My book fiber menace has stirred a huge controversy among experts recently because it describes how and why fiber causes constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, ulcerative colitis, crohns disease, colon cancer, and contributes to fifty plus other digestive, endocrine, colorectal, and genitourinary disorders. Thats the provocative title of an article by konstantin monastyrsky, the author of fiber menace as of march 2012, the fdas adverse event reporting system showed 2,257 adverse events ranging from forgetfulness to death caused by miralax and other polyethylene glycolcontaining block buster laxative drugs. It starts shortly after the birth at a 3% rate, exceeds 50% by the age 50, and reaches over 90% by. Fiber menace book and gut sense website for constipation honcode trustworthy health info compliance this site complies with the honcode standard for trustworthy health information. The truth about the leading role of fiber in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, crohns disease, and colon cancer. About konstantin monastyrsky common sense medical disclaimer is miralax the next vioxx. Luckily i ran across fiber menace and it made so much sense.
Monastyrsky has released fiber menace in amazon kindle format. The inside story of our bodys most underrated organ. You probably believe fiber prevents colon and breast cancer, lowers cholesterol, reduces the risk of heart disease, regulates blood sugar, wards off diabetes, curbs the appetite, induces weight loss, cleanses the colon, arrests diarrhea, and unplugs constipation. The book is claiming this kind of fiber is like a rock, or hard clumps since it is indigestible. A fabulously informative book for those seeking knowledge on how to achieve optimal digestive function, and a must read for those interested in the repair and recovery of the entire gi system. Mar 02, 2007 fiber menace describes major health problems that can develop from eating whats considered a modern healthy diet high in fiber from grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes and even fiber supplements. Causes and cures for constipation perfect health diet. Before i read the fiber menace book, i was unknowingly doing all the harmful things such as using psyllium husk, drinking 3. Amazon has made it possible for you to read kindle version books. Btw, the book s author mentions the paleo diet, but it may be a modified one, because he doesnt mind white rice.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In fact, its the complete opposite a high fiber diet is the primary cause of diverticular disease and related complications. The information seemed logical so i ordered the colorectal recover program and the fiber menace book. Top fiberrich foods for good gut bacteria eatingwell.
With close to 50 million americans with ibs link and over 105 million link affected by prediabetes and type 2 diabetes arent that lucky. One of the most striking things ive discovered while researching food and health issues over the past few years is how often strong personalities usually males with a fervent belief system and either money or political power drastically change what we think is healthy to eat. A high fiber diet is broadly recommended for the prevention of diverticular disease based on unconfirmed, unproven, untested, and speculative theories that a low fiber diet causes this pathology. Why a high fiber diet is killing your colon and why a. Its healthy gut flora were looking for, not fiberand certainly not added fiber or water, which just exacerbate gastrointestinal issues. Gut sense or fiber menace i dont know much about them, but the gist is that the traditional mantra of ever increasing fiber and water intake to relieve constipation only makes things worse. He mirrors more of a japanese diet very low fiber yet still regular. Amazon has made it possible for you to read kindle version books right on your computer. The truth about the leading role of fiber in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, etc volume 1 by monastyrsky, konstantin isbn. Anyone know anything about gut sensefiber menace info.
What is bizarre is his conclusion resulted in a book with others to follow in direct contradiction to what he experienced. Obviously, supplemental fiber and or laxatives shouldnt become a permanent solution lifestyle. For me, constipation from lack of hydration is conventional wisdom. Get the top 12 myths about fiber and the truth about the leading role of fiber in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, crohns disease, and colon cancer. Perhaps the brown rice didnt digest that well because of all that fiber. In week three of our coaching course we address the issue of gut health and constipation in the section. And thats the happy end story behind the genesis of fiber menace, gut sense, and this web site. When i first learned of this information, my preference for white rice over brown rice started to make more sense. Information about the role of soluble and insoluble fiber in weight loss failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, crohns disease, and colon cancer.
In short, i was astounded at how quickly and easily my problem disappeared. The truth about the leading role of fiber in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, etc. As much as i would love to tell everybody i know about the gut sense products, its not a topic that people want to hear about or discuss if theyve never. And the topic that we will be diving into today is why is dietary fiber a menace with konstantin.
Konstantin monastyrsky pseudoscience of nutrition part 1. The inside story of our bodys most underrated organ and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. This book is one of the most helpful books ive read. I wasnt one using added fiber in my diet, however, i adopted many of the small changes and because i had nothing to lose, ordered his supplements. For my first book, i wrote a section on constipation because its by far the most common and troublesome side effect of lowcarblow fiber diets, including atkins, south beach, protein power, and others. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books.
Im not trying to prove anyone wrong, but i feel that im living proof that fiber menace has some truth. The author details how highfiber diets produce large stools which stretch the intestinal tract beyond its normal rangeeventually resulting in intestinal damageand a drastic upset of the natural bacterial flora of the gut. Theres not one thing in that list that promotes or nourishes anything good in our gut, all those substances do the opposite. If you read the bottle of metamucil, which provides 12g of fiber, you should see the warning label.
