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Colonoscopy Tomorrow – Not for me


My wife, Michelle,  has been having a lot of stomach problems over the last few months and diarrhea very often. The problem tends to be in the afternoon with my wife having terrible stomach cramps most afternoons.

We have tried lots of stuff including trying probiotics in case it was a bacteria problem, blood tests, urine test, poo testing. Lots of tests and lots of questioning on both my wife and I on what could be causing these problems. We have looked all over her diet and exercise program thinking that this could be a milk allergy or gluten allergy but after taking these out we realized that my wife may have a problem with lactose in milk and other dairy products so she took all milk related products out of her diet, Gluten tests showed that was really not an issue.

So now we are getting ready for the next test. Tomorrow morning my wife is going in for a Colonoscopy to see if there is some kind of problem with her intestines, colon, or bladder. This is not a comfortable test to get ready for and probably not comfortable tomorrow either, we will see about that.

Getting Ready for a Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy Tomorrow Not for me

Michelle and the Kids

So the prep for the Colonoscopy started a few days ago. Michelle had to drop her daily aspirin (she takes this for blood clot issues she had a few years ago) on Thursday which was 5 days before and anti-inflammatory 3 days before. Now this weekend Michelle had to go to low fiber diet for three days and now today after breakfast no solid foods at all.

For the Colonoscopy tomorrow my wife has to have a completely clear colon so that the camera can see the walls of the colon very clearly and with no obstructions this means that Michelle needs to completely flush her colon for tomorrow morning. To clear the colon she had to take Ducolax pills on Saturday and Sunday nights and then today she needs to take Pico Salax twice tonight and drink 12-16 cups of water between 5pm and midnight. Right now the poor girl is alternating floating from all the water and sitting on the toilet.

I am looking forward to finding out tomorrow if we can get an answer to my wifes problems. She has never had any kind of stomach problems like this and we are both confused as it doesn’t make any sense to either of us. As I am sure you know from my posts here I find confidence within myself that I can find the answers to any health and fitness problems so this last few months have driven me crazy.

I will post tomorrow if we find out anything on this, or probably any news actually.

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Lemon Juice Detox


Lemon Juice detox is all about cleansing the body by removing impurities from it and allowing it to rejuvenate itself. It not only purifies the blood and improves circulation but also removes toxins from other vital organs like the kidney, stomach, intestines and skin. It also promotes better absorption of nutrients by the body. As a consequence, it provides protection from several ailments leading to a sense of well-being.

What is the Lemon Juice Detox?

Lemon Juice Detox

Lemon Juice Detox

The Lemon Juice Detox is much-talked about these days as a quick and economical way of getting rid of all the impurities from the body. It is a combination of lemon juice added to warm water and maple syrup or honey, taken regularly for a few days and is known to cleanse the system thoroughly.

There are some people who drink this lemon juice detox concoction first thing in the morning, wherein it not only cleanses but also helps in weight reduction. However, others prefer to drink it at night after dinner as the body cleanses best during rest. A few drops of lemon juice added to tea or coffee is a tried and tested remedy for headaches. Lemon, a fruit rich in Vitamin C, not only makes a refreshing drink but is also known to protect the body against flu and other minor infections. It also aids the liver in the process of digestion by acting as a tonic. Due to its alkaline properties, it also helps in dissolving stones in the gall bladder.

How To Prepare The Lemon Juice Detox

Add the juice of a medium- sized lemon to a glass of water. Add 2 tablespoons of either honey or Maple Syrup and add a sprinkle of either ground ginger or Cayenne Pepper to it. Stir well and drink at least six times for one to two weeks for optimum detoxification and weight loss.

Lemon Juice Detox is more effective when one avoids consumption of heavy foods.

It is scientifically known that these use a lot of the body’s energy and burden the digestive system. Since lemon juice detox is refreshing and nourishing in itself, the body can concentrate on the cleansing process. Lemon Juice also provides the fluids which are essential to flush out the toxins and wastes from the body.

Lemon Juice Detox

 

While many people swear by this detox drink, there are many others who claim to have received only short term benefits as they starve themselves during this period resulting in slow metabolism. However, when practiced in moderation, the Lemon Juice Detox can assist in improved health over a longer period of time.

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Celiac disease – Gluten Intolerance issues


Celiac disease, more commonly known as gluten intolerance, affects one in 133 Americans. This lifelong disease causes intestinal problems when eating gluten, which is the common name for offending proteins in wheat (including durum, semolina, spelt, kamut, einkorn, and faro), rye, barley and oats. Gluten is like poison to people with celiac disease.

Celiac disease Gluten Intolerance issues

Celiac Disease

Celiac disease affects those who are genetically susceptible. In fact, if one member of a family has celiac disease, about one out of 10 other members of the same family are likely to have it as well. Some may harbor the tendency for a while without getting sick, but then stress, physical injury, infection, childbirth or surgery can actually “activate” the disease. The disease mostly affects people of European (especially Northern European) descent, but recent studies show that it also affects Hispanic, Black and Asian populations as well.

How to Diagnose Celiac Disease

Because of the broad range of symptoms celiac disease presents, it can be difficult to diagnose. The symptoms can range from mild weakness, bone pain, and aphthous stomatitis to chronic diarrhea, abdominal bloating, and progressive weight loss. Those with celiac disease who consistently consume gluten can increase their chances of developing gastrointestinal cancer by a factor of 40 to 100 times that of the normal population. Furthermore, gastrointestinal carcinoma or lymphoma develops in up to 15 percent of patients with untreated or refractory celiac disease. Celiac disease should be quickly and properly diagnosed so it can be treated as soon as possible. Testing is fairly simple and involves screening the patient’s blood for antigliadin (AGA) and endomysium antibodies (EmA), and/or doing a biopsy on specific areas of the intestines.

With a strict adherence to a 100 percent gluten-free diet, almost all complications caused by the disease can be prevented. A gluten-free diet means avoiding all products that contain wheat, rye and barley, or any of their derivatives. This can be a difficult task as there are many hidden sources of gluten found in the ingredients of many processed foods. It is important to read labels carefully and become educated on what types of ingredients to look out for.

Gluten Foods to Watch For

Durum flour, couscous, semolina, spelt, kamut, bulgur and triticale, a grain crossbred from wheat and rye, are all names for certain kinds of wheat.
Corn starch, wheat starch, dextrin, malt, maltodextrin, modified food starch, fillers, natural flavoring, hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP), emulsifier, stabilizer and hydrolyzed plant protein (HPP)

Foods that commonly contain gluten

Most cereals, grains, pastas, breads, and processed foods contain some type of gluten, unless, of course, they are specifically made to be gluten-free. Vegetable cooking sprays, tomato pastes, spaghetti sauces, and veined cheeses, such as roquefort and blue cheese, may contain gluten.

Hidden sources of gluten

Many vitamins and medications can contain gluten in their additives. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.

Be careful of cross-contaminating foods. This can happen in the toaster, deep fryer, griddle, etc.
Imitation seafood and instant or flavored coffees and teas
Glue on envelopes and postage stamps
Chewing gum
Some lotions, creams, and cosmetics

For more information go to www.celiac.org.

And don’t forget to go to www.foodallergybuddy.com to print your free food allergy buddy cards on your home computer. There is no limit to the number of cards you can print and we are constantly adding new designs.

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