Irritable Bowel and Apple Juice
If I go through even an hour without passing gas, it's highly unusual. Last week I asked what was causing my irritable bowel, greatly aggravated by apple juice, for example. I think it's sugar, but what is in the sugar? Your reply indicated that I might have intestinal dysbiosis, the wrong type of bacteria and yeast living inside my intestines, probably candida, which feed off of sugar and causes the sugar to ferment, creating gas and other symptoms. You also said I might be allergic to apple juice. How would I change the bacteria to the proper one? I am fairly certain that it is not an allergy to apple juice. Fatty foods like gravy, or often spaghetti sauce will cause great gas pain, resulting often times with severe diarrhea.
* * *ANSWER BY RICHARD GROSSMAN, L.AC., O.M.D., PH.D.
According to the 4 R protocol developed by Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the first step, after proper diagnosis, is to Remove the offending pathogen. This could mean anti fungal herbs or medication, anti-bacterial herbs, or anti parasitic herbs or medication.
The next R is the Restore the digestive function phase. Once again, proper diagnosis is necessary, then supplementation with hydrochloric acid and/or digestive enzymes could prove helpful. Using herbs that strengthen digestive function might also be indicated. Once these two stages are taken care of, then the digestive system is ready for the next stage.
Which is Restoring the healthy bacteria. This is done with supplementation of the Lactobacillus acidophalis family and others. At the same time, probiotics are given that promote the growth or the healthy bacteria.
The final stage is the Repair of the intestinal mucosa using nutritional supplementation and herbs.
This whole process is diagnosis dependent, that is, you can't really do any of the stages without proper laboratory diagnosis, like shooting in the dark. Hence it needs to be undertaken under the direction of someone very familiar with the process.
The other option you can try on yourself, is to go on a two to three week elimination diet, eating primarily brown rice, millet, and quinoa,steamed and raw fresh vegetables, fresh deep sea fish, and not much more. At the same time supplement your diet with a high quality intestinal bacteria supplement and a probiotic supplement containing Fructoogliosaccarides (FOS). After this time period, if you feel much better, try having a morning meal with a lot of a single family of food. For example, on one day have several pieces of bread, the next have a couple of glasses of milk, etc. Note which foods make you feel ill and avoid them for several months, then try again. If after several months you feel ok after eating a previously offending food, you can eat that food once or twice a week.
DISCLAIMER: The material contained here should not be considered a
substitute for a physician. These are only general guidelines to help
you think about the medical possibilities. You are encouraged to consult
your own health care provider with any questions or concerns you may
have regarding your condition.
Participating doctors and other professionals
Dr. Nancy Appleton, writer, lecturer, researcher, Santa Monica, Cal.
Specialty - Nutrition, allergies, degenerative diseases
Ph.D. in Health Services. Walden University, Bonita Springs, Fl.
BSc. with honors, University of California, Los Angelos UCLA.
Dr. Allan Braun, Rheumatology, Jefferson City, MO (USA)
MD University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City KS
Residency: Univ of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals, Wichita KS;
Rheumatology Fellowship: University of Missouri, Columbia MO
Dr. Fiona S. L. Brinkman, Research Associate,
Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology, UBC, Canada.
Specialty: Microbiology, Genetics
Ph.D. Biology (Molecular Microbiology), University of Ottawa, Canada.
B.Sc. Biochemistry, University of Waterloo, Canada.
Dr. Carlos Antonio Daudt, Thoracic Surgeon
Dona Helena, Sco Josi, and Regional Hospitals;
Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Rosaleen Dickson, moderator for Ask the Doctors
On faculty of Ryerson University School of Journalism
BA, Psych. Guilford College, North Carolina
Graduate studies, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
Dr. Peter Duffy, Staff Physician - Ottawa Hospital
Anesthesiology, Hyperbaric Medicine, Diving Medicine
MD, University of Ottawa
Assistant Professor of Anesthesia, Ottawa
Dr. Peter K. Glaser, Toxicologist, Pischelsdorf, Austria
Toxicology, Bacteriology, Virology, Pharmacy
Chairman, Institut of pharmaceutical Chemistry
PhD, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Toxicology, Pharmaceut
Karl-Franzens UniversitŠt, Graz, Austria
Post grad in Microbiology and Virology
Served in the military hospital in Graz / Austria
Dr. Edmund M. Hayes, Pharmacotherapy,
Diabetes, Metabolic disorders, Parenteral nutrition.
