Natural Remedies for Chrons Disease
It affects 2 million individuals 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. In addition to the alimentary tract, this condition can affect the joints and eyes.
At times patients can be in remission without any sign of the condition or they can experience relapses with a flare up of symptoms. It is important to understand what triggers flare ups in your condition and then you will know what you need to avoid. Some medications for Crohn’s disease are expensive and for that reason many sufferers opt for natural remedies. Natural remedies help the natural healing processes of the body and may reduce chances of relapses.
Proper diets are critical for successful natural treatments. Avoiding yeast, wheat and milk brings relief to many sufferers of the disease. The risk of developing Crohn’s disease is lessened and the chances of attaining remission are improved by having a proper intake of Omega-6 fatty acids (sesame seed, corn oil) and Omega-3 fatty acids (Flaxseed oil, fatty fish such as trout and salmon).
The inflammatory processes can effectively be reduced by taking hemp oil daily (one teaspoon initially and gradually increasing to one tablespoon). Taking steroid and antibiotics can destroy the good bacteria in the alimentary tract and cause candida, a fungal infection. Usually occurring as harmless yeast in the bowel, an overgrowth of Candida can spread in the blood and cause low energy levels in those with compromised immune systems.
Suitable for both Candida overgrowth and Crohn’s disease, Wormwood and Zell Oxygen are two types of natural remedies available from health food stores. It is recommended that remission cases have a diet of natural high fiber whole foods and that relapsed cases showing symptoms have a low residue, low fat diet as an additional natural remedy. The intestines are helped in their recovery from inflammatory responses by important proper nutrients which promote self healing in the body. The disease does not diminish, but intestines with less or no inflammatory responses is better able to absorb and process nutrients, lower the risk of obstructions, fistulas and ulcers and controls cramping, pain or diarrhea. Abiding by a nutritious and well-balanced diet is extremely important. Processed and high fat foods, caffeine and milk should be avoided if you suffer from Crohn’s disease, as well as other inflammatory bowel diseases and want to stay healthy.
