May
27
2010
Research has proven that curcumin may prove to be a cheap, well-tolerated, and effective therapy for crohn’s disease.
Studies have indicated that curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, may be effective in reducing and preventing inflammation in both ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
In a preliminary trial, four of five people with Crohn’s disease had an [...]
May
18
2010
Recent studies point to a potential link between fungus bacteria known as Candida and Crohn’s disease.
Crohn’s disease patients are known to have an overabundance of yeast causing bacteria in their system, and some studies have even shown that various IBD’s have occurred in children and adults who recently underwent heavy prescription antibiotic use for another [...]
Feb
01
2010
It is highly advisable to avoid commercially produced dairy products if you suffer from Crohn’s disease.
Dairy has been linked to causing diarrhea, abdominal pain and gas in those with Crohn’s Disease and other problems with the digestive tract.
Milk and various other dairy products tend to worsen Crohn’s disease symptoms because of:
1. Lactose intolerance
Lactose [...]
Feb
01
2010
The importance of omega-3 fatty acids in the effective treatment of Crohn’s disease symptoms
Essential Fatty Acids found in fish, fish oil and flax seed oil are ‘essential’. They are anti-inflammatory in nature, and they are absolutely essential element of preventing and controlling Crohn’s disease.
Essential fatty acids help rebuild the health of intestinal cells and the [...]
Feb
01
2010
Science has proven that fats (and yes even so-called saturated fats as found in unprocessed meats and fish) play an important role in the functioning of the entire body.
Fats, though they have a bad reputation, are an important part of the human diet. They allow our bodies to absorb certain vitamins better and [...]
Feb
01
2010
Given digestion is impaired with Crohn’s disease, assisting with the breakdown of foods is essential – both for an increase in absorption of nutrients and to minimize the pain of undigested food passing through the lower parts of the gut
To optimize your digestive health and improve your crohn’s disease symptoms in the process it [...]
Feb
01
2010
Recent research has suggested that avoiding potential food allergies can bring relief from the symptoms of Crohn’s disease
Many people with Crohn’s disease have food allergies and have been reported to do better when they avoid foods to which they are allergic.
Many types of foods can cause an adverse reaction to the intestines, but there [...]
Feb
01
2010
1. Take a good whole-food supplement product
People who suffer from Crohn’s disease are generally weak and thin because the nutrients from the food they eat do not reach their circulatory systems.
Nutritional complications are common in Crohn’s disease. Deficiencies of proteins, calories, and vitamins are well documented in Crohn’s disease. These deficiencies may be caused by [...]
Jan
31
2010
Recent studies have shown positive benefits of Psyllium in Crohn’s Disease, where it acts as a probiotic helping to heal the inner lining of the inflamed intestines.
In a multi-center clinical trial, researchers determined that psyllium supplements might be as effective as mesalamine, a prescription anti-inflammatory drug, for maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis, a serious [...]
Sep
18
2009
Many physicians recommend that patients who suffer from Crohn’s disease avoid foods with gluten as an ingredient because it tends to irritate their condition.
Eating a high carbohydrate diet gives the dangerous bacteria living in your intestinal tract a chance to proliferate.
Gluten and grains can often cause Candida overgrowth, so avoiding these in your diet is [...]
Aug
21
2009
According to recent research, adding certain kinds of yogurt to your diet may help ease the symptoms of crohn’s disease.
Yogurt contains Probiotics, bacteria that are beneficial to a person’s health, either through protecting the body against pathogenic bacteria or assisting in recovery from an illness. Yogurts containing the bacteria lactobacilli and bifidobacteria show [...]
Jul
16
2009
There are many herbs that are known to be beneficial in the treatment of crohn’s disease. Herbs from plants have been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes to treat scores of ailments including treating gastrointestinal disorders such as crohn’s and colitis.
Herbs and are a safer and gentler alternative to side effect-ridden [...]
Jun
01
2009
Considerable evidence supports the presence of increased small intestinal permeability or leaky gut syndrome in Crohn’s disease.
Leaky gut refers to an increased permeability of the intestinal wall, resulting in the increased passage of substances from the intestines to the bloodstream.
Our digestive tract is the largest defensive barrier to outside attack and only one cell thick. [...]
May
22
2009
Despite the original notion that diet does not impact or exacerbate Crohn’s disease, medical professionals in both the western and alternative practices are finding a strong correlation between diet and control of Crohn’s disease.
Common sense dictates that the food that is put into the body and passes through the gut, is going to affect a [...]
May
20
2009
Medical practitioners now know that, the use of probiotics (good bacteria) will correct the imbalance of bad micro-organisms with good micro-organisms in the digestive tract of those suffering with Crohn’s disease, Colitis and other digestive conditions.
Probiotics are essentially microorganisms that add to the healthy fauna (bacteria) of the intestine. All digestive tracts are lined [...]