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January/February 2011

Get the GI System in Gear with SyntrionThe gastrointestinal (GI) system is central to all health and well-being. Not only is it responsible for absorbing and processing the nutrients we need to stay alive and healthy, it is often the first part of the body to come into contact with potentially harmful substances. Additionally, the GI tract is home to some of the most important elements of our immune system, meaning that an imbalance in the gut can easily lead to problems elsewhere in the body.

We don’t normally notice the GI system’s sophisticated role in keeping us healthy when it works correctly. Consequently, we tend to notice acute GI distress quickly. Although the body usually resolves the symptoms on its own, we sometimes need help getting over the cause of acute gas-trointestinal illness to maintain our quality of life.

In contrast, chronic GI dysfunction may go unnoticed. The symptoms may not be acute or severe, or may recur only intermittently. Although chronic gut issues are not always obvious, they can have serious health effects that often surprise both patients and health care professionals.

To provide the tools needed to address the important issue of GI health effectively, efficiently and safely, Syntrion offers health care professionals a wide range of treatment options. With Syntrion remedies, you get targeted, natural medicines for symptomatic relief, in-depth treat-ment of acute gastrointestinal illness, and help dealing with chronic gastrointestinal issues and their far-reaching implications for overall health and well-being.

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The most obvious signs that the gastrointestinal system is in trouble are those symptoms typically associated with acute digestive illnesses, such as:

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Constipation

• Abdominal pain, cramping, pressure, fullness

• Bloating

• Heartburn

• General malaise

• Loss of appetite

• Gas

• Changes in bowel movements

However, chronic gastrointestinal conditions may ex-acerbate or play a significant role in other ailments not directly connected to the GI system. These include:

• Seasonal allergies

• Depression and anxiety

• Chronic-fatigue syndrome

• Arthritis and osteoporosis

• Fibromyalgia

• Weakened immune system

• Frequent colds & flu

• Circulatory disorders

• Anemia

• Developmental disabilities

• Reproductive disorders

The Signs of Gastrointestinal Distress

The gastrointestinal system plays such a significant role in regulating human health that its state of being merits close observation and consideration in treating any chronic illness.

Food PoisoningFood poisoning is a common gastrointestinal illness. In fact, leading health care professionals estimate that the av-erage American has two cases of food poisoning each year, whether he or she is aware of it or not.

Food poisoning is caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated with bacteria, parasites or viruses. Contamination can occur during growing, harvesting, processing, storing, shipping or final preparation. Harmful chemicals can also cause food poisoning.

In most cases, the symptoms resemble those of other GI illnesses, such as abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fever and dehydration. They may last a few hours or several days and can range from mild to moderate.

Most bouts of food poisoning are mild and last a few days. However, more serious cases bear a high risk of complications and require addi-tional medical attention to avoid further damage to organs.

Always seek additional medical attention for patients who have…➡ Diarrhea for more than 3 days

➡ Severe pain in abdomen or rectum➡ A fever of 102 °F or higher

➡ Blood or mucus in stools➡ Black, tarry stools

➡ Signs of dehydration

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Acute Gastrointestinal IllnessMost obvious symptoms of digestive distress are caused by acute gastrointestinal illnesses. Usually, these illnesses are caused by eating food or drinking beverages contaminated with bacteria, chemicals or viruses, or by reactions to medication. The majority of acute cases are self-limiting and clear up without treatment. However, proper treat-ment can shorten the duration of infection, prevent further damage to patients’ health and improve quality of life.

Symptom Characteristics Common Acute CausesCommon Acute Causes

Diarrhea

Nausea/Vomiting

Constipation

Heartburn

Bloating/Pressure

Gas

Indigestion

Increased frequency of defecation

Urgent, loose, watery stools

Abdominal pain, cramping, bloating

• Viruses

• Bacterial infection

• Food poisoning

• Medications

• Parasites

• Foreign travel

Vomiting: Contents of stomach come up through esophagus and out of mouth

Nausea: General feeling of abdominal discomfort, may also be felt elsewhere in the body

• Viruses

• Medications

• Stress

• Migraine headaches

• Food poisoning

• Allergies

• Overindulgence

• Acute gastritis

Bowel movements less than 3 times per week

Hard stools

Difficult, painful bowel movements

• Low-fiber diet

• Physical inactivity

• Dehydration

• Changes in routine

• Medications

• Delaying defecation

Painful burning sensation in the esophagus, just below or behind the breastbone, may radiate to neck or throat

