Don’t lose another SECOND to toilet troubles [Try this!]
One day you’re running like crazy for the nearest restroom…
And a few days later, you might find yourself just sitting there… PRAYING for something to happen.
Dealing with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be unpredictable… and MADDENING.
And BEYOND the toilet troubles, IBS patients struggle with even MORE serious problems… like bleeding, vomiting, and nutritional deficiencies.
Don’t let anything keep you TIED to the toilet… and AWAY from doing the things you love.
Even if you’ve already tried mainstream approaches that haven’t worked as well as you’ve hoped…
Today, I’ve got something else for you to consider.
The artichoke (Cynara scolymus) is considered one of the oldest cultivated vegetables in the world… dating back to Ancient Greece.
According to Greek mythology, the Greek god Zeus punished his lover Cynara for sneaking off from Mount Olympus by turning her into this spiky vegetable!
It’s been used as a digestive aid since the Roman Empire…
And it’s still one of the most popular ingredients in the Mediterranean region today.
In modern times, though, the “artichoke capital of the world” is in this country – Castroville, California!
Artichoke hearts are known for their high fiber content…
But it’s the leaves I’d like to introduce to you today.
They contain a bitter compound called cynaropicrin… which makes them practically inedible, even when cooked.
But cynaropicrin also helps CALM excessive spasms in the digestive tract.
This antispasmodic action helps BANISH those “oopsie” moments – you know, the ones that can happen when the urge “to go” STRIKES without warning!
That’s not all…
Because this compound also helps EXTINGUISH inflammation… and excess inflammation is a hallmark of an irritable bowel.
Even better, cynaropicrin might help get to one of the root causes of IBS… because its antimicrobial action might help BANISH infections that IGNITE the fires down below!
One study found taking artichoke leaf extract helped reduce symptoms in IBS patients by more than 26%.
I’m talking about NORMALIZED bowel movements… without going too much or too little…
As well as an IMPROVED quality of life!
In another study, participants reported that artichoke leaf extract worked just as well if not better than their typical pharmaceutical treatments (a.k.a. antidiarrheal drugs and/or laxatives).
Now, it’s important to note that it’s ONLY artichoke leaves that contain significant amounts of cynaropicrin…
So eating artichoke hearts… or drinking artichoke liqueur… might not do you much good when it comes to IBS.
Look for a standardized form of artichoke leaf extract from a quality supplement maker you trust at your local health food store or online.
It’s not for folks with a bile duct obstruction… or with allergies to certain types of flowers (or echinacea).
Check with your doc before ever taking something new to make sure it’s safe for you to try.
