Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common digestive disorder seen by physicians. In IBS, the normally rhythmic contractions of the digestive tract become irregular and uncoordinated. This interferes with the normal movement of food and waste material, and leads to the accumulation of mucus and toxins in the intestine. This accumulated material sets up a partial obstruction of the digestive tract, trapping gas and stools, which in turn causes bloating, distention, and constipation.
Symptoms of IBS include constipation and/or diarrhea (often alternating), abdominal pain, mucus in the stools, nausea, flatulence, bloating, anorexia, and intolerances to certain foods. Pain is often triggered by eating, and may be relieved by a bowel movement.
Because of the pain, diarrhea, nausea, and sometimes severe headaches and even vomiting, a person with IBS may dread eating.
Viruses or bacteria are often regarded to play a major role in IBS. Lifestyle factors such as stress and diet are also probably common causes. The overuse of antibiotics, anti-acids, or laxatives, which disturb the bacterial microflora of the bowel, may also be a possible factor.
Some people with IBS have abnormalities in the levels of liver enzymes in their blood. It is therefore very important and wise that in treating your digestive tract, the liver is also treated and strengthened.
Whether or not an individual with IBS eats normally, malnutrition may result as nutrients are often not absorbed properly. As a result, people with IBS require an increased intake of minerals and trace elements and as much as 30% more protein than normal. It is also very important to increase dietary fiber through a fiber supplement to cure/prevent IBS.These lacks can be supplemented as follows:
NewLife 5 Essentials
NewLife Immuflora & Yoghurt (homemade) with Flaxseed Oil
Take 1 sachet 2X daily & 1 bowl daily with 2 tablespoons Flaxseed Oil
To replenish the friendly bacteria. Needed for digestion and for the manufacture of vitamins B & K which are needed to build intestinal flora.
NewLife Herbal Klenz
1 heaped teaspoons 2X daily
Provides essential fiber and herbs that do not irritate the digestive lining. Has both healing and cleansing effect.
NewLife Super Green Food (SGF) & NewLife K-salt
1 sachet SGF 2X daily & ¼ teaspoon of K-salt 2-3x daily.
Adds back electrolytes, nutrients, minerals and particularly protein
salt which is often depleted with IBS.
NewLife Kelp
5 tablets daily
Aids to replace organic minerals; acts as a thyroid support & cleanses the bloodstream.
NewLife Manuka Honey
1 teaspoon 2X daily
Manuka Honey has a soothing and healing effect on the sensitive stomach.
NewLife EssiacTea
3oz. 2X daily on empty stomach
Contains beneficial herbs which are good for cleansing the bloodstream and the liver.
Coffee enema
Once daily
Works particularly on the liver & bloodstream to cleanse and restore proper functioning.
Immuflora or Yoghurt Implant
½ cup matured plain yoghurt; ½ cup distilled water; 1 sachet of Immuflora – Mix thoroughly & retail as long as possible.
To resolve the problem of excessive gas and bloating if it lingers
Note: In the event of a painful attack, stop all solid food and switch to an hourly juice or spirulina drink. Juices & spirulina supplies concentrated nutrients and potassium often loss or not absorbed in normal food. Rolled oats and soft fruits/vegetables may also be taken. Avoid alcohol & tobacco at all times as these irritate the linings of the stomach and colon.
