Ileocecal Valve

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.... To keep material in the colon from flushing back into the small intestine there is a sphincter called the ileocecal valve. This valve is the source of many problems in people. It can sometimes spasm and get stuck closed blocking the flow of material downward through the intestinal tract. It can also become flaccid and weak, remaining open and allowing fecal material to backwash into the small intestine leading to toxicity.

An ileocecal valve problem can cause headaches, right shoulder pain, constipation, diarrhea, back pain, disc problems and a host of others. Applied Kinesiology testing can reveal whether the valve is stuck open or closed. Interestingly, people with a closed valve tend to appear "closed", tight, and unapproachable in their demeanor. People with an open valve tend to appear "open" and sometimes kind of "spaced out."

Good nerve function from the upper lumbar spine is essential to the function of this little valve. It must actively open and close as needed to control the flow of material downward from the small intestine into the colon.

Nutritional TherapyFor treating the ileocecal valve we use Chlorophyll Complex (sooths the iliocelvalve), Lact-Enz, Lactic Acid Yeast, Okra Pepsin E3 (helps sooth and heal the intestinal lining).

If the ileocecal valve is stuck open we often recommend that a washcloth dampened with cold tap water be placed over the valve each night for ten minutes before going to sleep. This helps to tonify the valve. If the valve is stuck closed then foods that are hard to digest like nuts, popcorn and sometimes even raw vegetables must be avoided for a short time.

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About Holistic Healing.Ileocecal Valve Syndrome Symptoms Phylameana lila Désyhealing.guide@...

Right shoulder pain

Right side pelvic pain

Low back pain

Pain surrounding heart

Flu symptoms

Tinnitus

Nausea

Syncope / Near syncope

Headache

Bad breath

Face pallor

Dark circles under eyes

Dizziness

Bowel disturbances (diarrhea / constipation)

Causes of Ileocecal Valve Syndrome

Dehydration

Emotional upsets

How you eat (overeating, eating too frequently, eating too quickly, eating foods you are sensitive to, under-chewing your food)

Foods you eat (carbonated drinks, alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, raw foods, hot spicy foods)

Treating Ileocecal Valve SyndromeTreatment options for ileocecal valve syndrome are chiropractic adjustments, applied kinesiology, homeopathy, and alternative diet.

Temporary Diet Recommendations During TreatmentFor two to three weeks--Avoid:

Roughage foods--such as: popcorn, nuts, potato chips, pretzels, seeds, whole grains

Raw fruits and vegetables--such as: celery, bell peppers, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, lettuce, tomatoes.

Spicy foods--such as: chili powder, hot peppers, salsas, black and cayenne pepper, paprika, cloves, cinnamon.

Also eliminate-- liquors, alcoholic drinks, cocoa, chocolate, caffeine products

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( "The Houston valve is located between the transverse and descending sections of the colon in front of the position of the left kidney. It prevents decaying fecal matter from backing up into the transverse colon." )

EXERCISE #2 ILEOCECAL & HOUSTON VALVE:Rub the lower abdomen in a V position, several times. Rub the back of your arms and the back of the head at the occipital ridge.

The intent of this exercise is to make sure the ileocecal and huston are functioning upon demand. By massaging the lower abdomen in a V you let the ileocecal and houston to do what it is they are intended to do when needed.

By rubbing the back of the arms you access the meridian that goes to the ileocecal valve and this again tells the ileocecal valve and houston duct to function as needed.

The final part of the ileocecal and houston exercise is massaging the back of the head at the occipital ridge.

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