Herbs for Health/fullness

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Expert: Dr J Michael Ernest - 7/23/2007


Question
Can you recomend a herb that will reduce feeling of fullness and abdominal discomfort?
I use digestive enzymes which help.
I have tried ginger and fennel but they both caused a burning sensation and anal irritation.


Answer
Dear Barry,

I would try peppermint, either the essential oil or the tea and take some several times during the day. Some of your bitter herbs may also be helpful such as gentian or goldenseal. If there is any problem with the stomach lining that is contributing to excess mucus production (that could be contributing to the feeling of fullness), you may try aloe juice 3-6 oz daily as well as cabbage juice 2-4 oz daily. They can even be mixed together. As for the burning sensation, you may consider undertaking a program to reduce potential excessive tissue acidity. There are several good ones listed on the web and I would find one that best suits my ability to do. It would not hurt and could possible help a lot. I hope that this helps.

Healthfully yours,

Dr. J. Michael Ernest  

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Dr J Michael Ernest

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I can answer questions concerning alternative health and wellness issues that are related to and potentially benefited by nutritional and/or herbal support. I have a B.S. in Medical Technology, am registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and have an honorary Ph.D. in Biological Sciences with emphasis on Immunology and Herbology. I am currently obtaining my doctorate in Naturopathy. I have written a software data base for herbs, as well as for a nutritional analysis. For the past twenty seven years I have formulated nutritional products, some of which have been patented, owned a nutritional research company and provided individual nutritional consulting and some of my formulations have been patented. What I can not answer nor try to answer are any questions that are related to diagnosing, those should be addressed with your licensed health care professional.

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I have over twenty seven years experience consisting of nutritional research and product development, successfully formulating nutritional products, writing data bases for herbs, nutritional analysis and metabolic/diet health profiles, conducted seminars through out the US and world, was the featured speaker for a new product launch in the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, presenting a unique formula I developed.

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B.S. Medical Technology from the University of So. Mississippi, Dec 1973, passed the registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists for Medical Technologists Feb 1974, Honorary Ph.D. from the Hall of Fame, division of the Inventors Club of America, May 1995, currently studying for doctorate of Naturopath from Trinity College of Natural Health.

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