Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 How did he know this? What tests did he do? Just curious Bobbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 In a message dated 07/24/2001 10:26:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, bonami@... writes: << am unable to open the site listed for Okra Pepsin. Sorry. Bonnie >> ==== I can't get it either Christel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 << You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, available here free of charge: >> === I have it installed but still can't get the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 Bonnie, Are you talking about this product? http://www.standardprocess.com/lit/tabsheets/OkraPepsinE36080 & 6085.pdf Regards, Antunes. Bonnie wrote: > > After visiting my holistic chiropractor yesterday, he informed me that my small intestine was completely clogged with mucous. He said that none of the vitamins, minerals, supplements, (yikes - does this mean the Homozon too?) etc. was able to be absorbed by the body because of the mucous. He is administering " Okra with (a " p " word - I've forgotten) to get rid of this mucous and clean out the small intestine. I'm to pick up the Okra supplement tomorrow. In the meantime, do you have any thoughts or comments or additional action I need to take? > Bonnie > bonami@... > May you be blessed > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 He muscle tests. Bonnie bonami@... May you be blessed with health, harmony,and happiness Re: Small Intestine How did he know this? What tests did he do? Just curious Bobbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 Yes, that's it. Okra Pepsin. What do you know about it? Bonnie bonami@... May you be blessed with health, harmony,and happiness Re: Small Intestine Bonnie, Are you talking about this product? http://www.standardprocess.com/lit/tabsheets/OkraPepsinE36080 & 6085.pdf Regards, Antunes. Bonnie wrote: > > After visiting my holistic chiropractor yesterday, he informed me that my small intestine was completely clogged with mucous. He said that none of the vitamins, minerals, supplements, (yikes - does this mean the Homozon too?) etc. was able to be absorbed by the body because of the mucous. He is administering " Okra with (a " p " word - I've forgotten) to get rid of this mucous and clean out the small intestine. I'm to pick up the Okra supplement tomorrow. In the meantime, do you have any thoughts or comments or additional action I need to take? > Bonnie > bonami@... > May you be blessed > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 I am unable to open the site listed for Okra Pepsin. Sorry. Bonnie bonami@... May you be blessed with health, harmony,and happiness Re: Small Intestine Bonnie, Are you talking about this product? http://www.standardprocess.com/lit/tabsheets/OkraPepsinE36080 & 6085.pdf Regards, Antunes. Bonnie wrote: > > After visiting my holistic chiropractor yesterday, he informed me that my small intestine was completely clogged with mucous. He said that none of the vitamins, minerals, supplements, (yikes - does this mean the Homozon too?) etc. was able to be absorbed by the body because of the mucous. He is administering " Okra with (a " p " word - I've forgotten) to get rid of this mucous and clean out the small intestine. I'm to pick up the Okra supplement tomorrow. In the meantime, do you have any thoughts or comments or additional action I need to take? > Bonnie > bonami@... > May you be blessed > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, available here free of charge: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Bonnie wrote: > > I am unable to open the site listed for Okra Pepsin. Sorry. > Bonnie > bonami@... > May you be blessed with health, harmony,and happiness > > Re: Small Intestine > > Bonnie, > > Are you talking about this product? > > http://www.standardprocess.com/lit/tabsheets/OkraPepsinE36080 & 6085.pdf > > Regards, > Antunes. > -- " I swear by my life and by my love of it - that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine. " -- Galt, hero of Atlas Shrugged http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0452011876/andresworld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2001 Report Share Posted July 24, 2001 http://www3.mailordercentral.com/roadtohealth/PRODINFO.ASP? NUMBER=SP6085 & ampVARIATION= info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 Try this one: http://www.standardprocess.com/lit/tabsheets/OkraPepsinE36080 & 6085.pdf I went to www.standardprocess.com and then under product lines I selected standard process. On that page I looked thru categories till I found the product. Barbara > > > << You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, available here free of > charge: >> > === > I have it installed but still can't get the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 I installed the Adobe