Q: MY COLONOSCOPY LAST MONTH, SHOWED NO POLYPS THIS TIME BUT IT WAS NOTED THAT INTESTINE WAS QUITE NARROW DUE TO DIVERTICULOSIS…I HAVE BEEN TAKING SUPER POWER ENZYMES, ONE PILL EACH MORNING AND HAVE HAD NO FLAREUPS IN LAST TWO YEARS WHILE TAKING THESE…..PRIOR COLONOSCOPIES (3) HAVE ALWAYS SHOWN POLYPS THAT WERE REMOVED…. IS THERE SOMETHING BETTER FOR MY DIGESTION THAT YOU COULD SUGGEST?

THANKS,
DALE FRANKENBERG

Dale,

A: I would add the Probiotic FloraHealth (1 per day) and a (1 Tbsp/day) of the Ultra Supreme Greens powder. If you want to cover every base, add an ounce of noni juice each day. It’s amazing for the stomach and intestines.

Let me know if you have any additional questions or need any help with ordering the products.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc

Question:Dr. Ettinger

I am a 43 year old woman…weighed 122 pounds in February and starting gaining weight unexplainably…all in my stomach.  I have now gained 27 pounds.  I am a runner and typically watch what I eat so this is unusual.  I have also had gas….daily.  My stomach is bloated/distended to the point I look like a pregnant woman by the end of the day.  My Doctor has ran a series of tests including referring me to a gastro-Dr…..had a colonoscopy.  Not sure what is going on.  I was in Mexico in January…..possibly a parasite or something.  The weight gain is extremely unusual.  I have been under a lot of stress….my daughter was killed in an accident in Oct. 2006.  Any thoughts on what may be going on and any natural remedies I can try.??

Thanks

Sarah

Answer: Sara,

First, please read all the disclaimers below. (Only found at the bottom of my out-going e-mails)

As you mentioned, it could be a parasite, stress or any number of other things. It would take a thorough consultation, initial exam with labs to get a confirmation of what’s going on. If you can get to Orange, California, that would help us both out. If not, I would find a holistic practitioner in your area. The medical profession is great with diagnostics but lousy with treatment.  

Let me know your thoughts on this.

Sincerely,

Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc