Re: Digestive Disturbances- Natural Remedies (Chris)

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I see where you are coming from and as I mentioned in the post I

used just ginger and fennel for my daughter's treatment. I

listed the other spices as possible alternatives if their situation

is different than what my daughter has encountered. That is why I

posted the peer-reviewed material from Healthnotes.

The other important thing to keep in mind is that these spices were

taken in conjunction with a diet that is high in good fats and

protein. This can not be a singular approach of just taking the

spices. Carbohydrates, both simple and complex, are very restricted

which helps assist the body reduce reflux. Both acid reflux and

heartburn can be eliminated by this carbohydrate restriction as well

as duodenal ulcers which are frequently caused by H pylori.

To gain a better understanding as to the specific approach my

daughter has taken I would recommend that you read a book my doctor

had me read, Life Without Bread by Christian Allan, PhD and Wolfgang

Lutz, MD. An excellent book that talks about failure to thrive

children doing exceptionally well on a carbohydrate restricted diet.

Beth

> Message: 9

> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 18:34:45 -0000

> From: " beth_joe_williams " <beth_joe_williams@y...>

> Subject: Digestive Disturbances- Natural Remedies

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> For those children experiencing bloating, gas and other digestive

> disturbances consider the many benefits of spices such as ginger,

> fennel, cinnamon, nutmeg, chamomile and peppermint.

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> They can all be made into a tea. I use a combination of raw grated

> ginger and fennel for my daughter (1 teaspoon of each in about 3

> cups of water). Our doctor started 9 months ago on this

> tea combination and it works really well.

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> I will post separately a more detailed overview of a clinical

> analysis for each of these remedies.

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> 1. Ginger soothes nausea, motion sickness and other stomach upset;

> relieves morning sickness, eliminates intestinal gas, and relaxes

> and soothes the intestinal tract and encourages bile flow.

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> 2. Fennel can be useful for indigestion and spasms of the digestive

> tract.

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> 3. Cinnamon supports digestive function.

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> 4. Nutmeg for nausea and vomiting, indigestion and diarrhea.

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> 5. Peppermint is soothing to the digestive tract and relieves

> symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

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> Beth

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