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Peptic ulcers occur most commonly in the first part of the duodenum where it is known as a duodenal ulcer. They are also common along the curvature of the stomach and are called gastric ulcers. They may occur in other sites but duodenal and gastric ulcers are by far the most common.

Peptic ulcers occur most commonly in the first part of the duodenum where it is known as a duodenal ulcer. They are also common along the curvature of the stomach and are called gastric ulcers. They may occur in other sites but duodenal and gastric ulcers are by far the most common.

The roots of diet manipulation in the treatment of patients with peptic ulcer extends far back in medical history. As early as the first century, Celsus ordered smooth diets free of “acrid” food, and practitioners of the seventh century wrote of their belief in “special healing properties” of milk for patients with digestive disturbances. In the first half of the nineteenth century, peptic ulcer became established as a pathologic and clinical enti- ty, and physicians generally advocated a liberal dietary regimen with frequent feedings.

The roots of diet manipulation in the treatment of patients with peptic ulcer extends far back in medical history. As early as the first century, Celsus ordered smooth diets free of “acrid” food, and practitioners of the seventh century wrote of their belief in “special healing properties” of milk for patients with digestive disturbances. In the first half of the nineteenth century, peptic ulcer became established as a pathologic and clinical entity, and physicians generally advocated a liberal dietary regimen with frequent feedings.

However, in the latter part of the nineteenth century, a radical change developed in medical opinion concerning peptic ulcer treatment. The belief spread that food was harmful to the ulcer, and only complete rest—meaning an empty stomach—would allow the stomach to heal itself. Fasting regimens became the accepted practice among Euro- pean physicians and were soon introduced in the United States.

However, in the latter part of the nineteenth century, a radical change developed in medical opinion concerning peptic ulcer treatment. The belief spread that food was harmful to the ulcer, and only complete rest—meaning an empty stomach—would allow the stomach to heal itself. Fasting regimens became the accepted practice among European physicians and were soon introduced in the United States.

Dr. J. H. Tilden, one of the early Hygienic practitioners advocated the fast for peptic ulcer patients. He said, “When disease has been suspected, or if suspected and not prop- erly treated until hemorrhage has taken place, the patient must be kept quiet in bed, with- out any food, for at least forty-eight hours after the hemorrhage ceases.”

Dr. J. H. Tilden, one of the early Hygienic practitioners advocated the fast for peptic ulcer patients. He said, “When disease has been suspected, or if suspected and not properly treated until hemorrhage has taken place, the patient must be kept quiet in bed, without any food, for at least forty-eight hours after the hemorrhage ceases.”

Hereward Carrington endorsed the fast as an effective means for regeneration and re- newal. In his book, Vitality, Fasting and Nutrition, he says: “The moment the last morsel of food is digested, and the stomach emptied, a general reconstructive process begins; a new tissue formation, owing to the fact that the broken-down cells are being replaced by healthy ones—which is Nature’s method of repairing any destroyed or injured part of the organism. This replacement of cells means gradual replacement of tissue; replacement of tissue means that a new stomach has been created—a stomach in every sense of the word new—as new as every anatomical sense as is the filling in wounds, or between the fractured ends of bones.”

Hereward Carrington endorsed the fast as an effective means for regeneration and renewal. In his book, Vitality, Fasting and Nutrition, he says: “The moment the last morsel of food is digested, and the stomach emptied, a general reconstructive process begins; a new tissue formation, owing to the fact that the broken-down cells are being replaced by healthy ones—which is Nature’s method of repairing any destroyed or injured part of the organism. This replacement of cells means gradual replacement of tissue; replacement of tissue means that a new stomach has been created—a stomach in every sense of the word new—as new as every anatomical sense as is the filling in wounds, or between the fractured ends of bones.”

Many early Hygienic practitioners endorsed the fast for ulcer sufferers including Dr. George Weger, Dr. Sylvester Graham, Dr. R.T. Trall, Dr. James C. Jackson, and others. Their success cannot be denied and indeed many patients who were considered “hope- less” by the orthodox physicians became well under the Hygienic regime endorsed by these pioneers.

