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Don’t Ignore the 5 Primary Symptoms of Colitis

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 No Comments by Donna Gunter
Don't Ignore the 5 Primary Symptoms of Colitis

Symptoms of Colitis

Colitis masquerades by many names and the symptoms of colitis are no fun.  They include severe stomach pain, diarrhea, and constipation, to name a few. Colitis is a serious problem that causes the lining of the large intestine to be inflamed and swollen.

The primary cause of colitis is the use of antibiotics. Antibiotics destroy the mucosal lining of the intestines. Without this lining, the health of your colon declines dramatically, since the lining protects the tissue in your gastrointestinal tract.  Once damaged, your body’s digestive enzymes then work on destroying the lining, which causes the tissue to be eaten away.

These are the five most common symptoms of colitis:

1.  Diarrhea: This can range from mild and occasional to frequent with unpredictable urgency. Diarrhea is often triggered by eating and then having to run to the bathroom. Some people have a condition known as IBS-C, or Irritable Bowel Syndrome with constipation. This latter condition is found most commonly in someone genetically pre-disposed to constipation. This condition is caused by failing to properly hydrate the stool.

2.  Intestinal/stomach pain:  While this may indicate a stomach bug (stomach flu) or food poisoning, it is also a symptom of colitis and/or constipation.

3.  Bloody stools:  Along with fever and dehydration and diarrhea, these symptoms may indicate ulcerative colitis.

4.  Mucus in stool:  When you add the above symptoms to mucus, it may be Crohn’s Disease.

While not a physical symptom, this last symptom may be the most paralyzing side-effect of colitis and IBD:

5.  Paranoia:  This is seen in someone who is too afraid to leave home to attend social events, go the mall, go out to eat, go to a movie, etc. Paranoia is most commonly found in those suffering from a more several irritable bowel disease.  Many have had “accidents,” and even when cured, find it difficult to leave the safety of their home for more than a short period of time.

The progression in the severity of the syndrome from colitis to Crohn’s is based on the fact that all of these are the same condition.  The primary difference is the amount of damage done to intestinal tissue, which has a strong correlation to how long you have suffered through the symptoms without treatment.

Bottom line — don’t tolerate this pain and these symptoms any longer than you have to.  Taking drugs isn’t the answer — there is an alternative that works that involves rebuilding your gut. Do your research, discover the tissues that comprise your colon, and don’t ignore these five primary symptoms of colitis.

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5 Common Theories About What Causes Colitis

Friday, March 23, 2012 No Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

5 Common Theories About What Causes ColitisWhat causes colitis is still a matter of much debate within the traditional medical community. Colitis is basically an inflammatory swelling of the large intestine — the colon. The basic function of the colon is to produce stools by absorbing fluids and food residues.

Colitis belongs to a group called Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and most forms of colitis are mild to moderate, although an extreme condition known as ulcerative colitis can become debilitating over time, caused by the development of ulcers inside the colon or rectum. This condition is both chronic and progressive-it will get worse over time if not treated properly and could eventually manifest as Crohn’s Disease. Crohn’s Disease is perhaps somewhat a better-known IBD. Most members of the traditional medical community will tell you that there is no cure for IBD which is just not true and and because of this many people unnecessarily  suffer for many years with the symptoms. This ruins their quality of life.

The most common symptoms of colitis include include abdominal pain, cramping, bloody stools, diarrhea, fever, chills or dehydration.

Here are 5 common theories about what causes colitis:

1.  Antibiotics: The introduction of antibiotics in the 1950s and its subsequent widespread use saw a marked increase in the incidence of colitis. It is well-known that antibiotics can adversely interact with naturally occurring bacteria within the digestive system, eventually eroding the inner lining of the colon. While suppressing normal bacteria, antibiotics can furthermore aid abnormal growth of other bacterium, the most widely known being Clostridium difficile, an acknowledged producer of toxins as well as candida and parasites which can hinder a recovery from colitis.

This use of antibiotics in many forms such as prescribed medications-food and water supplies as well as common household products such as mouthwash and cleaners- destroys the mucosal lining of the intestines- these are the primary causes of colitis, and that is the focus of my treatment protocol.  This lining is imperative for the health of your colon, as it protects the tissue in GI tract.  Once the lining has been damaged, your body’s digestive enzymes then work on destroying this lining.  As the tissue is eaten away, it causes symptoms like bleeding, bowel urgency, and diarrhea.

