An IBS Treatment - Find One That Works For You

By Julieanne van Zyl

It's true - you really don't need to put up with those painful and embarrassing symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). There are many different IBS Treatments, so you can find on that will benefit you. First of all - decide whether you want to use a natural treatment or do you want to take pills for the rest of your life.

Medication

Your medical practitioner will recommend different types of medication depending on your specific symptoms. The effect is usually temporary when taking medication, because it doesn't clear up the symptoms, but just "hides" them for awhile. In addition, there may be side effects to medication which could leave you feeling worse.

Psychotherapy and/or anti-depressants might work for you, especially if your symptoms are severe and you are depressed by them. However, taking anti-depressants could be a dangerous way of covering up the symptoms instead of dealing with them. You may want to look at the other treatments before psychotherapy or anti-depressants.

Another treatment is Hypnotherapy, and research shows that it's working for some folks.

Natural Treatments

Natural Treatments are usually longer lasting, although they take a little longer to work initially. Some of the natural treatments can relieve your symptoms for years, and maybe for the rest of your life.

Nutrition - Your Diet

Which food irritates your bowel? Find out which one and then stop eating that food. This treatment is frequently recommended. Later on, you can slowly introduce those foods back into your diet. First of all, stop eating all the foods that bring on your symptoms, then start consuming each one again gradually, and notice if you have any reaction. This method can be a real nuisance when you go out to dinner or go on vacation.

Nutrition Supplement

Taking a high quality whole food nutritional supplement is a good way to eliminate the symptoms of IBS. Once your body gets used to the supplement, you can eat whatever you want. Mangosteen juice is one supplement that settles the digestive system, and some vitamins and minerals can also settle your tummy. The mangosteen can also reduce inflammation in your bowel, reduce diarrhea and pain. If you want relief from your IBS symptoms in a short period of time, then a supplement is a good solution.

Herbs

Some people get relief by taking herbs like peppermint that relaxes the muscles in your intestines. Check with your doctor before taking herbs in case they may interact with other medications.

Probiotics

Something else that is often recommended is Probiotics found in certain foods such as yoghurt. These are known as good bacteria that usually live in your intestines

Research on individuals taking Probiotics for IBS show that they can decrease symptoms of IBS.

Chiropractic Adjustments

Adjustments by a chiropractor may assist you. Research supports that certain cases of IBS result from the malfunction of nerves controlling the immune system and/or the gastrointestinal system. So, the adjustments will assist in healing the nerves, and therefore eliminate the symptoms of IBS.

Acupuncture

The treatment for you could be Acupuncture. It is being used successfully by some folks to relax the muscle spasms and improve bowel function.

Choose a Treatment for you

So, the next step for you is to choose an IBS Treatment that you will assist you. I know that when you do find one, your life will change for the better. - 17273

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Julieanne van Zyl runs a website about Vemma Mangosteen Juice where you can find informative and up to date information about Mangosteen Juice, which may relieve IBS symptoms. If you would like to to buy a healthy energy drink, which is a whole fruit Mangosteen and the Mangosteen pericarp extract supplement , go here: Vemma Mangosteen

Do Weight Loss Pills Really Work?

By Deen Dragonovich

With obesity at epidemic levels in the United States, more and more people are turning to weight loss pills in hopes of losing those extra pounds. With the New Year approaching, you can bet that these weight loss pills will be flying off of shelves. But do they actually work?

Good weight loss pills work to some degree, but not as significantly as some may think. When ephedra was introduced back in the early 90's, many considered it a miracle pill. I was one of them. The combination of ephedra along with aspirin and caffeine, burned fat like no other compound since.

Unfortunately along with its fat burning power, there was a long list of side effects as well. Many could not handle the powerful stimulant affects of this compound and it was blamed for many deaths. Whether or not this was true, the writing was on the wall and ephedra was banned in the United States and is no longer available.

Are there any compounds that work as well as ephedra?

Yes, but ephedra set the bar very high and there really isn't anything new (save for possibly one) that matches its fat burning power.

The most popular weight loss pills today are those containing Green tea and Hoodia. Green tea works through a process called thermogenesis (fat burning), while Hoodia is claimed to be an appetite suppressant. Both are said to be effective at shedding the fat, but nothing like ephedra.

There is however one promising compound that seems to block fructose from converting to adipose tissue.

Why the concern about fructose?

Fructose may be the reason why so many Americans are obese today. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition was quoted as saying:

"evidence that a marked increase in the use of HFCS, and therefore in total fructose consumption, preceded the obesity epidemic and may be an important contributor to this epidemic in the United States."

