Candida’s Relationship To Digestive Bowel Problems Crohn’s Disease, Leaky Gut Syndrome
The Gastrointestinal Tract is quick to show any imbalance in lifewhether it’s from poor food consumption or from today’s normal stress. Stomach and digestive disorders such as: Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, Leaky Gut Syndrome, and Ulcerative Colitis, afflict millions of people everyday. These digestive bowel diseases cause a range of problems including: diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, bleeding, mineral deficiency, and intestinal inflammation and ulceration.
Growth of the Candida yeast may actually worsen the conditions that create or worsen digestive bowel problems. Not only does the growth of the yeast irritate the intestinal and stomach lining, causing crippling pain; to make matters more complicated, the overuse of antibiotics to treat intestinal conditions may kill beneficial flora, allowing the Candida fungus to propagate. Specific bacteria and fungi migrate from the large to small intestines to break down undigested complex carbohydrates. The by-products of the pathogens - the acids, gases and enzymes - will irritate the mucosa and even eat tissue. Candida can also change forms and metamorphose from a benign, round yeast form into a filamentous fungal form.
Holistic healthcare practitioners see inflammatory bowel conditions as chronic illnesses that come from chronic imbalance. The holistic approach is to treat and administer natural remedies through astute attention to the human body as a whole organism. What’s important is that the cause itself is healed so that the symptoms completely disappear. In addition to the dispensation of natural medicines, holistic practitioners recommend an anti-fungal diet, which consists primarily of vegetables and non-red-meat sources of protein. The elimination of refined sugar, bread, dairy, fried foods, alcohol and caffeine is also highly recommended. Substances thought to have anti-fungal properties include garlic, oregano, the bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus, and barberry. Relief of digestive bowel problems is commonly found once the delicate balance is restored in the body and intestines.
DR. BRIAN MARTIN, D.C., F.I.A.M.A., IS A LICENSED
CHIROPRACTOR AND ACUPUNCTURIST.
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Eating Out With Crohn’s Disease
Just because you have Crohn’s Disease it does not mean that your life has to end. It is quite likely that you know people with Crohn’s Disease - but you’d never know they had it. If you take the proper steps to manage Crohn’s you can still enjoy going out to eat. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind when you eat out.
It is a good idea to have a plan when you are going to eat out. As many Crohn’s sufferers can attest, the disease can rear its ugly head at the drop of a dime. Make sure you have all the basics covered - or at least as many as possible - before you leave the comfort and security of your home.
If you know where you are going out to eat you should probably check the menu online for items that you will be able to eat with little worry. Most restaurants have websites that have either their complete menus or at least a sample of the kind of food on offer. If there is no website or the choices don’t offer things you can safely eat, you can always call them.
If you tell the manager about your battle with Crohn’s, and inform them of your dietary needs, you might be able to commission a custom meal! If there is no way the restaurant can help you out, have something to eat at home before you leave and just have something small and light at the restaurant.
When you get to a restaurant it is a good idea that you find out where the restrooms are located. If you have a sudden flare-up it may be necessary for you to make a quick exit to the bathroom. Once you have located the restrooms and chosen something you know should be able to eat without too much trouble you can relax and enjoy your evening.
Crohn’s Disease symptoms can be exacerbated by many foods. Become familiar with foods that irritate you and do your best to avoid them. Most appetizers such as buffalo wings, potato skins, and mozzarella sticks may irritate your digestive tract. In addition, avoid alcoholic drinks whenever possible.
Eating out with Crohn’s Disease does not have to be a dreaded event. For many business people, dinner meetings are a regular event. If you have Crohn’s you may not always have the choice of where to eat. This is why having a conscious plan to tackle dining out is important. Remember, even if you are in remission and have been for some time, another flare-up may be right around the corner. Erring on the side of caution is the best idea especially if it’s a restaurant you’ve not been to before.