Many early Hygienic practitioners endorsed the fast for ulcer sufferers including Dr. George Weger, Dr. Sylvester Graham, Dr. R.T. Trall, Dr. James C. Jackson, and others. Their success cannot be denied and indeed many patients who were considered “hopeless” by the orthodox physicians became well under the Hygienic regime endorsed by these pioneers.

Apparently, however, this “natural” regime was too easy and simple for the medical physicians to accept. Then in 1915, an American physician Bertram Sippy rejected the practice of fasting and established a regimen of dietary control and alkaline medication. Sippy introduced the principle of frequent feedings that is still followed by many dieti- tians today.

Apparently, however, this “natural” regime was too easy and simple for the medical physicians to accept. Then in 1915, an American physician Bertram Sippy rejected the practice of fasting and established a regimen of dietary control and alkaline medication. Sippy introduced the principle of frequent feedings that is still followed by many dietitians today.

Sippy’s traditional diet was based on the principles that the food must be both acid neutralizing and nonirritating. His diet, therefore, according to his theory began with milk and cream feedings every hour or so, to neutralize free acid with the milk protein,

Sippy’s traditional diet was based on the principles that the food must be both acid neutralizing and nonirritating. His diet, therefore, according to his theory began with milk and cream feedings every hour or so, to neutralize free acid with the milk protein,

suppress gastric secretion with the cream, and generally “soothe” the ulcer by coating the stomach. Although these principles are used today his assumptions have not been supported by research. Since he also claimed the food should be non-irritating, he elim- inated very hot or very cold food, spices, seasonings, coffee, tea, alcohol, raw foods and whole grains.

suppress gastric secretion with the cream, and generally “soothe” the ulcer by coating the stomach. Although these principles are used today his assumptions have not been supported by research. Since he also claimed the food should be non-irritating, he eliminated very hot or very cold food, spices, seasonings, coffee, tea, alcohol, raw foods and whole grains.

In over 50 years of experience, Dr. Shelton found that patients with peptic ulcers re- gained a superb state of health following the initial fast and then following a diet of raw ripe fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.

In over 50 years of experience, Dr. Shelton found that patients with peptic ulcers regained a superb state of health following the initial fast and then following a diet of raw ripe fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.

The orthodox approach today is divided between diet therapy utilizing the “bland di- et” as outlined by Bertram Sippy and a more liberal diet allowing “anything the patient desires to eat” except possibly eliminating black pepper and the more irritating foods and beverages. Along with this diet therapy, drug treatment is invariably given and surgery is performed in the most chronic cases, especially when there is hemorrhage.

The orthodox approach today is divided between diet therapy utilizing the “bland diet” as outlined by Bertram Sippy and a more liberal diet allowing “anything the patient desires to eat” except possibly eliminating black pepper and the more irritating foods and beverages. Along with this diet therapy, drug treatment is invariably given and surgery is performed in the most chronic cases, especially when there is hemorrhage.

== Why Peptic Ulcers Are Developed ==

== Why Peptic Ulcers Are Developed ==

76.2.1 Development of Ulcers

According to the Merck Manual, “Peptic ulcer occurs only if the stomach secretes acid.” It goes on to say, “Most people secrete acid; some develop ulcers and others do not.” This is misleading. Everyone secretes acid, in fact, it is imperative for protein digestion. Hydrochloric acid is secreted for this reason. Then why doesn’t everyone develop peptic ulcers? There are many factors to take into consideration, but dietary habits play an important part in the etiology of this disease.

76.2.2 Signs and Symptoms 76.2.3 Healing

Many people abuse their stomachs with a diet that is primarily, if not entirely, acid forming. For example, a diet that consists principally of meat, bread and pastries would be definitely acid forming. The parietal cells of the gastric glands secrete the hydrochloric acid from chlorides such as sodium chloride, found in the blood. The chloride ion combines with the hydrogen ion and is then secreted upon the free surface of the stomach as hydrochloric acid. In normal gastric juice it is found in the proportion of about 0.5 percent, having a pH value of about 1. It serves to activate pepsinogen and convert it to pepsin, a digestive, proteolytic enzyme, and to provide an acid medium which is necessary for the pepsin to carry on its digestive functions; to swell and denature the food protein giving easier access to pepsin; to help in the hydrolysis of sugar and starch.