Acrobat Reader and still can't get it either. I'll look from some way, like maybe go to a health site and search the words Okra Pepsin on an herb search. Bonnie bonami@... May you be blessed with health, harmony,and happiness Re: Small Intestine << You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, available here free of charge: >> === I have it installed but still can't get the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 Homozon is about the only thing I do consistently. About a teaspoon a day. I do drink about three quarts of filtered water a day too. I've been doing the homozon for about 6-8 weeks. For about the last four to five days, I have been taking a tblspoon of Psyllium husks too. Bonnie bonami@... Small Intestine After visiting my holistic chiropractor yesterday, he informed me that my small intestine was completely clogged with mucous. He said that none of the vitamins, minerals, supplements, (yikes - does this mean the Homozon too?) etc. was able to be absorbed by the body because of the mucous. He is administering " Okra with (a " p " word - I've forgotten) to get rid of this mucous and clean out the small intestine. I'm to pick up the Okra supplement tomorrow. In the meantime, do you have any thoughts or comments or additional action I need to take? Bonnie bonami@... May you be blessed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 Bonnie, Homozon helps remove the mucus in the small intestines. It did mine, and it isn't over yet. I wouldn't put Homozon in the category of a vitamin, mineral or supplement. It is a very good bowel cleaner. It has worked for many of us on the board. Have you used it yet? For how long? Liz D Small Intestine After visiting my holistic chiropractor yesterday, he informed me that my small intestine was completely clogged with mucous. He said that none of the vitamins, minerals, supplements, (yikes - does this mean the Homozon too?) etc. was able to be absorbed by the body because of the mucous. He is administering " Okra with (a " p " word - I've forgotten) to get rid of this mucous and clean out the small intestine. I'm to pick up the Okra supplement tomorrow. In the meantime, do you have any thoughts or comments or additional action I need to take? Bonnie bonami@... May you be blessed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2002 Report Share Posted January 14, 2002 perhaps its ascaris lumbricordes worm infection. This is a very common worm infection in the third world, but I believe it is more common than we think and our doctors and tests are missing the diagnosis. I know many people think hulda clark is a quack, and I agree her books seem terribly unscientific, but her focus is on parasites for the most part and she discusses ascaris quite alot. I believe it inhabits that small intestine and migrates from the lung and heart as well. I have heard that it will evoke a tickle in your throat which is the mechanism that it transmits its eggs ( up the throat and then a cough that sends it back down to the gut.) I took a young woman with the beginings of RA into to be tested on the Biomeridian machine the other day and the practioners said the machine called out Ascaris Lumbricordes as the most pathogenic problem for this woman. Food for thought. kathy rheumatic Small Intestine > Has anyone heard of the small intestine not contracting like is should. My > husband, , has polymyositis and SD and was admitted to the hospital for > a possible blockage in his bowels. However, now there is no blockage but > supposedly his intestine is not contracting. If anyone knows anything about > this, I would really appreciate your feedback. Thanks! > > Nika > > > To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2002 Report Share Posted January 18, 2002 Thanks Kathy for the info. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2002 Report Share Posted February 27, 2002 Hello Nika, My daughter has systemic scleroderma. While she hasn't had diagnosed small intestine involvement, she has had continual bowel and malabsorption problems. Your husband's bowel condition is probably malabsorption plus the effect of scleroderma hardening the bowel wall. The gut is helped by supplements like slippery elm and l-glutamine, plus a good acidophilus with preferably billions of different organisms in each dose. That Grainfields product that Steve posted about recently has been the best thing we have found for my daughter's gut problems in the five years of her illness. I have heard from several of the group who are going to try it too so we might get some feedback from them soon. You might be able to get a similar product in the US. The advantage of these kinds of supplements is the range of nutrition contained, the fact that the food is pre-digested so even if the gut isn't working properly the nutrition still gets into the body, and the multiple kinds of live bacteria in it to keep the