Holistic Colitis Program It is a shame that there are millions of Americans who could be helped by alternative medicine but have been frightened away from it by propaganda by the pharmaceutical industry which holds a dominant influence on most medical research, education, mass media news reporting and the FDA. A classic example is colitis. Colitis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. It may cause abdominal pain and diarrhea with or without blood. Fever may be present. There are numerous causes of colitis including infection, inflammatory bowel disease, ischemic, and microscopic colitis. Medical treatment of colitis is often merely supportive and is usually aimed at maintaining adequate hydration and pain control. Although each case is different, the holistic approach to a healthy colon is to first find if there is an underlying cause, the most common of which may be food allergy or sensitivity. If so, these foods are then avoided and homeopathic desensitization is begun. First, it is usually necessary to remove the accumulated biofilm covering the intestinal lining with certain herb (okra) and enzyme (pepsin) formulas. Next, we must consider the gut ecology to make sure there is a healthy microbiome of bacteria and yeast. Just taking any old probiotic pill is usually not very effective. Attaining a healthy microbiological gut flora and fauna may mean first using natural herbs (oregano essential oil, anise (aniseed) essential oil, andrographis and pellodendron) to kill unwanted bacteria and yeasts. Then adding prebiotic soluble fibers as food to promote the growth of healthy bacteria/ yeasts are considered. Also important is attaining proper pH of the colon for acidophillus, acid loving bacteria. (An example product is Lactic Acid Yeast from Standard Process). Only then will a probiotic be effective and only certain probiotics are best in each case. Lowering colon inflammation with leaf extracts (Perilla frutescens) and guar gum fiber is usually an essential part of the holistic program. To repair the long inflamed intestinal lining a specialized supplement designed to stimulate repair and growth of the intestinal mucosa may be used. An example product contains: L-glutamine, tillandsia (chlorophyll source), lamb intestine concentrate, glucosamine sulfate, gamma oryzanol, Jerusalem artichoke, glutathione and cellulase, as in IPS from Biotics. IPS also aids in detoxification related to the intestines leaky gut wall allowing intestinal toxins to escape. Finally, optimizing digestive enzymes and stomach acid pH, which is usually not acid enough, is important as well. if you have digestive issues of any kind and want to get well naturally, call me at 1-760-500-6252.
Posted on: Mon, 07 Apr 2014 20:50:49 +0000
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