet have been associated with beneficial clinical responses in IBD.”
On top of this, we consider exercise and stress management to create a more balanced lifestyle that could help manage your digestive disorder. Talking with a trained lifestyle educator will help you identify the causes of your illness and overcome its symptoms. They may even help you improve total body functioning by nourishing and balancing gut health and reducing many of the common causes of digestive disorders!
