Frequently Answered Questions

1. What is an enzyme?

Enzymes are the key to radiance, longevity, and youth. According to Dr. Edward Howell, the grandfather of enzyme therapy, an enzyme is “…a protein molecule with electricity running through it…”.

An enzyme is a bio-catalyst that facilitates all bio-chemical reactions in our bodies, nature, and life. Therefore, without enzymes life cannot exist.

2. Why take Multiple Digestive Enzymes?

Even if someone were to eat all raw, living foods it is still wise to take enzymes every time we eat, especially if we want to live with radiant, vibrant, and dynamic health. The organic produce across the United States is running enzyme and mineral deficient. Due to demand farmers are not undertaking full crop rotation, as well as harvesting produce early, and then that same produce sits on shelves for weeks at a time – all the while loosing enzyme potential.

Unless we are growing all our own food and taking very good care of the soil etc, it’s a great idea to take multiple digestive enzymes every time we eat, to maximize the break-down of food into micro-nutrients. This enables the body to more easily absorb and utilize, building lean muscle, healthy hair, clear skin, strong bones, whilst re-manufacturing metabolic enzymes and hormones.

3. How do I take Multiple Digestive Enzymes?

Most people take about 5 with each meal to maximize the break-down of food into micro-nutrients.

Depending on the bodies current condition some people take 10+ with each meal.

People start out with 3 – 5 each time they eat, and then increase by two or three enzymes until finding a happy medium.

Precaution: If you notice you are going to the bathroom (#2) too much, or you have diarrhea then decrease number of enzymes until the bowels become regular.

4. Why do we use Natural Choice Products?

NCP was was created in 1997 and maintains a solid track record without changing the formulas nor watering down the product. NCP caries plant-based, full spectrum, highly active, medical grade, enzymes and probiotics, as well as carrying other items that accelerate in the cleansing and healing process.

5. How can I get some of the those Almonds?

Anytime we are holding a class, whether it’s an intro, workshop or food class we will have almonds on hand. Also, email theEDGEstore@gmail.com and include ALMONDS in the subject.

6. What are the different classes of enzymes?

Food Enzymes – exist within live foods. These enzymes help to break down the nutrients inside the food we eat. For example, an avocado has lipase enzymes, among others, to break down the fats into fatty acids. A banana has amylase enzymes to break down carbohydrates into simple sugars.

Digestive Enzymes – are produced by our pancreas to assist in the break-down of the foods we eat in order to maximize the digestion of the micro-nutrients in the food.

Metabolic Enzymes – run throughout our bodies in order to sustain life. There are thousands of metabolic enzymes that assist every bio-chemical process in the body. There are enzymes to grow hair, blink, think, move the body, grow skin, and nails. Every function in the body requires enzymes.

7. How do I take Vitalase?

Vitalase has four times the potency than one multiple digestive enzyme and is designed to be taken on an empty stomach. The purpose of this enzyme blend is to go after the undigested carbohydrates, fats and proteins that have not been digested out of the system. These enzymes work throughout our entire system helping to get rid of mucoid plaquing and any stagnant energy in the body.

Dosages:
Therapeutic: 5 capsules 4 times a day
Maintenance: Once you have cleaned out your bowels and cleaned your blood and you are feeling incredible, consider taking 5 capsules, twice a day.

8. Can you take too many Enzymes?

Yes, just like anything there is a point where one can take too many. If one takes too many then visits to the bathroom will be more than usual. When it comes to enzyme therapy, it’s similar to driving a car; the more you push on the pedal the quicker you get to where you want to go. The more taken the quicker we are going to get where we want to be with our optimal health.

9. Do I need to take enzymes forever?

Just for this lifetime. Anyone living in a city will benefit from enzyme therapy. Our soil across the United States and many parts of the world is enzyme and mineral deficient. Farmers are doing less crop rotation, harvesting too early, and not composting soil. Until we have our own land and are growing our own food on mineral and enzyme rich soil it’s a great idea to take enzymes every time you eat to maximize the digestion of the food into micronutrients for optimal absorption.

10. Does my body become dependent on Enzymes if I continue to take them?

This is one of the most common misconceptions about enzymes. Our bodies cannot live without enzymes. Because of our exposure to environmental toxins, as well as the food made available to us right now (especially living in a city), even if we are eating all raw, living foods it is vital to maintain a high enzyme potential within our body.

Every bio-chemical function of the body requires enzymes. According to Dr. Edward Howell, “enzymes are the spark of life.”  Without enzymes we do not live. It’s that simple. So the more enzyme rich we are the easier our bodies can metabolize and process the nutrients while properly rebuilding our organs and tissues and efficiently eliminating the toxins from the body. This is what allows us to run clean and efficient in order to maintain a high quality of life, while maintaining our youth long into our years.

12. What is a stomach ulcer?

A stomach ulcer (also called a peptic ulcer) is a small erosion (hole) in the gastrointestinal tract. The most common type, duodenal, occurs in the first 12 inches of small intestine beyond the stomach. Ulcers that form in the stomach are called gastric ulcers. An ulcer is not contagious or cancerous. Duodenal ulcers are almost always benign, while stomach ulcers may become malignant. Click here for more info.