Reverse Gut Diseases Naturally: Cures for Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease, IBS, and More
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Reverse Gut Diseases Naturally: Cures for Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease, IBS, and More
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Overview
More than 50 million Americans struggle with gut diseases like Crohn’s disease and colitis. With traditional medicine offering little in the way of lasting, low-risk solutions, more patients are turning to the world of natural medicine. With Reverse Gut Diseases Naturally, learn to work with your body to achieve safe and sustainable results that will let you reclaim your life and your independence.
Reverse Gut Diseases Naturally contains step by step, do-it-yourself instructions to help you reverse gut disorders and restore health. Author Michelle Honda touches on every aspect of gut disease, including: risk factors and common causes of gut disease; supporting your body and its glandular health; and holistic approaches to treating gut disease. Other topics include:
• A complete dietary program for gut wellness, including a Quick Start Program
• Natural substitutes for popular over-the-counter and prescription medications
• The current issue of antibiotic use and overuse, and its role in gut disease
• Detailed case histories demonstrating the effectiveness of natural methods each step of the way
• How best to prepare herbal remedies and supplements for a variety of uses
• Protocols for every stage of healing and maintenance
• And many more!
Diseases of the gut can be among the most limiting and life-altering conditions possible. Don’t just settle for keeping your symptoms under control—reverse your gut disease, the natural way!
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781578265978 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Hatherleigh Press |
| Publication date: | 11/08/2016 |
| Sold by: | Penguin Random House Publisher Services |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 256 |
| Sales rank: | 655,815 |
| File size: | 2 MB |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements xi
Foreword Ellen Tart-Jensen, Ph.D., D.Sc. C.C.I.I. xiii
Preface xvii
Chapter 1 Common Denominators for Chronic Digestive Complaints 1
Bowel Disorders are related to Other Disease Complaints 1
Assessing the Problems of Intestinal Health 2
The Healing Power of Plants 3
Leaky Gut Triggers Auto-Immune Response 3
The Diet's Crucial Influence 4
The Origin of Crohn's and Colitis Complaints 5
Medications Increase Nutritional Requirements 7
Chapter 2 Empowering the Body to Heal 9
The Goal of the Digestive Process 9
Recommended Diet for Healthy Digestion 10
Thyroid and Adrenal Gland Support 11
Thyroid Gland 11
How Does the Thyroid Gland Affect My Health? 12
The TSH Test: How Accurate is It? 13
Adrenal Stress Inhibits Conversion of T4 to T3 15
A Closer Look at Thyroid Testing 15
Relationship between FT4, FT3, RT3 and TSH 15
Gluten Impacts the Thyroid Gland 17
How Do I Care for My Thyroid? 18
Nutrition for Disorders of the Thyroid Gland 18
Adrenal Glands 20
Adrenal Gland Dysfunction 21
Can the Adrenal Glands Contribute to Weight Gain 22
What Nutrients Assist the Adrenal Glands? 23
Nutritional Recommendations for Adrenal Glands 23
Chapter 3 Past, Present and Future Direction of Bowel Disorders 25
History of Inflammatory Bowel Disorders (IBD) 25
Medications Prescribed for Gastrointestinal Complaints 28
Diarrhea Overview 32
Constipation Overview 32
Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Overview 34
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Overview 36
Celiac Disease Overview 38
Crohn's Disease/Ulcerative Colitis (Pancolitis) Overview 40
Chapter 4 Holistic Approach for Certain intestinal Disease Complications 43
About Type 'A' Crohn's Disease and Chronic Crohn's Disease Patients 43
Leaky Gut Syndrome is Associated with Most Gut Dysbiosis 44
