Anthraquinones trigger contractions in the colon, called peristalsis, which causes the urge to have a bowel movement. From Wordnik.com. [Wil's Ebay E-Store] Reference
Gets the peristalsis thang going, but no diarrhea. From Wordnik.com. [New Computer! Whoot Whoot] Reference
Regulates the intestines and increases peristalsis. From Wordnik.com. [The Sivananda Companion To Meditation] Reference
The blue tunnel was in a restless state of peristalsis. From Wordnik.com. [Galapagos]
Treves, Mr. F.: on cessation of intestinal peristalsis, 423. From Wordnik.com. [Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre] Reference
The throat moved in sudden peristalsis, and I took my hand away. From Wordnik.com. [A Breath of Snow and Ashes]
Crofelemer has an antisecretory agent, but it doesn't hinder peristalsis. From Wordnik.com. [One Pharma Entrepreneur's Never Ending Quest] Reference
Last night was extremely unpleasant in a reverse peristalsis sort of way. From Wordnik.com. [2004 November | jlake.com] Reference
Large quantities of fluid may excite violent peristalsis with resulting pain. From Wordnik.com. [Maintaining Health Formerly Health and Efficiency] Reference
I have as much attitude toward it as I do toward osmosis or toward peristalsis. From Wordnik.com. [Card Trick] Reference
It should not mechanically or chemically irritate or impede intestinal peristalsis. From Wordnik.com. [Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis] Reference
We are presently operating in the United States with the peristalsis theory of inflation. From Wordnik.com. [Economic Policy and the Liberal Left] Reference
Herr Schroter has taken a gramme with only some apparent increase of peristalsis and appetite. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American Supplement, No. 384, May 12, 1883] Reference
Lukewarm water seems to excite an upward peristalsis of the intestines and thus produces sickness. From Wordnik.com. [Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis] Reference
Pericles perigee period periodic table of the elements peripheral peripheral nervous system peristalsis. From Wordnik.com. [Entry Index: operating system to Pikes Peak] Reference
The peristalsis of the crowd squeezed them up a wobbly rampway to the melted-lookirfg edge of the sphere. From Wordnik.com. [In Other Worlds]
Later the intestinal peristalsis increases and a foul-smelling diarrhoea sets in that is often mixed with blood. From Wordnik.com. [Common Diseases of Farm Animals] Reference
I credited this with the concept of allowing food to completely digest which could possibly enhance peristalsis. From Wordnik.com. [Intermittent fasting guest blog | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D.] Reference
Hirschsprung's disease, which affects peristalsis, the muscular movement that propels food through the intestine. From Wordnik.com. [Diagnosing and treating pediatric anorectal continence] Reference
This is a natural trigger from the stomach that signals the intestines that food is coming and to start peristalsis. From Wordnik.com. [Was Darwin Lactose Intolerant?] Reference
Funny how a good instance of "reverse peristalsis" makes a migraine take a chill pill - it works for me every time. xxx. From Wordnik.com. [Unnerved by Hammershoi, unwell at Bristol] Reference
It will aid in stimulating peristalsis and liver function, while helping to remove trapped pockets of gas in the colon. From Wordnik.com. [THE NATURAL REMEDY BIBLE] Reference
All these forms of irritation bring on "excessive intestinal peristalsis" -- which, accordingly, is our definition of diarrhea. From Wordnik.com. [Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis] Reference
And here we have a tool that actually gets peristalsis through the full length of the small intestine and allows us to diagnose. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 4, 2001] Reference
And this constipation reacts more or less on the peristaltic action of the bowels and in time defeats the function of peristalsis. From Wordnik.com. [Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis] Reference
But when excessive peristalsis occurs, neither absorption nor elimination will be normal or suited to the requirements of the system. From Wordnik.com. [Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis] Reference
By slowing peristalsis they make the situation worse - this has been seen in a number of children and in volunteers with shigellosis. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 6] Reference
After reading "Leaders and Laggards," the Center's collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, those sentences induce reverse peristalsis. From Wordnik.com. [Gerald Bracey: The Center for American Progress: Progressively Regressive?] Reference
Once the food has reached the esophagus, peristalsis takes over. From Wordnik.com. [CreationWiki - Recent changes [en]] Reference
Alfalfa - Used to increase peristalsis of the bowels and as a blood purifier. From Wordnik.com. [Wil's Ebay E-Store] Reference
A symphony of grace and movement and peristalsis that few men, few entire teams, can match. From Wordnik.com. [Kissing Suzy Kolber] Reference
In this stage the peristalsis of the gullet is sufficient to force the food through the cardia. From Wordnik.com. [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference
I believe you can imagine the result, elimination is prevented because of the stoppage of peristalsis. From Wordnik.com. [Highways in Hiding] Reference
It stimulates peristalsis of the colon allowing for normal movements of digested food through the bowel. From Wordnik.com. [Wil's Ebay E-Store] Reference
It increases intestinal peristalsis, acts as a mild laxative, and slightly stimulates secretion of bile. From Wordnik.com. [All About Coffee] Reference
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