• Medications

• Overindulgence

• Foods and beverages

Abdomen feels full and tight, may be visibly distended • Air swallowing

• Constipation

• Food intolerances

• Overindulgence

• Weight gain

• Acute gastritis

Abdominal cramping, pain, fullness

Flatulence

Belching

• Medications

• Air swallowing

• Acute gastritis


• Foods that are difficult to digest

Vague feeling of abdominal discomfort and ill-being • Overindulgence

• Eating certain foods

• Medications

• Anxiety, stress

Common Symptoms of Acute GI Illness, Their Characteristics and Possible Causes

Chronic gastrointestinal illness are far less common than acute ones. However, constant GI distress has far-reaching implications for health and the ability to heal. Further complicating matters, many chronic gut conditions exhibit erratic symptoms that may not even manifest as digestive ailments.

The most common forms of chronic gastrointestinal illness are gut dysbiosis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Gut dysbiosis is a condition in which the lining of the bowels has become altered or damaged, leading to long-term GI dysfunction; IBD refers to any chronic inflammatory disease of the GI system; and IBS refers to a high-level of gastrointestinal irritability without serious inflammation or permanent damage.

Chronic Gastrointestinal Illness

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)The exact causes of IBD remain unclear. However, current research indicates that IBD is most likely an autoimmune disorder. IBD may flare up intermittently or become continually more severe throughout the patient’s life.

The most common forms of IBD are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Comparing Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis

Crohn’s DiseaseCrohn’s Disease Ulcerative ColitisUlcerative Colitis

Mechanisms

Location

Extent of Inflammation

Risk Factors

Symptoms

White blood cells accumulate in intestinal lining, causing chronic inflammationWhite blood cells accumulate in intestinal lining, causing chronic inflammation

Inflammation kills cells in intestinal lining allowing ulcers to formInflammation kills cells in intestinal lining allowing ulcers to form

Anywhere in GI tract, esp. ileumAnywhere in GI tract, esp. ileum Large intestine and rectumLarge intestine and rectum

Deep, but often intermittentDeep, but often intermittent SuperficialSuperficial

AGE GROUP: Any age, esp. 20–30

GENDER: Men and women equally affected

GENETIC PREDISPOSITION?: Yes

ETHNIC GROUPS: Jewish




ETHNIC GROUPS: Jewish




ETHNIC GROUPS: Caucasian, Jewish




ETHNIC GROUPS: Caucasian, Jewish

ALWAYS:

Diarrhea (without blood, mucus)

Abdominal pain, often in lower right area

SOMETIMES:

Anemia

Fatigue

Fever

Rectal bleeding

Skin problems

Weight loss

ALWAYS:

Diarrhea (often with blood, mucus)

Abdominal pain

SOMETIMES:

Anemia

Fatigue

Fever

Rectal bleeding

Skin problems

Weight loss

Gut DysbiosisGut dysbiosis is a condition in which the lining of the bowels has become altered or damaged, leading to long-term gastrointestinal dysfunction. This damage can be the result of many factors. Regardless of the actual cause, gut dys-biosis is present in nearly all chronic health problems and must be addressed to make therapeutic progress.

Because the gastrointestinal system is responsible for a large amount of immune activity, any imbalance in its ability to function can lead to a chain reaction of inflammatory symptoms throughout the body. Gut dysbiosis is a prime example of a GI ailment that has far-reaching consequences for every element of human health. Beside chronic di-gestive dysfunction, these consequences often may not be immediately attributed to the GI system, such as fi-bromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, fungal skin infections, allergies, or general immune weakness.

The problem of gut dysbiosis is very wide-spread in Western societies, due to a high-fat and high-sugar diet, the omnipresence of processed food, stress, lack of physical activity, and overuse of certain medications. Although it is usually a creeping process that can be difficult to properly diagnose and treat, getting gut dysbiosis under control is essential to restoring long-term health and well-being in nearly any chronically ill patient.

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not permanently harm the intestines and does not lead to serious disease. The exact causes of IBS remain unclear. For a small minority of sufferers, IBS can be debilitat-ing. However, most people can control their symptoms and correct the mechanisms responsible for their illness with diet, stress management, and proper medical treatment.

Facts About IBS

Frequency

Risk Factors

SymptomsSymptomsSymptomsSymptoms

CausesCauses

May Exacerbate Symptoms

Approx. 20% of American adults (est.)Approx. 20% of American adults (est.)Approx. 20% of American adults (est.)Approx. 20% of American adults (est.)

