Bowel Issues
The digestive and eliminative systems of the body are two of the most challenged areas of the body. Many acute and chronic disorders originate there. If we recognize early in life their importance we can be proactive in caring for these areas. Many common disorders such as indigestion and constipation have the propensity to become chronic, turning into more serious diseases. Digestive disorders often occur due to stress and sensitivity to high allergen foods such as wheat and wheat bran, dairy, corn, and eggs. Other causes are an overgrowth of bad bacteria and yeast in the colon and blood stream, heavy smoking and drinking, caffeine, and frequent use of antibiotics.
There are effective natural treatments to promote healthy digestion, increase intestinal health, and eliminate unpleasant symptoms. People with functional bowel disorders often have a predisposed weakness in their gastrointestinal tract. They should stay on a healthy regimen for at least three to six months, if not permanently.
This program can be effective for promoting a healthy digestive pattern in the colon.
Gastrointestinal Health Program
G. I. Gel plus Fiber™ (The Herbalist)
A fiber supplement that contains demulcent herbs to promote a healthy inflammation response and heal the G.I. tract, gentle fiber that adds bulk to the intestines, and clay that absorbs toxins and gas.* It provides soothing mucilage and soothing fibers to promote healthier elimination.* It is effective for alternating constipation and diarrhea.*
Suggested use: Acute: Take one Tbs. as needed up to 5 times daily. Preventive maintenance: One Tbs. 2 to 3 times daily.
Shake well. Follow with an 8 oz. glass of water. Avoid food for ½ hour.
Ingredients: Organic Slippery Elm bark and Marshmallow root, Psyllium seed, Flax seed, Bentonite clay (not organic), and Ginger root.
Tummy-Ease™ (The Herbalist)
Soothing Digestive Support*Enhances Digestion and Absorption*
This formula is essential to strengthen digestion in disorders of the colon.* This extract contains bitter herbs that stimulate digestive juices and promote healthy digestive functioning.* It contains cooling herbs that remove excess heat in the gut, relieve acid indigestion, heartburn, stomach upset, gas bloating and nausea.* Its anti-spasmodic and carminative (gas-relieving) properties relax a nervous stomach and irritable bowel and cool hot inflamed conditions.* Add to sparkling mineral water to enhance effects.
Suggested use: Acute: Mix two droppersfuls in water or juice 4 times daily.
Prevention: Mix two droppersfuls in water or juice 2 to 3 times daily. Best taken before meals to stimulate healthy digestion.
Ingredients: Fennel seed, Catnip leaf & flower, Angelica root, Gentian root, Oregon Grape root, and Ginger root.
Herbal-Biotic™ (The Herbalist)
Restores Overall Health to Body Systems*
A tonic specific for promoting a healthy inflammatory response in the gastrointestinal tract.*
Herbal-Biotic contains herbs with astringent properties
that relieve unhappy mucous membranes and arrest bleeding.* The herbs contain the alkaloid berberine,
which has antibacterial qualities to eliminate infection without disturbing healthy bacteria in the gut.*
Suggested use: Acute: Mix two droppersful in water or juice 4 times daily.
Prevention: Mix two droppersful in water or juice 2 times daily.
Ingredients: Oregon Grape root, Golden Seal root, and Yerba Mansa root.
Repair Gold (Enzymedica)
Contains the highest amount of proteolytic enzymes (enzymes that break down proteins)
that have exhibited inflammatory modulation qualities.* (Keep these with you when not at home - in purse or car.)
Suggested use: Take two capsules, 2 to 3 times daily on an empty stomach.
Tummy-Ease Tea™ (The Herbalist)
Promotes Regularity*
Soothing Digestive Support*
This soothing herbal tea gently cleanses, lubricates, and
strengthens the gastro-intestinal tract.* It promotes healthy elimination.*
It helps relax abdominal cramping by gently dispelling gas and soothing tissues.*
Suggested use: Drink 2 cups daily and as needed to promote healthy daily elimination*
Ingredients: Peppermint leaf,Flax seed, Marshmallow root, Slippery Elm bark, Orange peel, Fennel seed, Ginger root.
Probiotic - Flora Elite (Interplexus)
Contains “friendly” bacteria that can stabilize the digestive tract and produce natural antibiotic properties that fight harmful bacteria.*
Suggested Use: Take 2 daily on empty stomach.
Omega 30+ Fish Oil (The Herbalist)
Essential fatty acids help promote a healthy inflammation response and promote healthy elimination.*
Suggested use: Take 2 to 4 daily.
Glutamine (Source Naturals)
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is especially
important as a source of fuel for cells lining the intestines. It repairs
damage to the intestines in IBS and boosts the functioning of the immune system.*
It can be effective for healing ulcerative conditions of the mucosal lining of the GI tract.*
Suggested dosage: 3 to 5 grams between meals daily. Take ½ to 1 tsp daily.
Dietary Suggestions
- Therapeutic Foods and Beverages
- Food should contain plenty of fiber, but be low in roughage. Vegetables should be lightly steamed or sautéed. Eat smaller, more frequent meals. Organic pesticide-free foods are best!
- Whole grains, such as basmati rice, quinoa, barley, wild rice, oats, and sprouted mixed grain bread.
- Fresh mixed vegetable juice such as carrot, apple, beet, cabbage, ginger.
- Vegetables such as sprouts, leafy greens – kale, chard, artichokes, asparagus.
- Seeds and nut butters - sesame (tahini), sunflower, almond. (Avoid seeds and nuts
in whole form. They can get stuck in a sensitive area of the gut and cause great pain.) - Legumes - lentils, azuki, black bean, and split pea.
- Fowl or meats, raised organically - chicken, turkey, duck, beef, lamb. Limit to a couple times per week.
- Fish (ocean-caught) - wild salmon, halibut, sardines, herring, and albacore tuna.
- High omega-3 eggs (poached or soft-boiled) contain DHA, Vitamin E, and B12.
- Fruits (without skins). Yellow-orange fruits - peaches, pears, and cantaloupe. Berries without seeds - blueberry.
- Cultured foods - yogurt and kefir.
Limit these foods and beverages
- Wheat products and wheat bran.
- Dairy - milk and milk products.
- Alcohol (especially yeasty beer), caffeinated and decaf drinks - coffee, soda pop.
- Avoid pork.
- Raw vegetables, head lettuce.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