Sharon Dobson has an interest in Crohn’s Disease. For further information on Crohn’s Disease please visit http://www.natural-crohns-disease-relief.com/crohnsdisease.html or http://www.natural-crohns-disease-relief.com/blog/2006/09/05/eating-out-with-crohns-disease/.
Tag: Crohns DiseaseCrohn’s Disease Information
Crohn’s Disease (also known as ulcerative colitis, granulomatous enteritis, regional enteritis, ileitis, or terminal ileitis) is an ongoing disorder that causes inflammation of the digestive tract (also known as the gastrointestinal tract). Crohn’s Disease can affect any area of the digestive tract, from the mouth to the anus, however it most commonly affects the lower part of the small intestine, called the ileum. The swelling extends deep into the lining of the affected organ. The swelling can cause pain and can make the intestines empty frequently, resulting in diarrhea.
Crohn’s Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease - the common name for diseases that cause swelling in the intestines. Because the symptoms of Crohn’s Disease are similar to other intestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis, it can be difficult to diagnose. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers in the top layer of the lining of the large intestine. In Crohn’s Disease, all layers of the intestine may be involved, and normal healthy bowel can be found between sections of diseased bowel.
The cause of Crohn’s Disease is unknown. It is suspected that infection by certain bacteria, such as strains of mycobacterium, may be the cause of Crohn’s Disease. However, there has been no conclusive evidence that the disease is caused by infection. Crohn’s Disease is not contagious. Although diet may affect the symptoms in patients with Crohn’s disease, it is not likely that diet is actually responsible for the onset of the disease.
The most common Crohn’s Disease symptoms are abdominal pain, often in the lower right area, and diarrhea. Less common symptoms include poor appetite, fever, night sweats, rectal pain, and rectal bleeding, weight loss, arthritis, and skin problems, may also occur. Bleeding may be serious and persistent, leading to anemia. Children with Crohn’s Disease may suffer delayed development and stunted growth. The range and severity of symptoms varies.
A thorough physical exam and a series of tests may be required to diagnose Crohn’s Disease. Blood tests to check for anemia - which could indicate bleeding in the intestines. Blood tests may also uncover a high white blood cell count, which is a sign of inflammation somewhere in the body. By testing a stool sample, the doctor can tell if there is bleeding or infection in the intestines.
The most common complication is blockage of the intestine. Blockage occurs because the disease tends to thicken the intestinal wall with swelling and scar tissue, narrowing the passage. Crohn’s Disease may also cause sores, or ulcers, that tunnel through the affected area into surrounding tissues, such as the bladder, vagina, or skin. The areas around the anus and rectum are often involved. The tunnels, called fistulas, are a common complication and often become infected. Sometimes fistulas can be treated with medicine, but in some cases they may require surgery. In addition to fistulas, small tears called fissures may develop in the lining of the mucus membrane of the anus.
Crohn’s Disease affects both men and women and can run in some families. About 20 percent of people with Crohn’s Disease have a blood relative with some form of inflammatory bowel disease, most often a brother or sister and sometimes a parent or child. Crohn’s Disease can occur in people of all age groups, but it is more often diagnosed in people between the ages of 20 and 30. People of Jewish heritage have an increased risk of developing Crohn’s disease, and African Americans are at decreased risk for developing Crohn’s Disease.
Treatment for Crohn’s Disease may include drugs, nutrition supplements, surgery, or a combination of these options. Treatment controls inflammation, corrects nutritional deficiencies, and relieves symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and rectal bleeding. Treatment can help control the disease by lowering the number of times a person experiences a recurrence - however - there is no cure. Treatment for Crohn’s Disease depends on the location and severity of disease, complications, and the person’s response to previous medical treatments when treated for reoccurring symptoms.
Some people have long periods of remission, sometimes years, when they are free of symptoms. However, the disease usually recurs at various times over a person’s lifetime.
This changing pattern of the disease means you cannot always tell when a treatment has helped. It is not possible to predict when a remission may occur or when symptoms will return. A person with Crohn’s Disease may need medical care for a long time, with regular doctor visits to monitor the condition.
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