Health & Care Guide

With 2 million cases diagnosed in North America and 95,000 in the United Kingdom, Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory condition of the digestive tract which leads to fistulas, ulcers and obstructions in the large or small intestines. However no cause or cure has yet been found. Arthritis and inflammation in the eyes can also result as complications are not restricted to the intestines.

A flare up of symptoms can occur after months of an individual having been symptom free. You can avoid your flare up triggers but you must understand what they are as these triggers can vary between individuals. Sufferers of Crohn’s disease may choose to take natural remedies rather than prescribed medications because they are cheaper. Helping the natural healing processes of the body and reducing the chances of relapses are things natural remedies can do.

Proper diets are critical for successful natural treatments. Yeast, wheat and milk should be avoided as this can bring relief to many sufferers of this disease. Research shows that proper intakes of Omega-6 fatty acids (sesame seed, corn oil) and Omega-3 fatty acids (Flaxseed oil, oily fish such as trout and salmon) lessens the risk of developing Crohn’s disease and improve chances of attaining remission.

If taken daily (initially one teaspoon, steadily increasing it to one tablespoon), the anti-inflammatory properties of hemp oil, a well balanced oil which contains Omega-3, 6, and 9, are effective in reducing inflammatory processes. Candida – a fungal overgrowth caused by destruction of bacteria (the good type) in the alimentary tract through use of steroids and antibiotics, is another Crohn’s disease related problem. Candida is the overgrowth of yeast in the bowel and it stops being harmless if it spreads into the blood as this causes low energy levels in those with compromised immune systems.

Wormwood and Zell Oxygen are two types of natural remedies, available from health food stores (for both Candida overgrowth and Crohn’s disease). A diet of natural high fiber whole foods is recommended for remission cases and a low residue, low fat diet is an additional natural remedy in relapsed cases when signs of the disease are present.

The intestines are helped in their recovery from inflammatory responses by important proper nutrients which promote self healing in the body. The absorption of important nutrients in the diet will also be adversely affected. It is necessary that you do not deviate from a nutritious and well-balanced diet. Sufferers of Crohn’s disease, as well as other inflammatory bowel diseases, should steer clear of processed and high fat foods, caffeine and milk if they want to stay healthy.

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