Health and Diet Blog

Devin Greenfield asked:


According to statistics, from 15 to 50 % of adult population suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. Women of childbearing age are subjected to this disease most of all.

Sometimes the initial course of IBS begins after 40 years. In this case a careful medical inspection is especially necessary (probably, at this age the disease has developed as the consequence an organic pathology).

Far from all people with irritable bowel syndrome address to the doctor, hence, not everyone knows about the diagnosis. Statistics say, not more than 10 % of the total amount of IBS patients call the doctor and get diagnosed.

Irritable bowel syndrome is the irritation of intestinal receptors that results in the functional disorder of the colon. Usually it occurs because of lactose and other sugars, fatty acid, alimentary agents, purgatives, infections caused by dysbacteriosis, etc.

Quite often irritable bowel syndrome develops after acute intestinal infections accompanied with dysbacteriosis. People with unstable mentality and also those who has gone through nervous breakdowns caused by a serious physical or psychological load are most subjected to it.

Most often abnormal intestinal motility and various hormonal disorders lead to pathology of the intestines in case of irritable bowel syndrome. Also IBS can become an instinctive protection against stress (there is such psychological phenomenon). A high level of anxiety, hyperexcitability, sleeping disorders, and depressions are characteristic of IBS patients.

However many of these signs do not precede irritable bowel syndrome and, on the contrary, accompany it during its development. In that case they practically disappear in course of treatment.

Dietary habits play an essential role in occurrence of some symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. The normal motility of an intestine assumes presence of such volume of intestinal contents which is necessary to excite receptors of intestinal walls. The volume of intestinal contents is determined first of all by the amount of ballast substances that hold water, absorb toxicants, stimulate motility, etc.

Besides, motor disorders characteristic of IBS can be connected with other collateral factors. The peak of motor activity of the left departments of the colon and the rectum is marked in the morning after breakfast. That’s why in most cases ********** happens in the morning after meal. Refusal from full breakfast and haste during food consumption in the morning suppress normal functioning of gastrointestinal reflex and result in constipation. Therefore, constipation is a usual symptom of irritable bowel syndrome.

Gynecologic disorders also can be the causes of IBS. The intensity and periodicity of IBS symptoms among many women is directly proportional to the clinical course of gynecologic disorders.

According to medical statistics, the majority of patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome has a superfluous bacterial growth in the small intestine in 68,8 % of cases and 98,4 % of IBS patients have dysbacteriosis of the colon.

Among the consequence of irritable bowel syndrome there are disorders of motor, secretory, digestive and other functions of the small intestine. Thus, contents with aggressive properties get to the colon. Because of the changes of microflora caused by dysbacteriosis processes of digestion and adsorption are also upset in the colon. Motor and secretory functions of the colorectum can be consequently disturbed as well.

Raj Kumar asked:




Colon cleansing detox is the systematic ways of removing pathogenic organisms or harmful bacteria from the colon as well as all other digestive organs of the body. Colon cleansing detox can be perform is so many ways and the commonest one is through the Enema therapy which involves the passage of fluids, especially water through the anus into the colon to wash of toxic particles or waste materials which have accumulated in it. The human body is exposed to toxins and harmful bacteria through everyday activities, including the air we breath, the food we eat and even common office jobs and works we do, hence there is need to perform colon cleansing detox mechanism at all times.

The pollution around us is quite enormous and one cannot but perform colon cleansing activities at least once in a year. The common toxins and chemicals we inhale everyday will accumulate in different cells and organs of the body and if they are not discharged on time they may cause serious health risk and damage to the system. The tissues, the blood the organs are the most affected organs and components of the body, hence they need to be flushed quite often. All toxins in the body will lead to poor digestion, not doing the basic everyday activities such as brushing the teeth, having though body cleansing can lead directly or indirectly to our organs being infected by toxins.

Colon cleansing detox is thus necessary to fight germs in the colon as well as other digestive organs as well as organs that are linked directly and indirectly to digestive system.

Some of symptoms of people who don’t undergo colon cleansing detox therapy includes; excess weight gain, food allergies, bad breadth and foul smelling stools, irritable bowels, protruding belly, excessive urge to take more food, constant flatulence and bloating, frequent fatigue and low energy level in the system, constipation, irritable bowels, skin irritations and other related problems, metallic tastes in the mouth, foul smell in the mouth, excessive parasite infested stool, candida disease infection, lack of adequate sleep, obesity, and many more.

Without a proper colon detox operation, the development of these diseases may be aggravated and might lead to more serious health complications such as liver and kidney failure, heart failure, and cancer.

Flushing of the colon at least twice in a year is necessary for those who can not but take fatty or junk foods. They need colon cleansing detox techniques more than those who live regularly on healthy diets. Fruits and vegetables should be consumed everyday as they serve as the best natural source of colon cleansing detox agent. Taking some cups of freshly extracted juice can keep away colon diseases for as long as one wished while improving the overall immune system to diseases as well as general health of the body. Colon cleansing detox would not work if healthy diet and lifestyle is not included in the daily routine. Alcohol and coffee should greatly reduce for colon cleansing detox to be effective as well.

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Juliet Cohen asked:




Triphala, one of the most popular herbal preparations in the world. Triphala is used to help appetite and digestion, increase the number of red blood cells, and aid in removal of offensive fat in the body. Triphala can be used to clear congestion and headaches. Other claimed benefits include helping maintain normal blood sugar levels, as well as improvement in skin tone and colour. Triphala prevents aging, imparts immunity and improves mental faculties. It helps to detoxify the liver, restore digestion and purify blood. Triphala is widely used in a large number of medicinal preparations. It is also a laxative that rejuvenates the membrane lining the digestive tract and contributes to effective cleansing of the colon, a key condition in Ayurveda to maintaining optimum health.

