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Diverticulitis is a common condition. It occurs when diverticula, small pouches, develop in the lining of the colon or small intestine. This condition can be associated with a variety of symptoms, which can include moderate to severe abdominal pain and tenderness, bloating, fever, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and constipation, among others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though the exact cause of diverticulitis is unknown, it is believed that both diet and age play a big role in the development of this condition. People who are over the age of 50 are more prone to developing this condition, as are those who consume a diet that is low in fiber. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have been diagnosed with diverticulitis, it is very likely that your doctor will instruct you to avoid eating certain foods. Aside from avoiding certain foods, there are some other home remedies that can help you overcome diverticulitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Allowing the Bowel to Rest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from diverticulitis<\/a>, one of the fastest and best ways to heal is going put yourself on a liquid diet. This can be extremely helpful if you have a bowel obstruction or blockage. A liquid diet will give your bowel time to rest. A liquid diet will also eliminate any foods that may trigger inflammation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The infection that is causing your illness and the inflammation of the digestive system will also be healed during this time. A liquid diet is also good for those who are underweight or malnourished. There are many great protein shakes and other supplements that can be used in order to ensure that your body is getting the nutrition that it needs without putting it through the stress of digesting tough foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allowing your bowels to rest for a few days can go a long way when it comes to healing diverticulitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Use Probiotics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the main causes of diverticulitis is bad bacteria in the gut. It can also be caused by yeast, viruses and a hybrid of bacteria and fungi that is resistant to a treatment called mycobacteria. One of the ways to help treat and overcome the symptoms of diverticulitis is to get the health of your gut back in order. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good bacteria can easily be overtaken by bad bacteria, which is why it is important to keep your digestive health in check. One of the ways to ensure that you have enough good bacteria in your gut is to take probiotics or to eat a diet that is rich in probiotics<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are over the counter probiotics that you can take each day in order to improve the health of your gut. In addition, foods such as sauerkraut, pickles, and other fermented foods also provide your body with the good bacteria that it needs in order to fight off infections and diseases such as diverticulitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Avoid Spicy Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may enjoy spicy food. In fact, most people like a little bit of spice and flavor in their dishes. However, if you have been diagnosed with diverticulitis, it is a good idea to hold off on adding spices to your food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spicy foods are known to aggravate the digestive system in people who do not have digestive health problems. Since diverticulitis is a condition that affects the digestive tract (the intestines), it\u2019s best to avoid foods that contain spices. Chili powder<\/a>, for example, should be off of your menu if you have diverticulitis. Spicy ingredients can irritate and inflame the digestive tract, causing diarrhea, vomiting and other issues, all of which are associated with diverticulitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these things can become quite painful, which is why it is simply best to avoid using certain spices until your diverticulitis symptoms start to clear up. Even after your symptoms are gone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Cabbage, Broccoli, and Corn<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have been diagnosed with diverticulitis, there are a few foods that you should avoid that you may not think about. Cabbage <\/a>contains a number of essential nutrients. However, cabbage is known to cause a person to experience gas, which can worsen the effects of diverticulitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corn is another food to avoid. The reason for this is because corn has a high amount of glucose and is rich in fiber. In addition, it has a shell that is very hard to digest. All of these things make it hard on the digestive tract, making it worsen the symptoms of diverticulitis. Another vegetable that should be avoided if you have diverticulitis is broccoli. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chances are that you have always been told to eat your broccoli because of its numerous health benefits. However, broccoli is hard to digest and can cause issues in the digestive tract. Avoiding these foods can help you overcome your symptoms of diverticulitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Eat a Diet that is Low in Fat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the best things that you can do in order to help overcome diverticulitis is to make sure that you are eating a diet <\/a>that is low in fat. Avoid eating high-fat foods at all costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This includes fried foods, such as French fries, wings, potato chips, as well as pizza, burgers and anything else that has a high-fat content. Fatty foods are known to stimulate the digestive tract, which can cause inflammation and trigger the reflexes of the intestines, which is the portion of the digestive system that is affected by diverticulitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fatty foods can contribute to gas and diarrhea, issues that are commonly associated with diverticulitis. In addition, eating a diet that is high in fat can cause many other health issues as well. High-fat diets are one of the main causes of heart disease. Overall, eating a healthy diet that is low in fat can go a long way in helping you maintain your general health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Eliminating Toxins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the major parts of healing from diverticulitis will involve reducing and getting rid of as many toxins <\/a>in your life as possible. It is important to make sure that you are aware of all of the elements of your normal behaviors that are actually harmful to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to create an environment that is supportive of your healing and not one that is working against all of the efforts that you are making to get better. You should consider the types of pans that you are cooking with as well as anything in your home that may be putting harmful chemicals into the air that you breathe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking the time to study your environment and creating a space that is healthy and ready to help you heal is one of the most important things that you can do in your recovery from diverticulitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Emotional Healing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many people do not realize how harmful emotions can be on their health. Certain emotions <\/a>can trigger different reactions within the body and these reactions can cause harm. Stress is one of the emotions that tend to wreak havoc on the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from diverticulitis, one thing that you can do in order to help you overcome your symptoms is to be more mindful of your emotions and your surroundings. You may want to consider relaxation techniques such as meditation and yoga in order to help calm your body and ease the pain that you are experiencing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mind is really a powerful thing and often times a person can heal themselves from many different ailments simply by being in the right state of mind. Take the time to talk to a therapist or to read about different therapy techniques in order to better understand your body and