In fact, there has been a marked increase in gastrointestinal disorders since the 1950s due to the fact that antibiotics were introduced and popularized during that time.  As people began increasing their use of antibiotics, more and more gastrointestinal problems began surfacing in the general population.

2.  Immune system: Scientists at the Mayo Clinic have suggested that a weakened immune system caused by illness can lead to the digestive system becoming inflamed, thus colitis. Other scientists have offered that the introduction of a virus or pathogens, such as E. Coli, Listeria, Botulism, Salmonella, or Shigella, can also be a leading cause. This theory is unfounded and is a guess at best. The immune system does not attack the colon-in fact it’s involvement is to help you heal. Lastly- pathogens such as listed above occur only as a result of having 1st used antibiotics which then killed of the mucosal lining made of the good bacteria which is your localized immune system!

3.  Blood supply:  Restricted or insufficient blood flow to the colon can cause blood vessel inflammation. The causes can range from common ailments such as diabetes, hernias, infections, high blood pressure or cholesterol, and sometimes just from arteries narrowing due to the progress of age. Another 1/2 baked theory-this can contribute to tissue atrophy- but that is not inflammatory bowel disease.

4.  Heredity:  In another finding, the Mayo Clinic also suggested that heredity is a predominant culprit leading to what causes colitis. Their research points to the fact that possible gene mutations can be inherited that can predispose patients to developing colitis themselves, although the genes in question have not been pinpointed. However, statistics show that only 15% of colitis sufferers have family members who also have a form of IBD. Ok- check out the terminology being used- this is typical- “suggested” -”possible” – “have not been pinpointed”-”only 15% ect.” What they inherited was the use of antibiotics. If this is genetic-it must have skipped a lot of generations as these conditions did not exist prior to world war 2.

5. Stress:  Although stress has not been singled out as a direct factor in what causes colitis, it has been emphasized that stress can be the root cause of colitis flare ups. Stress is commonly referred to as a trigger for colitis. Finally yes! If you have a pre-existing condition such as IBS or Colitis stress can aggravate it and contribute to a flair up.

Despite the disagreement between natural medicine and traditional (Western) medicine about what causes colitis, I know that colitis can be permanently cured with a treatment protocol involving use of probiotics to rebuild the mucosal lining and specific nutrients to rebuild the GI tract.

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The Benefits of Probiotics and Colostrum

Monday, June 20, 2011 1 Comment by Dr. Albert Snow

Commonly people don’t realize that there is a very real connection between probiotics and colostrum.  In this article, we will take a look at why probiotics and colostrum work well together and why you should consider using them in conjunction.  Through using probiotics and colostrums, it is possible to find relief from issues like chronic diarrhea, a bleeding rectum or colitis pain.

Exactly what is colostrum anyway?  This is a very common question.  In short, colostrum is a substance that is derived from the breast milk of a nursing mother.  This milk is powerful source of probiotics, and the combination of both colostrum and probiotics together can be used to build a stronger and more robust immune system.

Many people are surprised to learn that probiotics are essentially useless without using colostrum as well.  Essentially probiotics can exist in your system without doing any real good.  Oftentimes people don’t realize that probiotics without colostrum is a losing proposition both for your health and your wallet.  The reason for this is that colostrum is vital for allowing probiotics to cling to the inner surface of the GI tissue.  When used in conjunction with colostrum, the probiotics will remain in your gut permanently.

Taking antibiotics during your lifetime is another issue altogether.  Antibiotics will kill off the friendly bacteria whether you have taken colostrum or not.  If you have taken antibiotics, then you will need to start all over again from scratch with a new round of probiotics with colostrum.

If you were breastfed, then you have developed a mucosal lining in your body.  In fact, this mucosal lining is so powerful that it can last for an entire lifetime.  However, that is only the case if you are able to steer clear of antibiotics.  Those who were not breastfed will need to take colostrum and probiotics in conjunction.  All of this leads up to the fact that individuals who were fed soy formulas and other formulas, for example, were put at significant health disadvantage.

No doubt colostrum is good for you.  Colostrum works to repair a variety of different gastrointestinal issues.  It is common for individuals who take probiotics for issues such as colitis or chronic diarrhea to find that these probiotics are not achieving their desired results.  If this is the case, the answer is often to use colostrum in addition to probiotics.  This is an ideal treatment for ulcerative colitis, and other gastrointestinal ailments.

The good news is that you can find colostrum readily available at your local health food stores as well as reputable online retailers.  Through doing so, you will get rid of issues like chronic diarrhea, and a stronger, healthier digestive system will emerge.

