Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder of motility of the entire gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms usually include abdominal pain, constipation, or diarrhea. It effects women three times more often than men. In this syndrome, the gastrointestinal tract is especially sensitive to many stimuli. Stress, diet, drugs, hormones, or minor irritants may cause the gastrointestinal tract to react abnormally.
Periods of stress and emotional conflict that cause depression or anxiety frequently exacerbate episodes of irritable bowel syndrome. Some people are acutely aware of their symptoms, evaluate them more seriously, and experience greater disability than others. Other people with IBS, who experience similar stress and emotional conflicts, either develop less severe problems or react to them with less concern and disability.
During an episode, most of which occur during the waking hours, the contractions of the gastrointestinal tract become stronger and more frequent, and the resulting rapid transit of food and feces through the small intestine often leads to diarrhea. Crampy pain seems to result from the strong contractions of the large intestine and increased sensitivity of the pain receptors in the large intestine. If uncorrected, it can lead to either Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis where the mucosal linings of the intestinal wall become so damaged, toxins are able to leak directly into the bloodstream.
A physical examination by a physician generally does not reveal anything unusual in an IBS sufferer, except maybe some tenderness over the large intestine. Through extensive testing and elimination of other conditions such as mentioned above, is how IBS is normally diagnosed. That is if any explanation can be given at all. This very often is an additional irritation to the patient who is looking for an answer. The answer we believe is simple. The client lacks the proper enzymatic levels in their body to tackle this problem.
Lack of the proper digestive enzymes adds stress to the body. This stress usually comes in the form of:
1.) your body not able to digest your food properly and receive the nutrient value from the foods; 2.) your immune system becoming depressed handling the stress of not only the digestive disorder, but also the mental anguish; 3.) your gastrointestinal tract reacting to the toxins which then can leave the damaged intestinal tract and enter the blood stream in the form of undigested foods which are then distributed throughout the body. Taking supplemental enzymes to aid in the digestion of food, enhance the capability of the immune system, and eliminate the toxins in the body is an excellent start to again leading a normal life. Some form of stress relieving activity must be sought for the IBS sufferer. The diet must also be closely monitored to not include too many starches, fats, red meat or dairy products, and include good sources of protein, fresh vegetables and some fruits. Regular physical activity is also very important to keep the gastrointestinal tract functioning normally.
NOTE: The following suggestions are based on the clinical experience gathered from the Enzyme Therapy Clinic, operated by Transformation Enzyme Corp. in Houston Texas and from other clinical observations Transformation Enzyme Corp. has compiled from its associated health care practitioners who utilize enzyme therapy as part of their treatment regimens. Both Transformation Enzyme Corp. and Enzyme Essentials, LLC do not purport to diagnose disease nor do we have, or claim to have, knowledge of your medical history or your current medical condition. Therefore, we don't know, nor claim to know, if the digestive enzymes discussed here are applicable or appropriate to your current situation. We recommend that you seek the care and advice of a health care professional and that the information provided here be shared with that health care professional should you decide to act on any of this information.
Enzyme Suggestions: With every meal - 2 OxiCellZyme and 2 PureZyme Following each meal - 2 GastroZyme Before Bed - 3 Plantadophilus
The Enhanced E-Club plus 2 bottles of GastroZyme will generally provide a one-month's supply of the above regimen.
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