Diet is not the only way to reverse, cure, and control symptoms of Crohn’s disease. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is another method that many patients are finding effective in controlling this ailment. CAMs are practices, systems and products that are not considered part of conventional medicine, but rather are used in conjunction with conventional Crohn’s disease treatments to help ease the system.
One such therapy useful in treating and said by some to cure Crohn’s is probiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms, usually good bacteria that help rebuild a person’s immune system. These good bacteria can be types of organisms, yeast or algae, and are available in different types of food supplements. Another CAM treatment that can be used is acupuncture. The practitioner would concentrate on the areas that are afflicted and use the needles in the appropriate positions along the body. Other types of Crohn’s disease treatment include: behavioral therapy; hypnosis; meditation; relaxation therapy; and biofeedback. The success of a CAM in helping the symptoms also depends on how much a patient believes in the therapy.
When a person has Crohn’s Disease the cell of the intestines walls secrete water into the intestine when they are affected by the disease. This causes diarrhea to the person affected. Also abdominal pain and frequent cramps become an issue. The walls of the bowels become inflamed due to the disease and this causes cramping of the lower extremities. In turn sometimes blood in the stool can be found when this happens. This is a clear indication that something is wrong. Also ulcers may occur in the intestine that can penetrate deep into the intestine sometimes even through the intestinal wall. This can lead to serious complications if this occurs.
Living is ironically crucial to health benefits-no job means a lesser heath care, which means it will be more difficult to deal with Crohn’s. Even more ironic is that Crohn’s nutrition is meant to dismiss the needs of medication, meaning lesser health benefits should not be an obstacle in dealing with Crohn’s. However, lesser benefits, needed or otherwise, may cause stress, and emotional health damage. Moreover, health care is needed for general needs periodically.
Anti-inflammatory drugs are often the first treatment a Crohn’s sufferer gets. By reducing the inflammation and swelling, the doctor hopes to prevent intestinal blockage as well as prevent ulcerated tissue. Cortisone or steroids or even emedicine may also be an option, as they are usually very effective in reducing swelling and infection. Prednisone, the generic name for drugs in this group, is usually prescribed starting with a high dose and graduating lower once the symptoms begin to subside.
Apart from taking drugs and supplements like fish oil, you can turn to herbs for Crohn’s treatment. Herbs have been used in traditional Chinese medicine since the 13th century. They are also widely used in India as remedies for many maladies. Herbs have never been scientifically proven to be effective cures but are used more as traditional medicine.
Ginger is an herb which can help by warming the digestive tract and making digestion of food easier. It is important because patients of Crohn’s normally lose the ability to digest food properly. If you roast ginger it aids in stopping diarrhea as well. Licorice root is another useful herb as it has anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties. It has a sweet taste and is sometimes used as an additive to reduce the bitterness of many other herbs like goldenseal and dandelion.
There are many natural remedies (like emedicine) for crohn’s disease that can actually help in curing crohn’s disease. Yes that’s right cure. The word you will never here your doctor talking about. Now its important to realize that your doctor will keep you on track and the medicine you are taking should be taken as told to you by your doctor. But there is nothing wrong with taking additional natural and herbal remedies.
You can decide to control your disease instead of letting it control you. It’s difficult at first but, as with everything, practice makes perfect. You will notice improvements both in the severity of symptoms and your enjoyment of life!
While it may not be possible to ever fully heal Crohn’s disease some sufferers are reporting that by rejecting conventional medicine and sticking to a strict Crohn’s diet plan that they have been able to reverse the symptoms of Crohn’s disease and regain a normal life.
