Beyond Medicine: Exploring a New Way of Thinking

By Dr. Richard A. Dicenso

Summarized with permission of Matrix Transformation.
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The Question of Digestion

The presence of adequate minerals in the body is affected by the quality of the digestion process, including the absorption of nutrients. As soon as food is introduced into the mouth, it triggers the production and activation of various hormones and enzymes. If the stomach is already too acidic, these will not be produced in sufficient quantity to digest food well. An adequate quantity of micro-flora in the intestines is also necessary for adequate digestion and absorption.

When digestion does not effectively process food, free radicals are formed. These free radicals will cause cell damage unless antioxidants are available to neutralize them. The antioxidants typically come from various vitamins, minerals, and enzymes in the body.

Specific types and quantities of nutrients are needed for optimal health. Since the soil is severely lacking in nutrients, these will probably not be supplied in the food eaten. In that case, the body must make adjustments to its functioning. Prolonged lack of nutrients will produce imbalances, either from lack of the specific nutrient or due to the compensatory actions taken to make up for the lacking nutrient.

Because our soil is lacking nutrients and our environment is generally polluted, five supplements are recommended for every person. They are:

• Digestive enzyme to improve the digestion and absorption of nutrients
• Broad spectrum vitamin supplement
• Broad spectrum mineral supplement
• An antioxidant to deal with free radicals
• A probiotic to increase micro-flora in the intestines

In addition to these supplements, an alkaline diet of raw organic fruits and vegetables is needed. Raw foods are preferable since heating foods will destroy some of the vital nutrients. Most grains, dairy products, nuts, and legumes will be acidic in the body. Carbonated or iced beverages, along with coffee and alcohol, will inhibit digestion.

Nutritional testing is one way to find out how well your body is supplied with nutrients. The saliva, urine, and blood are also assessed for toxins, free radicals, and other harmful signs of imbalance. The Matrix Assessment Profile (M.A.P.) is an especially effective and comprehensive tool for evaluating health.

However, nutritional testing is only the first step in regaining health. It can sometimes be difficult to follow through on the new lifestyle changes. Following are some obstacles that may keep people from following through with the new suggestions:

• So many changes can be frustrating to implement.
• The suggestions are too different from previous ideas and knowledge.
• The symptoms do not improve as quickly as desired.
• Friends and family don't support the changes.
• The program is too expensive and time-consuming.
• While change can be a challenge, the outcomes will be worth the effort.

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