Posted by Kath on July 28, 2006, at 14:30:47
In reply to Re: Butt, I'm Really Freakin' Out! :( » Kath, posted by corafree on July 28, 2006, at 11:04:11
Hi Cora,
Sounds like you're taking good care of yourself. That's good. I hope there are nuturing things that you can do that will help you (& your 'inner little girl', who is probably feeling pretty darned awful right about now) to feel safe & cared for. Like music you like, candles if you like them, warm bubble baths if you like them, reading a book that you like or watching a video, raiki or massage if you can afford it (stuff like that is so expensive these days that I bet most of us can't afford it).
Maybe the Alternative site would come up with some suggestions regarding anti-spasmodics.
In looking at 2 of my books under Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or Spastica Colon, here are some results:
Alfalfa is mentioned as very important. Also Vitamin B complex 50-100 mg 3x daily with meals & extra Vitamin B12 200 mcg 2x daily. Re the B's it says they're needed for proper muscle tone in the GI tract & B12 is needed for proper absorption of foods, protein synthesis & metabolism of carbs & fats.
Next important, they say is Acidophilus (more below).
They also mention Alo Vera & Garlic & Fibre
Peppermine oil is widely used for IBS 1 0r 2 capsules (0.2 ml/capsule) 3x daily fetween meals. It says that because the amounts needed can cause heartburn, the best formulations are enteric coated to pass intact through the stomach & that this would usually be stated on the labet.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus - the 'friendly' bacteria that's in yogurt. You can buy it in capsule form or powder. It should be in the cooler section in a natural foods store. It should be kept refrigerated. The best kind has FOS in it to encourage the bacteria to grow more 'colonies' or something like that.
Slippery Elm - I've had enormous personal success with using slippery elm packs on my abdomen in times of Crohn's disease flareups. It is exceedingly healing. Ask me if you want details. 28 years ago I had to have 2 sections of bowel removed due to Crohn's disease. Some years later I had a very bad flareup & was terrified that I'd need surgery again. I firmly believe that using slippery elm & mullein helped me get better. Mullein is a tall weed with large flannely leaves & a tall flower spike with yellow flowers on top. Ask me for details about making the 'tea' if you like.
The books also mention L-Glutamine.
They say if you have IBS it's wise to treat your liver as well as your digestive tract, preferably with milk thistle extract (silymarin).
There are additional herbs mentioned & there's a big list of "avoid" stuff: animal fats, butter, all carbonated beverages, coffee & all caffeine, candy, chocolate, all dairy products, fried foods, ice cream, all junk foods, margarine, nuts, orange & grapefruit & juices, pastries, processed foods, seeds, spicy foods, sugar, sugar-free chewing gum, wheat bran & wheat products! YIKES - what does that leave!!!? It says those foods encourage the secretion of mucus by the membranes & therefore prevents the uptake of nutrients.
It says to relieve occasional gas & bloating use charcoal tablets.
Anyway Cora, as I said - I have a TON of reference material if you want any info about any of this or more.
I hope you have a relaxing, restful day & weekend.
Know that my thoughts are with you. luv, Kath
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