76.2.4 Treatment

Most Americans use an excessive amount of salt (sodium chloride) on their food (any amount is excessive). This could be one reason for an abnormal secretion of hydrochloric acid in people with peptic ulcers. Sodium chloride is essential for normal digestion but only that form that is obtained from natural sources such as found in tomatoes, celery, lettuce, cucumbers, avocados, etc. When we obtain this mineral from natural food sources, imbalances and excesses do not occur.

76.2.5 Diet

Meat in itself contains many acids that are difficult for our body to handle, for example uric acid. It also requires a large amount of hydrochloric acid for its difficult digestion. Continued abuse will eventually weaken an organ or gland and may result in abnormalities. Thus, hydrochloric acid could continue to be excreted in excess even when not needed in such large amounts. However, continued abuse weakens; rest restores. So fasting is the logical step to restore function to a deranged organ.

Other factors can result in peptic ulcers as well. Alcohol, cigarette smoking and coffee drinking are causative factors. Stress has been implicated as a common factor. Certain drugs, such as aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, reserpine, and possibly corticosteroids may initiate the formation of an ulcer. These ulcers tend to heal when the drug is discontinued and are unlikely to recur unless the drug is taken again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other factors can result in peptic ulcers as well. Alcohol, cigarette smoking and cof- fee drinking are causative factors. Stress has been implicated as a common factor. Cer-

 

tain drugs, such as aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, reserpine, and possibly corticosteroids may initiate the formation of an ulcer. These ulcers tend to heal when the drug is discontinued and are unlikely to recur unless the drug is taken again.

 

A single ulcer is most common, but two and occasionally more (duodenal, gastric, or both) do occur. Ulcers penetrate into the submucosa or muscular layer. A thin layer of gray or white exudate usually covers the crater base which is composed of fibroid, granulation, and fibrous tissue layers.

A single ulcer is most common, but two and occasionally more (duodenal, gastric, or both) do occur. Ulcers penetrate into the submucosa or muscular layer. A thin layer of gray or white exudate usually covers the crater base which is composed of fibroid, granulation, and fibrous tissue layers.

Duodenal ulcers are almost always benign, but a gastric ulcer may be malignant. Keep in mind, however, that this situation does not occur overnight. The same pattern of events must first occur as in all other disease processes. Beginning with enervation, the stages of diseases run through toxicosis, irritation, inflammation until we arrive at ulcer- ation. If the causes are not removed by this time, the process will run through induration and end in cancer.

Duodenal ulcers are almost always benign, but a gastric ulcer may be malignant. Keep in mind, however, that this situation does not occur overnight. The same pattern of events must first occur as in all other disease processes. Beginning with enervation, the stages of diseases run through toxicosis, irritation, inflammation until we arrive at ulceration. If the causes are not removed by this time, the process will run through induration and end in cancer.

The time to halt the development of ulcers is at the first sign of enervation. A fast and a thorough examination of your lifestyle is in order at this point. If the process has run further along the stages leading to ulceration, health can still be restored through a physiological rest and adherent to a healthful lifestyle.

The time to halt the development of ulcers is at the first sign of enervation. A fast and a thorough examination of your lifestyle is in order at this point. If the process has run further along the stages leading to ulceration, health can still be restored through a physiological rest and adherent to a healthful lifestyle.