University Hospital and Medical Center
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Pharm.D., Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany, New York
Faculty member, College of Medicine
State University of New York at Stony Brook,
Albany College of Pharm., and St. John's University (Pharmacy)
Dr. Ulrich Kamphausen, vascular medicine, proctology
practice in cooperation with angioforum
MD, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University, Bonn
Clinics: in Germany
Krefeld, Moenchengladbach, University Bonn
Allen Lawrence, M.S., M.D., Ph.D. , Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Nutrition, Illness Prevention and Intuitive Healer
M.D. from University of California, Irvine, Irvine California
M.S. Medical Nutrition; Ph.D. in Psychology
Author, Lecturer, Consultant, Elder Care Consultant, Medical Practitioner
Dr. Leonardo Longo, Firenze, Italy
Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Florence
Specialization in Endocrinology
Teacher of Laser therapy and Surgery Fondazione Fatebenefratelli - Rom
Dr. Franco Pagotto, Research Microbiology, Immunology,
Infectious Diseases, Food, Virology, Parasitology
B.Sc. Honours Biotechnology, University of Ottawa,
M.Sc. Food Microbiology, University of Guelph, Canada
Ph.D. Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Canada
Dr. Paras Kirit Parekh, Sports Medicine, Chicago
Foot Health, Foot and Ankle Surgery
Primary Podiatric Medical Residency Program,
William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
Dr. Neal Pinckney, Retired, Sacramento, California
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Oxford University
Private Practice 30 years; Administrator, Psychiatric clinic
University Professor 23 years
Founder and director, Healing Heart Foundation
(Reversing heart disease through lifestyle changes)
Dr. Olli Sallinen, General Internal Medicine, Consultant Physician
MehilŠinen Hospital Group, Kielotien laakariasema, Finland
MD, University of Vienna, Austria
Specialized at the Lund University Medical Clinics
Consultant Physician, Victoria Hospital, Seychelles
Consultant Physician, Umtata National Hospital, Umtata, South Africa
Dr. G.L. Schmidt, Clinical Optometry, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
O.D, The Ohio State University College of Optometry, Columbus, OH
U.S. Air Force Hospital, Tyndall Air Force Base
Nigel Simmons, Pharmacy and drug related issues
Hospital - Cambridgeshire, UK
BSc Pharmacy, Leicester School of Pharmacy, UK
(Now De Montfort University)
Worked in range of UK hospitals - 18 years
Helen Stanbro, MEDLINE indexer for Information Ventures
On contract for National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Specialties: Molecular Biology, Biochemical Genetics
M. Phil. in Genetics, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Molecular biology researcher at the National Institutes of Health for 10 years
Indexing for the National Library of Medicine for the last 20 years.
Dr. Aaron Stone, Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
Century City, Los Angeles, California
MD, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
General Surgery Residency: Wayne State University, Detroit
Plastic Reconstructive & Hand Surgery Residency: Wayne State
Aesthetic Rotation, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, NY
Fellowship Plastic, Maxillofacial & Hand Surgery,
Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fellowship Plastic Surgery, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Prof. Alain Tenenbaum, MD, Padania, Italy
ENT- plastic restorative surgery-_maxillo facial surgery
Milan, Italy; Novosibirsk, Russia; Minsk, Belarus, Istanbul, Turkey..
PhD mathematical models in medicine and signal treatment. Paris, Cochin
MD, Paris ; Hosp Lariboisiere, Hosp Cochin, Hosp St Louis.
Sofia : Military Medical Academy
St Petersburg : Military Medical Academy
Erevan, Armenia; Red Cross Hospital
Dr. A. Van Beveren, Biochemistry, Clinical Physiology. Nutrition, Homeopathy,
Color Therapy, Bodywork, Sensory Reduction, Anti-Aging Techniques.
Health Integration Center, Princeton, New Jersey
Ph.D., Clinical Physiology, Rijksuniversiteit, Leiden, Nederland
Worked with Mother Theresa's Mission, Calcutta, India,
"La Cruz Roja" (Red Cross) in Guatamala,
Researched at Loma Linda University and at the
Hollywood Presbytarian Hospital among others.
