Detox And Cleanse Your Colon For Health And Long Life
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As a disclaimer, I am not a doctor or medical expert and in no way am I suggesting that anyone reading this should self-diagnose or start a detox program on their own without first consulting their doctor or medical practitioner.
The following is meant for information purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or recommend treatment to anyone. You should use caution when embarking upon any diet change, cleansing or detoxification program and you do so at your own risk.
With that said, the following is just my personal experience and recommendations of others who have dealt with the subject of detox and body cleansing. As a matter of fact, many thousands and perhaps millions of people before you have successfully rid themselves of harmful toxins and helped them improve their health through a proper detox.
The method of ridding the body of toxins and waste is known as a detox or detoxification. There are many different kinds of detox programs and some of them target specific organs such as the liver or the gall bladder.
A cleansing body detox is a great way to feel better and more rejuvenated. You can feel more energy, lose weight and cleanse the tissues and organs as well as give your digestive system a cleansing.
One of the most well known detoxing methods is the master cleanse otherwise known as the lemonade diet. It is basically a 10 day fasting during which you drink only fresh water with lemon juice, a small amount of pure maple syrup and a dash of cayenne pepper.
Many people have enjoyed the benefits of such a cleanse and you can too, provided you make sure you have checked with your physician or doctor to see if you have any precautions in doing so.
The health benefits are tremendous as you can rid the body of accumulated waste from the tissues and organs as well as the blood stream. We are bombarding our bodies with sugar, fats, alcohol, cigarettes, coffee and other harmful chemicals and products. Even if we do not drink alcohol or smoke, we are eating foods which might be de-natured or filled with fats and sugars and need to go on a fasting diet or a cleansing diet to get rid of some of these destructive elements.
Then there is the traditional juice fasting which has been done by many thousands of people to help cleanse and rejuvenate the body. Fresh vegetables and fruits are juiced in a juicer which separates the juice from the pulp and cellulose. A typical juice might be made from greens such as kale, spinach and parsley and a hand full of sprouts along with maybe a lemon and some ginger for punch. The lemon makes the juice even healthier and the ginger is anti viral and has healing properties as well.
But aside from maybe adding an apple or pear to a vegetable juice, keep the fruits and vegetables separate when making juices. Avoid the citrus juices and fruits.
A water fast is just fasting with only water being drunk. This allows for a real rest of the digestive system allowing for more toxins to be eliminated.
If you can, make sure to take a sauna, as a good sweat will help cleanse the skin and pores as well as get those toxins out of the body.
Some homeopathic and naturopathic physicians recommend detox kits with drops that you can take that help cleanse and eliminate toxins. Even women can notice that their cellulite starts to disappear when they clean out the toxic materials from their body systems.
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The doctor can not prescribe medicine without performing the necessary tests for the diagnosis. There are other issues that can be ruled out by the test that could cause similar symptoms to IBS. The worst part of the procedure is the fasting/diuretics the day before, so just take the day off and cope with it.
no i have IBS and no they did not have to do an colonoscopy…they prescribe me some meds for it. but if they suspect you have a disease of your colon then they will do a colonosopy…..i had that do due to i also have ulcertive colitis and my bowels get inflammed.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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On this page:
* What is IBS?
* Does stress cause IBS?
* What are the symptoms of IBS?
* How is IBS diagnosed?
* What is the treatment?
* Points to Remember
* Glossary
* For More Information
* Acknowledgments
What is IBS?
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a problem that affects mainly the bowel,* which is also called the large intestine. The bowel is the part of the digestive system that makes and stores stool. The word syndrome means a group of symptoms. IBS is a syndrome because it can cause several symptoms. For example, IBS causes cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.
*Linked terms are defined in the glossary.
Illustration of a bowel
IBS is not a disease. It’s a functional disorder, which means that the bowel doesn’t work as it should.
With IBS, the nerves and muscles in the bowel are extra-sensitive. For example, the muscles may contract too much when you eat. These contractions can cause cramping and diarrhea during or shortly after a meal. Or the nerves can be overly sensitive to the stretching of the bowel (because of gas, for example). Cramping or pain can result.
Man finished eating.
IBS can be painful. But it does not damage the bowel or cause any other diseases.
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Does stress cause IBS?
Emotional stress will not cause a person to develop IBS. But if you already have IBS, stress can trigger symptoms. In fact, the bowel can overreact to all sorts of things, including food, exercise, and hormones.
Woman writing.
Foods that tend to cause symptoms include milk products, chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, carbonated drinks, and fatty foods. In some cases, simply eating a large meal will trigger symptoms.
Women with IBS often have more symptoms during their menstrual periods.
