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Lomentum has been designed to supply the body with nutrients lacking in the diet of all IBS sufferers, as dietary changes are commonly employed to prevent an over-reaction of the gastrocolic reflex and lessen gastrointestinal (GI) distress.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects approximately 10-20% of the entire population. It is the number one disease seen and diagnosed by primary care physicians and gastroenterologists. This multi-faceted disorder may also be defined as spastic colon, and is extremely hard to diagnose.
However, getting an accurate diagnosis has proven even harder in today's clinical settings, as many individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) often feel embarrassed and shy away from conventional physician assessments. As well, IBS is a functional disorder and does not manifest as inflammation, infection, or bleeding from the rectum, like the more serious Irritable Bowel Diseases (IBD).
Whether you have yet to visit your doctor for evaluation, or have been previously diagnosed, several treatment options, including natural supplementation, are available. A large number of individuals suffering from IBS are more likely to use over-the-counter medications to control the pain and discomfort of this condition. A practice that may prove detrimental to health if used consistently over an extended period of time. Moreover, the efficacy of current medicines prescribed for the symptom management of IBS is sporadic at best, because a measurement of disease severity is lacking.
However, one thing remains certain; particular foods, dairy products, dietary fats, and meats have all been shown to aggravate IBS. So much so, that persons with the disorder usually avoid foods that aggravate the condition, but contain the much-needed nutrients for disease support. In fact, dietary concerns account for nearly 60% of the questions asked to doctors regarding treatment of IBS.
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Lomentum has been specifically designed for nutritional support purposes; ensuring that lacking dietary needs are met. The ingredients found in lomentum may act to decrease digestive problems and alleviate general IBS symptoms, while promoting the overall health of the gastrointestinal tract. |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Defined:
Technically, IBS is a syndrome rather than disease, due to the fact that it exists as a group of symptoms rather than just one major influence. The top scientists in the world classify this condition as a diffuse (spread about the GI tract) process. However, the standard and most accepted definition of IBS remains within the arena of functional bowel disorders. IBS is characterized by abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, and abnormal contractions of intestinal muscles; being either faster or slower than normal.
There are two forms of IBS:
- Spastic colon is marked by post-meal diarrhea, constipation, or both, as well as pain.
- Painless diarrhea IBS involves the abrupt onset of diarrhea either during or after eating. It may also occur immediately upon waking.
What Causes IBS?
Despite advancements in research, the underlying cause of Irritable Bowel remains unknown. IBS prevalence in Western societies has lead many scientists to speculate that certain environmental, dietary, and cultural factors may be to blame. Yet others look to psychological causes, such as stress, as the primary mechanism for IBS. In addition, research has indicated that socially stressful situations may indeed play a role in the symptom incidence. However, stress's link to Irritable Bowel's underlying cause remains undefined. IBS has even been shown to occur after episodes of enteritis. Although all of these theories are promising, again, no clear cause has been established.
Diagnosis, Signs and Symptoms of IBS:
Today, your family physician can receive a definitive diagnosis by assessing one's symptoms and excluding other medical conditions that may have similar clinical presentations. Diagnostic criteria has been refined (i.e. Manning and Rome II Diagnostic Criteria) on the basis of disease presentation, personal history, physical exam, and specific tests; all procedures that result in a high (95%) success of outcome/diagnosis.
Symptoms resulting from IBS vary from individual to individual, and can include:
- Upper GI disturbance and Heartburn (25% to 50% of patients)
- Early feeling of fullness (satiety)
- Nausea
- Abdominal fullness and bloating
- Intermittent upper abdominal discomfort or pain (dyspepsia)
- Feelings of urgency, and a feeling of "incomplete" emptying of the bowels may also be experienced
Other non-gastrointestinal symptoms reported by IBS sufferers include; fatigue, muscle pain, sleep disturbances, and sexual dysfunction. However, the consensus among physicians is that these symptoms may be due to the coexistence, or overlap, of IBS with another condition (e.g. fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, or interstitial cystitis). Lower back pains or headache may also occur and are thought to be correlated with the severity of the IBS. Additionally, some symptoms may seem contradictory to patients, such as alternating diarrhea and constipation.
Lastly, a "deregulation" between the brain, the gut, and the central nervous system (usually caused by stress) causes the bowel to become irritated, or overly sensitive to external stimuli. Irritation has also been shown to occur as a result of normal life events.
Standard Treatments for IBS:
A study conducted in early, 2006, sought to identify patient perceptions regarding IBS, and the major concerns for treatment options that currently exist. The survey discovered that diet (i.e. learning what foods to avoid) accounted for some 60% of concerns garnered from the questionnaire. Medication concerned 58% of patients, coping strategies were next at 56%, followed by the psychological factors of IBS at 55%. These findings prove useful because of the varying, and often contradictory symptoms that arise from this condition.
