What is a Ulcerative Colitis?
According to the Doctor’s Resource Center, ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammation of the colon. It is often characterized by frequent abdominal pain, fatigue, weight loss, decreased appetite, nausea and bloody loose stools.
While chronic inflammation of the colon may certainly result from an impaired nerve supply to the colon and chiropractic would be a first line approach to normalizing nerve system function, keeping one’s eye on diet is essential to reducing inflammation anywhere in the body.
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L3 and the Endocrine System
L3, and by extension, the endocrine system, is a critical area when looking at its contribution to health and wellness.
There are numerous effects associated with endocrine system disturbances that include but are certainly not limited to:
- Depression
- Menopause
- Menstrual problems
- Infertility
- Pancreas problems
- Blood sugar regulation problems
- Thyroid problems and
- Decreased ability to cope with stress
- Weight problems
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What is a Duodenal Ulcer?
A duodenal ulcer is actually known by many other common names like ulcer, peptic ulcer, and gastric ulcer. Peptic ulcers more involve the stomach and duodenal ulcers are associated with the small intestine.
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What is the Ileocecal Valve?
In plain English, the Ileocecal Valve is a valve or properly termed, it is a sphincter muscle between the small intestine and the large intestine that should prevent a backwash or reflux of large intestine contents back into the small intestine. Simply, it makes sure the digestive process moves in the right direction. It is intended to be a one-way valve, only opening up to allow processed foods to pass through.
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