and/or Chamomile. These types of formulas will help firm your stools, and at
the same time remove the toxicity and inflammation that cause diarrhea in the
first place. Some formulas have bentonite clay and charcoal in them, which
are also acceptable.
A FEW DEFINITIONSGastritis is inflammation of the stomach.
Enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine.
Colitis is the inflammation of the colon or large intestine.
Diverticulitis is the inflammation of bowel (intestinal) pockets, which
form from our S.A.D. (Standard American Diet).A raw food diet is essential to heal, repair, and strengthen the tissues of
the GI tract. If you feel you cannot handle the roughage in raw foods, use the
herbal bowel formula to buffer the discomfort. This will only be temporary,
as it does not take long to reduce the inflammation in the GI tract.
Most people have the opposite problem: constipation. Constipation is
very hard on the body in many ways, including the absorption of putrefaction
from foods that are being held in the intestines. The destruction of the
intestinal wall can also begin as a result, especially if these food residues
become impacted. Keep the bowels moving with lots of fresh raw fruits and
vegetables, and use a good bowel-corrective formula until your colon is clean
and healthy.
The best bowel formulas are designed to accomplish the above plus
restore and rebuild normal bowel peristalsis. (See Appendix C— Resource
Guide—for companies that supply the best bowel formulas.) A good formula
will strengthen and tone the bowel without addiction. It will also heal the
inflammation and ulcerations from acid-food eating.
Chamomile or peppermint tea is great for inflamed bowels. Both teas
soothe smooth muscle tissue. The consumption of 2-ounces of aloe vera juice
three times a day is also very helpful. However, aloe may cause a little
diarrhea. Two other botanicals that can reduce inflammation of the
gastrointestinal tract are Slippery Elm and Marshmallow Root. Make a tea out
of these by using 1 teaspoon of herb to 1 cup of water. Boil the tea for 8
minutes, then let it steep for another 5 minutes. Strain and drink. Taking 1
cupful, 3-6 times per day, would be an appropriate dose. NOTE: In case of
severe constipation, you may need to add a more powerful purgative herb.