July 17, 2006

Gastric and Liver Health– Herbs and Vitamins

Filed under: Acid Reflux Disease Diet — Administrator @ 5:14 pm

Dandelion and burdock.
These sharp herbs activate the discharge of gastric juices, says Dr. Rubman. They also help the liver eliminate toxins, and stimulate the formation of bile which in turn activates your digestion.

Milk thistle.
This botanical contains the chemical flavonoid silymarin, which decreases the liver’s retention of toxins. Select a respectable manufacturer such as Eclectic, advises Dr. Rubman, and try it for 10 days to two weeks. If you detect that you feel better, a regular milk thistle practice consists of four weeks on, two weeks off.

Glucomannan.
This soluble dietary fiber helps activate the conjugation of cholesterol to bile and diminish the intestinal absorption of cholesterol. According to Dr. Rubman, natural glucomannan can diminish cholesterol more rapidly, efficiently and safely than acclaimed statin drugs, such as Lipitor.

Using these elementary strategies, you can allow your liver and gastrointestinal tract to defend your body from toxins and accomplish optimal health, says Dr. Rubman. When you grant your body what it needs to function — a healthy, nourishing diet, regular exercise, a minimum of toxic exposures — the rest takes care of itself.

Supplements To Consider
Vitamin B-12.

Ask your health-care professional to consider your B-12 level.

Numerous Americans are deficient in B-12 , which the liver requires for optimal function. If this is the situation, Dr. Rubman recommends B-12 pills, which are similarly as effectual as and less costly than B-12 shots. Cyancobalamine, which is badly absorbed is not recommended.
B-12 ought be taken covered by a physician’s direction.

Dandelion and burdock.
These sharp herbs activate the discharge of gastric juices, says Dr. Rubman. They also help the liver eliminate toxins, and stimulate the formation of bile which in turn activates your digestion.

Milk thistle.
This botanical contains the chemical flavonoid silymarin, which decreases the liver’s retention of toxins. Select a respectable manufacturer such as Eclectic, advises Dr. Rubman, and try it for 10 days to two weeks. If you detect that you feel better, a regular milk thistle practice consists of four weeks on, two weeks off.

Glucomannan.
This soluble dietary fiber helps activate the conjugation of cholesterol to bile and diminish the intestinal absorption of cholesterol. According to Dr. Rubman, natural glucomannan can diminish cholesterol more rapidly, efficiently and safely than acclaimed statin drugs, such as Lipitor.

Using these elementary strategies, you can allow your liver and gastrointestinal tract to defend your body from toxins and accomplish optimal health, says Dr. Rubman. When you grant your body what it needs to function — a healthy, nourishing diet, regular exercise, a minimum of toxic exposures — the rest takes care of itself.

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July 3, 2006

Untreated Acid Reflux Disease Complications

Filed under: Acid Reflux, Gastrointestinal problems in the Esophagus — Administrator @ 6:45 am

Untreated Acid Reflux Disease can unfortunately lead to complications including ulcers or a blockage of the esophagus.
Erosive esophagus or Barretts esophagus are other complications that may develop.

Around one third of persons suffering from reflux disease will have esophagits.

Some 40 percent of these will respond well to treatment while about half will have chronic reflux disease wheras 10 percent will ultimately develop Barretts esophagus which is a pre curser to cancer where the lining of the esophagus which is normally quite delicate, takes on the look and characteristics of the tough stomach lining.

Esophagitis, which is inflamation of the lining of the esophagus caused by stomach acid and enzymes refluxing into it can cause bleeding and ulceration

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