Triphala is composed of three fruits, namely Harada (haritaki), Amla (amalaki) and Behada (bibhitaki). Triphala is available as a bulk powder or in tablets. The powder is generally used to make a tea, while the tablets provide a more convenient option for dministration. It helps in healing ulcers in cases of Pyoderma gangrenosum and in the treatment of Lipoma. Triphala can be used for constipation ,colon tonification ,gastrointestinal tract tonifier ,intestinal cleansing ,digestive balancer ,food assimilation support ,serum cholesterol balance ,better circulation , bile duct opener ,sluggish peristalsis ,antioxidant ,headaches ,kidney support and liver support. To help your skin make the most of Triphala’s cleansing power, avoid eating too many heavy, deep-fried foods or rich desserts.

Triphala, being a made of all three, is therefore balanced, making it useful as an within cleansing, to remove the toxic quality of a substance formula for everyone including more sensitive type individuals and vegetarians. Triphala is also widely taken for all eye diseases including the treatment of redness of the lining of the white part of the eye , progressive myopia, the early stages of glaucoma and cataracts. Steep one tablespoonful of the powder or six capsules select in an 8 ounce glass of water overnight. Taken in this way for at least three months, Triphala becomes an herbal eye tonic. Triphala includes the three tastes that pacify the fire element–bitter, sweet and astringent. Triphala helps pacify Pitta and decreases the skin’s vulnerability to photosensitivity.

Triphala provides overall support for the substance that aids digestion function and helps ensure that the digestive tract works at the optimal level. Triphala aids in digestion, relieves constipation, and helps regularises the digestive system. Triphala rejuvenates the digestive tract membrane and contributes to effective cleansing of the colon. Triphala prevents aging, give immunity, and improves mental faculties. Triphala helps to detoxify the liver and purify blood. Triphala possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties useful in the treatment of opthalmia. Triphala is used to prevent the development of a cataract, such as in diabetic patients.

Jessica Dale asked:


Always having abdominal pain & bloating after eating? If so you could very well be part of the 90% of the population suffering from Candida induced digestive problems, I’ll discuss this further at the end of the article. Typically chronic problems with digestion are labeled as IBS as doctors are not trained to identify subtle issues going on in the body and the IBS label is just a generic term to identify the fact that you have a problem with your digestion. What these same doctors fail to realize is that the foods themselves that you are eating are the causes of your problems.

Solutions to Chronic Gas and Bloating from Food

The most helpful suggestion I can possibly make is immediately remove offending foods from your diet. Unfortunately if you are new to this, you will soon realize that over 80% of all available foods are harmful and destructive to your digestive system, these foods include.

Dairy Products: Milk, Cheese and all forms of dairy foods create inflammation in the bowel lining and also create a thick mucus inside your body which can trap food particles and create significant bloating and pain as a result.

Wheat: All wheat products whether they’re refined or even whole wheat should be removed from the diet for at least 2 weeks as should dairy. The problem with wheat is that just like dairy it will create blocks in your digestive tract that can cause bloating and constipation. As well it irritates the lining of the digestive tract creating a painful sensation. If this wasn’t bad enough some people can actually have their entire health deteriorate as a result of this one grain. If you don’t believe me read the book “dangerous grains”.

Getting back to Candida however, this is a fungal growth that can over-develop in your body that wreaks havoc by creating food sensitivities, chronic bloating and gas and a feeling that you are just not digesting properly. If left to continue to grow it can completely destroy your health, being the cause of diseases such as chronic fatigue syndrome, severe anxiety and other mood disorders. In addition it will further destroy your digestive tract until it is virtually compromised entirely.

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Raymond Lee asked:


Abdominal pain can be a sign of a serious condition. Fortunately, minor causes for abdominal pain are much more frequent than major ones. Abdominal pain can come from the esophagus, the stomach, the bowel, the female organs, the rectum, the gallbladder, r from other organs. Appendix pain usually occurs in the right lower quarter, kidney pain involves the back. The gallbladder involves the right upper quarter, the stomach the upper abdomen, and the bladder, colon, or female organs the lower areas. Exceptions to these rules do occur. Pain from hollow organs such as bowel or gallbladder tends to be intermittent and to resemble gas pains or colic. Pain from solid organs such as kidneys, spleen, or liver tends to be more constant. There are exceptions to these rules also.

In seniors, the colon is more frequently a source of pain than earlier in life. Colon out-pouchings, called diverticula, can become inflamed just like the appendix and cause “diverticulitis.” Minor obstruction of the colon is not uncommon. If pain is very severe or bleeding from the bowel occurs, you need to see a physician immediately. Pain localized to one area is more suggestive of a serious problem than generalized pain, although again there are many exceptions to this rule. Gas pains and minor viral infections usually respond to home treatment.

If the pain eventually proves to be due to a serious problem, and the stomach should be empty to allow the prompt surgery or diagnostic tests. Anticipate this possibility. Sips of water or other clear fluids may be taken, but avoid solid foods. A bowel movement, passage of gas through the rectum, or a good belch may give relief – don’t hold back. If you have not had a bowel movement for several days, an ***** can sometimes give relief. Be gentle. A warm bath helps some of you. The key is periodic reevaluation. Any persistent pain should be evaluated at the emergency room or the physician’s office. This treatment should be reserved for mild pains that resolve within 24 hours or are clearly identifiable as viral gastroenteritis, gas pains, heartburn, or another minor problem.