There are about 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. In addition to the alimentary tract, this condition can affect the joints and eyes.
There may be no sign of the disease for several months and then suddenly an individual starts to experience further symptoms. You can avoid your flare up triggers but you must understand what they are as these triggers can vary between individuals. 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.
The importance of taking a good diet in conjunction with natural remedies is required for success. Relief is brought to many sufferers of the disease if they avoid yeast, wheat and milk. 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).
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.
Two types of natural remedies, available from health food stores (for both Candida overgrowth and Crohn’s disease), are Wormwood and Zell Oxygen. 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 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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