The Role of Fiber in Digestive Health

Friday, June 17, 2011 No Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

Fiber and digestive health is a very interesting subject.

Contrary to conventional (mis) understanding its role in assisting constipation is perhaps it’s least important. It’s most important benefit is as a source of nutrition for the bacterial culture that makes up the mucosal lining–maintaining it. Subsequently the mucosal lining protects the gastrointestinal wall–preventing inflammatory diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome–colitis–Crohn’s disease.

The most common cause of constipation is a magnesium deficiency. If you do not address that 1st- the fiber is likely to just back up on you. * Rule #1- if you have any kind of inflammatory bowel disease such as IBS- Colitis- Leaky Gut ect- DO NOT TAKE ANY KIND OF BOWEL CLEANSER OF FIBER SUPPLEMENT-YOU WILL DEFINITELY MAKE YOU PROBLEM WORSE.

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When Should You See a Holistic Gastroenterologist?

Thursday, June 9, 2011 No Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

If you are suffering from inflammatory bowel disease, it makes sense to see a holistic gastroenterologist as soon as possible.  These professionals can assist you in ways and offer solutions that are beyond what traditional medical doctors can offer.

If you are wondering whether or not you have inflammatory bowel disease, it is important to note that this term covers a wide array of conditions like colitis, leaky gut syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis and Crohn’s disease.  While medical doctors may prescribe various medications to treat these issues, the fact is that these drugs will not fix the problem.  In fact, your condition will likely continue to get worse even while you take these drugs.  While you might find that some of your symptoms temporarily abate, the fact is that your gastrointestinal problems will continue to get worse.

So what is a holistic gastroenterologist exactly?  This type of professional is a naturopathic doctor.  Naturopathic doctors focus on using natural remedies whenever possible, as opposed to conventional medication.  While the paths recommended by traditional MDs often result in surgery, a holistic gastroenterologist will seek to heal your issues without medication.  In most cases, surgery can be avoided altogether.

There are subtle differences that a naturopathic doctor will focus on to see exactly what is wrong with your digestive system.  While issues like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both types of inflammatory bowel disease, they can be treated differently.   Based on your unique situation, a holistic gastroenterologist will put together a treatment plan that will suit your particular issues.

You will even find that there are differences in recommended foods depending on whether you see a naturopathic doctor or a traditional medical doctor.  For example, a holistic gastroenterologist will recommend a low fiber diet without produce, nuts or seeds for those that are currently experiencing issues.  If patients eat roughage, it can aggravate the condition and cause extreme issues like blood in toilet.  However, once a patient is thoroughly healed, he or she can proceed to eat any type of food that he or she wishes.  If you are seeking to permanently end your inflammatory bowel condition, it only makes sense to seek the help of a holistic gastroenterologist.

Probiotics and Colostrum

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3 Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

Many people take probiotics without realizing that it is essential to also take colostrum along with it.  Probiotics and colostrum truly go hand it hand.  This article will explain why it is so essential to take the two together.  If you are looking to relieve issues like colitis or chronic diarrhea, don’t skimp on taking the two together. The key to taking these is in knowing which ones to take for the individual & their unique needs. Taking the wrong ones can at best do nothing & at worst- make you sick. Just one example is if the person taking either one of these is lactose intolerant. Also there is often times the need to take different ones at different stages of the treatment. It can get complicated.

So what is colostrum?  This is a substance that comes directly from a mother’s breast when she is nursing her child.  This milk is also a rich source of probiotics.  The combination of the colostrum and probiotics together build a strong immune system in the baby.

The fact is that probiotics are useless without colostrum.  They will just go “in one door and out the other.”  Why spend your money on probiotics if they will just be immediately leaving your system?  The reason why colostrum is so essential is that it allows the probiotics to stick to the inner surface of the GI tissue.  This process enables the probiotics to remain permanently in your gut, instead of quickly just leaving your body.

Of course, if you take antibiotics at any point during your life, this will kill off the friendly bacteria regardless of whether you have taken it with colostrum or not.  In this case, you will need to repeat the cycle over again from the start and begin a new course of probiotics with colostrum. Different antibiotics require different probiotics to replace the specific strains that were killed off.

When you were first breastfed, this developed the mucosal lining in your body.  This lining is so powerful that it can last a person’s whole life if he or she doesn’t take antibiotics.  Of course, if you were never breastfed, you will need to take colostrum and probiotics to get this necessary ingredient into your system.  When people are fed soy formulas, they are put at a major disadvantage as far as their health is concerned.

