Guest guest Posted January 10, 2000 Report Share Posted January 10, 2000 In a message dated 1/5/0 01:20:48, miranda@... writes: << What I am hoping is that someone here will be able to provide me with advice and suggestions on how I can remedy these problems naturally, rather than using the devices my GI-doc thinks are the solution. Another problem I have is that I cannot take oral purgatives (eg Citro-mag) because I have gastric-reflux and upon taking these, I almost immediately vomit (which is why I was treated with nasal gi tubes for purgings). I am also hoping to learn more about proper diet; I know to stay away from pastas and breads too much and I do that but I am confused about whether fruits and veggies are good or bad or how much?? >> As far as I know no one has responded yet to your questions. This is probably because with the gastric-reflux complication others, like I, find it hard to give advice. Most of our rememdies are taken orally. What do you think constitutes a purgative? Do you include aloe, psyllium, bentonite? What exactly is gastric-reflux? Have you tried upping your dose of Vitamin C a lot? Many people lately have been saying it is the best laxative...Would it be too acidic for you? As regards fruits, it sounds, from your comments on sugar withdrawal, like you are somewhat hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) and I would stay away from fruits for the time being if I were you, as they are very high in sugar content. The exception to this is freshly squeezed hot lemon upon waking to improve digestion. I would stick mainly to vegetables, and I would cook them, steaming them lightly or sauteeing in olive oil, as people with serious colon problems have difficulty digesting raw vegetables. Since cooking vegetables loses enzymes, you can supply these by adding in lots of freshly made vegetable juice (straight from the juicer) and sprouts. There is a site at www.consciouschoice. com with dietary recs for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colities. I wonder if it would be good for spastic colon too? Robin G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2000 Report Share Posted January 14, 2000 In a message dated 1/10/00 2:37:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, RJGoldsmit@... writes: << What exactly is gastric-reflux? >> This is a persistent form of heart burn that can damage the esophagus. The chronic disease is called GERD - Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disorder. People who have this (like my husband), have to avoid certain foods and/or take drugs like Axid or Prilosec (sp?). <<Have you tried upping your dose of Vitamin C a lot? Many people lately have been saying it is the best laxative...Would it be too acidic for you?>> This may be too hard on her system. She should build up slowly, if she tries this. <<As regards fruits, it sounds, from your comments on sugar withdrawal, like you are somewhat hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) and I would stay away from fruits for the time being if I were you, as they are very high in sugar content. >> Not all sugars are bad...it depends on the glycemic index. Sugars (even bad ones), when bound up with protein, as in ice cream or angel food cake, will not affect the blood sugar level like sugar in soft drinks will (synergy, synergy, synergy). Fruits with low glycemic indices are pears, peaches, and berries. These will not aggravate blood sugar disorders. Marsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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