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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Facts

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is one name for two very similar diseases, both of which cause destructive swelling and inflammation in the intestinal tract – Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease.

These two conditions are characterized by nearly identical symptoms, making it difficult for even trained professionals to distinguish between them. Nearly one and a half million people in the United States alone suffer from one of these two diseases.

The Foundation for Clinical Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease defines IBD as a disease in which some part of the bowel (esophagus, stomach, small intestine and the colon) is inflamed. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) report the following facts about IBD:

• About 1.4 million Americans suffer from IBD, with approximately 30,000 new cases diagnosed each year.
• According to a 1990 study, the medical costs of IBD in the U.S. totaled $1.4-$1.8 billion annually.
• Surgery and inpatient care were estimated to account for roughly one-half of this amount.
• The disability costs of illness (lost labor productivity) were estimated to be $0.4-$0.8 billion, making the total estimated annual cost of IBD $1.8-$2.6 billion.

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New findings by Swedish researchers at Sahlgrenska University in Gothenburg further support claims that regular exercise can help to dramatically decrease the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

Altogether a total of 102 previously documented adult IBS patients, ranging from ages 18 to 65, took part in this new IBS study. The participants were randomly assigned into one of two groups:

1. An experimental group whose members where instructed to increase their daily activity level
2. A comparative control group whose members were told to maintain their current lifestyle habits.

Participants in the more active experimental group were asked to perform some sort of moderate to vigorous physical exercise, such as quick-paced walking or running, for an minimum of 20 to 30 minutes, at least three to five days each week, for an overall period lasting three months.

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Out of all the countless home remedies for colon cleansing and full body detoxification, simply drinking sea salt dissolved in water may just be one of the oldest methods still in use. But is it safe to excessively increase your salt intake?

How this cleansing method works: You quickly ingest more salt than the your system is able to absorb, thereby forcing the excess through the small intestines and out of the body.

The general idea the sea salt colon cleanse is that the salt will quickly absorb toxins and kill off unwanted microorganisms, as well as draw excess water into the bowel to flush them out. Unfortunately, while this time tested technique may achieve the some of the desired results, they come at a steep price.

Why A Sea Salt Colon Cleanse Doesn’t Work

First and foremost, it’s no secret that consuming such large quantities of sodium can have a tremendous negative side effects. A typical Sea Salt Colon Cleanse recipe calls for two or more table spoons of sea salt (or un-iodized table salt) to be dissolved in a quart of hot water, and then drunk while still warm. Some recipes call for several such quarts a day.

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A lot of people who regularly practice colon cleansing often look for that extra edge to help them get the maximum benefits cleansing offers. One trick that seems to be gaining popularity is the use of green tea to complement an otherwise normal colon cleanse.

Proponents of the “green tea colon cleanse” claim that it greatly improves the effectiveness of your cleanse by promoting the release of food waste and other toxins from the body, as well as reducing recovery time and generally promoting better overall health due to the many nutritional benefits green tea has to offer.

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There are a lot of sound arguments in favor of vegetarianism. Regardless of whether it’s because of animal-rights, environmental concerns, or done in the interest of general personal health — not eating meat is something many people are very passionate about.

However, for individuals who are at high-risk for, or already suffering from certain forms of bowel disease, newly published research may present the strongest argument yet for going vegetarian.

The British Medical Journal recently presented the findings of a study carried out by researchers at the University of Oxford’s Cancer Epidemiology Unit (CEU), which suggest that individuals who follow a vegetarian diet may be up to a third less likely, on average, to develop diverticular disease than those who regularly eat meat.

Diverticular disease is especially prevalent among westerners, and is statistically one of the most common forms of bowel disease in both the United States and UK.

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