| WHAT CAN BE MEASURED IN A URINE ANALYSIS? Do you ever suffer from stomach upset, heartburn, acid indigestion, bloating, gas, nausea, burping, diarrhea, constipation, hiatal hernia, gastritis or ulcers? Do you know that the majority of these cases are caused by enzyme deficiency? Sediment From the sediment test, I can see exactly which foods are being digested and which aren't and what specific ratio of digestive food enzymes or enzyme combination formula is needed to correct this imbalance. There are four food enzymes required for bringing about optimal digestion and assimilation of nutrients, reducing stomach acidity and discomfort, restoring appetite, and assisting in balancing the body's natural pH (acid/base) balance: Lipase for fats, protease for protein, amylase for carbohydrates, and cellulase for fiber. 1. Fats and fat soluble vitamins are digested by lipase enzymes. People deficient in lipase enzymes have a tendency towards: * High cholesterol, high triglycerides, difficulty losing weight, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Do you know that poor digestion of fats can cause a deficiency in essential fatty acids (EFA's)? EFA's take lubrication and moisture to the skin, preventing dryness; joints, preventing inflammation; and cardiovascular system, preventing heart disease. EFA's bind oxygen to hemoglobin increasing oxygenation and circulation which definitely decreases coldness in the hands and feet. 2. Poor digestion of proteins, either due to a deficiency of protease enzymes, or an imbalance in pH can create a variety of weaknesses or disease states, including: * Loss of muscle mass (muscle wasting or breakdown and increase of fatty deposits). * Poor recovery time after exercise. * Hypoglycemia (blood sugar imbalances, sugar cravings, or mood swings). * Poor utilization of calcium/magnesium. These minerals must bond with amino acids (proteins) to be fully assimilated for bone strength (prevention of osteoporosis, and arthritis); and calming the nervous system (prevention of anxiety, irritability, and insomnia). 3. Poor digestion of Carbohydrates, sugars and starches, are caused by a deficiency in amylase enzymes which can create symptoms such as: * Abcesses, infections, and inflammation. * Skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, hives, dermatitis, and herpes. * Asthma, and emphysema (may be exacerbated by amylase deficiency). 4. Poor digestion of Fiber or Plant Substances are caused by a deficiency in cellulase enzymes (due to congenital defect or lack of raw food in the diet) and may cause a person to experience malabsorption syndrome: * Increased sugar, dairy, gluten (wheat, oats, rye, barley) intolerance or allergy, which is associated with celiac disease, or Crohn's disease. * Abnormal gas, pain, and bloating. * Impaired absorption of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Correcting Ph (Acid/Base Balance) The correct Ph is necessary for your optimal digestion and over-all health. If I see a patient whose pH is consistently above 6.7, I know there is no way they are going to be digesting their proteins optimally. People who tend to have alkaline pH's also tend to have more susceptibility to viral conditions, chronic fatigue, Epstein Barr, and Candida (yeast overgrowth). People who are consistently acidic, below 6.3 pH, do not optimally digest carbohydrates and fats. They are also more prone to acidic, hot, irritating types of conditions such as inflammation, degeneration, arthritis, and skin irritations. A person is predisposed to certain diseases if the range of the pH is either too high or too low. Calcium and Magnesium The optimal levels and the correct ratio of calcium and magnesium are needed to support the skeletal, muscular, and nervous system. An imbalance in either can create anxiety, nervousness, irritability, insomnia, muscle tension, spasms, cramps, low back pain, constipation, hypertension, or heart palpitations. Measuring Vitamin C Optimal levels of vitamin C are needed in maintaining healthy connective tissue, adrenal glands, red blood cells and capillary walls. Vitamin C deficiency can cause bruising, joint pain, stiffness, gum disorders, lowered resistance to infections, slow healing of wounds and fractures, impaired digestion, shortness of breath, adrenal insufficiency, sore throat, laryngitis, tonsillitis, scurvy, weakness, aching joints, loss of bone mass, and tissue and collagen disorders. Electrolyte or trace minerals A deficiency in electrolytes can cause low energy, significant stress in brain, nerve and muscular function. Electrolyte deficiencies increase edema, bloating, water retention and even cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat). A