The Value of Food Enzymes

Enzymes carry out each chemical reaction within cells, and as such, they represent the "life force" of the cell. If the enzymes are weakened, in short supply or not able to properly function, the health of each cell would be in jeopardy, and hence the life of the whole being.

Food Enzyme Pioneer - Dr Edward Howell

According to Dr. Howell (1898-1988), we do become enzyme deficient, and this leads to degenerative disease. Howell believed we are all born with an enzyme potential which has to last a lifetime. They need to be preserved and not carelessly wasted. The way to do this is to make sure the metabolic enzymes which run our bodies are not diverted to the task of digesting food.

The Fatal Process

Howell used this term to describe cooking. All enzymes are killed off at high temperatures so most cooking methods would kill off the enzymes.

Fasting and Raw Foods

Raw food therapies have a long tradition in some parts of Europe where they are used as a therapeutic tool to overcome health problems. Raw foods contain enzymes, preserving the enzyme potential as does fasting to an even greater extent. Metabolic enzymes are now able to focus on the job of healing the body.

Howell was not an advocate of an all raw food diet. He didn't feel this would be practicable or acceptable to people. Instead he recommended that with a cooked food meal, digestive enzymes in the form of supplements could be taken.

To ease the burden on the digestive organs and the body as a whole I would suggest the following:

Do not eat more than you need to. Eating too much puts a huge burden on the digestive resources.

Increase raw fruit and vegetable consumption. Decrease cooked, refined and adulterated foods, especially high calorie sugary/fatty foods.

Avoid foods which you like but you know don't agree with your digestive system.

Look at the principles behind food combining, where concentrated starches and protein are separated. This eases the digestive burden.

Drink plenty of water. Ideally drink half a pint of water about half and hour before meals. Water is important in the digestive process and helps metabolic enzymes function more efficiently.

By taking all these measures, enzymes will be preserved, the digestive system will have a great load taken off it, and every cell in the body will have its burden eased.

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The author manages an alternative medicine website for London, England. It encompasses london osteopathy and london psychotherapy plus many other therapies as well as articles on nutrition.

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