IBS & Overall Digestive Health

The Leaky Gut and IBS

Mainstream thinking on IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is that it is caused by stress. IBS is the number one reason for general practitioner referrals to specialists. In well over 80% of the cases, tests like the intestinal permeability test (a special urine test involving the determination of absorption rates of two sugars called lactulose and mannitol), CDSA or livecell darkfield microscopy reveal the presence of an overgrowth of fungi, parasites or pathogenic bacteria. The one-celled parasite, blastocystishominis and different species of Candida are the most common microbes seen in IBS. The only stress associated with IBS is generated by infection and the leaky gut syndrome. If allowed to persist without the correct treatment, IBS can progress into more serious disorders like:

• candidiasis syndrome
• multiple chemical sensitivities
• chronic fatigue syndrome
• many autoimmune diseases
• and even cancer

If treated medically, IBS is rarely cured. To treat it correctly, natural treatments work best and must include the removal of the cause, improvement of gastrointestinal function and healing the lining of the gut.

How to Reverse Leaky Gut Syndrome

Band-aid treatments with corticosteroids, prescription antibiotics and immuno suppressive drugs may be temporarily life-saving for acute episodes of pain, bleeding or severe inflammation as occurs in lupus or colitis. In the long run, however, none of these treatments do anything to heal the leaky gut problem.

To reverse the leaky gut syndrome the diet must be completely changed to one that is as hypoallergenic as possible:

• sugar, white flour products, all gluten-containing grains (especially wheat, barley, oats and rye)
• milk and dairy products
• high fat foods
• caffeine products
• alcohol
• hidden food allergies determined by testing

must all be eliminated for long periods of time (several years in the most severe cases).

Treatment might also include the use of natural antibiotics like garlic and echinacea, and anti-fungal grapefruit seed extract, depending on the type of infection, which shows up on objective tests. It is rare that victims require prescription drugs for these infections and they should be discouraged. The drugs are usually expensive, have unpleasant side effects and are best reserved for life-threatening conditions.

Leaky gut syndrome patients can help themselves by:

• chewing their food more thoroughly
• following the basic rules of food combining
• eating frequent small meals rather than three large ones
• taking more time with their meals

Gastrointestinal function can be improved with a juice fast or a hypoallergenic diet and supplements like lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus as well as FOS (fructooligosaccharides).

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• Parts of the digestive system
• Functions of the digestive system
• Benefits of digestive health supplementation
• How diet effects our intestinal micro flora
• Factors that effect the balance of intestinal micro flora
• What are "probiotics"
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• What is a "prebiotic" and why do we need it.
• Upping your fiber intake
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Beneficial Supplement Program for Leaky Gut Syndrome

Stage 1: For healing

1. Garlic: 6 per day. For healing and to reduce inflammation
2. Boost interferon production: Keeps your immune system up to speed protecting the body from bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other harmful organisms.
3. Fiber: 1/2 tsp. to 1 tsp. & work up to 1T. 2 x day (Can also use Fiber Tabs for crude bulk)
4. Soy Protein: Contains Genistine which aids in mucousal tissue repair. Take 2 x day in water, soy or rice milk.
5. Omega 3: Important for anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties, and better insulin receptors. Can also use GLA
6. Peppermint/Ginger: Very effective with IBS. Soothes intestinal lining, best for stomach problems, stimulates bile which is important for digestion
7. For stress, which can bring on IBS episodes, stress relieving herbs.

Stage 2:

1. Alfalfa: 1 or 2 per day (perhaps more if needed)
2. Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidus and FOS (fructooligosaccharides): Very important to rebuild health of the intestinal tract and protect lining of the intestine If the bowel is inflamed may need to take just capsule for the first 5 days and start the powder at just 1/2 tsp. per day at first.
3. Carotenes: Beta Carotene and other carotenoids help heal the lining
4. Vitamin E: blocks aracodonic acid which promotes the inflammatory response and grapefruit seed extract
5. B-Complex: provides support
6. Vitamin C: promotes intestinal healing

Stage 3:*

1. Multivitamin: multi-vitamin and mineral (Note: if bowels are really inflamed, the minerals in the multivitamin may further irritate them, that is why you may need to wait until after taking some healing supplements to begin multivitamin supplementation.)
2. Digestive enzymes: Important for proper digestion (may be able to take this in stages 1 or 2)

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