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TheDigest Health Blog- Valuable Links Symptoms At A Glance Diverticulitis Left lower abdominal pain/tenderness Fever Change in bowel habits (Constipation or diahrrea) Bloating Ulcerative Colitis Intestinal cramping/pain Urgent diarrhea (often bloody) Persistent fatigue Irritable Bowel Syndrome Constipation Diarrhea (the two often alternate) Abdominal pain Bloating Often mucous in stools Most of my life I have had problems with constipation, bloating and gas. I have tried a high-fiber diet includinglarge amounts of oatmeal, apples, vegetables, tons of water,etc but nothing seemed to work. I have had great results, however,  from a company called diverticulitisinfo.com. I ordered (one of ) their diverticulitus kits and faithfully follow the regimen daily. It took about four days to start seeing results. It s hard to believe that for the  first time in years my digestion and elimination have returned to normal. I feel so much better! CD		Click here for relief now!   I want you to think a moment of what diets consisted of before industrialization. No fast foods, the grains were whole; vegetables were fresh and grown without pesticides or genetic manipulation. Before commercial farming became the norm and animals were raised in mass for food and slaughter, our distant forbearers ate berries, fruits, root vegetables, herbs and just about all plants that were not toxic and the wild animals they could kill or capture. The diet contained 50-100 grams of fiber a day, most from plants. Interestingly, one of the best studied prebiotic fibers, inulin, has been found in over 35,000 plants, so there was no shortage of fiber in their diets. But as time marched on, we congregated into villages and towns and started cooperative farming, growing of grains and other agricultural endeavors raising livestock for consumption. Fiber in the diet continually diminished. Worse, in the western world we began to remove the fiber from the grains because was felt to be useless. As a result, we have soft, delicious white bread, with no fiber and many of the vitamins and minerals removed. Also around this time we began packaging foods in ways that diminished the basic nutrition in our foods even adding many substances that, while helpful in adding shelf life and flavor, continued to lessen the values of nutrients. High fructose corn syrup was found to be as sweet as sugar and cheaper so found its place in almost everything packaged. Fiber in our diet was forgotten as a needed element in our diets. As of late, there has been much evidence of the benefit to health and longevity associated with the aspects of returning to a basic, normal diet, one that is organic, high fiber and natural, light in animal products and rich in vegetables.
		Fiber is found in plants and normally not digested or absorbed by the body. There are different types of fibers, soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble: Soluble fiber is "soluble" in water.  When mixed with water it becomes gel-like and swells.  Soluble fiber has many benefits, including moderating blood glucose levels and lowering cholesterol. Water soluble fibers are found in watermelon, seeds, beans, apples, oranges, carrots, beets and barley to mention a few. These are critical in preventing diabetes, lowering blood cholesterol levels, obesity, and hypertension (high blood pressure). Soluble fiber, on the other hand, is used by colon bacteria as a food source. Insoluble: Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water.  It passes through the digestive tract pretty much in its original form.  Insoluble fiber though still has many benefits to our digestive health, such as lowering our risk of constipation, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis (and other IBD s), as well as cancer. Most of our insoluble fiber comes from the bran layers of cereal grains. On packaging it is usually labeled cellulose, lignins and hemicelluloses. The average American consumes only 10-17 grams of fiber per day but the recommended amount is 20-38 grams and some say higher. Ways to increase daily fiber intake: - Eat Brown rice instead of white rice - Eat Oats (oatmeal, old fashioned) - Eat whole grain cereals - Eat whole grain pastas - Eat organic (when you can), unpeeled VEGETABLES WITH THEIR SKINS ON(lots of Veges!) - Add rice bran or wheat bran (miller s bran) to your foods - Eat beans - Get rid of the White stuff in your diet (bread, rice, pasta, sugar, etc.) Other important things to remember: - Don t forget your water intake&2 quarts daily! - Avoid saturated and trans fats - Make sure you are getting enough Omega Oils (3,6 & 9 s) - Exercise (3 times weekly minimum)! Chia as a source of fiber: THE POWER OF CHIA SEEDS Nutrition experts around the globe agree that Chia seeds may be one of the healthiest super foods of the world.  These nutritionally-packed seeds come from a desert plant "Salvia hispanica L" which is part of the mint family.  Originally cultivated in southern Mexico it was so valued at one time that it was used as currency.  Chia was considered a super food of the Aztec and Mayan cultures where they were known as the "running food".  The Chia seeds were consumed for energy and endurance for the life of a warrior where it is rumored to take as little as 1 tablespoon to sustain a person for 24 hours, but many in the western world remember them as part of a novelty item & the Chia Pet . Chia seeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids (fats that protect against inflammation and heart disease) with more fatty acids than Atlantic salmon.  They are among the highest anti-oxidant of any whole food and have been shown to help keep blood pressure and blood sugar at normal levels. For bowel health they aid in regulating elimination and hydration without harsh laxatives. Chia seeds are loaded with vitamins and minerals, calcium, protein and just two tablespoons a day will give you seven grams of fiber and 205 milligrams of calcium, and contains trace amounts of boron which speeds the rate at which the calcium is absorbed and used by the body. Chia contains both soluble and insoluble fiber&both needed for a healthy digestive tract. Insoluble fiber helps clean the intestinal tract and the soluble fiber can act as a prebiotic that helps feed and maintain the crucial good bacteria in your digestive system. Chia seeds are as versatile as your imagination and can be mixed into your favorite drink, used as a topper to a healthy salad, incorporated in muffins, pancakes or your morning oatmeal. Chia seeds are beneficial to a diabetic's diet as they absorb so much water and slowly release energy into the bloodstream keeping blood sugar levels stable. If you leave these seeds in water, they will transform into a gelatinous substance due to the fact that each tiny seed holds 9 times it s own weight in water and holds on to it, which creates a barrier between carbohydrates and enzymes and slows down the conversion of carbs into sugars. These miraculous seeds have been shown in double blind studies to decrease blood pressure, lower cholesterol and help with weight loss.  Two tablespoons a day will greatly improve your overall health. Believe it or not, it is not just for your looks or for heart health that exercise has a major benefit. If you want to improve all of your body, including the health of your colon, you need to exercise! Regular physical activity helps the bowels to work more efficiently and reduces the pressure in the colon. For optimal overall health, and especially colon health it is recommended to exercise a minimum of 30 minutes daily. For those starting a program of colon health recovery, we recommend starting with 3 days a week with a goal of 5 days a week within a month. With everything else you have to do, don t you deserve time that is just for YOU? Increasing your exercise and fiber intake is crucial, but the medical experts have also found that you must increase the amount of fluids (Water) you drink throughout the day.  Fiber works most efficiently when it s able to absorb water. Many feel coffee, tea and sodas in large amounts provide the necessary amount of water daily&we DO NOT recommend that. Remember, our bodies need plain, clean water. Our recommendation is 2 quarts of WATER daily.  Water is the mechanism it uses to soften the bulky waste found in your colon.  If you don t increase your water intake while you re increasing your fiber consumptions, you could find yourself constipated!  [ previous ]
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