76.2.2 Signs and Symptoms

=== Signs and Symptoms ===

 

Symptoms vary with the location of the ulcer and the person’s age. Some people may not notice any symptoms; others notice them when some severe symptom such as hemorrhage or obstruction develops. The “typical” pain is described as burning, gnawing, or aching, but the distress may also be described as soreness, an empty feeling or hunger. The pain may be steady, mild or moderately severe. Dr. Shelton tells us to stop eating whenever there is any discomfort at all and this is good advice. By following this rule, you may interrupt the development of the ulcer and halt the reason for its occurrence. But you must also stop those bad habits that caused the irritation in the first place. In other words, it does no good to fast and then go back to your old eating habits. You must remove the cause.

Symptoms vary with the location of the ulcer and the person’s age. Some people may not notice any symptoms; others notice them when some severe symptom such as hem- orrhage or obstruction develops. The “typical” pain is described as burning, gnawing, or aching, but the distress may also be described as soreness, an empty feeling or hunger. The pain may be steady, mild or moderately severe. Dr. Shelton tells us to stop eating whenever there is any discomfort at all and this is good advice. By following this rule, you may interrupt the development of the ulcer and halt the reason for its occurrence. But you must also stop those bad habits that caused the irritation in the first place. In other words, it does no good to fast and then go back to your old eating habits. You must remove the cause.

In people with duodenal ulcers, the pain, often tends to follow a consistent pattern; it is absent when the person awakens, but appears in mid-morning. It disappears after eating, but recurs two or three hours after a meal. Pain often awakens the sufferer at 1 or 2 a.m. Frequently, the pain occurs once or more each day for one to several weeks, and may then disappear. However, recurrence is usual, if the cause of the distress is not removed.

In people with duodenal ulcers, the pain, often tends to follow a consistent pattern; it is absent when the person awakens, but appears in mid-morning. It disappears after eating, but recurs two or three hours after a meal. Pain often awakens the sufferer at 1 or 2 a.m. Frequently, the pain occurs once or more each day for one to several weeks, and may then disappear. However, recurrence is usual, if the cause of the distress is not removed.

76.2.3 Healing

=== Healing ===

 

With medical treatment, symptoms are palliated with drugs. Under this type of treatment, healing may occur, but takes six weeks or longer. Most often, however, true healing does not occur at all and more than 50% of the people have recurrent pain within two years of completing treatments.

With medical treatment, symptoms are palliated with drugs. Under this type of treat- ment, healing may occur, but takes six weeks or longer. Most often, however, true heal- ing does not occur at all and more than 50% of the people have recurrent pain within two years of completing treatments.

When tissue is damaged, as in an ulcer, an attempt is made by the cells of the tissues to restore the structure and function to normal. To do this, it is necessary first to remove the damaged material and secondly to replace it by proliferation of pre-existing cells.

When tissue is damaged, as in an ulcer, an attempt is made by the cells of the tissues to restore the structure and function to normal. To do this, it is necessary first to remove the damaged material and secondly to replace it by proliferation of pre-existing cells.

daughter cell either matures itself, or divides again to form two “grand-daughters” which mature and differentiate into specialized cells.

daughter cell either matures itself, or divides again to form two “grand-daughters” which mature and differentiate into specialized cells.

Healing of an ulcer is the same as wound healing. When the skin is broken, the tissue is first sealed by plasma which leaks from the severed ends of small capillary blood ves- sels. It clots forming a glue-like substance which binds the sites of the wound together. This substance is largely protein in nature.

Healing of an ulcer is the same as wound healing. When the skin is broken, the tissue is first sealed by plasma which leaks from the severed ends of small capillary blood vessels. It clots forming a glue-like substance which binds the sites of the wound together. This substance is largely protein in nature.

Small buds of cytoplasm from the capillary lining cells move into the clot where they fuse in the middle. The neutrophils and macrophages now move to the site and re- move debris and phagocytosis. Fibroblasts begin to synthesize collagen fibers which are laid down in amounts greater than normally found in the skin. This forms the scar tissue which is normally seen after healing of any cut. The epithelial cells move and divide and eventually restore the skin to normal proportions.

