BodyTalk for Digestive Issues
What Are Digestive Issues?
Digestive issues, also known as gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, refer to a wide range of conditions that affect the digestive system. The digestive system is responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste from the body. When this complex system encounters problems, it can result in various digestive issues.
How Does BodyTalk Help With Digestive Issues?
Self-regulation of the digestive system
BodyTalk teaches the body to produce its own digestive enzymes and to regulate its stomach acids to assimilate foods within the small intestine that previously caused harm or discomfort.
Balance/Replenish gut microbiome
Reduce gut inflammation
Our gut microbiome is a dynamic ecosystem influenced by diet, age, stress etc. The stresses from the environment directly affects the lining of the digestive tract, minimising the absorption of vital nutrients. A disrupted gut microbiome can induce inflammation in the intestines. BodyTalk can help to balance the microbiome to reduce overall inflammation in the intestines.
Addressing underlying sub-conscious & psychological factors
The consciousness of the large intestine relates to letting go of the past (e.g. resentments, trauma, relationships). Wanting control in a compulsive manner, the inability to release results in constipation. The opposite is observed when one feels the inability to hold on to anything in life or perceives that they have no control over what is happening in their life, this results in diarrhoea.
Addressing Stress & Emotional Release
Food elimination diet or food allergy testing
Whilst undergoing BodyTalk sessions, you may be recommended to cut out certain foods from your diet or go for a food allergy blood test to better facilitate the benefits of the BodyTalk therapy session.
What are some Digestive Issues that BodyTalk can address?
1. Acid reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): This occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn, regurgitation, and discomfort.
2. Peptic ulcers: These are open sores that develop on the lining of the stomach, upper small intestine, or esophagus. They can cause abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and bleeding.
3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): IBS is a chronic condition characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. It is often triggered by stress, certain foods, or hormonal changes.
4. Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): This includes conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, which cause inflammation and damage to the digestive tract. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, rectal bleeding, weight loss, and fatigue.
5. Gallstones: These are hard deposits that form in the gallbladder, causing severe pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, and vomiting.
6. Celiac disease: It is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten consumption. It damages the lining of the small intestine, leading to malabsorption of nutrients. Symptoms include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and weight loss.
7. Constipation: It refers to infrequent bowel movements or difficulty passing stools. It can be caused by factors like inadequate fiber intake, dehydration, lack of physical activity, or certain medications.
8. Diarrhoea: It involves loose, watery stools and can be caused by viral or bacterial infections, food poisoning, certain medications, or underlying medical conditions.
9. Gastroenteritis: It is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. It leads to symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and fever.
10. Hemorrhoids: These are swollen blood vessels in the rectum or anus, often caused by straining during bowel movements, chronic constipation, or pregnancy. They can cause pain, itching, and bleeding.
Why use BodyTalk Therapy as a holistic approach to address digestive issues?
BodyTalk therapy adopts a holistic medicine approach working alongisde medical professionals where necessary to address digestive issues. We integrate blood test reports and antibody production as a physiological marker of biological immune function during a BodyTalk session to support and understand what is happening within the body at a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level.
Nonetheless, it is important to keep in mind that digestive issues can vary in severity and may require medical intervention for diagnosis and treatment. If you're experiencing persistent or severe digestive symptoms, it's advisable to consult a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and guidance.