Colitis is a chronic disorder where the colon lining becomes
inflamed and develops ulcers that cause bloody
diarrhea, bloating, gas, pain, stool
hardening, and absorption problems. Things that make it worse are poor eating habits,
stress, food allergies, and overuse of
antibiotics. A good colon cleansing and restoration formula can help as well
as drinking more water. Reduce fats, oils, milk, cheese, soft drinks, and
caffeine. Eat lots of vegetables and fish.
Colitis may be caused by bacteria. Many times the person has
overused antibiotics that has weaken their intestinal system. A
good herbal supplement like Immunity
can be a good alternative to prescription anti-biotic drugs. A
complication of colitis is called toxic megacolon where the
intestinal wall weakens and swells out and can break or rupture.
Colitis can also indicate an increased risk of colon cancer.
Proper diet, plenty of water, and a good nutritional
supplementation as shown below can help both prevent and heal
colitis.
|
Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Acidophilus |
10 |
friendly bacteria needed for good bowel
and colon health. Maybe combined with Lactobacillus rhanosus,
Bifidobacterium longum, and Lactobacillus plantarum in a combination
such as Botana Cleanse (see link below) |
| Aloe Vera |
10 |
herb that helps heal the colon and also aides in lowering stress. |
| Red
Clover |
10 |
herb that is helpful for colitis in
cleansing and detoxifying |
| Dandelion |
10 |
herb that works with red clover |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
10 |
vitamin B complex, magnesium, calcium, chromium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin E, and multi
enzyme, all serve to help people with ulcerative colitis. The nutrients
contained in a daily supplement are needed for good general health and
well being. |
| vitamin A |
9 |
vitamin A is an anti-oxidant protects the mucous membranes that become inflamed with
colitis and it also helps in healing. |
| Carotenoids |
9 |
work with vitamin A |
| vitamin E |
9 |
vitamin E is an anti-oxidant that provides healing and has been shown to help prevent
bowel cancer. |
| vitamin B |
9 |
vitamin B complex is needed for breakdown of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates as well
as good digestion. |
| Pyridoxine |
9 |
vitamin B6 aids in digestion issues |
| Folic
acid |
9 |
people with colitis are often deficient in
folic acid. It also helps protect against colon cancer. |
| Glutamine |
8 |
aids in maintaining the villi which are
the absorption surfaces for the intestines |
| Omega fatty
acids |
8 |
important for protecting the lining of the colon and anti-inflammation associated with
colitis. Fatty acids are found in omega fatty acids from fish and plant
sources of flax seed, and borage seed |
| Magnesium |
8 |
low intake of magnesium has been linked to colitis and a good source of magnesium is a
quality multi-vitamin & mineral supplement especially one
that also includes calcium, chromium, and zinc. |
| Calcium |
8 |
companion to
magnesium ( see above) |
| vitamin C |
8 |
vitamin C helps boost the immune system and
it promotes healing of mucous membranes. It can
be taken in a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement
form. |
| Bioflavonoids |
8 |
work with vitamin C |
Other Changes To Make
-
drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled or
filtered water a day
-
eat 50% raw fruits and vegetables (organic is best)
-
nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good
-
juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
-
do not worry as much about calories as eating the right foods
-
carrot and celery sticks are good to use as a snack
-
a colon cleansing can be very helpful - (do several times each year)
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do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
-
do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
-
use stress relief like going for walks in the park
(or the 10/90 rule - see
Stress)
-
brown rice is good to eat
-
avoid red meat and animal fats
-
reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
-
fast a few days a month
-
get at least 8 hours of sleep
-
exercise light to moderate amounts
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avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
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do not smoke and avoid second hand smoke
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do not skip meals - just eat better and not as much at each meal
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do not chew gum - it can cause you to feel hungry
-
do not watch too much TV try reading a book or something else
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