Aase Marit Waage, Practicing Social Worker, Norway
Volunteer for the Norwegian Psoriasis Association
"Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Eczema"
http://w1.2380.telia.com/~u238000263/flaker/docs/
Dr. Craig Whiting, Family Practice, Fort Worth, Texas
D.O. University of North Texas
Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas
Intern: Corpus Christi Osteopathic Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas
Residency: Case Western Reserve University
University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio
Dr. Alan S. M. Wu, Dentistry; Public Health
Director (Retired), Child and Adolescent Directorate,
Ottawa-Carleton Health Department, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
DDS, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
DDPH, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
* * *ANSWER BY RICHARD GROSSMAN, L.AC., O.M.D., PH.D.
According to the 4 R protocol developed by Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the first step, after proper diagnosis, is to Remove the offending pathogen. This could mean anti fungal herbs or medication, anti-bacterial herbs, or anti parasitic herbs or medication.
The next R is the Restore the digestive function phase. Once again, proper diagnosis is necessary, then supplementation with hydrochloric acid and/or digestive enzymes could prove helpful. Using herbs that strengthen digestive function might also be indicated. Once these two stages are taken care of, then the digestive system is ready for the next stage.
Which is Restoring the healthy bacteria. This is done with supplementation of the Lactobacillus acidophalis family and others. At the same time, probiotics are given that promote the growth or the healthy bacteria.
The final stage is the Repair of the intestinal mucosa using nutritional supplementation and herbs.
This whole process is diagnosis dependent, that is, you can't really do any of the stages without proper laboratory diagnosis, like shooting in the dark. Hence it needs to be undertaken under the direction of someone very familiar with the process.
The other option you can try on yourself, is to go on a two to three week elimination diet, eating primarily brown rice, millet, and quinoa,steamed and raw fresh vegetables, fresh deep sea fish, and not much more. At the same time supplement your diet with a high quality intestinal bacteria supplement and a probiotic supplement containing Fructoogliosaccarides (FOS). After this time period, if you feel much better, try having a morning meal with a lot of a single family of food. For example, on one day have several pieces of bread, the next have a couple of glasses of milk, etc. Note which foods make you feel ill and avoid them for several months, then try again. If after several months you feel ok after eating a previously offending food, you can eat that food once or twice a week.
DISCLAIMER: The material contained here should not be considered a
substitute for a physician. These are only general guidelines to help
you think about the medical possibilities. You are encouraged to consult
your own health care provider with any questions or concerns you may
have regarding your condition.
Participating doctors and other professionals
Dr. Nancy Appleton, writer, lecturer, researcher, Santa Monica, Cal.
Specialty - Nutrition, allergies, degenerative diseases
Ph.D. in Health Services. Walden University, Bonita Springs, Fl.
BSc. with honors, University of California, Los Angelos UCLA.
Dr. Allan Braun, Rheumatology, Jefferson City, MO (USA)
MD University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City KS
Residency: Univ of Kansas Affiliated Hospitals, Wichita KS;
Rheumatology Fellowship: University of Missouri, Columbia MO
Dr. Fiona S. L. Brinkman, Research Associate,
Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology, UBC, Canada.
Specialty: Microbiology, Genetics
Ph.D. Biology (Molecular Microbiology), University of Ottawa, Canada.
B.Sc. Biochemistry, University of Waterloo, Canada.
Dr. Carlos Antonio Daudt, Thoracic Surgeon
Dona Helena, Sco Josi, and Regional Hospitals;
Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Rosaleen Dickson, moderator for Ask the Doctors
On faculty of Ryerson University School of Journalism
BA, Psych. Guilford College, North Carolina
Graduate studies, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
Dr. Peter Duffy, Staff Physician - Ottawa Hospital
Anesthesiology, Hyperbaric Medicine, Diving Medicine
MD, University of Ottawa
Assistant Professor of Anesthesia, Ottawa
Dr. Peter K. Glaser, Toxicologist, Pischelsdorf, Austria
Toxicology, Bacteriology, Virology, Pharmacy
Chairman, Institut of pharmaceutical Chemistry
PhD, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Toxicology, Pharmaceut
Karl-Franzens UniversitŠt, Graz, Austria
Post grad in Microbiology and Virology
Served in the military hospital in Graz / Austria
Dr. Edmund M. Hayes, Pharmacotherapy,
Diabetes, Metabolic disorders, Parenteral nutrition.
