acid reflex, gerd, ibd and crohn as examples.
2006-06-13 04:44:26 · 9 answers · asked by npt 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
because of either our highly refined diet (as in refined sugars and processed food) or because of superclean lifestyle taking away neccessary bacteria and germs needed to build our immune system. It is definately one of the two as it would explain why the conditions you mentioned are virtually unheard of in the developing world.
2006-06-13 04:48:50 · answer #1 · answered by UCSC Slugmaster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have ulcerative colitis. I've been told possible causes include bad diet, poor stress management, my immune system, antibiotic use, family with it, etc. From what I've learned, a lot of digestive disorders are in fact caused by bad diet. However, that being the case, some diseases like Crohn's, colitis, are being researched more and more and new information is found about them. Now it appears that the immune system is responsible for these two in particular. I also have allergies, which involves the immune system.
The best thing to avoid GI disorders is to eat a proper diet and exercise regularly. By keeping yourself healthy, you'll be more likely to not get these problems. Unless, of course, they're in your family.
2006-06-17 04:00:19 · answer #2 · answered by Garfield 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the crap we eat in this country!!! Ever since women had to get back to the workforce and haven't had time to cook for their families, we've been buying junkfood (which use to be rare) for them and then the schools also feed them junk. It's affected every aspect of American life. Obesity is at an all time high! Kids have short attention spans. Mom's don't know the first thing about good nutrition or portion size. It's a wonder we're alive at all!!!
2006-06-13 04:54:01 · answer #3 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have read this in most of the other answers, but it is because of what we eat. Almost all the foods are highly processed, which takes the nutrients our bodies need out. Also the water, even bottled, is loaded with chemicals and toxins. There are lots of studies to prove this and I know many natural supplements and the best water purifier if you are interested just email me. Make sure I can email you back.
2006-06-13 06:23:55 · answer #4 · answered by kehrlyfamily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's possibly genetic, it's also possibly a cultural fad...the breakfast/lunch/dinner regiment, the availability of fast food loaded with carbs and grease. The fact that a person can buy a candy bar ready to eat, but have to take time to cut up an apple or pull off a stalk of celery. Lots of possibilites, little is known I'd say
2006-06-13 04:49:14 · answer #5 · answered by paratechfan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the above answers (diet, stress, etc) but I also believe that it's trendy to have digestive disorders. "Oh, I'm so stressed at work" "Oh, I'm sooooo busy I don't have time to eat". We wear indigestion like a badge of honor.
And, too, there's the fact that we're now encouraged to seek medical help for ailments that just 20 years ago were considered normal parts of aging. Are we REALLY having more indigestion or are we just encouraged to seek treatment for it like never before?
2006-06-13 04:59:04 · answer #6 · answered by Professor of Herbs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bad stress management and bad diets. However, Crohn's Disease has a genetic element as well.
2006-06-13 04:47:59 · answer #7 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because most Americans eat terrible diets.
2006-06-13 04:48:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One word "GREASE". Americans have grown used to eating a lot of greasy foods. Fast food is full of it. We have to learn to eat more fruits and vegetables. Drinking more water also will help.
2006-06-13 05:37:24 · answer #9 · answered by Stormy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