For the past thirty years fructose has virtually replaced cane sugar as the sweetener of choice for most manufacturers because of its low cost to produce. During this period there has been a 300% increase in the use of high fructose corn syrup and a 40% drop in the use of cane sugar.

What is this new compound?

This all natural compound is derived from the roots of Scutellaria baicalensis and Heartwood of Acacia. There more common names are Chineses skullcap and "Black catechu".

What does this new substance do?

This natural compound works by substantially decreasing two key obesity markers in the blood stream. These two obesity markers are expressed in high levels in the chronically obese. These compounds have been shown to significantly decrease both of these obesity markers by inhibiting fat conversion from fructose pathways and down-regulating fat accumulation and up-regulating fat breakdown.

An independent double blind clinical study was conducted by scientist at JSS Medical Research, Inc., in Montreal, Canada. Subjects ranged in age from 40-75, typically the age group that has the most difficult time losing weight. Participants were not given any advice on diet or physical activity.

On average each participant lost an astounding 7% of their bodyweight compared to zero pounds lost for the participants who were not given this natural compound.

Their results would likely have been much better if they combined an exercise program along with a sensible diet.

These compounds show a lot of promise and may very well hold the key to the obesity epidemic, especially for those who consume a lot of fructose in their diets. Always check with your physician before taking any weight loss supplement. - 17273

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About the author: Deen Dragonovich has over 30 years in health and fitness and has researched fructose blockers along with weight loss supplements for several years. He also delivers valuable weight loss help with nutrition and fitness.

How to Prevent Osteoarthritis

By Andrew John

There are three main reasons of osteoarthritis. The first is a genetic predisposition - if someone from your family has it, you are at greater risk of having it yourself. However, two other reasons are much more common: overweight and a long-term stress on some particular joint.

The mechanism or osteoarthritis is very simple: the condition is really caused by wearing off the cartilage in the joints. Then, the bones to rub each other while the joint moves, which causes terrible pain, stiffness and finally inability to move the joint. Osteoarthritis is very common - over 21 million people in the U.S. suffer from it. While this arthritis affects mostly those over forty-five years old, it can happen to anyone, regardless of age.

The good news is that while you may be predisponed to suffer from osteoarthritis, there is much you can do to make this disease to come later and in less severe form. The key to that is staying fit. First, you have to reduce your weight - every pound of fat you don't have on you is a few months more in good health. That's why a healthy diet is a must. Then, you need a lot of cardiovascular exercises. They will help you keep a stable weight. More importantly however, keeping your muscles in good shape is essential to reduce the amount of stress put to the joint's cartilage. Do not overexert yourself though, especially if your joints are already aching. The point is to strengthen the muscles, not to stress your joints too much. Also, make sure that your joints - especially wrists and knees - are protected. Injury,

Another important thing is assuring that the diet contains enough Omega-3 fatty acids to reduce the soreness of the joints. Renowned for their anti-inflammatory effects, Omega-3 fatty acids are must-be in the diet of every osteoarthritis' victim. The acids are commonly found in salmon and herring, but as a normal American diet does not contain enough of those fish, most doctors encourage their patients to take Omega Daily of other food supplements which provide enough Omega-3 fatty acids to reduce the severity of osteoarthritis.

Remember that osteoarthritis can cause only mild problems - but only in case you detect it early and start the treatment soon after. If you feel pain the joint(s) and they can't move as easily as they used to be, contact your doctor ASAP. - 17273

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The Article Author: Andrew John reports on subjects that are important in helping people help themselves. For more information on Omega Daily and Osteoarthritis just click on the links.

Best Muscle Building for Your Body Type

By Wakelin Smith

Discovering how to build muscle fast involves using the best muscle building program for you. Determining what your best muscle building program is depends on whether you are trying to build muscle mass fast or gradually, and your body type. The best muscle building programs usually include drop sets, negatives, flexing and strip sets.

Dumbbells are used for performing drop sets. The best muscle building drop sets are those that use a heavy set of weights, and then with each repetition you should use a lighter and lighter set of dumbbells. This ensures that you can perform the greatest number of repetitions while pushing yourself past your limit in the most effective manner.

Negatives are the best muscle building technique to add strength to weak bench presses. Start out with the bench press bar high, and slowly bring it down towards your body. Negatives are bringing a weight toward you rather than pushing the weight away from your body, as is the case with most types of weight lifting.

Flexing is an isometric exercise rather than a pure bodybuilding exercise. Nevertheless, flexing is important in a muscle building regime, and it should be practised during resting periods between the weight lifting exercises. Flexing is important for keeping your muscles pumped and building strength.

The best muscle building regimens usually end up with strip sets. Strip sets should never be used at the start of your routine, though. How you do strip sets is to strip a few plates from your weight lifting sets. This enables you to perform more repetitions. - 17273

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Discovering just what is the best muscle building program for your body or metabolism can be difficult, unless you are aware of the latest weight lifting programs.

