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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome is a multifaceted functional disorder of the intestines. It is also known as irritable colon, spastic colon, nervous bowel, spastic colitis and mucous colitis.

Present-day allopathic medicine offers no treatment or cure for this mysterious disorder, which is difficult to diagnose due to the variety of symptoms and the lack of a known cause or agent such as a virus, bacteria, fungus, or parasite.

After all other possible causes of the symptoms have been medically investigated and ruled out, the unexplainable condition is often labelled "Irritable Bowel Syndrome".

That is not to say that the pain and discomfort are not very real. Sufferers of Irritable Bowel Syndrome edure frequent discomfort, recurring pains, and have to live with the constant fear of embarrassment from rumbling sounds, passing gas, or a smelly "accident" if they are not able to get to a bathroom in time when diarrhea or those strong urges to have a bowel movement occur.

IBS can interefere with proper digestion and assimilation of nutrients from their food, resulting in malnutrition, anemia, and other unhealthy conditions.

When the normal passage of feces through the colon is slowed (i.e. reducing motility or rate of movement) or is temporarily blocked, the result may be an increase in the amount of toxins being absorbed from that toxic waste and passed into the blood through the epithelial cells lining the colon, which connect directly to the bloodstream. This is called autointoxification, which means "self-poisoning".

The reduced motility or rate of movement of the waste material creates a condition called constipation. The underlying cause may be the impaired peristalsis which occurs with IBS, and it is further aggravated by the removal of too much water as it passes too slowly through the colon. (It can also be caused by drinking too little water each day, and by ingesting too much caffeine.)

When feces spend too much time in the colon, whose natural function is to re-absorb water from the waste material, even more than the normal amount of water gets absorbed and can result in the stool becoming hard and more difficult to pass. The hard stools, in turn, can be the cause of anal bleeding and painful hemorrhoids or piles (veins around the anus which become stretched and distended due to pressure from straining to excrete large or hard stools).

Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Symptoms of IBS are:

• recurring bouts of bloating and/or abdominal cramps
• excess gas, a "gassy" bloated feeling, and the resulting discomfort
• constipation
• diarrhea, sometimes alternating with bouts of constipation
• indigestion and diarrhea soon after eating
• pain or discomfort in the abdomen, such as burning sensation
• rumbling sensation in the abdomen, especially in the lower abdomen
• frequent urges for a bowel movement, but with little results or incomplete evacuations
• pain or rumbling occurs more in the mornings, and especially after eating
• pain or rumbling is relieved after passing stools
• passing ribbon-like stools with slimy mucus
• restlessness, giddiness, tremors, or palpitations
• eventually a fear of food develops, with dyspepsia, nausea, or vomiting,
• fatigue and unexplained weight loss (likely from poor digestion)

Irritable bowel syndrome is a group of symptoms, not a single disease. Some sufferers will have one or two symptoms, others may have different groups of symptoms, and some will experience the entire syndrome.

IBS seems to occur world-wide, but more commonly in developed industrial countries where people work overtime or are overly stressed. It affects about 15 to 20 per cent of the population, with the highest incidence in the age group of 20 to 40, and particularly in females. It is now estimated that about 30 percent of Americans will suffer from IBS at some time.

Irritable bowel syndrome is not in itself a serious or potentially life-threatening disease. It is never the cause of rectal bleeding or blood in the stools.

Suspected Causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

It is thought that the underlying cause of this syndrome is an abnormality in the way the intestinal muscles contract. These muscles form the outer layer of the intestines, and they automatically contract and relax at the appropriate rate to produce a kind of wave motion called peristalsis which moves food products along the small intestine to the large intestine (also called the colon or bowel) to the rectum and out the anus.

So irritable bowel syndrome is actually a disorder of the function of the intestinal muscles and their action. These muscles may appear normal under a microscope, but in their action they may not function normally. They might contract too forcefully or too weakly, or might contract too slowly or too rapidly at certain times. This affects the movement of food and feces through the intestinal tract, sometimes causing cramping or temporary blockages.

