Diarrhea!!!
Health Issues Linked to
Diarrhea and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
DESCRIPTION:
Diarrhea is not only the increase in frequency of bowel movements, but also an increase in the wateriness of the stools. It is often accompanied by gas, cramping, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and an urgency to move the bowels.
Diarrhea occurs when not enough water is removed from the stool as it moves through the digestive tract. Diarrhea is sometimes caused by irritable bowel syndrome. Stools normally contain 60-90 percent water, and diarrhea occurs when the stools are over 90 percent water. There are many reasons why this may happen including if food travels too quickly through the digestive tract, certain medications, virus, bacterial or parasitic infections, chemicals, stress and other disorders (i.e., irritable bowel syndrome).
-- Causes of Diarrhea --
Stress, antibiotics, diseases and infections, and junk foods (fatty and sugary).
What to do:
Don't hold gas in. Don't repress bowel movements. Eat smaller more frequent meals, eating slowly and chewing food thoroughly, eat fiber-rich, varied foods and keep a regular meal time. Don't drink alcohol or carbonated beverages. Drink a minimum of 6-8 glasses of water per day. Take plant sourced digestive enzymes and probiotics along with a good whole-food multiple vitamin supplement. Get regular exercise (walking, gymnastics, swimming, hiking, cycling) to keep the bowels in motion.
-- The Nutritional Approach --
Foods that have been proven to help with Diarrhea:
Cereals, bananas, rice, tapioca, root vegetables such as carrots and potatoes, and all fermented foods.
Avoid gaseous foods, such as beans, cabbage and onions, which cause discomfort, cramps and bloating. High-fiber bulky foods, such as course fruits and vegetables, fruit and vegetable peels. Milk, notably if you have any intolerance to milk-sugar (lactose). High-sugar liquids, including soft drinks and juices.
Avoid coffee and other caffeine-containing beverages. Caffeine robs the body of needed fluids. Very diluted soups. Although often recommended as fluids, they are not nutritionally sufficient and are usually too high in sodium.
Nutrients that have been proven to help with Diarrhea:
Probiotics, potassium, magnesium, folic acid, zinc.
Excercises that have been proven to help with Diarrhea:
Exercise on a regular basis can improve your immune system along with supporting a healthy gastrointestinal system. Yoga has its own exercises to support regular digestion and reduce nervousness. Relaxation techniques can support behavioral changes when symptoms appear as a result of conflicts or excitement.
-- Associated GNLD Products --
Formula IV (Liqui-Vite for children under 12),
Nourishake Protein Drink, Beta-Zyme Digestive Enzymes,
Acidophilus
-- Links to Associated Products --
Formula IV Multiple Vitamin Liqui-ViteNourishake Protein Drink
Beta-Zyme Digestive Enzymes Acidophilus Plus
***As set down by the Food and Drug Administration, vitamin supplement products cannot be advertised as intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.***
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Diarrhea is not only the increase in frequency of bowel movements, but also an increase in the wateriness of the stools. It is often accompanied by gas, cramping, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and an urgency to move the bowels.
-- Associated GNLD Products --
Formula IV Multiple Vitamin
Liqui-Vite Childrens' Multivitamin
Nourishake Protein Drink
Beta-Zyme Digestive Enzymes
Acidophilus Plus
