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Constipation can be a symptom of an underlying
problem characterized by the difficulty of passing stools, infrequent
elimination, or an absence of the urge to eliminate.
Chronic or ongoing constipation is unhealthy because toxins
are formed and may be re-absorbed when waste remains in the
intestines for lengthy periods of time. read
the full constipation article
Diarrhea is a strong signal of another problem in the system.
Dehydration is always a concern in severe diarrhea, especially
in infants, children, the elderly, or in those too weak to notice
their thirst for liquids.
Diarrhea is a natural reaction of the bowels to purge the body
of toxins, irritations, infection, and other unwanted substances.
read the full diarrhea article
Crohn's disease is very similar to colitis
in that recurring attacks of inflammation cause abdominal cramping
and frequent urging along with diarrhea.
The inflammation of crohn's disease has been attributed to an
autoimmune process, but diets containing fast foods, refined
foods, and sugars which are lacking in fiber and fresh raw foods,
are problematic. read the full
crohn's disease article
Colitis refers to an inflammation of
the larger bowels or colon. There are several types of colitis,
but ulcerative colitis is the most common and most serious.
Nutritional deficiencies are likely to develop since an inflamed
colon cannot adequately perform its function of absorbing water
and minerals. read the full colitis article
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
(IBS), also known as spastic colon, can easily be mistaken for
the other inflammatory bowel diseases.
IBS is caused by a change in the number and strength of intestinal
contractions, which push food waste through the intestine. When
the contractions are faster and stronger, they cause diarrhea,
but if they are slower and weaker, constipation follows. read the full irritable
bowel syndrome article
Diverticulitis usually occurs after age forty as a result of
weakened tissue and pressure against the intestinal walls due
to aging. Inflammation occurs when these pockets fill with matter.
Fresh raw vegetables are rich in fiber and should be a main
constituent of every diet in place of fast food, processed,
canned, or frozen foods. read
the full diverticulitis article
Indigestion occurs when there is difficulty
breaking down and assimilating foods after a meal. The type
of food eaten and bad eating habits directly causes most digestive
problems. Refined, processed and altered foods all stress out
and wear out the digestive organs. Excessive fats, especially
unhealthy saturated fats from deep-fried and fast foods slow
down digestion. read the full indigestion
article
Psyllium is the most exciting fiber source because of its broad
range of cleansing actions in the body. No cleansing program
can be successful without removing toxins and wastes from the
colon, and studies have shown that no fiber is as effective
as psyllium seed husks for trapping and removing toxins and
wastes.* read the
full herbal cleansing article
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