Natural Crohn’s Disease Treatment
December 7th, 2008 Posted by: admin
There are 2 million cases of Crohn’s disease diagnosed in North America and 95,000 in the United Kingdom. Some scientists believe it is related to an auto-immune response while others think it is a low stomach acid response but the causes and cures are unknown. Problems associated with this condition can affect the joints and eyes as well as the digestive tract.
Sometimes patients can be in remission with no indication that they have this condition and at other times they can relapse and suffer a flare up of symptoms. It is essential to understand your flare up triggers in order to avoid them and these triggers can vary between individuals. To circumvent taking medications or because medications are unaffordable, many Crohn’s disease sufferers use natural remedies. The chance of relapses may be reduced and the natural healing processes of the body are helped by natural remedies.
For natural treatments to be successful, it is crucial that suitable diets should be followed. Many sufferers get relief from this disease by avoiding yeast, wheat and milk. To lessen the risk of developing Crohn’s disease and improve chances of attaining remission, sufferers should have a proper intake of Omega-6 fatty acids (sesame seed, corn oil) and Omega-3 fatty acids (Flaxseed oil, oily fish such as trout and salmon) according to research.
The anti-inflammatory properties of hemp oil, a well balanced oil which contains Omega-3, 6, and 9, impacts positively on inflammatory processes if taken daily (initially one teaspoon, steadily increasing it to one tablespoon). 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. Those with compromised immune systems can suffer with low energy levels due to candida, usually a harmless yeast that occurs in the bowel, having spread into the bloodstream.
Two types of natural remedies, available from health food stores (for both Candida overgrowth and Crohn’s disease), are Wormwood and Zell Oxygen. 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. In helping the intestines recover from inflammatory responses proper nutrients are important as they promote self healing in the body. The absorption of important nutrients in the diet will also be adversely affected. It is extremely important to follow 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.
