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IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Natural Support And Strategies To Manage This Condition
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a motility disorder of the upper
and lower GI tract. Symptoms include some combination of
constipation, diarrhea, or alternating constipation and diarrhea,
flatulence, colic (gas pains) relieved by bowel movement,
abdominal distention after eating, or mucous in stools.
The cause of IBS is unclear, since no anatomical lesion can be
found. Contributing factors may include food allergy, altered
bowel microflora, intestinal parasites, lack of dietary fiber, and
lack of digestive enzymes. Highly refined Western diets are
implicated. Psychological factors often play a role.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS
- Include fiber-rich foods in the diet (vegetables,
fruits, and whole grains).
- Chew food thoroughly. Do not eat when rushed or under
strain.
- Evaluate for
food allergies
and avoid aggravating foods.
- Avoid GI-irritant foods: caffeine and caffeine-containing
substances, chocolate, alcohol, white sugar, white flour, fatty
foods.
- Drink 64 ounces of pure water daily. Dehydration contributes
to constipation and altered bowel flora which can trigger the
cycle of IBS.
- Regular
exercise, especially
walking, helps normalize bowel function.
- Practice relaxation techniques if stress seems to aggravate
or initiate the condition.
PRIMARY SUPPORT
Maxi Multi:
3 caps, 3 times per day with meals. Optimal (not minimal) doses
of vitamins A, C, E, beta carotene, folic acid, B12, and zinc
are particularly important for correcting IBS.
Omega 3 fatty acids:
Flax seed meal,
2 teaspoons per day with food
OR
Flax seed capsules:
2-4 caps, 3 times per day (target dose range: 6-12 caps per day)
OR
Flax seed oil:
1 tablespoon per day
OR
Max EPA
(Omega-3 rich fish oil): 1-2 caps, 3 times per day with meals
(target dose: 3-6 caps per day).
Fiber:
Maxi Fiber, 1-2
teaspoons, 3 times per day before or between meals, OR
Fiber Formula: 3-6 caps 2-3
times per day between meals. Be SURE to take a full 8 ounces of
water with each dose. Start with smaller doses and gradually
work up, since sudden increases in fiber can cause aggravation.
Similase: 1-2 caps, 3
times per day with meals. Take an additional 1 cap with snacks.
SupremaDophilus
(high potency probiotics): 1 capsule once a day before bed.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
For acute symptoms:
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Mentharil (enteric coated
peppermint): 1-2 caps, 2-3 times per day between meals.
Peppermint acts as an anti- spasmodic BUT it must be "enteric
coated" so that it is not absorbed before reaching the lower
bowel.
For diarrhea:
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Activated charcoal: 6 caps
with water. If symptoms persist beyond one hour, take a second
dose of 6 charcoal caps.
DR. MYATT'S COMMENT
It may take some time and exploration to find the causative
factors in IBS, but patients tell me it's well worth the effort.
Refer to the complete bowel retraining program, Healthy Colon
Priority Protocol on page 9 in your
Holistic Health Handbook.
If self-help measures fail to bring relief, I am available for
telephone consultations.
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