Nutritional Recommendations 45
Lab Tests for Leaky Gut 46
Abscesses and Fistulas 47
Nutrition Suggestions 47
Herbal Remedies 48
Retention Enemas 50
Homeopathy 50
Chapter 5 Full Initiation of the Disease Reversal Process 53
Initial Protocol 53
Initial Quick Start Program 58
Plant Fiber 68
Raw Food is Nature's Way to Better Health 73
Chapter 6 Complete Case Histories for Guidance through the Healing Process 79
Case History: Type 'A' Crohn's Disease (2006) 80
First Appointment 81
Patient's Daily Regime 85
Summary of Case History: Type 'A' Crohn's Disease Patient 94
A Common Diet Diet-Related Colitis Case History 98
Patient Testimonial 98
Case History: Crohn's Disease/Fistula (2015) Following the Quick Start Program 100
Chapter 7 Replace Popular Medications with Safe and Effective
Natural Alternatives 109
Natural Alternatives to Popular Pain Medication 109
Natural Alternatives for Antibiotics and Destroying Superbugs 113
Can Antibiotics Cause Crohn's Disease and Colitis? 114
Worldwide Concern of Antibiotic Overuse (WHO Agency Report) 114
How Do Patients Protect Themselves From Harmful and Deadly Germs? 115
Antibiotic Replacements That Are Safe and Effective 115
Chapter 8 Treating Depression and Stress Safely and Effectively with Non-Drug Remedies 121
The Stress Syndrome and Its Effects on Gut Diseases and the Body 121
Drug Free Ways to Aid Depression and Anxiety 127
Non-Drug Alternatives to Treat Depression 131
Discover Passionflower's Calming and Healing Benefits 133
Evidence for Medicinal Indications 134
Chapter 9 Best Immune and Healing Support 137
What is Colostrum? 137
Probiotics Benefits Crohn's Disease and All Other Gastrointestinal Complaints 139
Monitoring Candida Benefits All Gut Disorders 141
Carrot Juice Quickens the Healing Process of Crohn's Disease and All Other Gut Abnormalities 143
Other Common Deficiencies Related to Gut Dysbiosis 144
Aloe Vera Promotes Healing of Crohn's Disease and Other Gastrointestinal Complaints 145
Chapter 10 Necessary Elements for a Disease Reversal Process 147
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (EPAs) are Essential for Rebuilding Tissue and Improving Longevity 147
Vitamin D Benefits Crohn's Disease and Other Similar Complications 151
Supplementation Overview 155
A List of Common Deficiencies 157
Tissue Salts 160
What Vitamins and Minerals are Lost with Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Celiac, IBS and Chronic Diarrhea? 162
Chapter 11 Natural Remedies and Formulas for Healing Intestinal Tract Tissue 167
Herbal Recommendations 167
How to Make an Infusion or Decoction 168
The Benefits of Herbal Remedies 169
Additional Herbal Recommendations and Sample Formulas 172
Determining Dosage for Children 181
Herbal and Supplement Product Sources and Locations 183
Chapter 12 Specific Dietary Protocols for Gastrointestinal Diseases 187
Acid and Alkaline Forming Foods for Typical Intestinal Disorders 187
Dietary Suggestions for Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and Celiac Disease 190
Suggested Foods 197
Treatment Plan for Colitis (Microscopic, Collagenous, and Lymphocytic Colitis) 209
Treatment Plan and Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 212
Daily Suggestions for IBS 215
Constipation Recommendations and Solutions 217
Chapter 13 Best Choices for Gluten-Free Grains, Fiber and Foods 223
Gluten-Free Grains and Products 223
Additional Gluten-Free Flours and Thickeners 226
Gluten-Free Plant Fiber 227
Plants Related to Wheat that May be Tolerated by Celiac Patients 229
Other Related Items from Wheat Sources 230
Gluten-Free Flours 230
List of Gluten-Free Ingredients and Foods 232
Chapter 14 Conclusion 235
Sample: Crohn's Disease and Gastrointestinal Complaint Questionnaire 238
About Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) 239
Celiac Disease Critical Research Areas 241
Herbal Remedies: Additional Research Resources 243
Bibliography 245
About the Author 255