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Aloe Vera Juice Benefit - Digestive and Constipation

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is widespread among people in the United States and the United Kingdom.  This condition of the colon brings pain and suffering and leads to poor absorption of needed nutrients from the foods eaten.  I.B.S. may further lead to the development of common diseases.  Speaking to physicians that treat bowel disorders the development of cancer is not uncommon after years of coping with irritable bowel syndrome.  To keep our bodies healthy proper essential nutrients of proteins, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, fiber and water must not only be ingested in a daily diet but also digested and absorbed into the bloodstream through a healthy digestive tract.  When poor digestion is present; meaning a lack of digestive juices-hydrochloric pancreatic enzymes and bile liver then the inability to break molecules of these nutrients in our foods exists.  Small children and adults may develop major deficiencies all due to improper digestion.  Weak heredity factors may predispose the I.B.S. condition yet eating too fast not chewing foods well and the choice of foods eaten all influence the digestion process.  Outside factors that further influence digestion are stress and the health state of our environment. 

Symptoms of I.B.S.

-gas –bloating – abdominal pain – constipation-diarrhea – allergies –poor health –fatigue

The treatment of I.B.S. responds best when digestion and allergy are considered for each individual. Gluten a protein in grains, beans, white potatoes and certain glutinous based substances is the biggest offender in I.B.S..  Milk is the second irritant for certain individuals.  The wide range of health conditions that can develop from I.B.S. follows:

-diverticulitis – chrones – multiple allergies –obesity –rheumatoid arthritis –depression –skin problems –schizophrenia – anemia –M.S.

Disease takes an opportunity to develop.  Digestion and bowel health play an extremely important part in health maintenance and recovery from all diseases.  This is where Clinical Nutritionist Karen Masterson-Koch was first introduced to the herb aloe vera for the support of the digestive system and to reduce inflammation in the bowel.  "My patients would feel better within minutes of drinking the succulent drink.  Years later I learned of the anthraquinones & salicyclic acid in the plant that reduced the pain and discomfort in the G.I. tract almost magically." The common sense approach to health with I.B.S. is:

1. Include nutritious foods in the diet and avoid irritants.
2. Maintain regular elimination.
3. Include supplements that speed healing of the intestinal tract.

Many unfortunate I.B.S. individuals can no longer evacuate waste from the body.  The 22 feet of colon becomes scarred from daily irritation and actually hardens from the scar tissue left.  Even harsh laxatives may lose their effectiveness.  At this point surgery is the only alternative to remove the restricted passages in the colon and still does not remedy the problem – poor digestion & allergies!  After years of clinical findings and review of research during the 1950-1970's Karen Masterson-Koch has developed these guidelines.

Supplements:

Aloe Life Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice Concentrate - Recommended dose is 1 Tbs in water before each meal. This will help to repair damaged tissue in the gut and stimulates all of the digestive glands to function properly; stomach, kidneys, gallbladder and liver. The aloe will also help with daily regularity.

Milk free: Acidophilus Taken daily this will allow proper growth of friendly bacteria in the intestines and colon. An imbalance is common in individuals today but is not healthy. Taking antibiotics and eating refined sugars and excess carbohydrates creates an over abundance of the bad bacteria; Candida Albicans to grow in the intestines. This imbalance blocks absorption of nutrients and contributes to an unhealthy environment in the colon and intestines.

Cod liver Oil - Best in the emulsified form if possible. This will provide high quality vitamin A and if taken while eating dark orange and yellow vegetables like squash , carrots, and yams it will help to repair the lining tissues of the intestinal gut. Recommended dosage is 1-2 Tbs daily for adults and less for children.

Calcium and Magnesium - These minerals play an important role in repairing damaged tissue also. Foods that are high in these minerals are dairy products. IBS individuals are usually very sensitive to Dairy products so it is important that they take Calcium and Magnesium supplements daily. Recommended dosage 1000-1200 Mg daily of Calcium and 500-600 Mg daily of Magnesium.

Diet for I.B.S. -

Exerpt from Gift of Nature by: Karen Masterson-Koch

Remember that I.B.S has an element of allergy in the condition and some people may have sensitivites to some of the foods mentioned. Eat as tolerated.

-lean meats - steamed vegetables(raw only as tolerated) - yams - red potatoes - water - white rice - millet - corn tortillas - peeled fruits - eggs - sprouts - seafood - raw pumpkin, sesame & sunflower seeds (chew well) - black tea (as tolerated) - butter & olive oil - spelt bread - flourless bread (specially sprouted must say flourless)

Avoid regular grain foods: oats, wheat, barley, brown rice, beans (including soy bean products), white potatoes, coffee, regular milk, all psyllium and flax products and all capsulated or pearls supplements. If yogurt and cottage cheese bring upon symptoms avoid as well.

Fiber: Include beet, raw carrot, celery sticks and peeled apples as tolerated.

Use caution when purchasing foods that claim to be gluten free. Many still contain irritants that conflict with Karen's tested IBS gluten intolerance diet!

Check back with us Dec 2008 for the NEW  BOOK on gluten intolerance and digestion by Karen Masterson Koch

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