emotions. This can go a long way in helping you heal from diverticulitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Easing Constipation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the originating and underlying causes of diverticulitis is often chronic constipation<\/a>. When fecal matter builds up in the bowel and is combined with excessive pushing and straining, it can contribute to the development of diverticula pouches. These pouches are what cause a person to experience the symptoms of diverticulitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from chronic constipation, fecal matter and undigested food can get trapped inside the diverticulum pouches. This can cause the bowel to become inflamed and possibly infected. One of the quickest ways to cure occasional or acute constipation is to use a supplement that helps to alleviate constipation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fiber mixture can go a long way in helping to ease constipation and get things flowing through your body properly once again. If you are severely constipated, using an at-home enema product can help to get things moving once more. This will help with the symptoms of diverticulitis as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Bone Broth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the best natural remedies for helping you deal with the effects of diverticulitis is bone broth<\/a>. You can buy bone broth ready-made at your favorite health store, or you can make it yourself in your kitchen at home. Making bone broth is easy; all you need is a few pounds of grass-fed beef bones. Add the bones to your crock-pot, along with 10 to 12-cups of water,\u00a0and leave the water to simmer overnight for at least 24 to-36 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the simmering process, the bones start to release collagen into the water. When finished, the bones should almost wholly dissolve. Strain the mixture through cheesecloth and store the broth in mason jars in the fridge. Consume 1 to 2-cups of the bone broth in the morning and the evening for best results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The collagen in the broth helps to reduce inflammation in the digestive system. As a result, you find that the symptoms of diverticulitis start to subside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Black Coffee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another effective home treatment for reducing the effects of diverticulitis is black coffee. Black coffee<\/a> contains enzymes and antioxidants that help relieve inflammation in the digestive system. Inflammation is the number one reason for the development of diverticulitis, and black coffee helps to reduce the effects of inflammation on the intestinal walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start every morning with a steaming hot cup of black coffee. We recommend that you use fresh crushed beans for your brew. There’s nothing wrong with using an instant version. However, freshly ground coffee has a higher antioxidant content than freeze-dried products. Always ensure that you buy a premium brand of coffee beans, as some brands may sell coffee contaminated with bacteria. This bacteria reduces the efficacy of the coffee and turns it sour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s essential that you only drink one or two cups of coffee per day. The caffeine in the coffee may cause overstimulation of the nervous system, resulting in a worsening of your symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. High Fiber Foods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients were dealing with the onset of diverticulitis should include high-fiber foods in their diet. According to medical research, everybody should get at least 5 to 15-grams of fiber in their diet every day to maintain digestive health. Should you fail to get the right amount of fiber in your diet, it could result in blockages in the digestive system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with diverticulitis cannot afford to experience an obstruction of the GI tract,\u00a0as it could present complications with the condition. High-fiber foods involve whole grains<\/a>, fruit,\u00a0and vegetables. Try to consume as much of these foods as you can throughout the day with each of your meals. Fiber helps to sweep the intestines and colon clean of undigested food particles and harmful bacteria that could result in an infection in patients with diverticulitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it’s essential that you don’t overdo it with the fiber as this may also cause an adverse reaction in the digestive system of people dealing with diverticulitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Avoid Refined Carbohydrates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of diverticulitis should avoid eating refined carbohydrates<\/a>. Refined carbs include sugar and flour products. These foods result in a massive emergence of inflammation in the digestive system. As a result of the inflammation, patients who are dealing with diverticulitis cannot afford to deal with further inflammation in the GI tract,\u00a0as this may cause severe complications with the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refined carbohydrates like sugar and flour result in an inflammation of the intestinal wall. As a result, the intestines expand the permeable barrier, resulting in the release of inflammatory particles into the bloodstream. This process is known as systemic inflammation, and it exacerbates the effects of inflammatory disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avoid eating all forms of sugar and processed food in your diet. Replace it with a healthy source of carbs such as whole grains, vegetables, and fruit. These carbs contain fiber, which is instrumental in helping you deal with the effects of diverticulitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Apple Cider Vinegar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with the onset of diverticulitis can benefit from the use of apple cider vinegar in their diet \u2014 Apple cider vinegar<\/a> is a natural anti-inflammatory with probiotic properties. ACV gets its health benefits from the presence of a beneficial bacteria called “the mother,” in the vinegar. If you hold the bottle of ACV up to the light, you’ll notice a brown suspension floating in the liquid; this is the mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s vital that you only use unfiltered raw ACV products, as the filtering process removes the mother. Without the mother, the ACV is no more beneficial than regular spirit vinegar. You may find that drinking raw apple cider vinegar is next to impossible. The sharp taste of the vinegar makes it difficult to swallow. Therefore, we recommend you diluted with water before drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mix to 2 to 4-tablespoons of ACV with 4 to 5-oz of purified water. Drink this remedy once in the morning and once in the evening to benefit from the holistic healing powers of the mother in ACV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Stay Hydrated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who are dealing with the onset of diverticulitis\u00a0should ensure that they stay hydrated at all times. The effects of dehydration <\/a>can be catastrophic on the digestive system, especially when it’s in a compromised state. Dehydration affects the movement of digested food through the bowels.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the patient may start to experience blockages in their digestive system. Patients suffering blockages may require immediate medical attention to resolve the situation and prevent it from becoming chronic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors recommend that we drink 6 to 8-glasses of water every day to maintain adequate levels of hydration. We recommend that you drink water with an alkaline pH level. Alkaline water is readily available from your nearest health store or grocery store. Alternatively, you can purchase yourself a reverse osmosis system, with a remineralizing filter attached to the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s vital that you maintain a low acidity level in the gut while dealing with the effects of diverticulitis. Drinking alkaline water helps to keep your body in balance, improving the health of the digestive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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