Diet: Changes in dietary standards for IBS sufferers remains a standard in conventional treatments aimed at lessening disorder symptoms. The elimination of certain foods can reduce the over-reaction and gastrocolic response of those with IBS, as some food sources appear to aggravate the symptoms and discomfort associated with the condition. Food to be avoided include; red meat, dairy products, fatty and fried foods, coffee, alcohol, carbonated beverages, solid chocolate, and artificial sweeteners. In addition the inclusion of soluble fiber, substitution of soy or rice products for dairy, and being cautious when consuming insoluble fiber sources and fresh fruits and vegetables, are all methods that lessen the potential disruption of the gastrointestinal tract in persons with IBS.
Medications: Numerous medications have proven useful in symptom management and symptoms reduction. The administration of stool softeners and laxatives has been successful in constipation-related IBS, while antidiarrheal medications seem to help those suffering from diarrhea-predominant IBS. As well, antispasmodic drugs (e.g. hyoscine) may also benefit some IBS patients. Low-dosage tricyclic and SSRI anti depressants are also commonly employed as a means to relieve symptoms of visceral pain, sensitivity, diarrhea, and constipation.
Cognitive Therapy: Hypnotherapy or self-hypnosis is one of the newer and most promising areas of current IBS treatment. Some research has concluded that such therapy can result in the reduction or even elimination of IBS symptoms for years after therapy completion. Because of the possible brain-gut component in IBS, cognitive therapy may improve symptoms in a large number of IBS patients. However, more investigational research is necessary to substantiate the findings of preliminary trials.
Lomentum May be an Effective Alternative Therapy for the Management of Symptoms and Discomfort Caused By Your IBS:
Due to the individual-specific nature of IBS symptoms, many patients are frustrated with the lack of effectiveness from conventional treatments. Although much of the success garnered from natural supplements is anecdotal, one cannot overlook the success and claim of personal remedy which has resulted from the inclusion of all-natural supplements. The fact remains: natural-based treatments, or 'traditional medicines', have been used for years with great effectiveness.
Lomentum has been developed to ease the frustration of standard treatments. The ingredients found in Lomentum have been studied in various trials and lend support to their use. The Lomentum ingredient list includes:
Probiotics (Lactobacillus acidophilus and bacillus): Administration of probiotics may help resolve flora-imbalance related digestive problems, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In fact, in patients with IBS, fecal bacteria are altered as compared to normal controls. Another clinical study showed that Lactobacillus acidophilus and L. plantarum are effective in improving severity scores of IBS symptoms.
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita): Chamomile acts as an anti-spasmodic agent in the digestive tract which can be quite helpful in patients with IBS. An herbal preparation containing chamomile, peppermint, and caraway demonstrated the ability to significantly improve symptoms of upset stomach (dyspepsia) in a double-blind study of 120 patients when compared to placebo.
Glutamine: The preferred fuel for cells of the GI tract, glutamine is an amino acid that also exerts a protective effect on the intestinal lining and plays a role in immune defenses. It is abundant in many foods but is easily broken down in the cooking process. The protective barrier may be compromised in some patients with IBS.
Peppermint oil (enterically coated): Enteric-coated peppermint oil has been used for treating IBS in Europe for several years. An analysis of 16 clinical trials of enteric coated peppermint oil concluded that it may be the drug of first choice in IBS patients with non-serious constipation or diarrhea to alleviate general symptoms and to improve quality of life. A particular controlled trial showed that after 2 weeks of peppermint oil treatment, 75% of children experienced significant improvement in the severity of pain associated with IBS.
Caraway oil (enterically coated): When used in combination with peppermint oil, caraway may relieve indigestion symptoms of pain, pressure, heaviness and fullness. When compared to cisparide (a pharmaceutical), caraway and peppermint oil have been shown to be comparable in efficacy for treating dyspepsia and intestinal symptoms.
Gamma-oryzanol: Gamma-oryzanol is a natural compound isolated from rice bran oil. Animal studies show that gamma-oryzanol can suppress emotionally-induced propulsive activity in the gastrointestinal tract, which is thought to be associated with IBS.
Progressive Health has employed the use of enteric coating for ingredient delivery. This enteric coating acts as a barrier to the ingredients within the capsule and controls the location within the digestive system where it is absorbed; thereby maximizing the efficacy of Lomentum. Due to the high-absorption percentage and clinically reviewed success of nutrients contained in Progressive Health's unique IBS formula, the symptoms, discomfort, and potential nutrient inadequacies caused by your condition may be lessened; while a promotion of health and overall integrity of the gastrointestinal tract is maintained.
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