Our stomachs send some of the first warning signals that the body naturally uses to tell us that we need to perhaps change a few things.  That pain from overeating, or that flip-flopping sensation from that sundae, or that heavy, my-stomach-is-going-to-drop-out-through-my-groin feeling from that deep fried Twinky are all signals for us to change our ways.  Most of us are not listening, and we should be.

Digestive aids are in high demand at the pharmacy.  Rather than listen to the digestive warnings, we usually seek to squelch them.  A heavy dose of Pepto Bismal will do the trick, but at what cost?  These products work by decreasing the digestive power that nature has given us in order that we can feel better.  Its kind of like trying to put out a fire by unplugging the smoke alarm, though, and after if this keeps happening (mis-eating and digestive aid consumption) we will seriously lose ability to digest any kind of real food.  No problem, though, we just stop eating real food and the problem is solved!  We can live happily on Ensure for the rest of our lives.