The fact is that colostrum helps to repair a wide variety of gastrointestinal issues.   Oftentimes people take probiotics for issues like chronic diarrhea treatment or colitis cures and then are disappointed that this supplementation doesn’t work.  When that is the case, the sufferer needs to remember how essential it is to take the correct colostrum-with the correct probiotic.

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Why Colostrum is the Ultimate Superfood

Sunday, May 8, 2011 2 Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

Unfortunately, a great many people virtually throw away their money on probiotics, because they don’t take them with colostrum.  Whether you have colitis, diverticulitis, or leaky gut syndrome, you won’t be able to truly heal until you add this essential ingredient to your supplement regime.  Colostrum will heal these issues extremely quickly.

Many people don’t give any consideration to colostrum.  However, when you think about it, colostrum truly is an amazing substance.  All mammals produce colostrum during pregnancy.  Right after being born, baby mammals go directly to the nipple to get a dose of colostrum.  Antibodies to every disease a mother has been exposed to are in the colostrum.  Of course, friendly bacteria like acidophilus are also contained in this essential fluid.  When humans don’t get colostrum at birth, they are at a major disadvantage as their immune systems will be very weak.

So where does the colostrum that you can buy come from?  Most supplements you buy will be bovine colostrum.   You can buy this product in a powdered form and add it to nutritional shakes.  It is also available in capsule form.

Colostrum heals the gastrointestinal tract, as it has skin growth hormones in it.  Today, way too many people have gastrointestinal permeability problems, which can lead not only to digestive issues like colitis, diverticulitis, or leaky gut syndrome, but also allergies and conditions like diabetes.  There are no other substances on earth that can heal gastrointestinal permeability like colostrum can.  Therefore, it should be added to the leaky gut syndrome diet or supplement regime for gastrointestinal ailments.

The colostrum will also remove diseased bacteria from the gut.  It keeps viruses from entering our cells in the first place.  There are actually a long list of diseases that colostrum has shown to heal.  Further, it has even been shown to build up lean muscle mass as well.  As a result, many world-class athletes take colostrum supplements.

Once you start thinking about colostrum, it is clear that it is the most important food in the world.  It is also the most complete food on earth.  After all, it is the first food that most people have been given.  You can rebuild your digestive system rapidly and effectively when you take colostrum and probiotics together.

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How to Take Probiotics

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 No Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

The word is spreading quickly amongst those “in the know” that it is essential to take probiotics.  If you have had to take antibiotics recently, this fact is even truer.  Whether you are seeking to correct GI issues like bloating and indigestion or looking for leaky gut syndrome and Crohn’s disease treatments, probiotics are essential.   In fact, if you have any kind of inflammatory bowel disease issues, be sure to start taking probiotics immediately.  This article will discuss some basic guidelines concerning how to take probiotics.

First of all, make sure that the probiotics that you choose require refrigeration.  Otherwise, they will not have the potency that your body requires.  Secondly, always take probiotics in conjunction with colostrum.  Many people do not realize that this step is crucial. The absolute most important factor in recovery from any inflammatory bowel disease is to take the correct probiotic in the correct dosage & ratio with the correct colostrum. It is NOT one size fits all. A chronic diarrhea treatment is different from a treatment for diverticulitis. If fact the treatment for  urgent diarrhea may require a completely different type of probiotic – a friendly yeast!

Also it is imperative to be sure that you take enough probiotics if you are seeking a truly reliable leaky gut syndrome treatment or Crohn’s disease treatment.  People commonly make this mistake and don’t end up effectively healing from inflammatory bowel disease, because they aren’t taking a large enough dose of probiotics. Another tip – never take the amount of capsules or powder suggested on the bottle. Those are just general instructions that in fact are not geared to anyone. The fact is that you are not likely to improve your condition without the guidance of a naturopath experienced with Holistic Gastro-enterology.

Some people skip taking probiotics and opt instead for eating yogurt.  While yogurt is definitely good for you, it cannot actually reverse inflammatory bowel diseases like probiotics can-it is just too weak & does not have the variety of bacterial strains knocked out by today’s  powerful & wide spectrum antibiotics. Another interesting fact about probiotics that many people fail to note is that they can also be used to benefit children and even animals.  So if you find that any other creatures in your home (human or non-human) have digestive issues, be sure to start them on a probiotics regimen as soon as possible.

