Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel
Syndrome are often confused. Both conditions share symptoms of abdominal pain,
bloating, loose stools or diarrhea and intestinal discomfort and weight loss.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
includes physical changes to the
intestinal wall or lining, whileIrritable Bowel Syndrome does not.
Other forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease include
Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis. Medical science does not have a
confirmed single cause for IBD. Even though symptoms appear in the intestines
(bowels), holistically speaking, IBD and IBS are degenerative diseases that
originate in the brain. A recent medical article cites a malfunction in
the gut-associated mucosal immune system response due to possible genetic
factors and early programming of the anti-inflammatory system, such as the
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, as a possible cause for IBD and IBS.
Avoiding early traumatic experiences in a pet's life and feeding better
quality food to a puppy or kitten, thus getting the proper nutrition to developing
young bodies is key to avoiding IBD later on in life. Adding superfood to a
pet's diet, to nourish the brain that controls and regulates all the other
secondary glands (for example, adrenals, thyroid and pancreas) and organs (for
example, stomach and
intestines) can be crucial in avoiding and eliminating any intestinal
imbalances.
Since we are not vets (or doctors), the following
is our holistic lay interpretation. Vets and doctors do not really have a confirmed
single cause of
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) or
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Inflammatory Bowel Disease differs from Irritable
Bowel Syndrome in that IBD includes the
malfunction of the intestinal walls.
When the walls of the gut become inflamed, they thicken for protection, then the
gut’s defense system is compromised (leaky
gut syndrome) and harmful bacteria and
other bad microorganisms can attack. When this happens, nutrients, supplements,
as well as medication to treat the above symptoms and diseases are not
efficiently absorbed
by the body and exit the other end. This is one reason why positive results may
not be seen using the best holistic remedies and even medication. What could be
happening is the
immunoglobulin
(IgA) antibodies that normally operate in the mucus membranes for
protecting the intestinal lining of the gut,
go out of control and sometimes even attack the body itself (auto-immune
response). One suggested cause
of this abnormality is an endocrine-immune (EI) imbalance as discovered by
Dr. Alfred Plechner. He
states, one must correct the endocrine-immune imbalance first, so that the mucus
lining of the gut returns to normal and then the body can absorb nutrients again
and thus heal itself. To read more about how Dr. Plechner solved (he claims up
to a 70% cure rate) all the above symptoms and
diseases, go to our webpage: Silent Epidemic.
Until the cause of the malfunctioning
immunoglobulin
(IgA) antibodies or endocrine-immune system imbalance is dealt with, any change in diet, drug and even 'holistic'
remedy will be in vain.
Are you:
Constantly changing diets and still have not resolved your pet's inflammatory
bowel symptoms,
diarrhea, food allergies/sensitivities and other
digestive issues?
Giving
Prednisone or Prednisolone, in ever increasing doses, and your pet's symptoms still have not improved?
Tired of watching your pet
suffer from chronic infections (for example, ears, eyes) that won't go away no
matter what you try?
Dr. Michael Kiriac, the researcher of
bio-algae concentrates says, “Inflammatory bowel symptoms are
not a disease of the
stomach or intestines. That is just where the symptoms have
manifested.
The true source of this degenerative disease is in the brain. Feed,
energize and balance the pituitary (master gland), pineal and
hypothalamus glands in the brain and the body will regenerate and heal
itself.” The scientific basis behind this theory can be found in an
article written in a human medical journal back in 2003.
The article entitled, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable
Bowel Syndrome: Separate or Unified? (Current Opinion in
Gastroenterology, 2003; 19:4) cites a malfunction in the gut-associated
mucosal immune system response due to possible genetic factors and early
programming of the anti-inflammatory system, such as the
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, as a possible cause for IBD
and IBS. The study found chronic stress can affect the mucosal immune
system, while acute stress can affect the HPA axis. Rats with a history
of aversive early life events were more susceptible to these
stress-induced changes in gut permeability possibly related to early
programming of the HPA axis. What does all that mean for your pet? Here
is our holistic perspective based on the above scientific study and our
90+ years of holistic experience
Biologist tell us a canine carnivore in the
wild gets 60-80% meat in their diet, while a feline carnivore
needs 70-90% meat to be healthy. If one feeds a
nutrient-deficient dry kibble diet (20-40%
meat protein on average) to their puppy or kitten, their growing body is
not getting the proper nutrition it needs to develop the digestive tract
of a carnivore. They will be lacking needed digestive enzymes, they will
not have the proper flora (friendly bacteria) develop in their
intestines and their body will have to deal with an overload of
carbohydrates (from wheat, corn, soy, rice, barley, potatoes, etc.) and
sugars (from corn, beets, etc.) it normally would not eat, thereby
stressing the pancreas (responsible for manufacturing digestive enzymes
and insulin). While this may seem adequate
when a pet is younger, as they get older IBD and allergy symptoms might show
up. By then, it is almost too late to correct the underdeveloped and
malfunctioning digestive tract. The malfunctioning mucosal immune system
will allow the gut to be permeable letting through unwanted bacteria and
other toxic substances. Protein molecules that normally would be
digested by a wild carnivore will irritate the digestive tract of our
domesticated carnivore, thus producing an
allergic response. We suggest not raising young pets on
nutrient deficient dry kibble but instead, feed premium canned food,
freeze-dried raw food and even a raw food diet.