The stimulus to contract originates in the brain and is not under conscious control, but it may be affected by emotional or psychological factors such as fear, tension, or excitement.

Conditions which appear to increase the risk of Irritable Bowel Syndrome are often emotional in nature:

• irritability
• restlessness
• tension
• strong sense of anxiety or fear
• constant worrying or brooding
• sadness
• feeling hopeless
• feeling worthless
• recurring thoughts of suicide or death
• or just having a highly emotional personality.

Job stress, tensions in one's family life, or simply a personality which is prone to worrying or anxiety may be factors contributing to these emotional responses.

Other conditions appear to be: too much mental work, inadequate sleep, loss of interest in doing anything, fatigue, and loss of appetite.

Strong positive emotions or excitement, such as anticipating a future social event, job interview or reunion, can also be a trigger for a bout of IBS. Being in an unfamiliar environment which causes tension can be another trigger.

Drugs often used for pain, diarrhea, psychological conditions (such as anti-depressants) and neurological conditions are thought to trigger IBS. Long-term use of antacids and laxatives (such as Cascara sagrada or Cassia Senna) can also be triggers for IBS.

Highly processed or refined foods, chemically processed foods or vegetables, foods lacking fiber, and spicy foods or sauces can trigger IBS. Chemically treated water, lactose intolerance, and malabsorption can also trigger IBS. Irregular eating habits, a sudden change in eating habits (such as when traveling), and drinking alcohol are other potential triggers.

Those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome often become restless and uncomfortable soon after ingesting food.

Avoiding These Things May Help

• foods containing strong spices such as chillies, peppers, hot sauces, and hot sausages
• heavy protein foods such as meats, soy, and beans
• foods that produce gas in your gut, such as beans
• carbonated drinks and colas, aerated drinks, and bubbly or fizzy drinks (i.e. avoid ingesting gasses)
• food high in fats, such as fried foods, bacon, sausages, processed snack foods (potato chips, corn chips, etc.), margarine, ice cream, and chocolates
• dairy products (i.e. avoid lactose) and cheese (avoid fats)
• sweets with high sugar content, including soft drinks with sugar
• over-processed or chemically-treated foods
• chlorinated water (use a charcoal filter to remove chlorine from tap water, or drink bottled water)
• raw cookie dough or unbaked bread dough or any food which contains yeast that will produce gas in your stomach or intestines
• coffee and alcohol (including beer and hard cider)
• smoking or chewing tobacco
• drugs like NSAIDs (Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) and pain killers
• chemical laxatives or purgatives
• dependency on laxatives or antacids caused by frequent or constant use
• stress, tension, worries, depression, and disappointments
• overly emotional situations which stimulate excitement
• over-working, or working without frequent breaks to relax
• changes in eating habits, or irregular eating habits
• large meals, over-eating, or stuffing yourself

How to Get Relief From IBS Symptoms

• eat a balanced diet (consult a nutrition expert)
• eat at regular and consistent meal times
• consume smaller meals at more frequent intervals
• eat only in a relaxed atmosphere, not when rushed or stressed
• try to make meals a pleasurable event and focus on eating, not working while eating
• slowly and thoroughly chew your food for easier digestion
• drink plenty of pure water, at least eight 8-ounces glasses per day
• eat a high-fiber diet with less fats and fried foods
• eat more raw foods and natural whole foods, and less processed food products or "fast foods"
• exercise regularly to relieve stress and aid digestion
• try to reduce the number of stressful situations in your life
• learn techniques to maintain a calm and relaxed state, such as meditation and yoga
• learn to be comfortable with your emotions and not over-react
• schedule times for relaxation and recreation and take breaks from working
• take steps to ensure you get enough restful sleep
• take more vacations in a relaxing environment
• take steps to restore a healthy digestive tract, such as colon cleansing or homeopathic treatments
• take steps to eliminate yeast and parasites in your digestive tract
• take probiotics in capsule or powder form, or eat natural unpasteurized yogurt (Balkan style) to help restore the population of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) in your small intestine and colon, especially if you have been taking antibiotic drugs or cortisone-type drugs which kill the good bacteria which help digest food and limit the growth of yeast and bad bacteria.