deficiency in electrolytes can also cause thyroid stress creating thickening and coarsening of the skin and other body tissues, obesity, hair loss, sensitivity to cold, muscle weakness, mental dullness, circulation problems such as cold hands and feet, edema, bruising, hematoma, and increase in blood lipids and cholesterol. Colon toxicity Colon toxicity or Indican Colon toxicity is caused by poor digestion, constipation, exposure to excessive chemicals in the water, food, and air, or drugs, yeast/candida, parasites or abnormal flora in the gut, and can be recognized in the urine analysis. Partially digested food may directly enter the blood, causing allergic food reactions. Undigested food may never be utilized by the body, instead it may decompose (rot) in the colon producing highly toxic substances which are then reabsorbed into the blood. This toxicity can present symptoms ranging from gas, diarrhea, constipation, bad breath, bloating, weight gain, allergies, asthma, arthritis, headaches, skin conditions, nervous system problems, and colon toxicity which are directly associated with low back pain and sciatica. Digestive competency Digestive competency is fundamental to good health; digestive problems can create numerous health conditions. Once you know how a person is digesting foods, then precise supplementation with enzymes and nutrients can bring about rapid and permanent beneficial changes in numerous symptoms from fatigue, muscle pain, anxiety, headaches, and depression to indigestion, insomnia, hormonal imbalances and yeast infections. In correlating the levels of enzymes and nutrients with health problems, I look for underlying chemical imbalances which are produced by stress. The body doesn't care what kind of stress it has-biochemical, emotional, nutritional, environmental, or financial -- It is all an energy drain. However, the human body is miraculous. It has an amazing ability to heal once you eliminate the sources of stress. I never tell my patients that enzymes or nutrients are magic bullets or that we're going to "cure" anything. Rather, I say, we will build up your enzyme and nutrient reserve, improve your digestion, balance body chemistry, detoxify the body and then watch many of the symptoms disappear as the body's innate wisdom takes charge. There is no one that I have seen who hasn't had positive changes in their body chemistry if they followed a specific recommended enzyme supplementation protocol for a period of 3-5 months. My sincere intent is to assist you in identifying and realizing your specific health and nutritional goals, and the imbalances in your body that are perhaps setting you up for certain disease states to manifest. It is a privilege and joy to be able to open my doors to you. For further information regarding Dr. Maile Pouls, or to find out more about how to become a long-distance patient, please call Toll Free 1-866-333-7399 or email drpouls@yournutrition.com. 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For over 15 years Maile Pouls, Ph.D. has provided the following services to thousands of Americans: Analysis of nutritional deficiencies and body chemistry imbalances, determination of environmental and nutritional stress factors and resulting organ and glandular dysfunction. Her specialty is determining the relationship between underlying deficiencies and body chemistry imbalances and recommendation of specific, individual nutritional programs to support the body's natural healing abilities.
Services include chemistry balancing, digestive enzyme therapy, diet and nutritional planning; cellular, liver and colon detoxification, digestive problems, stress and anxiety-related conditions, allergies, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, candida therapies, athletic nutrition, weight and obesity management, balancing hormones, various laboratory studies, and alternative solutions to household and environmental toxins.
Professionals who refer patients to Dr. Pouls include medical doctors, chiropractors, acupuncturists, pediatricians, dentists, naturopathic physicians, neurologists, urologists, and oncologists, physical therapists, massage therapists, and numerous other professionals of the healing arts. "My practice has been built on referrals and success stories, not by advertising.
Through the variety of body analysis described above, Dr. Pouls is able to determine which of the major body imbalances are contributing to the person's health conditions and special needs. Each person is then placed on an individual protocol of therapeutic supplements and diet to correct these deficiencies, imbalances and toxicities.
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