bowel movements healthy. I just read Dr. Mercola's newsletter this week saying that he prescribes probiotic supplements for all his patients, regardless of their illness. Hope things improve for your husband soon. Chris. I hope you can find something like this for your husband. >Does anyone have severe small intestine involvement from SD, etc. that has >required hospitalization? If so, how have you treated this problem>? And >how often has it occurred. My husband is currently in the hospital because >he can't keep down any food and he has not had a bowel movement in over a >week. Any responses will be greatly appreciated! > >Nika > > >To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2002 Report Share Posted February 28, 2002 > the Grainfields product that Steve posted about, can >you tell me what it is composed of? Hi Deb, There are some choices within the Grainfields range but most ingredients are the same - the different varieties just have a couple of variations. This is a typical mix - the food is lactobacillus-fermented. Organic: Spirulina, Barley Grass, Alfalfa Grass, Wheat Grass Wholegrain Organic: Linseed, Soybeans, Wheat, Barley, Rye, Oats, Corn, Millet, Alfalfa Seed, Mung Beans, Brown Rice Whey Protein Concentrate, Malt Organic: Molasses, Fresh Green Ginger; Fresh Lemon Juice Lactobacillus: acidophilus, delbreukii, caseii, bulgaricus, causasicus, fermenti, plantarum, brevis, helveticus, leichmannii, lactis, bifidus (Bifidobacterium bifidum); Saccharomyces boulardii, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2005 Report Share Posted September 19, 2005 http://www.myvits.com/bodymech/bodymech-small_intestine.asp Symptoms of Small Intestine Dysfunction 1) General symptoms of small intestine dysfunction include abdominal bloating and pain, gas, diarrhea, nausea. 2) Lactase deficiency can cause gas, nausea, bloating, cramps, diarrhea, asthma, congestion, on ingestion of dairy products. 3) It is felt by many that congestion in the lacteals and lymphatic of the small intestine contributes to narcolepsy. 4) Symptoms of duodenal ulcers include midmorning and middle of the night pain relieved by eating. The pain lasts for 1-3 weeks at a time and then subsides. Causes of Small Intestine Dysfunction 1) Some causes are really primarily with the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and stomach, all affecting digestion in the small intestine. The cause must be determined. 2) Nerve pressure in the lower thoracics can affect small intestine function (see Appendix A). 3) Stress can alter enzyme secretion and cause dysfunction. 4) Antibiotic therapy (for infections, etc.) can kill off helpful bacteria in the small and large intestine and can cause an alkaline gut where harmful gas producing bacteria will proliferate. Lack of HCl will contribute to this also. 5) Spices, alcohol, caffeine, can cause irritation and a resultant over-secretion of mucus in the small intestine. This can "plug" the villi and decrease vitamin and mineral absorption leading to various deficiencies. In this case even a healthful diet won’t be assimilated properly. 6) Causes of duodenal ulcers: a) Increased HCl secretion in the stomach up to 1500% of normal (see stomach chapter for causes). Stress causing increased sympathetic nerve flow and decreasing secretion of mucus from Brunner’s glands. c) An overworked pancreas from overeating, eating between meals, etc., not secreting enough bicarbonate. 7) Eating any food you’re allergic to can cause disturbances in the small intestine. Prevention and Treatment of Small Intestine Dysfunction 1) Avoid spicy food, caffeine, alcohol, refined carbohydrates (sugar, white flour, white rice) so you won’t over secrete mucus and decr ease your absorption. 2) Make sure your liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and stomach are functioning properly (see respective chapters). 3) Eat lots of raw fruit and vegetables to promote growth of healthful bacteria. 4) Garlic will kill harmful intestinal bacteria and promote the growth of beneficial acid producing bacteria. 5) Charcoal tablets and anise tea both is effective in relieving gas. 6) If you have food allergies causing upset, go on the adrenal recovery diet and at the same time avoid the suspect food. Do the allergy desensitization technique (see Appendix D). Check and correct the following if needed: adrenals, thymus, pituitary, thyroid, stomach (mainly hypochlorhydria). Always keep sweets to a minimum. If your body is missing lactase, this technique won’t correct it, but we have seen allergies to wheat, gluten, beef, corn, soy, potatoes, tomatoes, peanuts, yeast, etc. clear up with the technique and with fixing the malfunctioning organs. Symptoms such as asthma, hyperactivity, congestion, diarrhea, decreased concentration span, irritability have disappeared. 7) Slippery elm tea is reported to be beneficial for inflammation of the small intestine. 