Part 3: Colitis, IBS, Bloating, Acid Reflux, Digestive Disorders, Colon Polyps, Flashcards
What is colitis?
Inflammation of the colon.
Colitis & IBS: Nutritional Therapy for INFLAMMATION (5 items)
EPA/DHA
Curcumin
Gingerols,
Bromelain
Resveratrol
Colitis & IBS: Nutritional Therapy for FUNGI (6 items)
VCO
MCFAs
Oregano
Olive leaf
Honokiol (magnolia)
Resveratrol
Colitis & IBS: Nutritional Therapy for WOUNDS (2 items)
Ascorbic acid
Zinc citrate
A major cause for bloating is (2 items)
Lactose intolerance
Lactose malabsorption
Colitis & IBS: Nutritional Therapy for INTESTINAL WALL (1 item)
L-glutamine
Another name for stomach rumble is…
Borborygmi
What should people with bloating issues avoid? (6 things)
Dairy products for most Asians
Gluten-rich grains: wheat, oat, rye, barley
Skin from fruits
Skin from beans, seeds, nuts
Uncooked cruciferous veggie
Sorbitol-added food items
Natural remedies for bloating are? (5 items)
Spices: fennel seeds, ginger root, peppermint, cinnamon
Sodium bicarbonate + apple cider vinegar
Digestive enzymes
Activated charcoal
Anti-inflammatory foods for reversing IBS, Colitis, etc
What is GERD?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Is Obesity an important risk factor for the developing GERD?
Yes. In particular Central Obesity (stomach area)
What are the complications observed in GERD?
Erosive esophagitis
Esophageal adenocarcinoma
What percentage of the population suffers from GERD?
40%
What digestive disorders are linked to HYPERTHYROIDISM?
Frequent bowel movements
Poor absorption
What digestive disorders are linked to Hypothyroidism?
Constipation
Slow digestion
What are the dangerous substances found in farmed salmon?
Fat
DDT
Viruses
Insecticides
GMO corn and animal by-products
Artificial colouring
Flame retardants (linked to low IQ, hyperactivity)
PCBs (Polychlorinated biphenyls)
What is a colon polyps?
A benign growth on the lining of mucous membrane of colon
Polyps is more commonly found in which age group?
Advancing age (elderly)
The 4 types of colon polyps
Inflammatory - Irritable Bowel Disease like Chron’s or colitis
Hyperplasia - abnormal cell growth, low cancer risk
Adenomas - most common form of polyps and potentially cancerous
Tubulovillous (villous) adenoma - highest risk of cancer
The natural remedies for colon polyps are similar to the prevention of what cancer?
Colon cancer
Natural remedies for colon polyps and colon cancer are
Allicin
Beta Carotene
Curcumin
DHA/EPA
Diosgenin
EGCG (Green tea extract)
Ellagic Acid
Ginsenosides (ginseng)
Graviola seeds
Luteolin
Quercetin
Resveratrol
Sulforaphane
Tocotrienols
Vitamin D3
Probiotics
