IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
IBS is the most common digestive disorder seen by doctors today.
The numbers are 1 in 5 have symptoms of IBS.
Only half seek help and IBS affects twice as many women as men!
IBS is also called :
Intestinal Neurosis
Mucous colitis
Spastic colitis
Spastic colon
It primarily affects those between the ages of 25-45 years of age.
Interestingly enough there are many other diseases related to IBS
Candida
Colon Cancer
Diabetes
Gallbladder disease
Mal-absorption disorders
Pancreatic insuffiency
Ulcers
Parasitic infections
Amebiasis
Giardiasis
25% of people that have IBS also have arthritis!
Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Anorexia
Bloating
Constipation
Diarrhea
Flatulence / gas
Intolerance to certain foods
Mucous in stools
Nausea
Severe headaches
Symptoms can be triggered by eating and relieved by a bowel movement or vomiting.
While IBS is painful it is not serious!
Most people can get back to life as usual with diet changes, exercise and by supplementing with needed nutrients.
Where do you start:
According to Dr. Balch author of Perscription For Nutritional Healing
You should treat your liver as wisely as you treat your digestive tract!
1.Start with a good liver cleanse and herbal supplement to rebuild the liver.
2.Use Aloe Vera, which aids in healing the digestive tract.
3.Valerian root is helpful for the nerves that regulate and calm
Intestinal muscles and aid in their function. These are great at bedtime or when upset occurs.
4.Eat a high fiber diet including plenty of fruits and veggies, plus
whole grains, especially brown rice and legumes.
5.Use fiber
6.Avoid - animal fats
carbonated drinks,
coffee
chocolate
dairy
fried foods
ice cream
margarine
junk foods, etc…
7.Pro-Biotics – An imbalance of intestinal flora is common for
those with IBS.
Specific supplements -
Since candida as well as parasite can be related
Do a parasite cleanse
Probiotic to prevent reinfection
EFA – needed to protect the intestinal lining
L-Glutamine – a metabolic fuel for the intestinal cells, and maintains the villi
B-complex – needed for proper muscle tone in the GI tract
Colostrum – heals intestinal lining
Fibers with flax, oat bran, psyllium, etc…
Garlic – Aids in digestion and destruction of toxins in the colon.
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