Fiber menace kindle edition by monastyrsky, konstantin. Its healthy gut flora were looking for, not fiber and certainly not added fiber or water, which just exacerbate gastrointestinal issues. Jun 17, 2019 the supposed benefits of a high fiber diet have been drilled into us through recommendations by our doctors, government, and the food industry alike, yet many of these health claims have not been proven by research. At first i went with the full meal deal eliminated almost all fiber, took the hydro c and the colorectal recovery product, plus the probiotics and the vitamin packs. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading fiber menace. Tragically, none of it is true, and fiber menace explains why its the complete opposite. Im thinking about purchasing konstantin monastyrskys products from his website. Not only is the science right on, but also, one gets an intuitive sense that, finally, the truth. Fiber is often recommended for constipation, and though i believe insufficient fiber is rarely the primary factor in constipation, it can help by several mechanisms. Fiber menace describes major health problems that can develop from eating whats considered a modern healthy diet high in fiber from grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes and even fiber supplements. When i finished the book i immediately started the very low fiber carb eating habits in the book and started seeing very significant changes after 45 days. I tried avoiding fiber and changed my diet as stated in the book. Monastyrsky has released fiber menace in amazon kindle format and if you dont own a kindle wireless reading device dont fret.
As time goes by, laxatives and fiber elevate constipation from the mere nuisance of hemorrhoids to the much more painful and traumatic anal fissures or irritable bowel syndrome, and all the way to an outright lethal. You might be surprised to find out that the original intent behind fiber consumption wasnt the betterment of your health, but the suppression of sexuality. The truth about the leading role of fiber in diet failure, constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, crohns disease, and colon cancer paperback. Nov 10, 2018 what someone with constipation can do if high fiber and laxatives is not the solutionand much more. I use these descriptors in the best sense possible, mind you. The kind of trauma and potential issues of a lifetime of this kind of fiber is not good. I thank god everyday for fiber menace, gut sense, konstantin and the bowel movements i now have. Jan 27, 2011 im thinking about purchasing konstantin monastyrskys products from his website. Fiber menace is for people who believe fiber prevents cancers, reduces the risk of heart disease, regulates blood sugar, wards off diabetes, lowers appetite, induces weight loss, cleanses the colon, and eliminates constipation. Jul 27, 2014 gut sense represents the first substantial revision of mainstream recommendations for prevention and treatment of constipation and colorectal disorders connected to fiber, laxatives, antibiotics. Konstantin monastyrsky is fighting the fiber menace episode 199 november 20, 2008 the livin the vida lowcarb show archived from august 3, 2010.
Last weeks guest post from konstantin monastyrsky, author of fiber menace, generated a lively, boisterous, and at times combative comment section. By the end of 2005 it evolved into fiber menace, and, two years later into this web site. Jul 12, 2010 the basic premise of fiber menace is that grain fiber plays a leading role in many gut related ailments including colon cancer. As a person who suffers from chronic constipation i found the authors advice extremely effective and perhaps even life saving. It really does have some very solid and effective theories. I had been dealing with ibs for over 20 years but had no clue of its cause. This book takes up where fiber menace left off to answer questions, as presented in the subtitle. Some of the materials on this site are excerpted from my forthcoming book entitled gut sense. This site places cookies on your device cookie settings.
Constipation is one of the most intractable and unpleasant lifestyle disorders facing westerners. If you suffer like i did, i highly recommend at least reading it to see if anything sounds familiar. How to reverse bowel diseases and escape colon cancer. The book makes a lot of sense but in practice avoiding fiber just doesnt work for me. Irritable bowel syndrome and help for ibs events and publicity special events from heathers tummy care. While not specifically mentioning paleo, all of its underlining principles are what is helping him. Tragically, none of it is true, and fiber menace explains why.
If you want to try any of konstantins supplements for healing the gut or eliminating constipation, or read his book the fiber menace, simply click here. Why a high fiber diet is killing your colon and why a low. Monastyrsky wrote fiber menace, which takes to task conventional medicine and gastroenteroligists who routinely recommend fiber as a means of relieving constipation. Generic, unsubstantiated claims like the one below are hallmarks of junk. Fiber menace book and gut sense website for constipation. Mar 29, 2018 according to new research, fiber is super important in maintaining great gut health, and your gut microbiota, so eat your broccoli and lentils. One of the most striking things ive discovered while researching food and health issues over the past few years is how often strong personalities usually males with a fervent belief system and either money or political power drastically change what we. White flours, sugars, grains, trans hydrogenated fats, and toxic chemicals wreck havoc from our mouth to our butt. Oct 25, 2005 fiber menace is for people who believe fiber prevents cancers, reduces the risk of heart disease, regulates blood sugar, wards off diabetes, lowers appetite, induces weight loss, cleanses the colon, and eliminates constipation. There we reference a ukrainian born pharmacist konstantin monastyrsky who also exposes the real truth in the field of gut and bowel health with his book, fiber menace. Questions, comments or feedback about how much fiber to eat. Why dietary fiber is a menace with konstantin monastyrsky. It takes some careful observation of your digestive system so that you can feel the change your body is experiencing as you reduce the carnage to your intestines and.
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