Not only is the amount of meat protein important but a variety of meat
protein is essential to developing a diversity of flora (friendly
bacteria) and enzymes in the gut. Also, different meats have different
ratio of nutrients. For example rabbit is low in taurine while mouse is
high in taurine. Feeding a variety of
different meats over time helps
ensure a balance of nutrients in your pet’s diet. It is suggested one
vary not only the meat flavor (for example, beef, lamb, chicken, turkey,
venison, bison, elk, quail, pheasant, etc.) but also the brand of pet
food regularly in all stages of a pet’s life. Each manufacturer gets
their meat and nutrients from a different source and each has their own
formula for fortifying their foods. One may favor more vitamins and
minerals, while another more enzymes and amino acids. One brand might
use synthetic vitamin sources because they are cheaper, while another
all-natural whole food sources. A
diversity in food and nutrients sources leads to a diversity in the
digestive tract. After all, one would not feed just beef to their
toddler every day and expect it to have a fully functioning digestive
tract as an adult.
Another factor could be a traumatic puppyhood or kittenhood. When pets
are rescued, one does not know anything about their formative
environment. According to the above scientific study, early traumatic
life events can affect the developmental stages of the
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. An improperly programmed HPA
axis is one suspected cause of improper gut permeability (leaky gut
syndrome). This is because there is insufficient
immunoglobulin
(IgA) antibody production which normally operate in the mucus membranes for
protecting the intestinal lining of the gut.
Although this cause is different than the
nutritionally-deprived malfunctioning mucosal lining of the gut, the
results of letting unwanted bacteria and other toxic substances and the
inability to digest certain protein molecules is the same—IBD.
Purebred pets and pets from “puppy mills,” seem to be subjected to
genetic pre-disposition to many digestive disorders and allergies.
Because most breeders only breed for good looks and structure, this can
perpetuate any genetic imbalance and any improperly programmed HPA axis.
Foods currently genetically engineered are
corn, soy, cotton, canola, sugar beets, milk and milk products. There
has been too little research on the long term effects of
GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) food to say they are safe. Short term studies show
GMO food can potentially cause pre-cancerous cell growth in the
digestive tract, smaller growth of brains, liver and testicles, partial
atrophy of the liver and a damaged immune system. In the only first and
only raw feeding study, rats would not eat the Flavor-Saver tomato. When
they were force fed GMO tomatoes, 7/20 developed stomach lesions, 7/40
died within two weeks and were replaced in the study. Based on this
short term results, from our holistic
perspective, we think it would be wise to avoid all GMO food if one (or
one’s pet) had any type of digestive disorder.
So, what can one do if a pet has been rescued or already displays IBD symptoms?
Build up the friendly flora in the gut by
adding high quality probiotics (source of friendly bacteria) to the
diet. An abundance of friendly bacteria will crowd out the unwanted
bacteria and allow for proper digestion of all normal protein
molecules a carnivore should be eating.
In the beginning, one might need to add
digestive enzymes to any change in diet. But adding digestive
enzymes is only supplementing the symptoms and will leave a lazy
pancreas. Ultimately, one wants to supply the pre-enzymes (from
algae, plants or raw meat) and co-factors the body needs to
manufacture its own digestive enzymes.
Get your pet off the
nutrient-deficient dry kibble diet
that is unfit for a carnivore.
Transition to a
premium canned food,
freeze-dried raw food and even better, a
raw food diet more suited for a
carnivore. We have seen a complete resolution of IBD symptoms in a
pet with just a change to a more appropriate diet.
Vary your pet’s diet (both flavor and
brand) to create diversity in their digestive tract and a balance of
nutrients.
Increase the
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function by feeding super
nutrition to the
brain.
Animals in the wild
naturally get algae in their diet from the water
and soil they ingest. Certain microalgae are literally brain food
that feed, energize and balance the glands in the brain.
Domesticated pets that eat processed foods and drink (chlorinated) tap water are
deprived of algae.
We have used
bio-algae concentrates (Spirulina
pacifica, Spirulina platensis, Dunaliella salina and astaxanthin from
Haematococcus pluvialis)
to help address the above nutritional
deficiencies, organ and glandular malfunctions. The super nutrition in
the microalgae (for example, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene,
antioxidants, enzymes, amino acids, phytonutrients, etc.) supplied by
bio-algae
concentrates will go directly to the brain in order to energize, nourish and wake up the
pituitary (master gland), pineal and hypothalamus that control and regulate all
the other secondary glands (e.g., adrenals, thyroid) and organs (e.g.,
stomach, intestines, pancreas). When the entire endocrine and immune systems are
functioning at 100%, all other processes (e.g., digestion,
absorption, elimination) can return to normal and the symptoms should take care
of themselves. People with Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic
diarrhea or constipation and other chronic digestive issues have
gotten results too. This is true holistic wellness, not just
supplementing
the symptoms.