Of course, it almost goes without saying that anytime you take antibiotics, you absolutely must follow your medication regimen by immediately taking the specific probiotics- to replace the specific good bacterial strains killed off by the specific kind of antibiotic taken. Otherwise, the effects of the antibiotic will start to wreak serious havoc on your GI. system and lead to inflammatory bowel disease.

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How to Find a Quality Probiotic

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 No Comments by Dr. Albert Snow

Many people today have heard good things about probiotics and are considering taking them to improve their health.  When you go to the supermarket or drugstore these days, you will see various types of probiotics for sale.  But how do you know how to find a quality probiotic supplement?  This article will discuss some of the things you should be looking for when you decide to start taking probiotics to either just improve your digestion in general or actually to repair inflammatory bowel disease symptoms.

The truth is that all probiotics are not the same.  If you are seeking an inflammatory bowel disease treatment for issues such as irritable bowel disorder, colitis, leaky gut syndrome or Crohn’s disease, there are some major considerations that you should definitely keep in mind. YOU NEED TO TAKE A PROBIOTIC THAT IS SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR GASTRO-NTESTINAL ISSUES. To do otherwise you will be doomed to failure in your efforts to heal your problem.

All, good probiotics for gastro-inteatinal symptoms must be refrigerated. The capsules will need to stay cool in order for the microorganisms to stay viable.  If you see non-refrigerated probiotics for sale, you can be sure that they don’t have much potency.  Secondly, quality probiotics must contain numerous- specific strains of bacteria that are  relevant to different parts of the the GI system. For instance GERD/Acid Reflux/Heartburn requires a different probiotic- in liquid form- than gastritis or Colitis. Each of the bacterial strains also must have a population in the billions in each capsule.  They must also be in the proper ratio to one another.

You might notice that some probiotics contain FOS or Fructo-oligosaccharides.  Many people wonder what these are.  FOS performs very much like a fertilizer for the bacteria. Not all FOS is the same- you need different “fertilizer” for different “plants”-bacteria. It helps them grow rapidly and stick to the  esophagus/stomach or intestinal wall.  Some probiotic formulas also contain other beneficial ingredients such as herbs or amino acids that help with the strength of your GI membrane wall.

As we have discussed in previous articles, taking antibiotics causes gastrointestinal woes including irritable bowel disease.  Therefore, it is important that the probiotics  you take are resistant to antibiotics – these are difficult to find.  While most probiotics can’t promise this ability, if you get your supplements from a qualified naturopathic physician, you will find that you can indeed find supplements of the highest quality that are relevant to your particular problem.

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Permanently Healing Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Friday, April 22, 2011 1 Comment by Dr. Albert Snow

If you have inflammatory bowel disease, the good news is that with proper treatment from a naturopathic doctor, you can permanently repair your body.  The goal is to rebuild the “software” of your digestive system.  In this case, the word “software” refers to the mucosal lining- which lines & protects the intestines.  It is also essential to rebuild the intestinal walls which I call the “hardware.” This wall is made up of skin, fat and muscle. By using nutritional supplements that contain the ingredients of what the intestinal wall is made of-   a naturopathic doctor can permanently repair the hardware of your digestive system.

No matter if you have inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, leaky gut syndrome or Crohn’s disease, this information applies to you.  The longer you go without the proper treatment, the more damage will be done to your colon.  However, once you start to use naturopathic medicine to repair your body, you will find that you no longer need any sort of treatment in the long run.

One great thing about Holistic Gastroenterology is that there will be no need for constant medication for the rest of your life.  Once you are fixed, you are fixed.  That means that you will feel healthy and you will no longer spend time or money on things like IBS or Colitis treatments.   Naturopathic medicine only provides benefits – you will not experience any side effects like you are sure to with prescription medicine that would be given to you by a traditional gastroenterologist.

Your inflammatory bowel disease has been caused by medication that you took at some point in time prior to your symptoms showing up. This medication breeched the mucosal lining and, as a result, acid leaked through to erode the walls of your intestines.   As the acid eats away your vital tissue, symptoms like IBS, Leaky Gut Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease and Colitis result, leading to issues like diarrhea, blood in toilet, and bleeding rectums.

Drugs simply cannot rebuild human tissue.  A naturopathic doctor will assist you to rebuild your muscosal lining as well as the intestinal wall by using nutritional compounds that are both natural and organic.  Since these substances are natural, they can actually rebuild the tissue in your body rather than just covering up and masking symptoms.  Further, once your tissue is rebuilt, it will be as good as new.  The bottom line is that inflammatory bowel disease can only be effectively treated with naturopathic medicine.

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