meds , both prescription and over the counter . Most only mask the symptoms , often with unpleasant side effects . Many even too quickly turn to invasive surgeries .
GI tract disorders often originate from the overuse of antibiotics . Americans turn to antibiotics far more often than the rest of the world , and far more often than they ’ re actually required . Antibiotics do , in some cases , save lives , but they aren ’ t harmless . They destroy not only bad bacteria but good bacteria too . That includes the microbiome (“ friendly bacteria ”) in our digestive tract that ’ s required to digest and convert food into energy . When our food isn ’ t properly digested , it putrefies and becomes toxic . This is the cause of many food allergies . A lack of microbiome also leaves the body vulnerable to bad bacteria . Microbiome can be maintained by the daily consumption of foods rich in probiotics , such as yogurt . But rebuilding microbiome destroyed by antibiotics requires supplementing with probiotics purchased from your local health food store .
We can learn much from looking at other cultures where GI tract disorders are far less prevalent . One such example is India . Most Indian doctors practice what is known as Ayurvedic medicine . Rather than prescription pharmaceuticals , they use herbs ( and yes , that may include cannabis ). The most commonly prescribed Ayurvedic medication is Triphala , a bitter herb blend derived from three flowers . Triphala regulates digestion and improves motility , reduces inflammation , and possesses significant healing properties . Triphala has been shown to cure a number of GI tract ailments ( I was cured of a severe case of diverticulitis ).
Don ’ t overlook the possibility that parasites may cause your GI tract disorder ( s ). For many years , parasite infestation was wrongly thought to be exclusively a third-world problem . Then CDC acknowledged that up to 80 % of all Americans are infested with intestinal parasites . Parasites can wreak havoc on our health . They cause gut inflammation . The toxins they release compromise the immune system , potentially resulting in neurological diseases such as MS . The safest , most effective way of getting rid of parasites is a teaspoon of diatomaceous earth ( DE ) ( food grade only ) stirred into a glass of water . Consume DE once a day for at least 45 days .
Though not always the cure , cannabis has proven remarkably effective in treating any number of GI tract ailments . Look for strains that are balanced between THC and CBD , as both are important for GI tract ailments . Edibles may prove a more targeted means of delivery , but smoking and vaping can still provide considerable relief .
Peter Kershaw is a health consultant , cannabis cultivation and extraction consultant for OuiCann , and systems engineer for Luminate Systems ( manufacturer ’ s rep ). Contact him at
pkershaw . email @ gmail . com or text to 417-230-4445 .
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