How do we treat colitis holistically? Often associated with psychological stress, colitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the colon. It occurs as a result of infections (bacterial, parasitic) or the accumulation of toxins in the diet. But it most often occurs as a result of stress. When the inflammatory process also affects the small intestine, we are dealing with enterocolitis.
However, before deciding which alternative remedies are suitable for relieving the condition, a doctor's visit is required. This is because symptoms associated with colitis may actually be signs of colon neoplasm - a diagnosis that should be ruled out before starting any treatment.
Although colitis is caused or aggravated by poor diet, it is almost always triggered by a psychological problem. Few people are aware of the benefits of a healthy, calm and peaceful lifestyle. Often, people fail to see the implications of stress on their health or how mental state can affect bodily functions.
Fear, anger, depressionStress, worries, worries, tensions, financial stress can upset the body's delicate processes, especially those related to digestion and elimination.
Colitis is inflammation of the colon and people suffering from this condition may have bloatingabdominal pain, constipation and/or diarrhea, stools at irregular hours, mucus in feces. In more severe cases, patients may experience episodes of constipation alternating with bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, high fever and malaise, lack of appetite and weight loss.
Any colon disease should be a wake-up call to change our lifestyle and diet.
In acute episodes of ulcerative colitis, the colon may be so irritated that it tolerates a liquid-only diet. Soothing, mucilaginous drinks such as flaxseed tea are recommended in this case.
The diet in colitis should consist mainly of fiber found in:
Aloe vera gel is a natural laxative that cleanses and heals the intestines. It can be added to juices or consumed in the morning on an empty stomach with 25 ml aloe vera gel mixed with warm water and lemon juice.
It is necessary to give up spicy foods, alcohol, fatty meat, canned food, semiprepared foods, sausages or foods based on refined sugar. Salt should be used sparingly or replaced with a herbal salt.
If colitis is characterized by loose stools, the diet will include a higher proportion of foods that "tighten" the stomach: bananas, mint tea, blueberries, fresh cottage cheese, rice, etc.
Very importantly, colitis sufferers need to learn:
Warm infusions of mint or chamomile, with a little ginger powder, reduce bloating and relax the stomach muscles. For constipation you can make an infusion based on a mixture of ash leaves, flowers and leaves of the nalba and nalba, parachernita leaves, licorice root. For fermentation colitis take 3 teaspoons of tincture of captalan (sweet burdock) a day, half an hour before eating. Other beneficial remedies are: clay, activated charcoal, vegetable ashes, yeast.
Colitis is primarily treated by removing the cause of stress. Sometimes, we need a cerebral laxative to get rid of self-intoxication and emotional constipation. You can use any method of relaxation - from meditation yes yoga, tai chi. But also massage or audiotapes with subliminal healing messages.
Hypnotherapy can control colitis attacks if it is directed in such a way as to influence the patient's attitude towards the symptoms of the condition.
Acupuncture, presopuncture or shiatsu can relieve pain and improve digestion. After the attacks have subsided, the colon can be cleansed with an enema or colonic hydrotherapy sessions to help eliminate the hard, toxin-generating residues that are conducive to the growth of unfriendly bacteria that have been stuck and sedimented over time on the colon wall.
Herbal remedies will be indicated by a specialist, depending on the symptoms, history, physical constitution, etc. An example of a gemotherapeutic remedy is Carpen bud extract. It is especially indicated in mucosal colitis with diarrheal component, having an effect of reducing spasms of the smooth muscle of the colon and anti-inflammatory action on the colonic mucosa. The preparation may be combined with extract from fig fig buds yes edible chestnut bud extract to potentiate anti-spasmodic and sedative effects at mucosal level.
An effective homeopathic remedy is Formula 23, with digestive anti-spasmodic effect, being a valuable adjuvant for the control of bothersome symptoms.
It is recommended crenotherapy with alkaline sulphurous mineral waters and sulphurous chloride waters - Calimanesti Caciulata, Baile Herculane, Baile Olanesti.
The dose, the spring, the quantity are recommended by the specialist in medical rehabilitation and balneoclimatology.
Relax, get rid of stressful situations and enjoy your health!
Dr. Gabriela Dogaru
Primary Doctor Recovery, physical medicine and balneology - Clinical Hospital for Recovery Cluj Napoca
First Vice-President of the Romanian Association of Balneology
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