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About Jayne Boyle
Expertise
I am an herbalist for 27 years. I see clients for nutrtional consulting and support on herbal programs. I can answer questions on herbs to take for paciticular ailments. I have a web site where I post articles on herbs and holistic health. I carry a line of teas and products that support one on their journey to health.

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I have a healing center and have been in practice for several years. I teach classes one herbs and Iridology and Reiki .

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none at the presest time

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Annapolis Holistic Health Community Newsletter.

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Dr. Christophers School of Natural Healing.

 
   

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Herbs for Health - IBS etc


Expert: Jayne Boyle - 8/11/2009

Question
Hi

I have suffered from IBS for most of my adult life,however, it has become more severe in recent months. I also suffer from a severe iron deficiency and i am permanently on iron supplements. About 6 months ago i was diagnosed with high cholesterol as well.My problem is that i suffer from IBS with constipation,  which is worsened by the iron tablets. The iron tablet i am currently on (have been taking it for about 6 months) did not initially cause constipation, but i believe it is doing so now. I have no tolerance for fibre of any kind - as that leads to a bout of IBS that lasts days. Over the past few weeks i have found that I am easily fatigued and out of breath, and have difficulty finding a sleeping position that does not give me stomach cramps. I am also taking a B Vitamin supplement, Folic acid and red yeast for my cholesterol. I would appreciate any input that may help. Thanks

Answer
It sound like you need alot of help and I'm not sure I can without seeing you . Have you thought about seeing a nutritionist a good one tha t uses herbs and supplement.s Have you tried Probiotics.  and chelated iron is completely absorbable. I think you should find a good holistic book on IBS and go for it I can't go over everything with you You probably have food allergies.  Wheat. soy. Rice. Yeast. Milk. IBS is acutally severe constipaton The bowels are completely coated with old fecal matter and even though you have loose stools you are not absorbing nutrients and not forming stools at that time becuase the fluids are not going through the bowel wall.  You really need to educate yourself more You find help online health food stores and your phone book  Good luck Jayne

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