David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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 It is a good choice for irritation, inflammation, or ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract. It is a prominent remedy for gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, ileitis, and leaky gut syndrome, and it is an excellent digestive tonic.
• Lycium promotes the growth of healthy bowel flora.
• Prince seng moistens mucous membrane tissue and can also be used for heat in the gastrointestinal tract, gastritis, dry constipation, and inflammation of the large and small intestines.
• Shatavari is used for gastric irritation and ulcers and to prevent aspirin-induced stomach irritation. |
Ron Garner
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 Healthy immunity is dependent on a healthy ecology in the gastrointestinal tract. This includes having the right food and all necessary enzymes to completely break it down into its component molecules so the body can process it for its needs. It depends on a healthy stock of bowel bacteria in the intestines. When the gastrointestinal tract is healthy, the body can manufacture the other enzymes, vitamins, and antibiotics it needs to be in top-notch health and to maintain a fully functional immune system. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 Number one, there could be problems with the gastrointestinal tract as a result of the repeated courses of antibiotics and poor diet. There could be abnormal digestion, pathological alterations in the bowel flora and, as a result of an upset in the normal bowel flora, increased permeability to antigens, peptides and microbial toxins, which are produced by the abnormal bacteria in the intestinal tract. The gastrointestinal tract is directly related to the brain because the circulatory system connects both areas. |
Jeffrey M. Smith
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 DNA fed to mice was found to "persist in fragmented form in the gastrointestinal tract, penetrate the intestinal wall, and reach the nuclei of leukocytes, spleen, and liver cells."8 When pregnant mice were fed DNA, it was also found in several organs of the offspring, including their brains.
In pigs fed GM and non-GM corn, transgene and gene fragments were detected in the lower gastrointestinal tract (rectal and cecal).9 In chicks fed GM corn, antibiotic resistance marker genes were found in their stomachs. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 The cholesterol levels were reduced in the rats; a hepatostimulating and bitter effect on the gastrointestinal tract has also been documented. indications and usage
ARTICHOKE LEAF
Approved by Commission E:
¦ Liver and gallbladder complaints
¦ Loss of appetite
ARTICHOKE LEAF AND ROOT
Unproven Uses: Artichoke is used for dyspeptic problems and also for prophylactic treatment against the return of gallstones.
In folk medicine, Artichoke is also used for digestion complaints and as a tonic in convalescence. |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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 While most cases of anemia in women are diet-related or due to heavy menstrual bleeding, anemia in men and postmenopausal women often signals internal bleeding, especially from the gastrointestinal tract. The bleeding may come from ulcers or may be the result of overuse of aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Anemia can be an early warning sign of leukemia as well as other cancers, particularly those of the stomach, colon, and esophagus. It often results from cancer treatments, too.
¦ The skin is the largest organ of the body. |
| This type of tumor originates in the gastrointestinal tract and secretes large amounts of hormone-like substances, causing the blood vessels to dilate. Like the flushes from rosacea, carcinoid-syndrome-related flushes are often triggered by hot beverages, hot or spicy food, ¦ Warm to the touch alcohol, and stress. However, the -Cut-,scrape-,and bruise-free carcinoid flushes usually last for only about 20 to 30 seconds and may be followed by a bluish tinge; the rosacea flushes persist for much longer. |
| Gastroenterologist: A medical doctor who specializes in diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, and intestines.
¦ Gynecologist: A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the female reproductive system.
¦ Proctologist: A medical doctor who specializes in treating disorders of the rectum and anus.
¦ Urologist: A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the urinary tract. |
Marshall Editions
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 These herbs could be combined to help control symptoms until the lactose is out of the body's system and the gastrointestinal tract has been allowed to heal.
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DIAGNOSIS
Motion sickness occurs when your sense of balance (equilibrium) is temporarily upset. It is triggered when small repetitive movements send the brain mixed messages. When you are traveling in a car, on a ship, or in a plane, the balance mechanism in your inner ear and motion sensors in your body detect changes, and tell your body that it is moving. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
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 An elevated BUN level may be caused by kidney disease or by poor blood flow to the kidneys, as in congestive heart failure, dehydration, or hemorrhage into the gastrointestinal tract. A decreased level may be seen in liver failure, malnutrition, or anabolic steroid use.
