Digestion
Digestive Health: You Are What You Absorb
The old saying “you are what you eat” still holds truth—but a more accurate reflection of our current understanding is:
“You are what you absorb.”
Each year, an estimated 62 million Americans are diagnosed with digestive disorders. The question is: why has poor digestion become so common?
The answer lies in modern food, lifestyle, and medical practices. Our food supply is no longer what it once was—produce has become less nutrient-dense, and much of the meat consumed today comes from factory farms, laden with hormones and antibiotics. Add to that a national dependence on processed and convenience foods, and it’s no wonder our digestive systems are overwhelmed.
Even foods marketed as “healthy” are often highly processed, stripped of natural nutrients, and loaded with preservatives, additives, dyes, and flavor enhancers. Though these products may look appealing, their ability to nourish the body is minimal. At Be Well Clinic, we believe in returning to foods that are naturally grown, unaltered, and created to nourish—just as nature intended. The more food is altered by man, the less capable it is of truly supporting our health.
How Lifestyle and Emotion Affect Digestion
Many Americans give little thought to the quality of the food they eat. We often eat for taste, convenience, or even emotional comfort—using food to soothe stress or trauma. While this may provide temporary relief, it can result in long-term digestive discomfort and systemic imbalance.
In today’s fast-paced world, time for mindful eating and meal preparation has all but disappeared. The pressures of modern life have made fast food and quick fixes the norm, but these “solutions” come at a cost. Our rushed lifestyles and disconnection from traditional food practices are now directly linked to the decline in digestive and overall health.
The Role of Medications in Digestive Decline
Beyond diet and lifestyle, modern pharmaceuticals are a major contributor to gut dysfunction. Common medications—such as antibiotics, birth control pills, antacids, and pain relievers—can profoundly disrupt the microbiome, weaken digestive function, and lead to chronic imbalances.
In Naturopathic medicine, it is a core belief that “all health begins in the gut.” If that’s true, then millions of Americans are facing an urgent health crisis—one that demands both awareness and action.
Our Approach at Be Well Clinic
At Be Well Clinic, our goal is to help patients identify the root causes of their digestive issues and create an actionable, personalized path to healing. We provide:
Targeted dietary guidance
Behavioral and lifestyle support
Homeopathic, botanical, and nutritional remedies
Protocols to restore microbiome balance and gut integrity
Because when your digestion is working well, everything else follows.
A healthy gut is the foundation for a healthy life.