Irritable Bowel
Irritable Bowel
Syndrome is a common condition in which the large intestine, or colon, fails to
function properly. Some
characteristic symptoms are: abdominal
pain and distension; more frequent bowel movements; constipation; diarrhea;
excessive production of mucus in the colon; symptoms of indigestion, such as
flatulence and nausea.
Pre-Disposing
Factors:
1.
Food allergies
2.
Lack of fiber in the diet
3.
Stress
Supplements
that may help:
Supplements
Property of Supplements
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Fiber
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May help
both constipation and diarrhea by regulating peristalsis
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Acidophilus
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For friendly
flora in digestive tract
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Digestive
enzymes
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Proper food
assimilation
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Rice bran
oil
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For
normalization of acid in the stomach and to decrease inflammation of the
intestinal lining
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Chamomile,
Lemon Balm, Peppermint
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Stops
gastrointestinal spasms
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Ginger
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Relieves
nausea
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Milk Thistle
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Stimulates
bile production, which relieves constipation
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References:
The Herbal Drugstore by Linda B. White, M.D. and Steven Foster
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine by Michael Murray, N.D., and Joseph Pizzorno,
N.D.
Prescription for Herbal Healing by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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