Digestion
In Western medicine, poor digestion is often described through a range of conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease. Gastroparesis specifically refers to delayed gastric emptying, resulting in unpredictable digestion rates (Camilleri et al., Gastroenterology, 2018).
On the other hand, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) attributes many digestive issues to a pattern of disharmony known as Spleen Qi Deficiency, which is influenced by poor diet, stress, and damp environments. This pattern is often marked by poor digestion, fatigue, and loose stools (Maciocia, "The Foundations of Chinese Medicine," 2015). According to TCM, a weak Spleen Qi hampers the transformation and transportation of 'food Qi,' leading to the formation of dampness and phlegm. Both Western and TCM paradigms offer valuable perspectives, with Western medicine focusing on specific disorders like GERD and IBS (Ford et al., Gut, 2014; Longstreth et al., Gastroenterology, 2006), and TCM offering a holistic view centered on Qi imbalances.
Kale Powder - Organic
We all remember growing up and hearing our mother tell us to eat our greens as we tried to hide them in our mashed potatoes or ...
Current price£12.97
Lemon Powder - Organic Freeze Dried
While grapefruits are considered the king of the citrus family, don’t allow the simplicity of its bright yellow tart and tangy ...
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Clove Powder - Organic
Clove powder is derived from dried cloves, an aromatic flower bud native to Indonesia. Cloves have been used since ancient tim...
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Cashew Milk Powder - Organic
Organic cashew milk powder has been around for centuries, originally made by grinding cashews into a fine paste, then straining...
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Psyllium Husk (Whole Flakes) - Organic
Psyllium husk is a plant-based fiber derived from the seeds of Plantago ovata, a plant native to India and Pakistan. The husk o...
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Onion Powder - Organic
Onion powder is a seasoning made from finely ground dried onions. It is an ancient condiment, likely originating in Egypt or In...
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Oat Milk Powder - Organic
Oat milk powder is made from oats ground into a fine meal and mixed with water to form a paste. This paste is then dried into ...
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Green Banana Powder (Unripe) - Organic
We are all creatures of habits, often based on what we are taught in our culture and family. In the Western world, we are led t...
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Psyllium Husk (Powder) - Organic
Psyllium husk powder, derived from the seeds of Plantago ovata, a plant native to India and Pakistan, has been used for centuri...
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Cardamom Seed Powder - Organic
Cardamom seed powder is a flavorful spice used in cooking for centuries. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and was first ...
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MCT Oil Powder - Organic (Coconut oil...
Z Natural Foods takes pride in bringing our customers a wide range of foods from around the world in their most versatile form...
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