anyone have any natural remedies for crohn's?

Answer 1

I strongly recommend taking probiotics. RiteAid brand Acidophilus is a great supplement. It says to take once/day, but you can go higher if you need to: I've had 4/day when on antibiotics. If you prefer you can get beneficial bacteria from yogurt provided it states on the container that it contains live cultures.

I recommend a good multivitamin too, and a calcium supplement taken at a different meal than the multivitamin.

Answer 2

I have had crohn's for 15+ years & have tried just about everything out there, some with horrible results(flare) I would definately NOT recommend a colon cleanser as that can really exasperate your symptoms. It also depends where your disease is located & the severity. If you want to try the natural route I would definately seek a certified naturalist or holistic dr before you try anything. If you need more info email me, I would be happy to help. Good Luck!

Answer 3

Try Healing Crow website
http://www.healingcrow.com/

There really is not a cure, but with dedication a lot of healing can take place.

Natural remedies are to adjust the diet to remove causative foods and find out which immunoglobulins are out of wack in the diseased system via lab tests and food elimination. Work to remove sources of those antigens from the diet. Attempt to repair by using whole and natural foods (low carbohydrate) as well as increase the use of probiotics.

This is something that is a huge challenge. Food addictions are very difficult to deal with and most available sources of food present too much of the 'bad stuff'.

Many people who do not have Chrons outright, do develop IBS and different stages of IBD, but will only pop a pill for the heartburn and gut symptoms which does not repair the progressive damage going on in their systems. :(

Answer 4

I had a professor in college that said making tea from ginger root was good for "toning the digestive tract" as well as peppermint. Good luck, but make sure you see a doctor. My grandfather went years without being diagnosed with crohn's and ended up having almost 10 feet of his intestines removed.

Answer 5

Best discussion I've seen is Elizabeth Lipski's book Digestive Wellness. It covers the subject from A to Z.
Peppermint Plus from Enzymatic Therapy may help.

Answer 6

i'm undecided of any sort of supplement your buddy can take. I do kknow that if your buddy strictly follows a weight loss application it may b controlled. Google Crohns weight loss application. it relatively is going to likely be a coarse highway yet it is your persons best shot at regular bowel function.

Answer 7

A full body cleanse (You might need someone to assist you with this). It will take one month - and whatever you do...don't deviate from the program. Go online to Dr. Schulze...American Botanical Pharmacy. You will NOT be the same person once you have completed this cleanse. Also, find an excellent source for Colon Cleansing. I don't know where you are located, but there is one in Kansas City by the name of Caroline's Colon Cleansing (they are not all created equal). I wish you well.

Answer 8

Here are some natural supplements that have helped others with Crohn's.

Optiflora: to repopulate the bowel lining with "friendly bacteria"

Alfalfa Complex: anti-inflammatory; high mineral content promotes healing; promotes cleansing of bowel irritants

Zinc Complex: promotes healing

B-Complex: aids in controlling infection; promotes healing of bowel lining

Vitamin E + Selenium: aids healing

GLA Complex: essential for tissue healing

Hope this is useful & feel free to contact me w/any questions.

Answer 9

I have a co-worker with Crohn's. talk to your doctor. He manages it with a VERY specific diet, and a lot of exercise. but his food intake is very specific about what he can and can not eat, and he still has days that aren't the best for him, but he's managing it pretty well without meds. You have to talk to your doc, and if your current doc wants you on meds and won't talk about other therapies, find another doctor!!

Answer 10

My hubby has it, there is really no remedies, just things you shouldnt eat. If it is bad you may have to have some intestins removed, my hubby hasnt had to. We found out last year that he had it, and apparently he has had it for awhile just never acted up, and he is only 33yrs old.