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TheDigest Health Blog- Valuable Links Symptoms At A Glance Diverticulitis Left lower abdominal pain/tenderness Fever Change in bowel habits (Constipation or diahrrea) Bloating Ulcerative Colitis Intestinal cramping/pain Urgent diarrhea (often bloody) Persistent fatigue Irritable Bowel Syndrome Constipation Diarrhea (the two often alternate) Abdominal pain Bloating Often mucous in stools Most of my life I have had problems with constipation, bloating and gas. I have tried a high-fiber diet includinglarge amounts of oatmeal, apples, vegetables, tons of water,etc but nothing seemed to work. I have had great results, however,  from a company called diverticulitisinfo.com. I ordered (one of ) their diverticulitus kits and faithfully follow the regimen daily. It took about four days to start seeing results. It s hard to believe that for the  first time in years my digestion and elimination have returned to normal. I feel so much better! CD		Click here for relief now!  Studies have found that eating a diet low in fiber and high in meat is associated with a 3 times increased risk for diverticulitis. In those that consume the largest amount of meat, the risk for right-sided diverticulosis in particular is roughly 25 times that of persons eating the least. This is really not surprising as with all animal products, meat contains no fiber. It is also of interest to note that those eating a vegetarian diet have much less occurrence of all Bowel Problems. Basically there are 3 diets you need to know about for Diverticulitis, depending on what is happening.  - High Fiber - Low Fiber - No Fiber The high fiber diet controls the disease by keeping pressure off the bowel and by keeping things moving. The low fiber diet (low residue diet) takes the fiber basically out of the food to stop it from causing more irritation in an already inflamed condition. The no fiber diet (liquid diet) is used when things are very inflamed and you are sick or are in pain. You should use care with a liquid diet (fasting) and get medical assistance beforehand. Remember, this is only for short periods of time. It is not natural to eat this way and not healthy, but sometimes temporarily necessary.
		When you are not in crisis (pain) you should strive to be on a High Fiber diet. A high fiber diet is imperative for the health of the digestive tract and a healthy body. Please read the section The Importance of Fiber . This is how our ancestors ate and why they did not have Diverticulitis. This will also keep us from developing diverticulitis and reduce the reoccurrence or flares once you have developed it. Sometimes though, because of already having developed diverticulitis, it is then necessary for a period of time to eat a Low Fiber Diet (or Low Residue Diet). This is when the colon needs to not work hard and basically to have a rest. Usually, during this time period, you want your fiber intake to be 10grms or under. The Low Fiber Diet is recommended when you are not feeling well or sometimes while on certain medications. This should not be for long periods either. Remember, this is one of the key reasons that you got sick was the lack of fiber. When you are feeling better, then we really need to have the situation reversed and kick into high-gear the fiber. There are times where Doctors and Nutritionists advise a No Fiber Diet (fasting). Generally, this is due to a flare up of symptoms and is temporary to allow for a total bowel rest. There has been debate in the past as regards to eating seeds and nuts but 3 things have been shown from recent studies: 1) Those with Diverticulitis that avoid seeds and nuts show no more exacerbation than those that eat them. 2) Certain seeds have been shown to actually help with Diverticulits 3) They should be eaten with other foods and not processed or coated (like mixed nuts usually are). There is some evidence of a correlation between Celiac disease, food allergies and diverticulitis. Those with Diverticulitis (and other Bowel Disease) should consider being tested for Celiac. I recommend you see your Doctor. If you have already done that and would like to speak with me, please contact me for a phone consultation: 10 minute consult- $30 / 30 minute consult- $75 / 60 minute consult $125 Please call 760-709-7396 [ previous ] [ next ] Diverticulitis Overview | Causes, Risks, & Complications | What Do I Do Now? | What Can I Eat? | Importance of Fiber, Water, & Exercise
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