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Do I need A Digestive Enzyme?

Do you ever experience unnecessary fatigue digestive distress and stomach bloating after eating If yes digestive enzymes are a go for you Taking digestive enzymes from reliable brands such as Integrative Therapeutics can help you lead a healthy physically fit life Initially digestive enzymes supplements were associated with weight loss surgery beneficiaries because their stomachs tend to reduce in size after liposuction Therefore they tend to feel abdominal pains when they overeat which is literally when you are satisfied
What Keeps Us From Sleeping
There are many causes of insomnia some expected and others that might surprise you For example for many their SLEEP ENVIRONMENT PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE in how or if they sleep well Other obvious causes include stress sleep apnea or pain
However other causes may not be so apparent Sometimes a food sensitivity that doesnt cause symptoms during the day increases inflammation that disrupts your sleep at night Others have blood sugar fluctuations or hormone imbalances
Digestive enzymes are enzymes that enhance critical biochemical reactions in your body to promote digestion The most common digestive enzymes that youll come across include amylase protease lactase stand lipase
The most important thing that you must note before taking any digestive enzyme is that not all supplements that you see on the shelves are safe for human use In fact not all drugs that you see online should be trusted without doing due diligence on their background Ensure that you read the labels carefully and research about the manufacturer before you buy Consulting functional medicine practitioners will be beneficial to create a well balanced health plan
Benefits of Taking Digestive Enzymes
They include but arent limited to the following
Reduced IBS and EPI symptoms
Insufficient digestive enzymes in your body can lead to either Irritable bowel syndrome IBS an intestinal disorder or exocrine pancreatic insufficiency EPI a breakdown in pancreatic function All these conditions can develop when the food you ingest isnt properly digested before egestion Some of the prevalent symptoms of IBS that digestive enzymes can help reduce include constipation abdominal pains and diarrhea As for EPI digestive enzymes can help manage weight loss Steatorrhea and abdominal pain
        Better nutrition absorption
The main work of digestive enzymes is to promote digestion which enhances better nutrition absorption In other words having the right quantity of digestive enzymes in the body enables you to get the most out of the food you eat instead of making you bloat or gassy For instance if you take so much starch you should take digestive enzyme amylase to reduce Intolerance and break it fully into absorbable sugar particles The same applies to other foods 
        Clearer glowing skin
Insufficient nutrients in the body can lead to inflammation of the internal body a condition that can witness itself through the skin That can hinder your skin from glowing and before you know it it will be cracking and peeling off A good example of nutrients needed by the skin that digestive enzymes can help break for full absorption includes fatty acids rich in the food you take every day
        Control anxiety
You might be interested to know that insufficient protein nutrients in the body can trigger unnecessary anxiety or even exaggerate it when you are supposed to be calm Neurotransmitters must be supplied with nutrients to remain fully functional  Neurotransmitters are necessary for your mood alertness and energy levels Digestive enzymes can help break down protein into amino acids which are easily absorb able into the body to facilitate the function of the Neurotransmitters
All the above benefits will ensure that you have better mental focus and memory to perform your duties as a family and career person Another thing to remember is that sleep is essential to your physical mental and emotional well being and if you arent getting what you need then its time to find out why
After all youre only a REM cycle away from a healthier you Remember your wellness begins with you Start taking digestive enzymes today and youll never regret even a single bit
Digestive and gastrointestinal problems are not commonly thought of when you mention obstructive sleep apnea  people with obstructive sleep apnea will have chronic low grade degrees of physiologic stress diverting blood flow and nutrient supply away from the gut Now imagine if you ate a meal The normal digestive processes of acid secretion bile formation peristalsis rhythmic movement of the muscles and absorption is going to be impaired Imaging what can happen when you place food in your stomach It can cause bloating pain indigestion diarrhea or constipation 
Sleep physicians have observed that the most common symptom of jet lag is constipation Your digestive system is strongly linked with your circadian and sleep patterns Add to this repeated choking episodes from obstructive sleep apnea or upper airway resistance syndrome and its not surprising that were finding these associations 
 
No matter what the cause of your sleepless nights is Alaska Sleep Clinics board certified sleep specialists are ready to help you be healthy and feel good every day
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Jennifer Hines
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Brent Fisher, MBA, FACHE, FACMPE
President and Chief Executive Officer

“Alaska Sleep Clinic has a history of providing the most comprehensive sleep medicine services in the state of Alaska. Its potential has only begun. I am here to take these high-quality, comprehensive services to all Alaskans.”

Experience

Brent Fisher has held leadership positions spanning a wide variety of complex and start-up organizations: manufacturing (pharmaceutical & medical device), software development, hospitals (academic and community), medical groups, consulting, hospice, military, engineered devices, engineered plastics, and private equity.

Publications and Organizations

His writings have been published in various magazines, trade journals, and medical journals, including the Physician Executive Journal, Healthcare Executive, Modern Healthcare, Group Practice Journal, New England Journal of Medicine, and Journal of Healthcare Management (Best Article Award).

He has served on the Board of Directors of professional associations, civic organizations, and businesses.

Hobbies and Activities

Brent enjoys being with his family, serving in the community, hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.