University Hospital and Medical Center
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Pharm.D., Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany, New York
Faculty member, College of Medicine
State University of New York at Stony Brook,
Albany College of Pharm., and St. John's University (Pharmacy)
Dr. Ulrich Kamphausen, vascular medicine, proctology
practice in cooperation with angioforum
MD, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University, Bonn
Clinics: in Germany
Krefeld, Moenchengladbach, University Bonn
Allen Lawrence, M.S., M.D., Ph.D. , Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Nutrition, Illness Prevention and Intuitive Healer
M.D. from University of California, Irvine, Irvine California
M.S. Medical Nutrition; Ph.D. in Psychology
Author, Lecturer, Consultant, Elder Care Consultant, Medical Practitioner
Dr. Leonardo Longo, Firenze, Italy
Degree in Medicine and Surgery, University of Florence
Specialization in Endocrinology
Teacher of Laser therapy and Surgery Fondazione Fatebenefratelli - Rom
Dr. Franco Pagotto, Research Microbiology, Immunology,
Infectious Diseases, Food, Virology, Parasitology
B.Sc. Honours Biotechnology, University of Ottawa,
M.Sc. Food Microbiology, University of Guelph, Canada
Ph.D. Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Canada
Dr. Paras Kirit Parekh, Sports Medicine, Chicago
Foot Health, Foot and Ankle Surgery
Primary Podiatric Medical Residency Program,
William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
Dr. Neal Pinckney, Retired, Sacramento, California
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Oxford University
Private Practice 30 years; Administrator, Psychiatric clinic
University Professor 23 years
Founder and director, Healing Heart Foundation
(Reversing heart disease through lifestyle changes)
Dr. Olli Sallinen, General Internal Medicine, Consultant Physician
MehilŠinen Hospital Group, Kielotien laakariasema, Finland
MD, University of Vienna, Austria
Specialized at the Lund University Medical Clinics
Consultant Physician, Victoria Hospital, Seychelles
Consultant Physician, Umtata National Hospital, Umtata, South Africa
Dr. G.L. Schmidt, Clinical Optometry, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
O.D, The Ohio State University College of Optometry, Columbus, OH
U.S. Air Force Hospital, Tyndall Air Force Base
Nigel Simmons, Pharmacy and drug related issues
Hospital - Cambridgeshire, UK
BSc Pharmacy, Leicester School of Pharmacy, UK
(Now De Montfort University)
Worked in range of UK hospitals - 18 years
Helen Stanbro, MEDLINE indexer for Information Ventures
On contract for National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Specialties: Molecular Biology, Biochemical Genetics
M. Phil. in Genetics, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
Molecular biology researcher at the National Institutes of Health for 10 years
Indexing for the National Library of Medicine for the last 20 years.
Dr. Aaron Stone, Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
Century City, Los Angeles, California
MD, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
General Surgery Residency: Wayne State University, Detroit
Plastic Reconstructive & Hand Surgery Residency: Wayne State
Aesthetic Rotation, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, NY
Fellowship Plastic, Maxillofacial & Hand Surgery,
Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fellowship Plastic Surgery, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Prof. Alain Tenenbaum, MD, Padania, Italy
ENT- plastic restorative surgery-_maxillo facial surgery
Milan, Italy; Novosibirsk, Russia; Minsk, Belarus, Istanbul, Turkey..
PhD mathematical models in medicine and signal treatment. Paris, Cochin
MD, Paris ; Hosp Lariboisiere, Hosp Cochin, Hosp St Louis.
Sofia : Military Medical Academy
St Petersburg : Military Medical Academy
Erevan, Armenia; Red Cross Hospital
Dr. A. Van Beveren, Biochemistry, Clinical Physiology. Nutrition, Homeopathy,
Color Therapy, Bodywork, Sensory Reduction, Anti-Aging Techniques.
Health Integration Center, Princeton, New Jersey
Ph.D., Clinical Physiology, Rijksuniversiteit, Leiden, Nederland
Worked with Mother Theresa's Mission, Calcutta, India,
"La Cruz Roja" (Red Cross) in Guatamala,
Researched at Loma Linda University and at the
Hollywood Presbytarian Hospital among others.
Aase Marit Waage, Practicing Social Worker, Norway
Volunteer for the Norwegian Psoriasis Association
"Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Eczema"
http://w1.2380.telia.com/~u238000263/flaker/docs/
Dr. Craig Whiting, Family Practice, Fort Worth, Texas
D.O. University of North Texas
Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas
Intern: Corpus Christi Osteopathic Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas
Residency: Case Western Reserve University
University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio
Dr. Alan S. M. Wu, Dentistry; Public Health
Director (Retired), Child and Adolescent Directorate,
Ottawa-Carleton Health Department, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
DDS, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
DDPH, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
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