Everything You Need To Know About Enzymes

by Tom Bohagar

Overview

This book will help you appreciate the importance of enzymes and how vital they are in supporting optimal health. Once you truly understand this connection, you will have a potent tool to help you maintain your health and overcome common health issues.

In part 1, I will explain the vital contribution enzymes make to our overall health, vitality, and longevity. Chapter 1 describes the role of enzymes as the catalysts of life, explaining how they are produced and used by the body. Chapter 2 explains the link between enzymes and digestive health. Chapter 3 identifies how enzymes help to defend against and overcome poor health and disease. Chapter 4 offers simple solutions for incorporating enzymes into your daily life for a fast and effective path to better health—no matter what your health issues.

In part 2, I offer enzyme therapy recommendations for treating specific illnesses and ailments, covering everything from acne and athlete’s foot to thyroid imbalance and viral infections. Enzymes have changed the lives of millions of people, and they can change yours too. Whether you’re in good health now, you have a few health complaints, or you’ve been living with pain or discomfort for a long time, the information and programs recommended in this book can help you improve your quality of life and feel better than you may have ever believed possible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780615481296
Publisher:	One World Press
Publication date:	05/01/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

TOM BOHAGER, B.Sc. received his Degree in Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College in Birmingham, Alabama in 2001 and is the Author of the book Enzymes: What the Experts Know published by One World Press in 2006.

Though Tom was first exposed to Alternative Health Care in 1984 when his father was diagnosed with lymphoma, it wasn’t until 1996 that he took a job in the natural foods industry, frequently educating store employees and consumers on the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices and nutritional supplementation.

In 1998, Tom received extensive training at the Transformation Enzyme Therapy Center in Houston, Texas. In that same year he started Enzymedica (a nutritional enzyme supplement company) in an effort to educate and help as many people as possible on the benefits of high potency enzymes and enzyme therapy. With an emphasis on education, Enzymedica has grown to become the number one enzyme company in the Natural Foods Industry.

Over the years Tom has counseled thousands of individuals to help them improve their quality of life. As the President of Enzymedica he continues to conduct consumer lectures and staff trainings, writes articles and is interviewed on radio and television about the importance of enzymes in maintaining and promoting optimal health.

Table of Contents

Introduction     1
A New Path
How This Book Can Help
Enzyme Essentials
How Enzymes Affect Our Health     7
What Are Enzymes?
Digestive Enzymes
Metabolic Enzymes
Primary Enzyme Categories
Enzymes and Illness
Using Supplemental Enzymes to Improve Health
Plant-Based vs. Animal-Sourced Enzymes
Enzymes and Digestion     25
The Digestive Process
Food Enzymes and Diet
Maintaining the Delicate Balance     35
Maintaining Balance Within the Immune System
The Importance of pH Balance
Microflora Balance
Simple Enzyme Programs for Better Health     53
Enzymes Used in Supplements
Basic Enzyme Formulas for Any Need
Do You Have an Enzyme Deficiency?
Five Simple Programs for Almost Anybody
Choosing the Right Enzyme Supplement
Enzyme Treatments for Specific Health Issues (Supplemental Enzyme Therapy)
How to Use This Section     81
Acne
Adrenal Insufficiency
Age Spots
Aging
Alcoholism (Recovery)
Allergies (Airborne)
Allergies (Food)
Alzheimer's Disease
Anemia
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Athlete's Foot
Athletic Performance
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism
Backache
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bad Breath
Bedsores
Bladder Infection
Blood Cleanse
Bone Fractures
Bronchitis
Bursitis
Cancer
Candidiasis
Canker Sores
Celiac Disease
Cholesterol (Elevated)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Circulation (Poor)
Colds
Colic (Infantile)
Colitis, Ulcerative
Constipation
Cramps (Muscle)
Crohn'sDisease
Cystic Fibrosis
Dandruff
Decubitus Ulcers
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diarrhea
Diverticulosis/Diverticulitis
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection
Eczema
Edema (Water Retention)
Endocrine Glands (Support)
Energy/Endurance
Environmental Toxicity
Epstein-Barr Virus
Erectile Dysfunction
Exercise
Eye Conditions
Fatigue
Fever
Fibromyalgia
Flatulence
Flu
Fungus
Gallbladder Imbalances
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gingivitis
Gluten Intolerance
Gout
Gum Problems
Hair Loss
Halitosis
Hangover
Hay Fever
Headache
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Virus
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Hiatal Hernia
High Blood Pressure
Hot Flashes
Hormonal Imbalances
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Infection
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza
Insect Bites and Stings
Insomnia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Jock Itch
Kidney Stress
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Liver Toxicity
Longevity
Lupus
Lyme Disease
Lymphatic Congestion
Malabsorption Syndrome
Menopause
Migraines
Mucus Congestion
Multiple Sclerosis
Nausea
Nervousness
Osteoporosis
Oxidative Stress
Parasites
Peptic Ulcer
Periodontal Disease
Pituitary Imbalances
Premenstrual Syndrome
Prostate Disorders
Psoriasis
Respiratory Ailments
Rheumatism
Ringworm
Shingles
Sinusitis
Skin Problems
Skin Ulcers
Sleep
Sports Injury
Strains
Stress
Sugar Intolerances
Surgery
Systematic Lupus Erythematosus
Thyroid Imbalance
Tinnitus
Triglycerides (Elevated)
Ulcers
Vaginitis
Viral Infections
Water Retention
Weight Control
Yeast Infection
Determining Enzyme Potency     287
Enzymes Can Survive Stomach Acid     291
Immune System 101     293
The History of Enzyme Therapy     299
References     308
Index     310
Information about Enzymedica     316