Small buds of cytoplasm from the capillary lining cells move into the clot where they fuse in the middle. The neutrophils and macrophages now move to the site and remove debris and phagocytosis. Fibroblasts begin to synthesize collagen fibers which are laid down in amounts greater than normally found in the skin. This forms the scar tissue which is normally seen after healing of any cut. The epithelial cells move and divide and eventually restore the skin to normal proportions.

The body has this system of healing that restores health and integrity to any severed part. Nothing we can do (in the form of drugs and treatments) will do any healing. The best thing to do is to “intelligently do nothing.”

The body has this system of healing that restores health and integrity to any severed part. Nothing we can do (in the form of drugs and treatments) will do any healing. The best thing to do is to “intelligently do nothing.”

Under a Hygienic regimen, healing occurs perfectly and completely with no recur- rences as long as the person strays with the healthful lifestyle outline for him. That is, proper rest and sleep, proper food and water, pure air and sunshine, exercise, emotional poise, etc.

Under a Hygienic regimen, healing occurs perfectly and completely with no recurrences as long as the person strays with the healthful lifestyle outline for him. That is, proper rest and sleep, proper food and water, pure air and sunshine, exercise, emotional poise, etc.

76.2.4 Treatment

Orthodox treatment for gastric and duodenal ulcer is designed to neutralize or decrease gastric acidity, even when gastric acidity is normal in patients with gastric ulcer. Sedatives or tranquilizers are given to those people who show anxiety or depression.

Orthodox treatment for gastric and duodenal ulcer is designed to neutralize or de- crease gastric acidity, even when gastric acidity is normal in patients with gastric ulcer. Sedatives or tranquilizers are given to those people who show anxiety or depression.

Keep in mind that health can never be restored with this system of palliation. It can only result in worse diseases and complications. Let us now examine some specific treatments given to these patients and see where their weaknesses lie.

Keep in mind that health can never be restored with this system of palliation. It can only result in worse diseases and complications. Let us now examine some specific treat- ments given to these patients and see where their weaknesses lie.

Most physicians do not educate their clients regarding a proper diet. Although they often suggest eliminating spicy and fatty foods, coffee, tea, cocoa, and cola drinks, their dietary recommendations are not conducive to health. The “bland diet” is still recommended by some, and this diet could not keep a well person healthy—much less contribute to the restoration of health to a sick individual.

76.2.5 Diet

After the fast, a diet of fresh raw fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds should be introduced. At the very beginning, it may be necessary to start with blended fruits or fruit juices and the most tender succulent vegetables. Nuts may be taken in the form of nut milks. Very soon, however, whole fruits and vegetables will be handled very well. If a person stays on this diet and does not overeat, peptic ulcers will not recur.

=== Drugs ===

 

 

76.2.6 Drugs

 

Antacids give symptomatic relief but do not restore health as causes have not been removed or corrected. There are two types of antacids. The first is absorbable antacids. Sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate, the most potent antacids, are occasional- ly taken for short-term symptomatic relief, but because they are absorbable, continuous use may result in alkalosis. Since symptoms of this toxicity are not distinctive (nausea, headache, weakness), the disorder may progress unrecognized to kidney damage.

Antacids give symptomatic relief but do not restore health as causes have not been removed or corrected. There are two types of antacids. The first is absorbable antacids. Sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate, the most potent antacids, are occasional- ly taken for short-term symptomatic relief, but because they are absorbable, continuous use may result in alkalosis. Since symptoms of this toxicity are not distinctive (nausea, headache, weakness), the disorder may progress unrecognized to kidney damage.

Magnesium salt is frequently given to people with ulcers in spite of the fact that it often results in diarrhea. This is a clear indication that the body cannot utilize this inor- ganic mineral and finds a way to quickly dispose of it.

Magnesium salt is frequently given to people with ulcers in spite of the fact that it often results in diarrhea. This is a clear indication that the body cannot utilize this inor- ganic mineral and finds a way to quickly dispose of it.

2.6.2 Anticholinergics

=== Anticholinergics ===

 

Anticholinergics impede the impulses or action of the fibers of the parasympathetic nerves. They are given to delay emptying of the stomach and thus prolong antacid reten- tion. These drugs often result in dry mouth and blurred vision.