8) See a good chiropractor if you suspect nerve pressure to be a contributing cause (see Appendix A). 9) Two reflex areas are helpful. The first is located along the border of the 8th-11th ribs and cartilage. The second is along the upper third of the thigh half way between the front and inside. Both should be vigorously rubbed for 1 minute every other day. In cases of narcolepsy or Crohn’s disease do it twice daily for 3 minutes. 10) For duodenal ulcers try 4 ounces of fresh raw cabbage juice 4 times daily, drink lots of water, golden seal tea, and flax seed tea. Decrease your stress level. Sugar should be avoided. Comfrey leaf tea may also be beneficial. 11) If you have eaten too many irritating foods and suspect your villi to be "plugged" and your absorption decreased, two things may be helpful. Take a mixture of comfrey leaves and papain (papain is the milky white sap from the stem of the papaya and is also plentiful in green papayas). The papain will dissolve the mucus while the comfrey will heal the membranes. Do this for 1 week, once daily (¼ cup). Also15 minutes before each meal take ¼ teaspoon of high silica clay to "scrub" out the mucus. If there is mucus in you stool from this treatment, don’t be concerned. Anatomy and Physiology The small intestine is the largest part of the gastrointestinal tract and is composed of the duodenum, which is about one foot long, jejunum (5-8 feet long), and ileum (16-20 feet long). The duodenum is the major portion of the small intestine where enzyme secretion takes place. The small intestine secretes sucrase (breaks sucrose into glucose and fructose); maltase (breaks maltose into glucose); and lactase (breaks lactose into glucose and galactose, lactase is missing in a good percentage of people). It also secretes petidase to split peptides (from protein) into amino acids, and lipase to break down fat into glycerol and fatty acids. The duodenum receives bile from the liver and gallbladder, to decrease the surface tension between the large fat globules and water, and break them into smaller globules that can be acted upon by lipase. Lipase, amylase, trypsin, chymotrypsin and sodium bicarbonate are received from the pancreas upon hormonal signals from pancreozymin and other hormones (produced in the small intestine) and neural signals from the vagus nerve. Epithelial cells in the small intestine secrete over ½ gallon of a neutral fluid daily to supply a watery substance to mix with the chime and provide a substance to aid in electrolyte and vitamin absorption through the villi. Brunner’s glands in the duodenum secrete mucus in response to secretin, vagal stimulation, and direct stimulation of food in the small intestine. This mucus protects the duodenal wall from the digestive juices. Goblet cells in the mucosa also produce mucus. In general the duodenum isn’t as well protected with mucus as is the stomach and is more prone to ulcers. A deficiency of pancreatic juices to neutralize the acid chime from the stomach, or stress causing sympathetic inhibition of enzyme secretion can lead to duodenal ulcer formation. Approximately ½ the carbohydrate digestion is performed by amylase from the pancreas, 40% from the saliva, 10% from intestinal amylase. Ninety five percent of the fat digestion is performed by pancreatic lipase and 5% from intestinal and stomach lipase. Almost 90% of our daily fluid intake is absorbed in the small intestine. The small intestine is covered with villi and microvilli. They increase the surface area of the intestinal wall exposed to chime by 60,000%. The increased surface area makes the small intestine very efficient in absorption. Capillaries in the villi absorb amino acids, glucose, fructose, and galactose while lacteals absorb fatty acid and glycerol to travel through the lymphatic vessels. As chime enters the small intestine, the acidity of it causes secretion of the hormone secretin, which signals the pancreas to secrete alkaline juices to neutralize the chime. The chimes also initiate a type of small intestine contraction known as segmentation, which helps to mix and chop the chime, and propel it along. These contractions occur about once every 5 seconds in the duodenum but only half as fast in the ileum. Peristaltic waves also occur and aid in chime propulsion. It takes about 2-3 minutes for the chime to advance 1 inch, and all together food can remain in the small intestine between 3-10 hours normally. Eating and stomach distention both can increase peristalsis in the small intestine. Harmful irritants reaching the small intestine can initiate what is called a peristaltic rush, which can empty the entire small intestine into the colon within a few minutes. Food you are allergic to can also do this and lead to diarrhea due to the lack of time for fluid absorption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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