Here are some examples of the potential of
bio-algae
concentrates (Spirulina
pacifica, Spirulina platensis, Dunaliella salina and astaxanthin from
Haematococcus pluvialis)
with inflammatory
bowel disease and other digestive disorders.
Here is a
case study where the cat’s guardian spent over 6 months and over $9,000
using traditional veterinary treatment with no resolution.
Scouter
is an 11-12 year old cat that has Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) and is
hyperthyroid. He lost weight from 15 pounds down to 12 pounds because of
severe IBD symptoms. We fed him Natural Balance dry food and started to
add Halo dry food (3 lbs out of 15 lbs total dry food) in February. As
soon as we changed food, he developed instant diarrhea. Even after we
went back to his original food, the diarrhea did not improve. Then in
May, Scouter was diagnosed as being hyperthyroid as well as having
either IBD/IFD or intestinal lymphoma. Ultrasound in July showed slight
intestinal wall thickening, while liver/kidneys looked normal. Fecal
test last week was negative for parasites: Crypto, Giardia, etc. I have
always maintained that the problem was related to the change in diet.
The vets do not want to hear about it. Vets prescribed Flagyl for
worms—did not work. Now on 7.5 mg methimazole (for the thyroid) daily (since May
2009), also on prednisolone 5mg 2x day (since June 2009). Feeding
Prescription Diet Z/D since July. Thousands of dollars later still no
resolution.
I started with bio-algae concentrates with some results. I switched to
the more advanced formula of bio-algae concentrates, and Scouter’s IBD symptoms started to clear within
48 hours. By the end of the first week, Scouter’s IBD symptoms were
totally gone. His litter box used to look like a “crime scene” but now
looks perfectly normal.—P.K.
Download this IBD case
study with the
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My oldest cat, Merlin, is somewhere between 15 and 19
years old. While he continues to be vital and his blood work always very good,
he suffers
from diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
However, in March 2006, after suffering monthly attacks since December 2005,
Merlin was
diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. Needless to say, I was
very distressed about this additional scary disease and the pain it caused him.
The
usual treatment for chronic pancreatitis in cats was also problematic as it
was another steroid, Prednisolene, and could not be taken simultaneously
with
the Budesonide used to treat his IBD.
Within days of his diagnosis, I saw
bio-algae concentrates in my local pet store, The Whole Cat and Dogs, too! The ladies who
owned the store
told me about the success experienced by both people and pets in
moderating or eliminating various maladies. It sounded interesting so, I signed
up
for a seminar on bio-algae concentrates, scheduled for about a week later. The
information imparted at the seminar seemed interesting and logical. So, while
I
do not believe in miracle cures, I was desperate to find something that would
help Merlin and thought bio-algae concentrates was worth a try.
I began mixing bio-algae
concentrates in my cats’ wet food
(Merlin, 10 year old Azul and 4 year old Snow). It is now July (2006) and
Merlin has not suffered
a pancreatitis attack since March. Not only that, he
is more energetic than he has been in the four years since he became diabetic.
He is jumping
on the bathroom counter to drink water from the sink (his
favorite) and running and playing a bit. Azul and Snow also experienced
increased energy
levels.
So, while this is not exactly a rigorous scientific test
and bio-algae concentrates is not a cure all, I am a believer in the positive benefits of
bio-algae concentrates. And,
you can bet it is now a permanent part of my cats’ lives!
For the past two months, he’s been on bio-algae
concentrates
and his
stool has firmed up about 90% of the time, so that it is only
rarely loose
and runny. The other day I realized that he has not had any gas for
several weeks. There’s
NO MORE STINKY GAS!!! WHOOPIE!!!! The stinky
gas problem did not go
away until he was on the bio-algae concentrates. I
am thinking that with longer use of bio-algae concentrates, this improvement will be 100% of
the time. There were no other changes to his diet; he does not get any supplements.
This is FABULOUS!! Yup, it's definitely worth $25 a bottle.
Gail, Kinga, and Kizzy
How did bio-algae
concentrates do all this? Bio-algae concentrates simply supplied
the body with nutrients of Vitamin A, B-complex, C, D, E and K,
essential fatty acids of Omega 3, Omega 6, Omega 9, Gamma Linoleic Acid
(GLA content is similar to early mother's milk),
Alpha-Linolenic Acids (ALAs), Dihomogamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA), Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and more fatty acids, over
4,000 enzymes, 10 essential amino acids plus 10 non-essential ones, all known trace minerals
and elements, antioxidants, phytonutrients, polysaccharides and thousands of other nutrients so the body
could resume normal healthy function. Bio-algae concentrates did not
treat the symptoms but holistically balanced the whole body. When the
endocrine and immune systems are holistically balanced, everything will work
like it should. Bio-algae concentrates are so revolutionary they are
100 years ahead of their time. Now
that’s true holistic wellness!
These results are individual case studies. We cannot
guarantee your results will be the same. Since each body
responds differently to the super nutrition in bio-algae concentrates your
results will be different. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any
disease.
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