Diverticulitis Remedies that Work

After years of sympathetically watching several family members, as well as my significant other, deal with the very unpleasant symptoms of diverticulitis, I took it upon myself to research the topic and gather all the knowledge I could find to help them alleviate the pain and inconvenience. My search was successful as I found the information we needed to make a difference.

Our initial experience was that doctors know how to treat the condition with antibiotics and other various drugs, but they often can’t offer much help when it comes to day-to-day managing of diet and developing habits that help tremendously. And these simple things make all the difference!

According to the New England Journal of Medicine, a staggering "75% of people taking conventional treatments for digestive problems continue to experience symptoms" - as often as 3 or more times a week! And according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), digestive problems are "the leading cause of hospitalization, surgery, and disability in the United States," and affect more than 65 million Americans.

What’s wrong with this picture? Clearly, conventional medicine, with its focus on drugs and surgery, does not provide the answers we need.

Treating diverticulosis successfully involves taking steps to improve intestinal health. This works best when using a multi-pronged approach. Diet recommendations include:

  • Eating a high fiber diet, consisting of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain bread, cereals and bran.
  • Avoiding foods containing indigestible roughage, such as celery and corn, and use bran to prevent constipation.
  • Adding bulk to stools by eating fruits and vegetables with a high fiber content, such as seedless grapes, fresh peaches, carrots and lettuce.
  • Avoiding extremely hot or cold foods and fluids (which cause gas).
  • Avoiding alcohol (which irritates the bowel).
  • Drinking at least three (3) to five (5) glasses of water or other liquid per day.

    foods to avoid with diverticuitis

Lifestyle recommendations include:

  • Losing weight if you are overweight.
  • Exercising moderately.
  • Not smoking (it irritates the gastric mucosa).
  • Avoiding straining during bowel movements.
  • Establishing a normal bowel routine. Try to have a bowel movement at approximately the same time every day and spend at least 10 minutes in the attempt.
  • Using natural laxatives (but only when really needed).

In addition, many people find it helpful to add digestive enzymes into their routine, taking them regularly before meals, as well as adding probiotics as a daily supplement.

Whether you’ve been suffering for years, or have tried all the medical solutions available without relief, you can take your life back from the misery you’ve experienced. There are scientifically proven methods that have helped thousands of people worldwide quickly reverse chronic digestive problems, end their dependence on dangerous drugs, and regain health and vigor.

How would you like to see an end to gut cramps, gas, flatulence, bloating, heartburn, acid-reflux symptoms, burping, diarrhea and constipation?

Would you like to experience renewed energy after eating instead of being overcome by fatigue, brain fuzziness, and that overstuffed feeling?

Would you like to feel comfortably full and fulfilled by food because your body is absorbing nutrients more efficiently as unhealthy cravings start to fade away?

Well, you can! I’m telling you that it is possible to toss the pills and chalky drinks, enjoy the foods you love, and regain the vibrant health your body craves and you deserve.

The Appropriate Diet You Need for Diverticulitis Diet
A less residue Diverticulitis Diet is suggested through the outbreak time of diverticulitis to reduce bowel capacity so that the disease can cure. 

Diverticulitis and Diet
In about half of cases of diverticulitis, the patient will be hospitalised; the other half will be treated at home. 

There are pockets inside the intestinal walls which can sometimes cause inflammation. 
 
Diverticulitis: an Avoidance Diet
The source of diverticulitis is a diet very low in fiber. The avoidance of the situation must therefore try to restore that balance. 
 
The Diverticulitis Diet Defined
A low - residue Diverticulitis Diet is recommended during the flare - up periods of diverticulitis to decrease bowel volume so that the infection can heal.

 

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One comment

  1. SEROVERA on January 29, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    Great diet info! I noticed that there was no mention of a low fiber diet during a flare-up or a high fiber diet during remissions. Would be good info to have.

    Thanks for the great blog!

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