IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME part 2
by Tim A. Best
Conventional Wisdom can include the use of anti-spasmodics, steroids, tranquilizers, cortisone, antibiotics,sulfa drugs, exercise, diet changes, lifestyle modifications,testing for causes, anti-diarrhea medication, stress reduction and surgery.
Alternative Choices which may be assistive are, proteolytic enzymes, multi-digestive enzymes- vital for digestion. Acidophilus to normalize intestinal fauna, alfalfa which supplies vitamin "K"(found to be deficient in IBS cases), Chlorophyll to
promote healing, Aerobic bulk cleanse(colon cleanser) and a free form amino acid
protein supplement, which is more easily assimilated. Zinc for related deficiency,
Chromium picolinate for digestion and a high potency Multivitamin- mineral
supplement(derived from natural food sources), essential to metabolic and immune
function.
Additionally you may wish to add certain foods and herbs such as, cabbage
powder, marshmallow root, ginger, slippery elm, chamomile, dandelion, garlic,
feverfew, red clover, pau d'arco, aloe vera juice, lobelia tea, fresh vegetable juice,
brown rice(well cooked), olives, lots of liquids, plums, cantaloupe, prunes, mushrooms, yellow fruits, steamed carrots and dark green vegetables.
Avoid grains, seeds, nuts, dairy products, red meat, sugar products,spices or fried foods.
