IBS and Colon Health Issues

Diseases of the Colon Caused by Constipation and Past Emotional Trauma
It was estimated that of all the people who died of cancer ??“ colon, lung, prostate, and breast — in 1999 sixteen percent were attributed to colon cancer. But, how many of these other cancers originated in your colon? We do know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of deaths in the United States. We don??™t know what cancers originated… (read 8 times since May 22nd 2007)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Can Interrupt Your Hot Date
Spastic colon, spastic colitis, nervous stomach, mucous colitis, or even irritable colon, no matter what you call it Irritable Bowel Syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, can be a debilitating and lifestyle impacting disorder. Imagine being out on your dream date, everything is perfect… the food, the wine, the lighting, the music and yes, even… (read 8 times since May 22nd 2007)

New Hope for IBS Sufferers
A recent clinical trial has given further weight to the acceptance that supplemented dietary nucleotides, essential building blocks, can support the rapid production of new cells, which is beneficial for adult immunity and gut health. This 2005 clinical trial, the effectiveness of a nucleotide supplement in the management of individuals with… (read 8 times since May 22nd 2007)

IBS Syndrome Explained
Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that results to recurrent upper and lower gastrointestinal symptoms. The most common symptoms of IBS include abdominal pain and altered bowel movement such as constipation, diarrhea or both. There is still no clear cause of IBS that is why it is termed as a functional… (read 8 times since May 22nd 2007)

Embarrassed By The Dirty Talk? The Importance of Maintaining a Clean Colon
Americans have the highest rate of colon-rectal cancer of any nation in the world. It is now accounted for more deaths of Americans than ever before in history. Many people think it's a dirty subject and some think it's embarrassing, but cancer and death are worse. Maintaining the health of your colon can help to significantly improve your overall… (read 8 times since May 22nd 2007)

Twisted Colon
Twisted colon (colonic volvulus): A twisted colon is a twisting of a portion of the colon around its mesentery creating a colonic obstruction. The sigmoid colon and cecum are the most common portions of the colon involved in a colonic volvulus. A twisted colon can be very painful. A lack of fiber in your diet is one of the main contributing… (read 8 times since May 22nd 2007)

Is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Worth America's Research Dollars?
The recent past has leveled a heavy blow to hundreds of thousands of people who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Novartis was asked to halt its sales of Zelnorm, at least in the United States. Used mostly by women for the treatment of IBS symptoms, the removal of Zelnorm leaves the pool of available treatments for irritable bowel syndrome… (read 8 times since May 22nd 2007)

Get the Most From Your Elderly Parent's Doctor
Having elderly parents can be a medical challenge and a lot of stress for the children. In fact some elderly parents seem to think life is about having the best doctors and their self worth is actually determined by the number of doctors and specialists that they see--a subject that deserves it's own article. My mother started having symptoms of… (read 7 times since May 22nd 2007)

Colon Cleaning May Help Acne Sufferers
Many doctors and alternative medicine practitioners believe that one essential component of achieving overall bodily health is having a colon that is clean and free of the toxins that can build up over time. Many of these same doctors and alternative medicine practitioners believe that one of the benefits of colon cleansing is the improvement of… (read 7 times since May 22nd 2007)

Lower Your Risk of Colon Cancer With the Right Fat
A high intake of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which is a kind of fat found naturally in cow's milk, significantly lowers risk of bowel cancer, according to a new study. 60,000 Women Over 15 Years Middle-aged women who reported having the highest intake of CLA during the late '80s were about 30 percent less likely to have developed bowel cancer… (read 7 times since May 22nd 2007)

What Is Crohn's Disease?
Crohn??™s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), one of many disorders that cause inflammation in the intestines. There is particular difficulty diagnosing Crohn??™s Disease because of the similarity between Crohn??™s and other intestinal problems, specifically ulcerative colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. Most of these disorders cause… (read 7 times since May 22nd 2007)

Total Body Cleansing Supports Detoxification and a Weight Loss Plan
A question commonly asked by dieters is, ???What can I do to support my healthy weight???? As a digestive care educator, my simple answer to that question is ???cleanse & detoxify!??? Simple dietary changes such as adding more fiber, and seasonal colon cleansing can help you promote regularity & associated weight loss. Colon cleansing is often the first… (read 7 times since May 22nd 2007)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Cybill Shepherd Reveals All
Cybill Shepherd has revealed that she suffers from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The star of Moonlighting and Taxi Driver says that she has struggled with her symptoms for many years, and is now hoping to raise awareness of IBS and encourage sufferers to talk more openly with their doctors. She says: ???For years I have been battling recurring… (read 7 times since May 22nd 2007)

Why Supplement Food Enzymes?
Enzymes are a vital part of the digestion process, breaking the food you eat down into easily assimilated particles. Without enzymes, vitamins are worthless because they cannot be absorbed by your body. With enzymes, a little goes a long way. They exist in miniscule quantities but are extremely powerful. Food enzymes not only assist in the… (read 7 times since May 22nd 2007)

Benefits of Becoming a Vegetarian
1. Health Benefits Numerous studies have shown that those who follow a vegetarian diet have a reduced risk of certain health problems. In particular a vegetarian diet has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, colon cancer, diabetes and strokes. The consumption of many vegetarian foods such as grains, pulses, fruit and vegetables have… (read 7 times since May 22nd 2007)

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