Dr. HingHau Tsang's Crusade on Nutrition
Newsletter #58
--- Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Gas and Hemorrhoid
Principles for Optimal Intestinal Health
Drink at least eight to twelve 8-oz. glasses of clean water per day.
Exercise regularly: Exercise at least 20 minutes, three times per week. Physical activity helps to maintain bowel regularity and reduce stress.
Good nutrition: Eat a high-fiber diet with lots of fresh organic whole fruits and vegetables. Eat bran, or drink prune juice daily. Fiber decreases the transit time of stools, as well as the absorption of toxins from the stool. Bran and prunes are particularly effective in relieving constipation. Take Psyllium or Glucomannan (Capsule). These are natural dietary fiber for promoting regularity and supporting heart health.
Avoid unnecessary prescription drugs like antibiotics and steroids which contribute to the demise of good bacteria in our intestine. Always take Pro-biotic during antibiotic therapy and continue for 2 weeks after antibiotic is discontinued.
Take Pro-biotic daily to replenish "friendly" bacteria, help establish normal bowel flora and stabilize the intestine.
Take digestive pancreatic enzymes Bio-Zyme before each meals will help break down fats and carbohydrates in the lower intestine and maintain optimum intestinal health.
Reduce stress in your life. Learn to relax.
Don't overeat.
Identify food allergies and stop eating them.
Stop putting toxins like junk foods, drugs, chemicals into your body.
Avoid stimulants such as caffeine, decaffeinated coffee, alcohol and tobacco which irritate the intestines.
Avoid milk and milk products if you have lactose intolerance.
Constipation
Many Americans suffer with constipation due to high meat and processed-food diet which contain little fiber. Most Americans eat only half of the recommended 30 g of fiber daily.
Natural approach to constipation
Follow the "Principles for Optimal Intestinal Health"
Never repress an urge to defecate.
Sit on the toilet at the same time every day preferably immediately after breakfast or exercise.
Boost Vitamin C to 5,000 mg or 10,000 mg per day. In Germany, vitamin C is an approved laxative. Increase that amount to 10,000 mg over time as tolerated. Cut back the dose if developing diarrhea.
If constipation persists, Take Swiss Kriss every night before bed time. Take the lowest amount necessary to reliably ensure a bowel movement every morning. After you have good bowel movement for 4-5 days, start tapering laxative dosage and then discontinue. If no result from Swiss Kriss, proceed to use Super Colon Cleanse.
After bowel activity is reestablished, restrain the habbit of using laxatives or enema which could eventually lead to decreased muscle tone of your bowel.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
IBS
is a common disorder affecting 10 to 20 percent of adults. It's a combination of symptoms that may include constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, fatigue, and headaches that can be worsened by certain foods, stress, and/or other irritants. Conventional medicine offers little effective treatment for IBS. Conventional treatments include antispasmodic drugs to slow the function of the gastrointestinal tract, but these drugs aren't very effective and can cause significant side effects. Some doctors also prescribe antidepressants and potentially habit-forming tranquilizers, a practice which I discourage. The latest drug for IBS, Lotronex, was pulled off the market after several people taking this drug died, and many others experienced serious complications from reduced blood flow to the intestine (ischemic colitis) that required blood transfusion or surgery.
Natural approach to IBS
Follow the "Principles for Optimal Intestinal Health"
Too much food in a single meal can set off IBS symptoms. Eat small, frequent meals when possible.
Avoid non-nutritive sweeteners such as Sorbitol and xylitol which can exacerbate diarrhea in people with IBS.
Take Pro-biotic with meals daily, These "friendly" bacteria can stabilize the intestine. Many cases of gas are related to disordered flora in the bowel. Pro-biotic will help establish normal bowel flora.
Take digestive pancreatic enzymes Bio-Zyme before each meals will help break down fats and carbohydrates in the lower intestine and maintain optimum intestinal health.
Take carob powder for diarrhea: Used occasionally, a tablespoonful of carob powder (mixed with apple sauce and honey) can sooth irritated intestines.