Age group: Usually begins before age 35Age group: Usually begins before age 35 Gender: More common in womenGender: More common in women

Abdominal pain or discomfort for at least 12 weeks out of the previous 12 months.Abdominal pain or discomfort for at least 12 weeks out of the previous 12 months.Abdominal pain or discomfort for at least 12 weeks out of the previous 12 months.Abdominal pain or discomfort for at least 12 weeks out of the previous 12 months.

The abdominal pain or discomfort has at least 2 of the following 3 features:

• Relieved by having a bowel movement

• Change in frequency of bowel movements

• Change in stool’s appearance

The abdominal pain or discomfort has at least 2 of the following 3 features:

• Relieved by having a bowel movement

• Change in frequency of bowel movements

• Change in stool’s appearance

At least one of the following symptoms:

• Urgency to have a bowel movement

• Difficulty or inability to pass stool

• Mucus in stool

• Bloating

At least one of the following symptoms:

• Urgency to have a bowel movement

• Difficulty or inability to pass stool

• Mucus in stool

• Bloating

The following symptoms are not typical of IBS and require immediate additional medical attention:The following symptoms are not typical of IBS and require immediate additional medical attention:The following symptoms are not typical of IBS and require immediate additional medical attention:The following symptoms are not typical of IBS and require immediate additional medical attention:

• Bleeding • Fever • Weight loss • Persistent severe pain

Unknown. Possible causes include:Unknown. Possible causes include:Unknown. Possible causes include:Unknown. Possible causes include:

• Emotional and physical sensitivity/hyperreactivity

• Autoimmunity

• Abnormally high seratonin levels in the GI tract

• Emotional and physical sensitivity/hyperreactivity

• Autoimmunity

• Abnormally high seratonin levels in the GI tract

• Abnormal intestinal motility

• Bacterial infection of GI tract

• After-effect of infectious diseases

• Abnormal intestinal motility

• Bacterial infection of GI tract

• After-effect of infectious diseases

• Large meals

• Gas

• Medication

• Large meals

• Gas

• Medication

• Stress, conflicts, emotional upset

• Certain foods and beverages, esp. grain products, chocolate, dairy products, alcohol, caffeine, etc.

• Stress, conflicts, emotional upset

• Certain foods and beverages, esp. grain products, chocolate, dairy products, alcohol, caffeine, etc.

Food Allergy ChallengesTreating food allergies is a challenge. In addition to any number of factors, chronic gastrointestinal issues, especially gut dysbiosis, can make effective food allergy treatment difficult.

Whenever food allergy treatment does not seem to be as effective as expected despite choosing proper medicines, consider addressing gut dysbiosis issues before continuing treatment. BioResource and Syntrion offer health care professionals support to help them make food allergy treatment more effective. Contact BioResource for educa-tional materials and further information about treating food allergies.

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What About Celiac Disease?

More than 2 million Americans have celiac disease. Additionally, increased me-dia attention of celiac disease has caused patients to become more aware of the condition and more likely to believe that they or their loved ones suffer from the disease.

The only reliable treatment for celiac disease is a gluten-free diet. Following a gluten-free diet will stop symptoms, repair existing intestinal damage, and pre-vent further deterioration. In children, the small intestine usually heals in 3 to 6 months, but the healing process may take several years in adults. To stay well, sufferers must avoid gluten for the rest of their lives, since eating even a small amount of gluten can damage their small intestines.

Celiac disease can be controlled and symptoms can be treated, but the condi-tion will never disappear completely. Nevertheless, Syntrion remedies – to-gether with a properly balanced gluten-free diet – can help ease certain symp-toms and prevent further damage to the immune system. Moreover, Syntrion remedies are all gluten-free for added peace-of-mind.

Celiac disease is a genetically-acquired digestive disorder that damages the small intestine and interferes with nutrient absorption. When people with ce-liac disease eat foods or use products containing gluten, their immune system responds by damaging or destroying villi, leading to malnourishment.

As might be expected, people with celiac disease tend to have other autoim-mune conditions. Additionally, celiac disease is more common among people with other genetic disorders including Down syndrome and Turner syndrome.

The symptoms of celiac disease vary from person to person. They may occur in the digestive system or in other parts of the body.

