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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
It’s estimated that four million people worldwide suffer from Inflammatory Bowel Disease, a term which describes two different diseases: Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Learn about the symptoms and causes of IBD, as well as the different treatment options available to you.
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the lining of the large intestine. The inflammation usually occurs in the rectum and lower part of the colon, but it may affect the entire colon. Ulcerative colitis rarely affects the small intestine except for the end section, called the terminal ileum. Ulcerative colitis may also be called colitis or proctitis.
Causes of IBS
What causes one person to have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and not another? No one knows. Symptoms cannot be traced to a single organic reason but there may be multiple causes of IBS. Research suggests that people with IBS seem to have a colon that is more sensitive and reactive than usual to a variety of things, including certain foods and stress. Some evidence indicates that the immune system, which fights infection, is also involved.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder that interferes with the normal functions of the large intestine (colon). It is characterized by a group of symptoms–crampy abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea.
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Colon Cleanse
A colon cleanse helps maintain a clean and healthy internal environment for improved digestive function, ridding the body of accumulated waste and toxins, and promoting overall efficiency of biological processes. Learn about reasons for colon cleansing, the best colon cleanser product, benefits of colon cleansing, and how to cleanse your way to better health!
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