stomach/intestinal pain

02-10-2006, 08:03 PM

I'd appreciate some advice on what to do about some stomach/intestinal
pain/irritation/bloating I've been having for a couple years. I've had
my entire GI tract scanned, and I also had a CAT scan, but they were
all normal. It could be a parasite that I may or may not still have (I
lived in Africa for 2 years), so I'm considering a parasite cleanse
(drnatura.com - anyone done this one before?).

Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Brian

02-11-2006, 10:25 AM

Hi Brian

Just something else to consider; intestinal pain,irritation and
bloating are also symptoms of food allergy or sensitivity, gluten in
particular. You could consider going off all gluten containing foods
to see if that alleviates the symptoms. You may need to get some
professional advice on this. A recipe that can help alleviate such
allergy symptoms is a modification of the golden milk recipe: 1 cup
plain yoghurt (with acidophilus, bifidus, casei cultures), 1/4 cup
water, 1-2 bananas, 1/8 teaspoon tumeric paste, 2 tablespoons raw
almond oil, all whizzed together in a blender.(among other things,
Turmeric helps strengthen the digestion and improves intestinal flora,
as does the yoghurt.) This recipe is more alkaline than than acid and
is soothing for the digestive system.

Eileen
--- In Kundaliniyoga (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com, "nitawabrian"
wrote:
>
> I'd appreciate some advice on what to do about some
stomach/intestinal
> pain/irritation/bloating I've been having for a couple years. I've
had
> my entire GI tract scanned, and I also had a CAT scan, but they were
> all normal. It could be a parasite that I may or may not still have
(I
> lived in Africa for 2 years), so I'm considering a parasite cleanse
> (drnatura.com - anyone done this one before?).
>
> Any thoughts?
> Thanks,
> Brian
>

02-11-2006, 12:12 PM

Sat Nam,
Brian,

Check out Penn Herb. Co at www.PennHerb.com. They seem
to have lot of medicinal herbs and natural remedies
for a lot of aliments. Their price are not bad either.
They have all the contact info on the web-site for
mail orders.

PS: Penn Herb is located in Philadelphia.

Be well, I hope this helps.
PACE LOVE AND ALL LIGHT,
SADHANA SEVA,
Philadelphia, PA

SWADJ- "MAY YOU FLOURISH AND THRIVE"

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02-12-2006, 03:40 AM

Hi Brian and all,

I highly recommend a consult with an ayurvedic doctor. I had persistent
stomach complaints and a diagnosis of diverticulitis. On a recurrence of
the problems I went to an ayurvedic MD in Massachusetts -- Jay Glaser.
Diagnosed an imbalance of vatta, prescribed some herbs and a change in diet,
eliminate coffee, and eat "hing" with my oatmeal. problem solved!

Avneesh Singh/Michael Conley

> I'd appreciate some advice on what to do about some
stomach/intestinal
> pain/irritation/bloating I've been having for a couple years. I've
had
> my entire GI tract scanned, and I also had a CAT scan, but they were
> all normal. It could be a parasite that I may or may not still have
(I
> lived in Africa for 2 years), so I'm considering a parasite cleanse
> (drnatura.com - anyone done this one before?).
>

>

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02-13-2006, 07:10 AM

Hi Michael,

Which herbs did your ayurvedic physician prescribe for you? I also have had
serious problems with digestion. In fact, I became malnourished and
developed pernicious anemia because I was not absorbing nutrients in my
food. My ayurvedic physician has literally turned this all around with
herbs, diet, and lifestyle changes.

I might also add that I didn't take the time to nourish myself, which
affected my ability to digest food. While eating, I often stood up, argued,
read magazines, watched TV..... I became aware of how little time I took to
nourish and pamper myself, and feel gratitude for my food. I took care of
everyone else, but me. I am a pretty typical out of balance vatta....and I
talk way too much!

Blessings,
Nirmal Kaur
Anacortes, WA

02-13-2006, 10:46 AM

I have stomach problems and am curious what "hing" is.

Thanks.

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Hi Brian and all,

I highly recommend a consult with an ayurvedic doctor. I had persistent
stomach complaints and a diagnosis of diverticulitis. On a recurrence
of
the problems I went to an ayurvedic MD in Massachusetts -- Jay Glaser.
Diagnosed an imbalance of vatta, prescribed some herbs and a change in
diet,
eliminate coffee, and eat "hing" with my oatmeal.

02-13-2006, 11:24 AM

Hi!

I did the drnatura.com as a cleanse, even though I did not have a parasite (at
least I don't think so). It was a gentle, yet effective cleanse and I felt
better even while doing the cleanse (I'd had a lot of colitis/stomach
irritation, etc), so I would say that this one is worth a try. I hope it helps.

nitawabrian wrote:
I'd appreciate some advice on what to do about some stomach/intestinal
pain/irritation/bloating I've been having for a couple years. I've had
my entire GI tract scanned, and I also had a CAT scan, but they were
all normal. It could be a parasite that I may or may not still have (I
lived in Africa for 2 years), so I'm considering a parasite cleanse
(drnatura.com - anyone done this one before?).

Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Brian

02-13-2006, 12:30 PM

Hi Nirmal and Marcy,

the Ayurvedic doc prescribed "Hingvastak" from Banyan Botanicals. I am pure
Pitta with a Vatta imbalance which gets worse during the winter... "Hing" is
some very strange stuff -- it's like a resin, a solid dense block from which
I scraped a 1/4 t at a time into oatmeal. You can find it in an Indian food
store, or possibly through the 'net. Good point on the subject of enjoying
your food. I also get way overextended and then compound it by not taking
care of basic functions, like eating and sleeping. The doc also suggested
eating more fresh foods and taking note to eat lots of different colors
during a meal. I thought that was interesting.

Quitting coffee made a big difference too.... :-)

Love and Light,

Avneesh

02-13-2006, 04:47 PM

Hi Brian

Just another thought. If you want a self-help book containing
information that describes how foods can help you, "Foods for Health
and Healing" based on the teachings of Yogi Bhajan. In it there is
information on the liver, and liver cleansing foods. In the book,
care of the liver is described as one of the most important aspects of
preventative medicine. Also, Chinese medicine links imbalance in the
liver to digestive disturbances.

Eileen
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