Natural Remedies For Chrons Disease

April 3, 2009

It 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. Problems associated with this condition can affect the joints and eyes as well as the digestive tract.

A flare up of symptoms can occur after months of an individual having been symptom free. These triggers can vary between individuals but if you understand your flare up triggers then you can avoid them. Natural remedies are used by many Crohn’s disease sufferers to avoid having to take drugs or because medications are expensive. The chance of relapses may be reduced and the natural healing processes of the body are helped by natural remedies.

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). 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. The intestines are helped in their recovery from inflammatory responses by important proper nutrients which promote self healing in the body. This means that pain and diarrhea are more common and complications are more likely to occur. Sticking to a nutritious and well-balanced diet is extremely important. You should steer clear of processed and high fat foods, caffeine and milk if you are a sufferer of Crohn’s disease, as well as other inflammatory bowel diseases and want to stay healthy.

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