Anticholinergics impede the impulses or action of the fibers of the parasympathetic nerves. They are given to delay emptying of the stomach and thus prolong antacid reten- tion. These drugs often result in dry mouth and blurred vision.

Upon administration of this type of drug, a worse condition is immediately incurred. With delayed emptying of the stomach, fermentation and putrefaction of food materials are very likely to occur. This results in the liberation of extremely toxic by-products of this decaying process. The end result is a worsening of the toxicosis that is already pre- sent in all peptic ulcer patients. We should strive to eliminate toxicosis and certainly do nothing to contribute to it. Why should you compound a problem by ingesting these tox- ic substances? You are immediately creating two problems: First, the addition of toxins from the drug itself and second, the interference of that drug with normal bodily process- es.

Upon administration of this type of drug, a worse condition is immediately incurred. With delayed emptying of the stomach, fermentation and putrefaction of food materials are very likely to occur. This results in the liberation of extremely toxic by-products of this decaying process. The end result is a worsening of the toxicosis that is already pre- sent in all peptic ulcer patients. We should strive to eliminate toxicosis and certainly do nothing to contribute to it. Why should you compound a problem by ingesting these tox- ic substances? You are immediately creating two problems: First, the addition of toxins from the drug itself and second, the interference of that drug with normal bodily process- es.

2.6.3 Histamine h3 Receptor Blocking Agents

=== Histamine h3 Receptor Blocking Agents ===

 

Many physicians use histamine h3 receptor blocking agents. Histamine is widely dis- tributed in tissues, the highest concentrations are in skin, lungs and stomach. The spe- cific homeostatic function of histamine remains unclear. Its actions in man are exert- ed primarily on the cardiovascular system, extravascular smooth muscle, and exocrine glands, and they appear to be mediated by two distinct histamine receptors, termed H1 and h3. The effects of histamine h3 receptor in the exocrine glands is to stimulate gas- tric acid secretion. The drug Cimetidine is given to patients with gastric ulcers to block the stimulation of gastric acid by histamine and thereby reduce gastric acidity. Being a new drug, its toxic effects have not yet been proven but we know that all drugs are toxic and interference in any bodily function is contradictory. Again, this drug does nothing but suppress symptoms and causes are not even given a thought. There is no “cure” with cimetidine. In some cases the ulcers will temporarily heal, but will reappear because the same conditions that resulted in the ulcer in the first place still exist.

Many physicians use histamine h3 receptor blocking agents. Histamine is widely dis- tributed in tissues, the highest concentrations are in skin, lungs and stomach. The spe- cific homeostatic function of histamine remains unclear. Its actions in man are exert- ed primarily on the cardiovascular system, extravascular smooth muscle, and exocrine glands, and they appear to be mediated by two distinct histamine receptors, termed H1 and h3. The effects of histamine h3 receptor in the exocrine glands is to stimulate gas- tric acid secretion. The drug Cimetidine is given to patients with gastric ulcers to block the stimulation of gastric acid by histamine and thereby reduce gastric acidity. Being a new drug, its toxic effects have not yet been proven but we know that all drugs are toxic and interference in any bodily function is contradictory. Again, this drug does nothing but suppress symptoms and causes are not even given a thought. There is no “cure” with cimetidine. In some cases the ulcers will temporarily heal, but will reappear because the same conditions that resulted in the ulcer in the first place still exist.

76.2.7 Requirements To Heal Peptic Ulcers

=== Requirements To Heal Peptic Ulcers ===

 

REST. That is the main requirement. When the stomach is given to a total rest, the ulcers will heal. During the first two or four days, there will be some pain but soon the gastric juices will subside and there will be no pain after that for the remaining of the fast. Dr. Shelton found this to be true for the many people who fasted under his supervi- sion with gastric ulcers. This is the most effective, surest, and safest way to attain proper healing. When this method is employed, there will be no recurrences. Following the fast, however, old habits must not be resumed. Smoking, alcohol and coffee drinking must be eliminated and a healthful diet must be adhered to. In addition to this; an exercise pro- gram should be initiated and the other requirements for health met for optimum health.

