February 11, 2012

IBS/IBD and Colitis – My Travels through the Bowels

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Written By: Dr. Martin Rutherford DC | I have personally experienced bowel problems my entire life. I was first diagnosed with a pyloric stenosis at five weeks old, and this required surgery to repair. During my childhood years there were many foods I simply could not eat without experiencing a myriad of what were, in retrospect, intestinal related symptoms. During the 4th grade, I vomited every morning at about 10am for two to three months--until my dad accidently changed my diet. In my … [Read more...]

DIGESTIVE ENZYMES: Link Between Health and Digestion

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Many people are being advised these days to consume various supplements, herbs, and vitamins as well as maintaining a healthy diet. What people are not being advised about is ensuring that those same supplements, herbs, vitamins and foods are being digested and absorbed by the body. Nutritional experts have long debated whether we digest completely and equally. Genetics, diet, lifestyle, processed foods and a toxic environment can all affect and compromise digestion. This can lead to a … [Read more...]

Manage Intestinal Symptoms Naturally

Written by Dr. Bruce Eichelberger, OMD Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Crohn’s Disease (CD) and Diverticular Disease are increasingly common problems seen in health clinics. Estimates indicate that between 25 and 40 million people experience these problems in the U.S. alone. Although there are some differences between the formal diagnoses for each of these three problems, they share strong similarities in people’s experience of them. Common symptoms include: • Abdominal discomfort, … [Read more...]

Weight Loss Through Colon Cleansing

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Written by Carol Christian A major issue, both in the United States and virtually all over the world, is obesity. Aside from genetics and more than just overeating, overweight is usually due to consuming large amounts of unhealthy, inorganic foods that the body is not designed to handle. A direct result of consuming these “junk” foods over a period of time, is a colon that is coated with an accumulation of waste and toxic matter. This condition is not only responsible for overweight, but … [Read more...]

Digestion, Absorption, and the Unglamorous Intestines

by Claire Riendeau, N.D., N.M.D. | Intestinal function has an indisputable lack of glamour, and seems reason enough for most people to never give the importance of intestinal health a second thought. This is unfortunate and needs to change. The reality is that healthy intestinal function is critically important to overall health. Common sense dictates that good health requires good nutritional habits, proper digestion and absorption. Proper nutrition is essential to helping us prevent … [Read more...]

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