Ileocaecal valve syndrome

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Hi Sara,

Interesting case. In addition to what others have said:

dysbiosis in gut could be reason for strong tastes in mouth as even with all the

cleansing she is doing, or trying to do, some things are not being thoroughly

digested and therefore not properly absorbed/ released - just a thought. coating

on tongue?

dysbiosis in gut can be affecting as well as being affected by mental state as

for one thing, there are serotonin,dopamine,etc. receptors on the cells in the

intestines as well as in the brain. Therefore, as you already know and are

doing, aim to heal the intestines. I would suggest among your other choices,

consider also slippery elm to soften and sooth ( mental nature as well) and

golden seal and an essential fatty acid supplement omega 3 primarily for mucous

membranes, for the inflammation. Agree use essential oils as well. Add Flower

remedies into her liquid mix.

don't forget to concentrate on digestion in mouth and stomach as well as

intestines. Chew food well, eat in as positive frame of mind as possible,

important to start the whole process off and encourgage complete digestion of

foods through system. Incompletely digested food particles irritate tissues of

the gut. use digestion aiding herbs/ mild spices.

Anxiety, instability - also concentrate on helping her establish regularity in

as many aspects of life as she can. as well as simplicity you've already

prescribed. Regular meals, bedtimes and rising times, regular times for several

daily activities; gentle exercise, or swimming. (calm vata dosha). Can she be

diverted into a new activity or interest to take her mind off her past ones? I

know this is a complicated history, but just maybe this could be catalyst for

new positive feelings about herself.

A touch therapy would help, massage or reflexology, to help calm her as well,

nourish her from without as food and herbs are from within - difficult as will

add to costs, but self massage of feet with lots of warm oil can be very good.

Also relaxing herb footbaths.

Autogenic training relaxation techniques can be learned and are very good.

best wishes,

Vicki