Natural Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis

People living in the northern climates also seem to have a greater risk of developing ulcerative colitis.

Other environmental factors that may contribute to the onset of this disease, such as diet high in fats or refined foods, may also play a role.

Some of the many symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis are as follows:

• Abdominal Pain
• Rectal Bleeding
• Bloody Diarrhea
• Feeling of Urgency
• Weight Loss
• Abdominal Cramping and Pain
• Inability to have a bowel movement despite the urge to do so.

Note: Symptoms may also manifest them self out side the gut and also include joint pain, eye inflammation, skin rashes, lesions and mouth ulcers.

I have been able to come up with at least nine Natural Remedies that may help with this ongoing disease. However, I would also say that one must always consult with their family doctor or Specialist before starting any new regiment or treatment.

1. Probiotics

   Dietary supplements containing bacteria or yeast. Example: Yogurt, cottage cheese etc.

2. Omega - 3 Fatty Acids

3. Oral Aloe Vera Gel

4. Boswellia

   There has not been any major side effects reported concerning the use of Boswella Extract.

5. Diet

6. Folic Acid

   This is a “ B ” vitamin that helps regenerate and rebuild new cells in the human body. Women should take in 400 mcg daily. You can get this in the vitamin brought over the counter. Some foods that also contain Folic Acid = Broccoli, Asparagus, Bananas, Oranges, Pea, Nuts, Spaghetti, bread, cereal and flour. Note: Food labels may say folic acid or folate, meaning the same thing.

7. Acupuncture

8. Bromelain (Pineapple) Extract

9. Mind-Body Therapies

   Biofeedback, hypnosis and meditation.

10. Reduce Stress

    In my ongoing research I have come to the conclusion that stress is responsible for many of the diseases found in the world today. Stress causes chemical imbalances in the body that often contribute to the onset of many illnesses.

Diet

There's been no firm evidence that what you eat causes inflammatory bowel disease, but certain foods and beverages can aggravate your symptoms.

• Limit your dairy products
• Experiment with fiber
• Avoid problem foods
• Eat small meals
• Always ask about vitamins. With ulcerative colitis it can interfere with your ability to absorb nutrients. So you may need vitamins and minerals supplements.
• Always drink lots of Liquids. Water is the best. Stay away from Alcohol and caffeine beverages stimulate your intestines and will make the diarrhea worse.

The Role of Omega-3: Antioxidant Support

Dosages in humans would be equivalent to around 90 mg of quartering daily. A diet with a 4.5 to 1 ratio of Omega-3 to Omega 6.

Check with your doctor - This has a drug interaction with antibiotic (Quercetin binds bacterial DNA).

Quercitrin is found in citrus fruits, buckwheat and onions.

Some foods that are Rich in Quercetin include: caspers, lovage, apples, red grapes, tea (Camellia Sinensis), citrus fruits, broccoli, leafy green vegetables, cherries and a number of berries; including raspberry, bog whortle berry, lingon berry, cranberry, choke berry, sweat rouan, rowanberry, sea buckthorn berry, crowberry and prickly pear cactus.

Organically grown tomatoes have 70 % more quartering than conventionally grown honey, eucalyptus and tea tree flowers.

Ulcerative Colitis Cure & Care

• Don't forget the fish oil
• Help reduce inflammation and prevent relapses by taking a daily supplement delivering 5.4 grams of omega-3 fatty acids
• Drink aloe juice
• Improve your symptoms, and your chances for remission, by drinking 100 ml of an Aloe vera herbal extract twice a day
• Try herbal boswellia
• Reduce severity and encourage remission by taking 550 mg of boswellia gum resin three times a day
• Watch what you eat
• Forego fast food and other sources of excessive animal fats, margarine, and sugars to reduce risk
• Protect yourself from a related disease
• Reduce your risks of developing UC-related colon cancer by avoiding alcohol and taking a daily folic acid supplement
• Check up on nutrition
• Visit a qualified health professional regularly to detect and treat nutritional deficiencies caused by colitis

One last observation that I have observed is that often those that are suffering from diseases such as Ulcerative Colitis and many other disabilitating illnesses often inherit what they feel are uncommon fears.

Some become afraid to even leave their homes in fear that a flare up may occur and soon they will not want to step outside their homes.

Just an observation, group therapy will help those suffering and having a safety net such as a phone call between groups members, as to calm the person should a panic attack occur while out and about may be helpful.