Maintaining Healthy Digestion

Maintaining Healthy Digestion Over the Holiday Period

We’re in control of most things we do, but even with the best willpower in the world, there are times when certain situations get out of hand. We’re stuck in a bit of a trap. If you think you’ll be indulging in rich fare during the holidays, eating more than normal, or mixing foods you’re not accustomed to, we recommend the following naturally therapeutic supplements that can relieve the discomfort of difficult digestion. After all, your stomach, liver, and pancreas aren’t used to excessive eating.

Substances	Fonctions	Uses	Instructions
Papaya enzymes	Digestive	Elevated protein consumption Stomach hyperacidity Slow digestion	Take two to four capsules at every meal, letting them melt in the mouth.
Pineapple	Digestive.	Difficulty digesting protein	Take two capsules with water at every meal (daily dose: 6 capsules).
Artichoke	Increases bile secretion Lowers cholesterol Regenerates the liver Works as a laxative	Stimulates overall digestion Enhances the work of the liver and gallbladder, easing constipation	Take two capsules with water every day (daily dose: 6 capsules).
Boldocynara (artichoke, milk-thistle, dandelion, boldo, peppermint)	Digestive Cholagogue (stimulates the gallbladder) Laxative	Difficult digestion Poor intestinal elimination Gas expulsion	Take 10 to 15 drops in a little water three times a day after meals. Mix with saliva before swallowing.
Molkosan (naturally lacto-fermented whey)	Digestive Proenzymes	Heartburn or insufficient gastric acidity Helps in toxin elimination Stimulates enzymatic activity of the pancreas Eases flatulence	Take 1 teaspoon in 4 ounces of spring water before each meal. Increase gradually up to 1 tablespoon in a glass of water.
Sage	Appetite stimulant Stomachic Depurator	Slow and difficult digestion Epigastric bloating Flatulence Biliary deficiencies	Take two capsules with water at every meal (daily dose: 6 capsules). Sage tea : Take 1 cup before, during, or after meals.
Peppermint	Digestive Gastric and colic antispasmodic	Stimulates digestive juices and bile secretion Relaxes intestinal muscles Eases spasms in cases of diarrhea, and pains related to constipation Promotes gas expulsion	Peppermint tea: Take 1 cup after or during meals. Essential oil (E.O.): Take 3 drops in 1 cup of water three times a day. Note: Because peppermint is a stimulant, it can interfere with sleep. As an E.O., it is preferable to use it during the day.