Learn to relax: Relaxing Breathig, biofeedback, yoga, hypnosis or meditation help reduce the stress in your life and help relieving symptoms of IBS.
Acupuncture: This seems to help relieve bloating.
Peppermint oil: It could lead to significant improvement in IBS. Take one or two Enteric-coated capsules three times a day 15 to 30 minutes before meals.
Slippery elm: Slippery elm twice a day can heal irritated digestive tract tissues.
Diarrhea
Consult a physician immediately if diarrhea is accompanied by fever, repeated vomiting, dehydration or blood in the stool or if diarrhea doesn't stop after 48 hours.
Natural approach to Diarrhea
Follow the "Principles for Optimal Intestinal Health"
Drink plenty of water to correct and prevent further dehydration.
Identify food allergies (Milk etc) and avoid them.
Avoid over-the-counter remedies which have potentially serious side effects, including absorbing the very toxins your body is trying to expel.
Avoid unnecessary prescription drugs like antibiotics and steroids which contribute to the demise of good bacteria and promote overgrowth of bad bacteria and Candida Albicans (Yeast).
Replenish the beneficial bacteria in your gut. They help digestion and absorption of nutrients, produce B and K vitamins, and protect the intestines themselves by preventing the overgrowth of bad bacteria and Candida. Take Pro-biotic daily. Always take probiotics during antibiotic therapy and continue for 2 weeks after antibiotic is finished.
Diarrhea can be seen in people with pancreatic enzyme deficiency due to pancreatic insufficiency, malabsorption, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease and indigestion. They should take digestive pancreatic enzymes Bio-Zyme before each meals.
Gas
Many cases of gas are related to disordered bacterial flora in the bowel. Pro-biotic will help establish normal bowel flora. For those people who experienced more gas when they tried to eat more fibers, they should use Super Colon Cleanse for 4 days and take Pro-biotic daily. Take digestive pancreatic enzymes Bio-Zyme before each meals will help digestion and reduce gas.
Hemorrhoid
Hemorrhoids may afflict as many as one in every three Americans. For those over 50, the percentage is nearly one in every two. The leading cause of hemorrhoids is a low-fiber, highly refined diet, which causes constipation and increases straining during defecation. The straining increases abdominal pressure, which obstructs venous blood return. This in turn promotes pelvic congestion and may significantly weaken the veins along the anus, causing them to bulge. Hemorrhoids may also be caused by pregnancy, coughing, sneezing, vomiting, physical exertion, and prolonged sitting or standing.
Natural approach to Hemorrhoid
Follow the "Principles for Optimal Intestinal Health" and preventing constipation. Eat a high-fiber diet and drink plenty of water. Avoid low-fibre foods, such as ice cream, cheese, white bread and meat. Use natural bulking agents, particularly Psyllium to reduce fecal straining. Take 4 capsules of Psyllium per day.
Take herbal supplements to strengthen and improve your veins. Grapeseed extract and Horse chestnut have each been shown to improve vein structure and function, helping to prevent vascular leakage that causes pain and swelling. I recommend 150 mg of Grape seed extract or horse chestnut twice a day with meals.
Take a warm sitz bath. This is a simple, effective noninvasive treatment for uncomplicated hemorrhoids. A sitz bath is a partial immersion bath for the pelvic region. The temperature of the water in a warm sitz bath should be kept between 100 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Use medicated ointments, pads and suppositories as needed. Look for a product that contains soothing natural ingredients such as witch hazel, shark liver oil, cod liver oil, cocoa butter, vitamin E, zinc oxide, liver yeast cell derivative, and aloe. Stay away from products that contain a topical anesthetic such as benzocaine.
Avoid sitting or standing for long periods. Exercise promotes circulation, which is crucial to preventing venous insufficiency and hemorrhoids. If your job requires you to sit or stand for long periods, use scheduled breaks to take a much-needed walk.
Note
: Bloody stools can be a sign of a health problem more serious than hemorrhoids, especially in older people. If you have noticed blood in your stools, tell your doctor so that he or she can rule out other causes.
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