Dec 8, 2020
The End of Crohn’s
Some conditions do not respond to naturopathy, while others become resolved with ease. Natural medicine, like chronic disease management, is for life. Fortunately, it involves a great diet, therapy and herbs — salubrious self-care we all need. Crohn’s responds exceptionally well to it.
The Diet
Begin with testing for food sensitives and nutritional deficiencies. Adjust your diet accordingly, within Pollan’s tenet:
- Eat real foods.
- Mostly plants.
- Not too much.
For the most part, eat foods prepared with the help of water — avoid frying, sauteing, air-frying and baking.
Do an Elimination Diet
The Elimination Diet is a diagnostic eating plan, during which foods are excluded, then added back in intervals of time. It is designed to identify foods that cause adverse effects, such as food allergies and food intolerances.
Food allergies are caused by severe immune system reactions that cause a range of symptoms. They can be serious and even life-threatening. Food intolerances, on the other hand, may appear a few days after exposure, their symptoms are usually less serious and limited to digestive or skin problems, mood dysregulation, and headaches.
Here is how to do it. LINK
Meditation
IBD conditions (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis) are exacerbated by stress. One of the best ways to conquer stress is through meditation, either at the yoga studio, with the help of an app, or via biofeedback. Embraced by the American Medical Association (AMA) as an effective tool for combating stress, biofeedback offers a viable, non-narcotic option for chronic pain, anxiety, high-blood pressure, asthma, headaches, and more. Take a look a this article.
The Vitamin D Connection
This is an important part the healing process. Nothing else matters more for Crohn’s than a plant-based diet and sunshine. Keep an eye on your vitamin D levels, please. Watch this informative 3-minute VIDEO.
The Supplements
Reach for whole herbs, plants and spices whenever possible. We know nothing about plant chemistry’s bonds and interactions; separated micronutrients will not do. There are specific reasons why nature puts substances together, and we simply don’t know enough about nutritional biochemistry. What we do know is that you should have plenty of these:
Probiotics — beneficial cultures in your gut.
Prebiotics — specific dietary fiber that feed the beneficial cultures in your gut.
Enzymes and peptides — proteins that help your gut assimilate nutrients.
Mucilages and demulcents — digestive healing agents that soothe and protect inflamed gut tissue.
Where do we find these as one powerful combination? Here! (Copy and paste to your browser) — https://thor.ne/p8Ou
Give it patience and give it time. Make a solid effort and take your life back.
To your health!
Resources:
- www.plant-therapy.weebly.com
- https://michaelpollan.com/reviews/how-to-eat/
- https://medium.com/naturopath-magazine/elimination-diet-guidelines-f0f8adaede4a
- https://medium.com/naturopath-magazine/resetting-health-outcomes-with-biofeedback-precision-meditation-training-1fb902790e4a?source=friends_link&sk=c630c2d9c79b94a22c3bc3ec4e322656
- https://nutritionfacts.org/video/vitamin-d-for-inflammatory-bowel-disease/
- https://thor.ne/p8Ou
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The statements on these pages are not evaluated by the FDA and are for informational purposes only. Nothing on this page intends to treat, diagnose or prevent disease. If you suspect that you have a disease or a condition of any type, please see your primary care physician without delay. Consult your physician before taking supplements or changing your diet.
About the Author
Evelina Sodt, PhD is a nationally registered provider of health education services. She is a practitioner, a consultant, and the author of over a dozen books, including Healing Pain, Anxiety, and Inflammation Without Drugs: The Science Behind Natural Medicine. Dr. Ev practices virtually via remote education. She lives in Northern NJ with her husband, daughter, and a cat named Kingston.
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