Re: Diverticulosis

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In a message dated 6/28/99 8:31:33 PM Central Daylight Time,

FEDTOLEDO@... writes:

<< Hi ,

I don't know much about diverticulosis, other than my mother has it and I

am trying to find a natural remedy to lessen the effects or cure it (among

many other major health problems).

>>

My mother has this problem and was in the hospital with it for a month, a few

yrs back. Since then she has flare ups that really make her feel lousy.

Once when the antibiotics just weren't helping, we looked in the Jethro Kloss

book, BACK TO EDEN and saw where he recommends 1 part myrrh 2 parts

goldenseal and dash of cayenne. She took this and was so impressed by the

quick results that she even filled her own capsules. She has not taken drugs

for it since and that was 4 or 5 yrs ago.

edith

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> From: petermoss@...

> bowel cleanseonelist

> Subject: Diverticulosis

> Date: Monday, June 28, 1999 12:17 PM

>

> From: petermoss@...

>

> Hello everyone,

> My name is , I'm 31 and I have Diverticulosis. I've had surgery to

correct this problem, but it was not a total cure. At the advice of my

Doctor, I've done the following:

> - Increased fiber to about 14 grams a day

> - Increased water intake to about 3 quarts a day.

> - Decreased carbohydrates (no soda, white flour, white sugar, white rice,

etc)

> - Decreased meat intake to about 6 oz. A day.

> - Eliminated eating anything with small hard seeds, grains or husks (like

strawberries and pop corn). However, some folks I've talked to have said

the later is not necessary. Any thoughts on that?

>

> Even though the effects of this diet change have been remarkable, I still

feel like the diverticula in my system are becoming trapped with food.

Occasionally, I still get pains and cramps, but not as I did before my

recent diet change. Are there any other foods I should eliminate or any

other foods, herbs, teas, etc., that would be beneficial? Something to

cleanse my system and to help eliminate waste.

>

> I would prefer to prepare theses foods my self instead of buying them

pre-packaged or prepared and I DO NOT want to take any drugs (this was my

Doctors first suggestion). I would appreciate any thoughts or some good

resource material.

>

> Thanks,

> -->

>

>

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Hi,

The book to read for diverticulosis is BREAKING THE VICIOUS CYCLE by Elaine

Gottschall.

Sheila

>From: Es9525@...

>

>In a message dated 6/28/99 8:31:33 PM Central Daylight Time,

>FEDTOLEDO@... writes:

>

><< Hi ,

>

> I don't know much about diverticulosis, other than my mother has it and I

> am trying to find a natural remedy to lessen the effects or cure it (among

> many other major health problems).

> >>

>

>

>My mother has this problem and was in the hospital with it for a month, a few

>yrs back. Since then she has flare ups that really make her feel lousy.

>Once when the antibiotics just weren't helping, we looked in the Jethro Kloss

>book, BACK TO EDEN and saw where he recommends 1 part myrrh 2 parts

>goldenseal and dash of cayenne. She took this and was so impressed by the

>quick results that she even filled her own capsules. She has not taken drugs

>for it since and that was 4 or 5 yrs ago.

>edith

>

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It makes sense that people with diverticulosis should not eat food with seeds, like tomatoes and certain berries. I have heard this warning before. These seeds can get caught in the intestine, causing further problems.

Lee

healthyu2000 <healthyu2000@...> wrote:

Nutrition: What Should People With Diverticulosis EatWASHINGTON (AICR) — What should people with diverticulosis eat?I've heard that vegetables are good, but that tomatoes andstrawberries should be avoided.http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8124/8015/314119.html

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Hi Sheila,

I am glad to see someone else knows about this diet. I have been on it (off

and on) since Nov. 2001. It is really wonderful and a Godsend in my

situation.