• Abdominal pain, bloating

• Chronic diarrhea

• Vomiting

• Constipation

• Pale or fatty stool

• Weight loss

Non-digestive symptoms are common in adults, such as:

• Iron-deficiency anemia

• Fatigue

• Bone or joint pain

• Arthritis

• Bone loss or osteoporosis

• Dermatitis herpetiformis,

esp. on joints, buttocks

• Depression or anxiety

• Tingling, numb extremities

• Seizures

• Missed menstrual periods

• Infertility, miscarriages

• Canker sores

Digestive symptoms are more common in infants and children and may include:

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Which Syntrion CRPT Remedy is Right?Syntrion CRPT medicines are effective in preventing and treating acute and chronic gastrointestinal disorders by: 1. Increasing the immune system’s ability to react more efficiently to acute and chronic infection 2. Alleviating symptoms caused by GI conditions 3. Reeducating the gut to react to challenges in an appropriate manner for better general health

Useful Syntrion Remedies

Syntrion Remedy

Dosage Forms

What It Does Gastrointestinal Symptoms and Conditions

SyAllgen

TabletsLotion

Reduces hypersensitivity

Eases treatment of autoimmune diseases

Moderates other remedies’ modes of action

• Food allergies


SyCircue

TabletsLotion

Helps resolve systemic and local inflammation

Modifies the body‘s reaction to medication

Helps overcome regulatory blockades

• IBD (w./ SyGest)

• Inflammatory gastrointestinal conditions

SyDetox

Oral Drops

Natural regulation of gastrointestinal function

Eases burden on entire excretory system

• GERD (w./ SyGest)

• Gall bladder irritability (w./ SyGest)

• GI symptoms from overindulgence or medicative side effects, such as discomfort, bloating, nausea, diarrhea, etc.

SyGest

TabletsLotion

Primary remedy for restoring GI balance

Improves gastrointestinal system responsiveness

• GERD (w./ SyDetox)

• IBS

• Gut dysbiosis

• Food poisoning (w./ SyImmune)

• Gall bladder irritability (w./ SyDetox)

• IBD (w./ SyCircue)

• GI symptoms from acute or chronic infection, such as discomfort, bloating, nausea, diarrhea, etc.

SyImmune

TabletsLotion

Improves the body‘s ability to respond to viral and bacterial infections

• Herxheimer reactions

• Viruses

• Acute food poisoning (w./ SyGest)

SyRegule

Tablets

Anti-fungal treatment that gets to the root of the problem

• Fungal gut dysbiosis

• Leaky gut syndrome

SyResp

TabletsLotion

Regulates the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)

• GI issues from general immune disregulation

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Syntrion Treatment Protocols

Acute Gastrointestinal Conditions

Start with… Then, move on to… Post-treatment

Food Poisoning

Acute Bacterial and Viral Gastrointestinal Infections

Overindulgence

AT ONSET OF SYMPTOMS:

SyGest Tablets1 tablet, every 20–30 minutes

TOGETHER WITH

SyImmune Tablets1 tablet, every 20–30 minutes

UNTIL SYMPTOMS IMPROVE

UPON IMPROVEMENT:

SyGest Tablets1 tablet, 3 times per day

TOGETHER WITH

SyImmune Tablets1 tablet, 3 times per day

PLUS 1 TABLET AS NEEDED

AFTER RESOLUTION:


TOGETHER WITH


FOR 7 DAYS



TOGETHER WITH

SyImmune Tablets1 tablet, every 20–30 minutes


UPON IMPROVEMENT:


TOGETHER WITH


PLUS 1 TABLET AS NEEDED

AFTER RESOLUTION:


TOGETHER WITH


FOR 7 DAYS



TOGETHER WITH

SyDetox Oral Drops10 drops, every 20–30 minutes


UPON IMPROVEMENT:

SyGest Tablets1 tablet as needed

TOGETHER WITH

SyDetox Oral Drops10 drops, as needed

UNTIL SYMPTOMS RESOLVE

Not necessary

Chronic Gastrointestinal Conditions

Chronic conditions require individualized treatment protocols to best suit each patient’s unique therapeutic needs and goals. Please consult BioResource for in-depth training materials, including tips on using Syntrion remedies.

For more information or to order, contact BioResource at 1-800-203-3775 or [email protected] Syntrion online at www.syntrion.comAll information is provided solely for illustrative purposes and cannot be considered exhaustive. Nothing in this document is intended to replace proper medical education or examination.

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