REST. That is the main requirement. When the stomach is given to a total rest, the ulcers will heal. During the first two or four days, there will be some pain but soon the gastric juices will subside and there will be no pain after that for the remaining of the fast. Dr. Shelton found this to be true for the many people who fasted under his supervi- sion with gastric ulcers. This is the most effective, surest, and safest way to attain proper healing. When this method is employed, there will be no recurrences. Following the fast, however, old habits must not be resumed. Smoking, alcohol and coffee drinking must be eliminated and a healthful diet must be adhered to. In addition to this; an exercise pro- gram should be initiated and the other requirements for health met for optimum health.

== Other Types Of Ulcers ==

== Other Types Of Ulcers ==

Ulcerative colitis is a condition where the colon becomes inflamed and, due to con- stant irritation and toxemia, ulcers develop. There is moderate to severe diarrhea with loss of blood in some cases.

Ulcerative colitis is a condition where the colon becomes inflamed and, due to con- stant irritation and toxemia, ulcers develop. There is moderate to severe diarrhea with loss of blood in some cases.

Many people experience acute diarrhea and colitis when on a diet that contains dairy products. These symptoms occur due to lactose deficiency. Lactose is the sugar in milk that most adults cannot tolerate due to lack of the enzyme lactase that is needed to split the lactose into the mono-saccharides glucose and galactose. It therefore becomes a tox- ic component to the body. The case in milk is also indigestible because we lack rennin to break down this protein. Thus, a case of toxicosis is initiated. This debilitates all bod- ily systems and in some, results in colitis. If incorrect dietary habits are persisted in, the colitis may evolve into ulcerative colitis.

Many people experience acute diarrhea and colitis when on a diet that contains dairy products. These symptoms occur due to lactose deficiency. Lactose is the sugar in milk that most adults cannot tolerate due to lack of the enzyme lactase that is needed to split the lactose into the mono-saccharides glucose and galactose. It therefore becomes a tox- ic component to the body. The case in milk is also indigestible because we lack rennin to break down this protein. Thus, a case of toxicosis is initiated. This debilitates all bod- ily systems and in some, results in colitis. If incorrect dietary habits are persisted in, the colitis may evolve into ulcerative colitis.

76.3.2 Ulcers on the Skin

=== Ulcers on the Skin ===

 

When a condition of toxicosis exists throughout the body, the skin may be used as an outlet for its toxic overload. Through a process of autolysis, a break in the skin will be made. This is done by the autolytic enzyme called lysosome. This enzyme is liberated from the cell and is capable of digesting protein tissue. Soon, a small pustule will appear on the skin. This may take the form of a pimple, boil or cyst. The pustule will enlarge in size until it really liberates its toxic contents. This is the body’s method of housecleaning and the procedure should not be interfered with.

When a condition of toxicosis exists throughout the body, the skin may be used as an outlet for its toxic overload. Through a process of autolysis, a break in the skin will be made. This is done by the autolytic enzyme called lysosome. This enzyme is liberated from the cell and is capable of digesting protein tissue. Soon, a small pustule will appear on the skin. This may take the form of a pimple, boil or cyst. The pustule will enlarge in size until it really liberates its toxic contents. This is the body’s method of housecleaning and the procedure should not be interfered with.

Tremendous improvements have been made during a fast for such conditions. Pus- tules enlarge and empty their toxic contents during the fast and healing then takes place, this process unburdens the body, alleviates toxicosis, and suits in a generally-improved state of health. If, anywhere during the course of this process, a drug is taken to oppress the symptoms, the toxic matter will be redirected back into the system. Now the crisis becomes more severe toxicosis increases. The body must now initiate a more desperate attempt to eliminate its overload and a more stressful type of “disease” follows. You can see how much more sense it makes to cooperate with your body at the first sign of “dis- ease” (housecleaning). The body will purify itself and homeostasis will be maintained.

