2006-09-20 12:27:06 · 8 answers · asked by megamom 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Hi!
Sorry people, but Homeopathy does help.
I have a young patient that I have been seeing for over a year now. She is symptom free for almost six months. Of course, Homeopathy did not do it alone, she is very careful with food intake. And is followed by her Family Doctor. In the begining it was a case of trial and error, fine tuning the remedy and also the dilution but it seems to work.
To the person who says she tried homeopathy and it didn't work:
You should always check the therapists credentials. Chronic diseases should, in my opinion,only be treated by a Classical Homeopath (one remedy at a time) and with a careful examination of the patient's history. There is no recipe, you have to go case by case.
I suggest that you go see this page from the University of Maryland:
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/CrohnsDiseasecc.html
The homeopathic remedies they suggest can help in a crisis but a full treatment requires more, still, this can give you an idea.
They also give you a list of supplements and herbs that can help in IBD (inflammatory bowel disease).
Before you decide anything, I suggest you talk with your doctor and never medicate yourself alone.
2006-09-20 14:02:46 · answer #1 · answered by marie J 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-20 14:00:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crohn's disease and many other intestinal "diseases" are often caused by a root problem of Candida. I would suggest reading up on Candida- there are 2 good books I'd recommend.
1. The Yeast Syndrome
2. The Yeast Connection
I've suffered with candida for quite some time and intestinal/digestive/whole body system issues. I've got a lot of experience with trying different things, seeing different doctors (mostly natural) and reading a lot of information! If after reading up on Candida, you feel you may have it, then it's best treated by following a candida diet. ThreeLac is a great product that you can find online and on ebay. It wouldn't hurt you to buy it and try it either way. It's good for anyone. And it made me feel better right away.
You may need to eliminate all gluten from your diet as well. I did. And that's a tricky one because you have to really learn how to read the labels on food.
Parasites can also be at the root. Cleansing is good for this and would probably help you, but if your gut is really sensitive, you want to do it very gradually.
Hope you feel better! E-mail me if you want any more of my personal advice.
2006-09-20 12:37:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Crohn's disease is NOT caused by candida. That theory was disproven many years ago. (In fact, the whole candida story is largely myth!) And gluten sensitivity is a completely different disease, that I'm sure your doctor has already considered. Parasites are RARELY found in the US population and wouldn't cause the same symptoms anyway.
There is no herbal that is known to be helpful, sorry. The suggestion to use probiotics may be of some benefit.
2006-09-20 13:24:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
See Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski for a great discussion of Crohn's disease and a lot of expert advice on how to treat it naturally. Also, Dr Atkins Vita-Nutrient Solution recommends 500 mg pantothenic acid with each meal as helping many of his Chohn's patients.
Good luck!
2006-09-20 21:44:49 · answer #5 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Flax seed - and it works. It can be purchased in nearly any health or grocery store. It has to be ground up (in a coffe grinder for example) to release the omega oils etc. Just add a sprinkle to nearly everything you eat,. You'll never even notice it's there. But your symptoms will improve. Store the ground seed in the fridge.
Also for quick relief when symptoms flare up, eat a couple graham crackers, or some coconut, even a coconut macaroon. Works most of the time. Also, never let yourself get hungry. Eat several small meals a day.
My son has Crohn's, and these remedies have helped him. He is medication free. Good luck to you.
2006-09-20 16:53:55 · answer #6 · answered by valmay 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well it's not herbal per se, but LDN or Low Dose Naltroxone (SP) is being used for Chrones. Look up LDN on a search on the web and you will find it. From what I read, it works, I have M.S. and I'm looking into getting some for myself.
2006-09-20 14:17:17 · answer #7 · answered by Chriss 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crohn's is pretty nasty and might not be controlled herbally. but could try peppermint herbal tea, or chamomile or ginger, to calm the contractions in intestinal walls, avoid fried food and eat small amounts, and add lots of bioactive intestinal flora: acidophilus capsules and any yogurt that has active cultures like Activia or Stoneyfield Farms. go to Dr though if it gets bad.
2006-09-20 12:32:12 · answer #8 · answered by foxfirevigil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not herbal, but nutritional. Bio-available whey protein can be helpful. Why? In a nut shell, because it gives your body the missing essential amino acids it needs to build the body's natural Master Antioxidant, which is necessary for healthy cells.
2006-09-20 12:32:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have had it for years and could find no homeopathic ways to ease my pain. Sorry.
2006-09-20 12:28:48 · answer #10 · answered by lunitari601 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