God bless,

KJ

diverticulosis

> Hi,

> Gottschall's book Breaking the Vicious Cycle and the Specific

> Carbohydrate Diet described therein is the diet for diverticulosis (

> and chronic diarrhea ). She also explains why honey is allowed and

> not white sugar, flour and milk. See scdiet.org for info. Good luck,

>

> Sheila

>

[Guest guest]

Would like to hear anyone's story if they have or had it or know some one.. I'm in the process of giving him info.. more fiber foods, raw, etc..

I know people who have it and most of them are afraid to eat certain foods like corn. My understanding is that diverticulosis is caused when food lodges in the creases of the intestines and isn't eliminated. Food like seeds and corn aren't digested (they will come out whole) so lots and lots of chewing is very important. Meat is another one that putrifies rather than digests. Doctors won't tell you this but my theory is chewing each mouthful 50 times is very important. The one woman I know who has it kids and says she eats like a Doberman. She just about inhales her food and swallows it practically whole. I'm not surprised after years of eating like this, she's got food stuck down there. Chew, chew, and chew some more. And eat fiber and drink lots of water.

Gloria

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I have it and so far it has been no big deal.....seems it is very common. Just have to make sure I get enough fiber.

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Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 10:08 PM

Subject: Diverticulosis

Anyone familiar with this.... I know what it is.. and what to do.... dad just found out he has it..

Would like to hear anyone's story if they have or had it or know some one.. I'm in the process of giving him info.. more fiber foods, raw, etc..

Suzi

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Diverticulosis is the condition in which the intesttines have developed little pockets in which food itesm can get trapped. That is why you are not supposed to eat anything with seeds, nuts, etc.

Diverticulitis is the condition in which particles of food get stuck in the pockets causing them to become inflamed and very painful.

I was diagnosed with diverticulosis during a routine colonoscopy. I have had no symptoms.

At the moment I eat anything I want, but I have never had a flare. It is recommended to eat more fiber, fruit and vegetables, whole grains.

Right now I have a problem with chronic constipation (all my ilfe, actually) that probably is the cause of the diverticulosis. I am on a pendulum that swings from constipation to diahhrea that I cannot hold. Doctors are trying to find out why.

mary

MorningGlory113@... wrote:

Would like to hear anyone's story if they have or had it or know some one.. I'm in the process of giving him info.. more fiber foods, raw, etc..

I know people who have it and most of them are afraid to eat certain foods like corn. My understanding is that diverticulosis is caused when food lodges in the creases of the intestines and isn't eliminated. Food like seeds and corn aren't digested (they will come out whole) so lots and lots of chewing is very important. Meat is another one that putrifies rather than digests. Doctors won't tell you this but my theory is chewing each mouthful 50 times is very important. The one woman I know who has it kids and says she eats like a Doberman. She just about inhales her food and swallows it practically whole. I'm not surprised after years of eating like this, she's got food stuck down there. Chew, chew, and chew some more. And eat fiber and drink lots of water.Gloria

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,

I have a friend who is on narcotic painkillers for iatrogenic conditions having to do with intestinal blockage. The overall result of these narcotics has been to give her chronic constipation. The pain is extreme without the narcotics and she doesn't do well with extra fiber due to the gas it imparts.

Something that I had her try, that she now swears by - not at, is trifala (triphala). It's an ayurvedic combination of three fruits usually in capsules or tablets. Very interesting forumulation as it nourishes as it helps your body to work. It's said that you can give this to the most debilitated and it will help nourish them back to health. She now has no more problems with constipation or the occasional up/down. She does take trifala daily. The action of trifala is not extreme, just that nudge your body needs to keep up.

Maybe that would help?

Skip

Reilly <setlikeflint@...> wrote:

....

Right now I have a problem with chronic constipation (all my ilfe, actually) that probably is the cause of the diverticulosis. I am on a pendulum that swings from constipation to diahhrea that I cannot hold. Doctors are trying to find out why.

mary

MorningGlory113@... wrote:

Would like to hear anyone's story if they have or had it or know some one.. I'm in the process of giving him info.. more fiber foods, raw, etc..

