The Ileocecal valve and diet.

The ileocecal valve ( ICV ) is a muscular sphincter in the digestive system which seperates the small and large intestine. The ICV controls the flow of food from the small intestine to the large intestine. The small intestine is where most of the nutrients are absorbed from the food, whereas the large intestine is where the waste is processed before evacuation.

The main functions of the ICV are to:

1. Make sure that waste doesn't stay too long in the small intestine.

2.To prevent back-flow from the large intestine to the small intestine, this stops bacteria-laden waste from comtaminating the small intestine.

The ICV functions primarily under the control of the nervous system and the vagus nerve. It is generally accepted that it is open by sympathetic and closed by parasympathetic action.Because of various contributing factors, the ICV can sometimes malfunction. As this happens, toxic waste is able to re-enter the small intestine where it is absorbed, causing the spread of toxins throughout the body and thus stressing the liver and the immune system, which then has to work hard to eliminate the toxins and their effects. Toxins that cannot be eliminated are stored in the body in the joints, which can cause an arthritic type of pain and discomfort. Toxins can also build up in the skin causing various conditions such as, acne, ezcema and psoriasis.

The main causes if ICV malfunction are:
Caffeine
Caffeine based pain killers
refined sugars and sweeteners
Chocolate
Tobacco
Alcohol
Antibiotics
Stress
Lack of sleep
Poor posture
Lack of exercise
Not enough water
Pathogenic bacteria
Viruses
Candida

Symptoms of a closed or open ICV:
Palpitations
Headaches
Migraines
Pseudo-Menieres syndrome
Right shoulder pain
Nausea
Faintness
Fluid retention
Tinnitus
Pseudo sinus infection
Sudden thirst
Dark circles under the eyes
Fatique
Right leg weakness
General aches and pains

Fortunately, very good results in correcting ICV dysfunction can be achieved by using Amatsu and adopting a healthy, sensible diet that minimises the toxic burden placed on the body.