Creatinine: This protein waste product is generated by muscle metabolism and eliminated by the kidneys. Because creatinine is released at a constant rate (depending on muscle mass), its blood level is a good indicator of kidney function. It generally creeps up as you age. |
Marshall Editions
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| Eat whole grains and pumpkin seeds for their high zinc content, which is healing to the gastrointestinal tract. Add garlic to your meals for its ability to kill H. pylori bacteria. Avoid sugar, spicy food, citrus foods, coffee, alcohol, and black tea as they contribute to irritation and high levels of gastric acid. Drink 1 glass of fresh cabbage juice twice a day for its remarkable healing qualities. Milk used to be commonly prescribed to treat ulcers, but it is now known that milk and dairy in general can contribute to ulcers and should be avoided whenever possible. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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Beneficial Flora
Friendly bacteria refers to beneficial microbes inhabiting the human gastrointestinal tract, where they are essential for proper nutrient assimilation. The human body contains an estimated several trillion beneficial bacteria comprising over 400 species, all necessary for health. Among the more well-known of these are Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium bifidum. |
Marshall Editions
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| A full examination of the person's digestion and function of i Y the gastrointestinal tract is also necessary, as abnormalities in uric acid and oxalates (common components of kidney stones) should be addressed. Herbal diuretics can help to increase the flow of urine through the kidneys and help to prevent the formation of kidney stones. Some herbal diuretics such as juniper, parsley, and lovage rely on their volatile oils for this effect. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| Because of the parasympatholytic properties, the drug can cause relaxation of organs with smooth muscles and relieve spastic conditions, especially in the gastrointestinal tract and bile ducts. Additionally, Belladonna use may result in muscular tremor or rigidity due to effects on the central nervous system. Atropa belladonna preparations have a positive dromotropic as well as a positive chronotropic effect on the heart. The drug has always been important in folk medicine for its hallucinogenic effect. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| INDICATIONS AND USAGE
ALOE BARBADENSIS
¦ Constipation
The drug is used for constipation, evacuation relief in the presence of anal fissures, hemorrhoids, and after recto-anal operations or for the preparation of diagnostic interventions in the gastrointestinal tract.
In folk medicine the drug is employed in Europe for its ability to influence digestion. In other cultures it is more widely deployed for worm infestation, stomach disorders, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, amenorrhea, menstrual complaints, infections, tumors, skin diseases, and colic. These uses are unsubstantiated. |
| It is used for constipation, evacuation relief with anal fissures, hemorrhoids, treatment following recto-anal intervention, and for preparation of diagnostic operations in the gastrointestinal tract.
In folk medicine the drug is used as a constituent of the so-called "Swedish herbs", which, in Germany are widely used as a cure-all. In South Africa, the fresh juice finds use for eye inflammation and for syphilis. In Lesotho it is used by medicine men.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Aloe is contraindicated in cases of intestinal obstruction, acutely inflamed intestinal diseases (e.g. |
| PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
General: In single incidents, cramp-like discomforts of the gastrointestinal tract occur. These cases require a dosage reduction.
Long-term use leads to losses of electrolytes, in particular potassium, and as a result of this to hyperaldosteronism, inhibition of intestinal motility and enhancement of the effect of cardioactive steroids. In rare cases, heart arrhythmias, nephropathies, edemas and accelerated bone deterioration may occur. Long-term use can also lead to albuminuria and hematuria. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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| One of the main causes of sleeplessness—especially sleep maintenance insomnia, in which people wake up in the middle of the night—is trouble in the liver and the gastrointestinal tract.
We treated a woman named Laurie, a professional hair colorist. She came to our clinic in desperation because of her insomnia. Laurie would wake up after 2 hours of sleep and rarely be able to fall asleep again. She also suffered from sinus infections and several skin conditions. Conventional medicine hadn't helped her insomnia, and antibiotics actually made her sinus infections and skin conditions even worse. |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
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 Most of the mechanical and chemical breakdown of food to make it absorbable occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, which consists of the stomach (gaster in Greek) and the intestine.
The whole digestive system starts to work as soon as a bite of food enters the mouth. The process of chewing mashes the food into smaller, more manageable pieces. Meanwhile, an enzyme called amylase, contained in saliva, begins the chemical breakdown of carbohydrates into simple sugars. |
Tom Bohager
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 It helps in the reduction of lactose intolerance and in the control of Candida overgrowth, it protects the gastrointestinal tract, and it strengthens the immune system."1 ž"For example, the breakdown of food by L. acidophilus leads to production of lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and other byproducts that make the environment hostile for undesired organisms. L. acidophilus also produces lactase, the enzyme that breaks down milk sugar (lactose) into simple sugars. People who are lactose intolerant do not produce this enzyme. For this reason, L. |
| The condition and function of the trillions of bacteria or microflora in our gastrointestinal tract are essential to our well-being. By some estimates there are more than five hundred species of bacteria in our intestinal tract alone. They represent between 30 percent and 50 percent of the total weight of the contents of the intestinal tract. We have a symbiotic relationship with these microflora; they protect against the overgrowth of pathogenic organisms, assist in the digestion of fiber and lactose, produce enzymes, and manufacture B vitamins. |
Peter h. Fraser and Harry Massey
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 Energetic Terrain 10
This Energetic Terrain corresponds bioenergetically to the liver, chest, and gastrointestinal tract. It is correlated to the Picornaviridae virus family, which includes those that cause hepatitis A. It also bioenergetically links to some rhinoviruses, coxsakie viruses, and adenoviruses.
Energetic Terrain 11
The liver and large bowel are both bioenergetically affected by Energetic Terrain 11. It is correlated to the Hepadnaviridae virus family, which includes those that cause hepatitis B. |
Ron Garner
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| When the gastrointestinal tract is healthy, the body can manufacture the other enzymes, vitamins, and antibiotics it needs to be in top-notch health and to maintain a fully functional immune system.
THE BODY'S NATURAL 24-HOUR CYCLE
This concept is very important and should be completely understood, appreciated, and incorporated into one's lifestyle to promote optimum health. The body must be given adequate time to be able to properly complete digestion, absorption, assimilation, and elimination each day. |
J. Douglas Bremner
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 Penicillin can also cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea that are related to the loss of the normal flora of the gastrointestinal tract. However, compared to the newer generations of antibiotics, penicillin is quite safe.
CEPHALOSPORINS
A group of drugs closely related to penicillin, called cephalosporins, also interfere with the structure of the bacterial cell wall. These drugs, which include cefazolin (Kefzol), cefadroxil (Duricef), cephalexin (Keflex), ceph-radine (Velosef), and cephapirin (Cefadyl), are used in the treatment of penicillin-resistant bacteria. |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
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| It seems clear that green tea is a powerful way to help prevent cancer, particularly for cancers afflicting the skin, gastrointestinal tract, lung, prostate, liver, pancreas, and bladder. In addition, green tea can play a supportive role during the treatment of cancer with radiation or chemotherapy. Of course, the promising story of green tea in cancer therapy is far from over; scientists continue to design and conduct research to clarify the benefits of green tea in cancer prevention and treatment. |
Marshall Editions
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| Studies have shown that it protects the mucous lining of the gastrointestinal tract by regulating nervous system control and exerting antioxidant activity, all of which can help with IBS. Gentian root improves overall digestive function by stimulating the secretions of digestive juices; take 300 mg or 10 drops of tincture 15 minutes before meals. Drinking ginger root tea three times a day reduces bloating, gas, and diarrhea. You can also take 500 mg of ginger root in capsule form with each meal. |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
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| Clearly, tea polyphenols— and particularly those from green tea—are absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract and make their way throughout the body.1
Polyphenols from green tea affect carbohydrate metabolism in several ways. First, polyphenols inhibit the function of amylase, the enzyme in saliva that starts the digestive process of carbohydrates. This diminishes the absorption of glucose derived from complex carbohydrates. Second, polyphenols inhibit the enzymes sucrase and glucosidase, which are necessary for carbohydrate digestion in the small intestine. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| In folk medicine, marshmallow is employed for catarrh of the mouth, throat, gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract, and for inflammation, ulcers, abscesses, burns, constipation, and diarrhea.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
General: No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.
Drug Interactions: The absorption of other drugs taken simultaneously may be delayed.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: Cut leaves for aqueous extracts as well as other galenic preparations for internal use. |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
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| To confirm that the polyphenols in green tea are absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, a group of researchers from the Department of Nutritional Science and Dietetics at the University of Nebraska developed a fifty-six-day study using ten healthy adults in a laboratory atmosphere. During four separate fourteen-day periods, all the adults ate a controlled diet; in each period, they drank a different beverage at each of their three meals: green tea, regular black tea, decaffeinated black tea, or beverages other than tea. |
| Soon after caffeine is consumed, it is completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Within an hour, caffeine levels in the bloodstream reach their peak, and caffeine remains circulating in the bloodstream for many hours. Caffeine easily crosses the blood-brain barrier and exerts effects on the brain. For instance, caffeine reduces the flow of blood to the brain by constricting the blood vessels that feed the brain. When caffeine intake is suspended, the blood vessels dilate and blood rushes to the brain, resulting in the headaches that are the primary symptom of caffeine withdrawal. |
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