Notes

Sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome may mistakenly report "stomach cramps" when the cramps are really caused by IBS occurring in the colon (i.e. the large intestine or bowel) which runs up one side of the abdomen, across the top, and down the other side. The stomach is actually located just above the transverse colon, next to the liver and just below the lungs and rib cage.

Likewise, what is thought to be "heartburn" may actually be irritable bowel syndrome occurring in the transverse colon, unless the pain is actually in the esophagus above the stomach, higher up near the heart. Taking antacids will not help relieve IBS, and by neutralizing the natural stomach acid will actually interfere with the proper digestion of food, which could make the situation worse.

"Heartburn" (i.e. acid reflux or GERD) is actually some particles of partially digested food covered in stomach acid being regurgitated from the stomach up into the lower esophagus (throat) where it causes a burning sensation in the esophagus.

The root of the heartburn problem lies in a malfunctioning lower esophageal sphincter (LES) at the base of the esophagus. This is a muscle which acts like a valve (similar to the anal sphincter) to keep stomach acid from escaping and entering the esophagus. Certain drugs and foods relax the sphincter muscle, which allows particles of food covered in acid to enter the esophagus and burn the lining.

The usual suspects are caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, chocolate, colas, peppermint, spearmint, and fatty foods; and certain pharmaceutical drugs such as beta blockers, anticholinergics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and calcium channel blockers like Nifedipine.

Other things that lead to LES malfunction are: eating large meals, obesity, a hiatal hernia, food allergies, too much magnesium, low stomach acid, hormones in birth control pills, progesterone, diazepam, and nitroglycerine.

Antacids provide only temporary relief from the burning sensation in the esophagus, but also interfere with normal digestion when they neutralize and weaken the hydrochloric acid in the stomach needed to break down the ingested foods.

Constant use of antacids won't solve the cause of acid reflex disease, and by neautralizing or blocking stomach acid they can do more harm than helping. Recent research indicates that, over a period of time, low stomach acid can lead to a wide range of serious diseases, such as asthma, allergies, cardiovascular disease, type 1 diabetes, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, skin disorders, and depression.

When you experience the burning sensation of acid reflux, drink a glass of water as your first defense. Then if the pain persists, eat half a stalk of celery to neutralize the acid. It will work as well or better than most antacid tablets, and without the side-effects.

Things that increase the risk of "heartburn" or acid reflux occurring...

• Eating too much food at one time puts more pressure on the esophageal valve. A normal stomach is only the size of the person's closed fist. If your stomach has been stretched by over-eating, it may be larger and will hold more food without producing a feeling of fullness. When you are tempted to eat a big plate of food, hold your closed fist over it. Then if your fist is smaller than the pile of food, you will know that you shouldn't eat that much food!
• Eating too fast and not chewing your food into tiny pieces sends larger chunks of food to your stomach, where it takes even more acid to digest the larger pieces.
• Eating less than two hours before lying down to go to sleep, especially high-protein foods like meat or fish. Proteins and fats cause the most stomach acid to be produced.
• Lying on your RIGHT side will cause the stomach contents to press against your esophageal valve and increase the chance of acid reflux. So may lying on your stomach, so lying on the left side or back is best.
• Drinking milk or cream can temporarily coat the esophagus and protect it from acid reflux, but consuming the proteins and fats in dairy products will cause more acid to be produced.
• When you already have an esophagus irritated by acid reflux, consuming these foods will further irritate the esophagus and cause heartburn pain: coffee (including decaf coffee), cola drinks (they contain phosphoric acid), vinegar (acetic acid), chocolate, tomato paste (highly acidic, found in tomato-based sauces and pizza sauce), citrus fruits and juices which contain citric acid (lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit), hot peppers and spices such as cayenne or chili pepper or tobasco sauce,

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