Tremendous improvements have been made during a fast for such conditions. Pus- tules enlarge and empty their toxic contents during the fast and healing then takes place, this process unburdens the body, alleviates toxicosis, and suits in a generally-improved state of health. If, anywhere during the course of this process, a drug is taken to oppress the symptoms, the toxic matter will be redirected back into the system. Now the crisis becomes more severe toxicosis increases. The body must now initiate a more desperate attempt to eliminate its overload and a more stressful type of “disease” follows. You can see how much more sense it makes to cooperate with your body at the first sign of “dis- ease” (housecleaning). The body will purify itself and homeostasis will be maintained.

76.3.3 Varicose Ulcers

=== Varicose Ulcers ===

 

Valved veins of the lower limb are of three types: deep vains, perforator veins, and superficial veins. Venous flow most efficient during muscular activity when the con- tracting muscles compress the sinusoids (minute blood vessles) and deep veins, there- by pumping the blood toward le heart; the direction of flow is controlled by the venous valves.

Valved veins of the lower limb are of three types: deep vains, perforator veins, and superficial veins. Venous flow most efficient during muscular activity when the con- tracting muscles compress the sinusoids (minute blood vessles) and deep veins, there- by pumping the blood toward le heart; the direction of flow is controlled by the venous valves.

An ulcer is simply an open sore, “a circumscribed loss of tissue,” or “a dissolution of continuity in the soft parts of shorter or longer standing.” The following three cardinal distinctions between a wound and an ulcer should be of interest to readers:

An ulcer is simply an open sore, “a circumscribed loss of tissue,” or “a dissolution of continuity in the soft parts of shorter or longer standing.” The following three cardinal distinctions between a wound and an ulcer should be of interest to readers:

# Iwoundarisesfromtheactionofanextraneousbody—thecauseofanulcerisinherent in the economy.

# A wound arises from the action of an extraneous body—the cause of an ulcer is inherent in the economy.

# A wound is always idiopathic (not secondary to another disease)—an ulcer is always symptomatic.

# A wound is always idiopathic (not secondary to another disease)—an ulcer is always symptomatic.

# Awoundhasessentiallyatendencytoheal,becausetheactionofitscausehasbeenmo- mentary—an ulcer, on the contrary, has a tendency to enlarge, because of the persistence of its cause.

# A wound has essentially a tendency to heal, because the action of its cause has been momentary—an ulcer, on the contrary, has a tendency to enlarge, because of the persistence of its cause.

Peptic ulcer, as ulcer of the digestive tract is called, may develop in the lower end of the esophagus, the stomach, duodenum and, after gastroenterostomy, in the jejunum. The ulcer is more often, single, but sometimes multiple. They are of varying sizes and tend to enlarge under “regular” mismanagement.

Peptic ulcer, as ulcer of the digestive tract is called, may develop in the lower end of the esophagus, the stomach, duodenum and, after gastroenterostomy, in the jejunum. The ulcer is more often, single, but sometimes multiple. They are of varying sizes and tend to enlarge under “regular” mismanagement.

The most common symptoms of gastric (stomach) ulcer are indigestion, paroxysmal pain, localized tenderness, vomiting, gastric hyperacidity, and hematemesis or hermor- rhage from the stomach.

The most common symptoms of gastric (stomach) ulcer are indigestion, paroxysmal pain, localized tenderness, vomiting, gastric hyperacidity, and hematemesis or hermorrhage from the stomach.

The pain is paroxysmal, localized and severe and may radiate to the back or sides. In many cases it is aggravated by eating and persists until the stomach is emptied, either by vomiting or by the food passing into the intestine. In other cases the pain is present when the stomach is empty and is relieved by eating.

The pain is paroxysmal, localized and severe and may radiate to the back or sides. In many cases it is aggravated by eating and persists until the stomach is emptied, either by vomiting or by the food passing into the intestine. In other cases the pain is present when the stomach is empty and is relieved by eating.