Natural Remedies For Crohn’s Disease

Two million people in North America and 95,000 in the United Kingdom are affected by Crohn’s disease. The cause and cure for this condition have not yet been found, but it is thought that it may be an auto-immune condition or occur as a result of lower than normal gastric acid secretions. Complications are not restricted to the intestines and can result in arthritis and inflammation in the eyes.

A flare up of symptoms can occur after months of an individual having been symptom free. You must understand what your flare up triggers are as they can vary between individuals so you know what to avoid. Some medications for Crohn’s disease are expensive and for that reason many sufferers opt for natural remedies. Helping the natural healing processes of the body and reducing the chances of relapses are things natural remedies can do.

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. Having a good intake of Omega-6 fatty acids (sesame seed, corn oil) and Omega-3 fatty acids (Flaxseed oil, oily fish such as trout and salmon) has been shown by research to lessen the risk of developing Crohn’s disease and improve chances of achieving remission.

A well balanced oil which contains Omega-3, 6, and 9, is Hemp oil – its anti-inflammatory properties impact positively on inflammatory processes if taken daily (initially one teaspoon, steadily increasing to one tablespoon). Candida is another Crohn’s disease related problem – a fungal overgrowth caused by destruction of the good bacteria in the digestive tract through use of steroids and antibiotics. 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.

Wormwood and Zell Oxygen are two types of natural remedies, available from health food stores (for both Candida overgrowth and Crohn’s disease). If an individual is in remission, a diet, high in natural fiber should be taken and for those experiencing symptoms, a low residue, low fat diet is recommended. Self healing of the body can be encouraged and inflammatory responses reduced if proper nutrients are consumed. This means that pain and diarrhea are more common and complications are more likely to occur. It is necessary that you do not deviate from a nutritious and well-balanced diet. Crohn’s disease, as well as other inflammatory bowel disease, sufferers should steer clear of processed and high fat foods, caffeine and milk if they want to stay healthy.

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