Dada Vedaprajinananda May 15th, 2007
Almost everyone is troubled by constipation once in a while, but when constipation is prolonged or becomes chronic then it becomes a serious health problem and needs to be dealt with. In this article I will give some natural, life-style based, tips that you can use to prevent and cure constipation.
Before I go on to the tips, it should be remembered that while constipation by itself is uncomfortable and annoying, it becomes more than an annoyance if it is allowed to continue. Constipation plays a role in the onset of ailments such as cancer, heart disease, appendicitis, diabetes, hernia, abnormal menstruation and other diseases. If you are not able to move your bowels at least one time per day, then you need to take some action now if you want to prevent serious health problems later on in your life.
It is better not to try to solve the problem with laxatives alone. Like many medicines, laxatives treat the symptoms but do not offer a long-term cure to the problem. Here are some natural ways in which you can fight constipation: Continue Reading »
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David May 15th, 2007
The British Society of Gastroenterology has issued guidelines for diagnosing and treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including dietary and psychological treatments, in primary care and other settings. The new recommendations for IBS, a chronic, relapsing gastrointestinal problem characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habit, are published in the May 8 Online First issue of Gut.
“While the precise prevalence and incidence depends on the criteria used, all studies agree that it is a common disorder, affecting a substantial proportion of individuals in the general population, and presenting frequently to general practitioners and to specialists,” write Robin Spiller, MD, from the University Hospital in Nottingham, United Kingdom, and colleagues.
“IBS is troublesome, with a significant negative impact on quality of life and social functioning in many patients, but is not known to be associated with the development of serious disease or with excess mortality. IBS generates significant healthcare costs both direct, due to IBS symptoms and associated disorders as well as indirect, due to time off work.” Continue Reading »
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David April 13th, 2007
For those of you who are also irritable bowel syndrome sufferers like myself, you’re willing to try just about any new drug or therapy that becomes available on the market. Last time I was at the grocery store I came across a new product that claims to clinically manage abdominal pain and bloating and his drug-free.
Digestive Advantage irritable bowel syndrome is a once daily medical food product that is intended for use by irritable bowel syndrome sufferers. It is not a cure for irritable bowel syndrome nor is it intended to replace any medications that were prescribed by a physician.
The manufacturers claim their patent pending Ganeden Lactobacillus cultures contain what they call “healthy bacteria” is supposed to work within your intestinal ecosystem.
I have yet to try this new IBS product but my hopes are low since everything I’ve tried over the counter has failed to work. If any of you have already tried this product please comment below as I’m interested to hear your experiences with it.
You can purchase this product directly on Amazon.com or visit your local grocery store as they will probably have stock available as well.
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Emily Belllows April 11th, 2007
Travel for some reason tends to constipate a great number of people. Even if you normally don’t suffer from constipation, you may be somebody who gets constipated when you go on a trip away from home. I suffered from travel related constipation for years. Talk about uncomfortable. Constipation while traveling can make your trip painful, awkward and physically take a toll on you. If you are like me, you may behave differently and undergo major schedule changes when you travel. This may cause your normal daily bowel movement routine to get thrown off. When you travel you are already out of your usual comfort zone and then if your body gets all stopped up - you can really feel awful.
There are quite a few factors that may cause you to get constipated when you travel:
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David April 7th, 2007
As you probably already know, Zelnorm is a medicine used for the short-term treatment of women who have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation (hard stools or difficulty passing stools) as their main bowel problem.
In 2002, the Novartis drug Zelnorm became the first and only prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the short-term treatment of women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) whose primary bowel symptom is constipation. Continue Reading »
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David March 12th, 2007
As you probably already know, constipation is classified as a person that only has three bowel movements or fewer in a week. Their stool is hard and dry and sometimes it can be painful to pass. You also may feel bloated, clogged up, and full.
You might hear people tell you that it’s healthy to have a bowel movement at least once a day. While that may be true for some people there actually is no “right” number of bowel movements a typical person should have. Everybody is different and just needs to figure out your body’s normal number of bowel movements. There are many factors that determine this such as the type of food you eat, how much you exercise, how stressful your life is, etc. Continue Reading »
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David February 21st, 2007
abbiedarlin1 asked:
I have irritable bowel syndrome. In my form, i have lots of diarrhoea throughout the entire day most days. It’s at random times and not at the same times each day. Wondering if all this diarrhoea from IBS makes my contraceptive pill less effective? If it does, by how much?
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Mary Calvagna July 11th, 2006
Stress - We’ve all felt it at one time or another. But many people feel stress often; some even feel it as a part of their daily lives. Stress has been implicated as a possible cause of—or at least exacerbating some of the symptoms of—numerous conditions, including coronary artery disease, stroke, immune disorders, gastrointestinal problems such as irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease, eating problems, diabetes, sleep disturbances, and sexual reproduction dysfunction. Learning to reduce your stress levels can help you live happier, healthier, and maybe even longer.
The National Mental Health Association offers the following tips for reducing or controlling stress: Continue Reading »
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David July 9th, 2006
Pain is common, but you can do something about it.
Abdominal pain is a common symptom of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). According to an August 2002 survey of 350 people with IBS by the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, more than a third (39%) describe their pain as “extreme” or “very severe.” In fact, pain is a serious quality of life issue, causing many patients with IBS to miss work, school, and social events. How can people with IBS better manage their abdominal pain?
Why Pain Happens
The abdominal pain experienced by people with IBS may be a result of intestinal contractions. The muscles in the colon contract to move stool along and out of the body.In a person with IBS, these muscles may be contracting irregularly and intermittently along the length of the colon. This may cause symptoms of abdominal pain, bloating, and gas. Pain is most common after a meal and may last for several hours. Continue Reading »
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