I know people who have it and most of them are afraid to eat certain foods like corn. My understanding is that diverticulosis is caused when food lodges in the creases of the intestines and isn't eliminated. Food like seeds and corn aren't digested (they will come out whole) so lots and lots of chewing is very important. Meat is another one that putrifies rather than digests. Doctors won't tell you this but my theory is chewing each mouthful 50 times is very important. The one woman I know who has it kids and says she eats like a Doberman. She just about inhales her food and swallows it practically whole. I'm not surprised after years of eating like this, she's got food stuck down there. Chew, chew, and chew some more. And eat fiber and drink lots of water.Gloria

[Guest guest]

“Death begins in the colon.”

, M.D., wrote an article titled “How Problems with Digestion

Can Cause Illness Anywhere”, and in this article he explains why you

should address the health of the gastrointestinal tract first, no matter what

the name of the degenerative disease. He explains that new information on

the dynamics of the body make it clear that conditions in the digestive tract

affect the all systems. The degradation of the gastrointestinal

environment is one of the primary points at which health is lost. What we now

know is that the same toxins associated with GI dysfunction are frequently

absorbed and distributed to other parts of the body. First they place a

burden on the liver and the immune system. If liver overload occurs,

there will be spill over, and some of the toxins will be passed on to other

organs or tissues.

Often, it’s a weak link in the system that will be hit by the damage - an

organ that can be anywhere in the body that is most likely to be

vulnerable. The vulnerability may be inherited, caused by physical

injury, toxic exposure, or poor diet. For example, if the sensitive

system is the lungs, toxins that originate in the gut and circulate in the

bloodstream may manifest as asthma or allergies.

Len Saputo, M.D., in his article, ”Harmful

Flora”, also believes that if the gastrointestinal tract goes out of

balance and the liver detoxification system breaks down, our entire immune

system can malfunction in three ways. First, it

can be weakened and the result called an immune suppression disease, such as

cancer and AIDS. Second, it can overreact and become hyperresponsive

to normal stimuli; this occurs in asthma, migraine, and food allergies.

Third, a malfunctioning immune system can cause auto immune reactions, where

antibodies target our own tissues, as in rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.

Dr. Saputo explains that the gastrointestinal tract

is the largest immune organ in our body. 80 percent of all our protective

immune globulins are produced in the digestive tract. When this large,

strategically placed immune system member isn’t working well, our

defenses are lowered and once our barriers are down, it can become much more

difficult to defend against invaders.

Therefore, keeping your digestive system in the best possible shape is the most

important preventative step you can do on a daily basis. Your digestive

system is your first line of defense against disease.

The

gastrointestinal tract is routinely defined as “a tube approximately 15

feet long, running through the body from mouth to anus.” The World Book

Dictionary adds that the intestine is “the lower part of the alimentary

canal... food from the stomach passes into the intestine for further digestion

and for absorption.” This boringly simplistic concept of intestinal

function, combined with its indisputable lack of glamour, is reason enough for

most people to never give the importance of intestinal health a second thought.

This is unfortunate, possibly even dangerous, and needs to change. The reality

is that healthy intestinal function is critically important to overall health.

This realization makes it incumbent upon all those desiring good health to

understand the importance of optimal intestinal health and adjust their habits

into alignment with that knowledge.

The Intestine as a Protective Barrier

Consider as an analogy the atmosphere surrounding the earth and its

role in protecting our environment. It parallels the function of the intestine

and its role in protecting our overall health. The earth’s atmosphere

provides a protective barrier to support and sustain the abundant variety of

life found here. But it is important to note that balance is the key! The

atmosphere is composed of a critical balance of different gases that enable it

to provide the earth with important filter-like protection, selectively

screening out anything that could be damaging to, or allowing the penetration

of anything that would be necessary for the life of its 30 million different

species of inhabitants.

In principal, the intestine provides a very similar protective barrier. The

healthy intestinal wall is coated with hundreds of different species of microorganisms,

both healthful and unhealthful bacteria numbering in the billions. This rich,

protective coating of microorganisms acts in concert with the physical barrier

provided by the cells lining the intestinal tract and other factors, to provide

the body with important filter-like protection. Damaging substances like

unhealthy bacteria, toxins, chemicals and wastes are filtered out and

eliminated. Simultaneously, the critical factors needed for life, such as

nutrients and water, are absorbed into circulation and made available to the

billions of cells in the body that need them.

The atmosphere acts as a selective barrier making sunlight available for

life-sustaining photosynthesis, while simultaneously preventing the sun’s

disease-causing ultraviolet light from penetrating. It is screened out by

a protective portion called the ozone layer. The selective barrier function of

the intestine is equally profound. In the healthy state, the absorption of

small sugars, fats and proteins proceed through the intestinal wall and

circulate throughout the body. They are required for a myriad of essential

reactions. Simultaneously, damaging substances from unhealthful bacteria,

incompletely digested food, toxins, or chemicals, are largely prevented from

being absorbed and transported throughout the body. We are continually and

unknowingly protected from the ill effects of these damaging substances.

Bad Habits That Negatively Impact Intestinal

Health

Unfortunately human beings have developed bad habits that promote imbalance

in both the atmosphere and the intestinal tract. For example, pollutants such

as chlorofluorocarbons (CFO) have punctured holes in our ozone shield. The

ozone hole has widened and deepened every year since scientists began measuring

ozone levels in 1985. Scientists feel that the continual depletion of the ozone

layer will cause greater amounts of ultraviolet radiation to reach earth,

resulting in greater cancer risk, as well as other health problems.

In a remarkable parallel, other bad habits in our society in general have

contributed to an imbalance of intestinal protective factors in an alarming

percentage of the population. These bad habits include wide spread consumption

of a diet high in refined, simple sugars and deficient in nutritious, whole,

unprocessed foods and fiber. The type of diet could potentially tip the

intestinal balance toward overgrowth of unhealthful bacteria and the

proliferation of yeast fungal organisms. It is also associated with less

frequent bowel movements and a number of forms of chronic intestinal disfunction.

Other bad habits include the excess consumption of alcohol and use of antacids

and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers. These may contribute to a

breakdown or deterioration in the physical integrity of the intestinal wall,

much like CFC’s have punctured the ozone layer, creating holes for

ultraviolet radiation to enter the atmosphere. Scientists describe this state

of intestinal breakdown as “leaky gut syndrome” and feel it may contribute

to intestinal disfunction. A stressful lifestyle

combined with a bad diet, deficient in important nutrients such as L-glutamine,

pantothenic acid, zinc, folic acid, vitamin B12,

vitamin A and others, may impair the healing of the intestine and lead to

it’s deterioration. Another bad habit is the over use of broad spectrum

antibiotics. Researchers have acknowledged that virtually every antibiotic

taken orally causes alterations in the balance of the bacteria in the

intestine. Even as little as one course of antibiotics can deteriorate that

rich, protective coating of micro-organisms and upset the balance between

healthful and unhealthful bacteria, reducing resistance to intestinal and

systemic ill health.

Helpful Suggestions for Achieving Optimal

Intestinal Health

Short term relief:

• Drink a glass of water flavored with fresh

organic lemon juice one half-hour before meals. Fresh lemon juice is a

traditional tonic for stimulating the appetite and increasing salivary and

gastric secretions for better digestion of foods.

• Use peppermint oil to bring relief from pain

caused by gas. Most pharmacies sell peppermint oil. Put a few drops

of the oil in water and drink for instant relief. Peppermint oil is known

to relax the muscle at the top of the stomach, letting stomach acid leak.

• Stock up on ginger root, anise, fennel and

caraway seeds. Buy fresh organic ginger and put a few thinly sliced

pieces in water mixed with a tablespoon of fennel, anise and caraway.

Boil for five minutes and drink this healing tea. Ginger contains a

carminative that protects the stomach. Ginger increases circulation so it

helps effect a systemic cleansing through the bowels. Fennel treats

indigestion, gas and spasms of the digestive tract and increases peristalsis.

Caraway and anise are stimulants that reduce spasms in the gastrointestinal

tract.

• Take some activated charcoal. Charcoal

will absorb gas and toxins and remove them quickly from your system.

Activated charcoal can be bought from any health food store. However,

activated charcoal is indiscriminate in what it absorbs. Therefore, it

should not be taken with food or medicines as it would absorb them, too, and it

should not be taken over long periods of time. It is, however, good for

instant relief of gas and toxins. Keep activated charcoal in your

medicine cabinet for emergencies.

Long term remedies:

• Maintain a

healthy population of microorganisms in your intestinal tract. It

is important to be aware that your intestinal tract may be harboring excessive

populations of unfriendly microorganisms such as candida

albicans, bacteria, viruses and parasites.

Therefore, you should take large amounts of friendly bacteria supplements daily

as listed below:

1. Lactobacillus acidophilus (http://tinyurl.com/24ajq) helps the body

remove the food that is stuck to the sides of your intestinal walls. It

is the small intestine’s cleaning crew, taking away the breeding ground

of bad bacteria and parasites. When the acidophilus has been fully

reestablished in the small intestine, it will prevent toxic waste from sticking

to the sides of the walls so that the food can be absorbed.

2. Bifidus (http://tinyurl.com/26rur) helps to clean

the sides of the walls of your large intestine. It draws fluid into the

waste material to enable the movement of waste out of your body. It is

your large intestine’s cleaning crew.

3. L. Bulgaricus, L. salivarius and other friendly bacteria taken in

supplemental form every day can help fight and overpower bad bacteria in the

large and small intestines. One of the best friendly bacteria products in

the market today is a wide-spectrum friendly bacteria supplement micro-blended

with fructo-oligosaccharides. Following are its

ingredients: Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1, Bifidobacterium

bifidum, Lactobacillus bulgaricus,

Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus salivarius,

Streptococcus faecium, Streptococcus thermophilus, Acerola and Rose

Hips blend, wild blue green algae, Jerusalem Artichoke,

Lipase, Amylase, Protease, and Cellulase. (http://tinyurl.com/6gzqa)

• There may not

be sufficient hydrochloric acid. Friendly bacteria will

help balance stomach acid. Also, a useful technique to increase stomach

acidity during a meal is to sip a little bit of water mixed with 2 tablespoons

of organic apple cider vinegar and the juice of half a lemon. Some people

find that this practice improves their digestion and reduces gas and abdominal

bloating.

• It is

important to take digestive enzymes with any cooked meal. Lack

of enzymes due to cooking (heating) our foods makes it

impossible to fully breakdown proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The

pancreas becomes stressed in the process of taking over the burden of producing

extra digestive enzymes for all cooked meals. Taking plant based enzymes

as a digestive aid helps break down any cooked meal without stressing your

pancreas. Enzyme supplements can make a huge improvement to your

digestive system. Do not purchase any digestive enzymes that are not microblended with whole foods. Enzymes need minerals

to work and whole foods which are mineral rich will make enzymes work better in

the intestinal tract. (http://tinyurl.com/ey8l)

• Sodium

plays a vital role in digestion. Sodium or salt is necessary for

balancing fluids and pH in the intestinal tract. I’m talking here about organic sodium or salt as found in green and sea

vegetables and not commercial salt (sodium chloride) or sea salt. Both

commercial salt and sea salt are inorganic (ionic) minerals. The human

body does not possess any enzymes strong enough to break the ionic bonds found

in inorganic minerals.

Consuming sea vegetables (i.e., kelp, blue green algae http://tinyurl.com/g1iz) or juicing green

vegetables daily offers the body organic minerals required to help

digestion. Sufficient sodium enables the body to manufacture watery

bicarbonates used to neutralize overacid stomach

contents. Foods can then be well digested.

In addition, the production of hydrochloric acid is often extremely low causing

symptoms such as heartburn and indigestion. Low stomach acid can be

addressed with sufficient daily intake of organic sodium (pp. 153-157).

One of the best and quick ways of making sure you are getting sufficient sodium

in your body is to juice celery and zucchini every day. These two

vegetables give the body a natural diuretic effect and aid in the elimination

of carbon dioxide from the body. The sodium content will neutralize acid

ash residue of acidic foods in the body.

• Fiber is

essential for digestive system health. High quality fiber is

important in the fight against candida. Research

has shown the health benefits of a diet high in fiber. They include

regularity, lower cholesterol, protection against certain forms of cancer, and

stabilized blood sugar levels.

To maintain intestinal hygiene, you need about 35 to 40 grams of different

fiber sources everyday (e.g., bran, cellulose, lignin, pectin, etc.), all found

in different organically grown, ripe seasonal fruit, whole grains, and colorful

vegetables. Eating these foods provides the added fiber that will bulk up

in your intestines, gently sweeping the colon clean of extra estrogen,

hormones, toxins, waste debris of cellular metabolism and soak up excess

cholesterol. Do not try to “mega-dose” on one type of fiber,

like oat bran, as you need each (all) of the different basic fibers for proper

bowel cleansing.

The following foods are particularly known to add to the healthy condition of

your intestine, specifically because of their fiber content: Flax seed,

also known for its anti- harmful bacteria properties, prunes, apples and

mangoes.

How do you eat your flax seeds? Eat two tablespoons of brown or even

better yet, gold flax seeds. Grind the seeds with a coffee grinder and sprinkle

on foods, salads, or juices. Do not store any ground seeds as they will

go rancid quickly.

It's very important to grind the seeds before eating them. If you swallow flax

seeds whole, your body will not get the nutrients they contain, because they

are protected by a tough seed coat. Believe it or not, after the seeds go

through you, you could plant them and they would still grow!!!!!! To break the

seed coating and make the nutrients available for digestion, grind whole flax

seeds in a small grinder or blender cup. In this way, you get the

freshest, best-tasting, least spoiled oil possible, plus all of the other

nutrients and fiber contained in flax.

• Avoid coffee,

which can cause symptoms of indigestion. Both regular and decaffeinated

coffee should be eliminated.

• If you suspect that you may have intestinal

yeasts, bacteria and parasites, raw garlic is

the best natural antibiotic substance. Slice one to 2 cloves

and swallow at night with a glass of water (not chewing helps to avoid the

odor). Garlic is able to kill bacteria, parasites and yeasts. If

you suspect you have a large overgrowth, even higher doses of garlic may be

required. However, do not continue to use raw garlic long term. Use

raw garlic for short periods of times, 2-4 weeks at most.

• Avoid refined sugars and carbohydrates as this

is fuel for harmful microorganisms especially yeasts.

• Use turmeric

daily (can be taken with garlic at night) which is known as an aid

for digestion and a liver tonic.

• Drink spring

water between your meals. Drinking spring water between your

meals helps to soften the food in your intestinal tract and helps the friendly

bacteria clean the intestinal walls.

Exercise!

All the former instructions should bring encouraging results but you have to be

patient because cleansing must come first, then and only then, the rebuilding

of healthy new tissue takes place leading to a healthy digestive system.

Carol

References:

The Healthy Liver &

Bowel Book.

Cabot, M.D.

Optimal Digestion. Trent Nichols, M.D.

Tissue Cleansing Through

Bowel Management. Bernard

Jensen, D.C.

Your Health, Your Choice. Dr. Ted Morter.