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What are the symptoms of IBS?
The main symptoms of IBS are
* crampy pain in the stomach area (abdomen)
* painful diarrhea or constipation
Most people have either diarrhea or constipation, but some people have both.
Other symptoms are
* mucus in the stool
* swollen or bloated abdomen
* the feeling that you have not finished a bowel movement
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How is IBS diagnosed?
The doctor will suspect that you have IBS because of your symptoms. But the doctor may do medical tests to make sure you don’t have any other diseases that could cause the symptoms.
Doctor and Patient.
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Medical Tests for IBS
* Physical exam
* Blood tests
* X ray of the bowel: This x-ray test is called a barium enema or lower GI (gastrointestinal) series. Barium is a thick liquid that makes the bowel show up better on the x ray. Before taking the x ray, the doctor will put barium into your bowel through the anus.
* Endoscopy: The doctor inserts a thin tube into your bowel. The tube has a camera in it, so the doctor can look at the inside of the bowel to check for problems.
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What is the treatment?
IBS has no cure, but you can do things to relieve symptoms. Treatment may involve
* diet changes
* medicine
* stress relief
You may have to try a combination of things to see which works best for you.
Woman eating.
Diet Changes
Some foods make IBS worse.
Here are some foods that may cause symptoms:
* fatty foods like french fries
* milk products like cheese or ice cream
* chocolate
* alcohol
* caffeine (found in coffee and some sodas)
* carbonated drinks like soda
Coffee, french fries, and ice cream sundae.
These foods may make IBS worse.
If certain foods cause symptoms, you should eat less of them or stop eating them.
To find out which foods are a problem, write down this information:
Woman making list.
* what you eat during the day
* what symptoms you have
* when symptoms occur
* what foods always make you feel bad
Take your notes to the doctor to see if you should stop eating certain foods.
Some foods make IBS better.
Fiber reduces IBS symptoms—especially constipation—because it makes stool soft, bulky, and easier to pass. Fiber is found in bran, bread, cereal, beans, fruit, and vegetables.
Here are some examples of foods with fiber:
Fruits Vegetables Breads, cereals, and beans
Apples
Peaches Broccoli, raw
Cabbage
Carrots, raw
Peas Kidney beans
Lima beans
Whole-grain bread
Whole-grain cereal
Add foods with fiber to your diet a little at a time to let your body get used to them. Too much fiber all at once might cause gas, which can trigger symptoms in a person with IBS.
Besides telling you to eat more foods with fiber, the doctor might also tell you to get more fiber by taking a fiber pill or drinking water mixed with a special high-fiber powder.
Woman drinking a water-fiber mixture.
How much you eat matters, too.
Large meals can cause cramping and diarrhea in people with IBS. If this happens to you, try eating four or five small meals a day. Or, have your usual three meals, but eat less at each meal.
Man eating less.
Medicine
Woman taking medicine.
If necessary, the doctor might give you medicine to help with symptoms:
* laxatives: to treat constipation
* antispasmodics: to slow contractions in the bowel, which helps with diarrhea and pain
* antidepressants: to help those who have severe pain
You must follow your doctor’s instructions when you use these medicines. Otherwise, you could become dependent on them.
Stress Relief
Does stress trigger your symptoms? Learning to reduce stress can help. With less stress, you may find that you have less cramping and pain. Also, you may find it easier to manage your symptoms.
Woman walking dog.
Meditation, exercise, and counseling are some things that might help. You may need to try different activities to see what works best for you.
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Points to Remember
* IBS is a functional disorder in which the bowel doesn’t work as it should.
* IBS can cause cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation.
* IBS doesn’t damage the bowel.
* The doctor will diagnose IBS based on your symptoms. You might have some medical tests to rule out other diseases.
* Stress doesn’t cause IBS, but it can trigger symptoms.
* Fatty foods, milk products, chocolate, caffeine, carbonated drinks, and alcohol can trigger symptoms.
* Eating foods with fiber and eating smaller meals can reduce symptoms.
* Treatment for IBS may include medicine, stress relief, or changes in eating habits.
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Glossary
Abdomen (AB-doh-men): The area of the stomach.
Barium enema (BAR-ee-um EN-uh-muh): An x ray of the bowel using a liquid called barium to make the bowel show up better. This test is also called a lower GI (for gastrointestinal) series.
Bowel: The part of the digestive system that makes and stores stool. It is also called the large intestine.
Endoscopy (en-DAH-skuh-pee): A test to look at the inside of the bowel.
Functional: Refers to how something works.
Mucus: A clear, sticky discharge. It might look white.
Syndrome (SIN-drome): A group of symptoms.