Manage Your Kids to Eat Fish Once and For All

By Michael Byrd

Have you ever thought of abusing your child? If you think you don't, then, it is high time you do, especially if not feeding your children with fish will most likely resemble to child abuse.

You are not excused just because you don't like fish. You are old enough to know the consequences of your choices. Your child is different. He does not know what he's missing if he does not eat fish. But you do, and it's so inconsiderate on your part to deprive them with this privilege.

Put an end to such drama. Let's just pretend that you want to change everything and that you want to introduce fish to your child's diet. The question is on how you will work on it.

I have four children and with them I have learned that kids live by example. They will eventually follow whatever they see in us. And these actions will have an impact as they grow up, even as teenagers.

At an early age, the best way to teach your children to eat fish is to start eating it too. You might not want its fishy taste, but that's because the fish you have probably bought is not fresh or was not prepared properly or you are not yet used to the flavor. You can do something about it. Here's how:

Fish is fish and it will never ever taste like pork or chicken. If that is how you want to put it. The way it will taste "fishy" would mean buying fish that are not fresh. Freshness can create a great impact on the fish taste. And so, it is important that you only buy the freshest fish in order for you to enjoy its taste.

Start with a fish cookbook. Keep on trying all fish recipes until you have found the one you and your family will love.

Studies show that it is best to work on mild tasting fishes first. Don't start with the salmon even if it has the highest content of omega 3 fatty acids. It's best you start with sea bass or the grouper first. Eventually, you and your family will get used to the fish taste and will soon appreciate salmon.

Start weaning them for fish foods and you will see the difference it will make. You can start with fish oils and give them to your child as young as 6 months. Eventually, they will ask for more and will soon have fish as one of their favorite food. And when you have lunch or dinner out with your children, there is 8 out of 10 chances that they will order fish.

Alright, so your kids are old enough to know that food for them means pizza, pot pies, and TV dinners. But it does not mean that it's the end of the world. Just give them tough love and stick with what you believe in. Be firm with the meals you prepare. Feed them with fish and that's it. They will eat if they are hungry anyway.

To lengthen you children's lives and to put them in the pink of health, try these ideas. Studies show that aside from the many benefits that fish can give, it can also improve your child's mood and behavior. This is advantageous on your part too. Just be happy you have chosen to teach your kids to eat fish. Sooner or later, they will also appreciate what you have done. - 17273

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Vegetarian Food Pyramid Facts

By Jim John

The vegetarian food pyramid lists recommended foods and quantities just as a traditional food pyramid does but also lists legumes and nuts instead of meat. Because of their high fiber content, fruits and vegetables replace the fiber category at the bottom tier of the pyramid, and make it unnecessary to include fiber as a separate category.

You should note that the usual vegetarian food pyramid is not the one you should use for a vegan diet. It makes recommendations for dairy products that will not be used with a strict vegan diet. In its place are foods such as soy items that will replace these dairy items. There is a food pyramid that is designed specifically for vegans and it will usually include bread and grains. These items are missing from the general vegetarian pyramid.

The vegetarian food pyramid is a great tool to figure out what nutrition your body needs. If you worry about having the right foods and the right amount of foods, you only need to reference the pyramid and plan from there. Adhering to a vegetarian diet is easier also as you will learn the correct foods and proportions for each type of food in order to maintain a balanced diet that means your nutritional needs.

Just as the traditional one does, the vegetarian food pyramid provides you, not only with serving the right amounts, but also the limits. Oils, fats, sweets and salts should be sparingly used as they are right on the pyramid's top. This then can be the best healthiest diet.

The vegetarian food pyramid offers a graphic illustration of the healthy features of this diet. You can be certain of your diet being as healthy as it could be if the vegetarian food pyramid is followed faithfully. This happens to be a good method for dieters who are considering a vegetarian diet to reduce weight by incorporating the food recommendations.

To adopt a vegetarian diet and maintain healthy nutrition levels may sometimes prove difficult since some food items are limited or missing. It remains however a totally possible task. While it takes time and effort to plan your healthy diet, the end result will be a longer and healthier life. Vegetarians are known to be generally healthier than those who consume meat.

The vegetarian food pyramid can be a helpful resource and diet planning aid for those who are just beginning the vegetarian lifestyle. The newcomer will have a greater understanding of the nutritional aspects of the diet as well as being more aware as to what is needed to maintain this healthier lifestyle. The transition towards a healthier diet is easier than ever, due to the amount of information that is available. You will discover that an all around improvement in your health by becoming a vegetarian is delicious and easy. - 17273

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