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Balanced Bites For Digestive Health

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The next in our Balanced Bites series includes a discussion about our digestive system and its health.

Function of the Digestive System

Your digestive system is uniquely designed to turn the food you eat into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth and cell repair

Anatomy Of The Digestive System

The Digestive System consists of:

  • Mouth
  • Throat
  • Oesophagus
  • Stomach
  • Small intestine
  • Large intestine (colon)
  • Rectum
  • Anus
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How The Digestive System Works

Medical Conditions Involving Multiple Digestive Organs

There are many medical conditions that involve more than one digestive organ. These include:

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Constipation

Balanced Bite Options For Optimal Digestive Health

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Balanced Healing  can assist you with a personalised lifestyle plan to optimise your Digestive health.

If you require more information or assistance with your Digestive health.

Contact Sr Bridget Spargo @ 083 653 7470 or Email: b@balancedhealing.co.za to book an appointment.