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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Causes and Natural Treatments

Complete Guide to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Natural Treatments for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Paleo Diet
Cannabis / CBD
Triphala
Marigold / Genda
Soy Isoflavones
Aloe Vera
Ayurveda
Proteolytic Enzymes
Arjuna / Terminalia Arj
Turmeric / Curcumin / H
Licorice / Yashtimadhu
Zinc
Selenium
Frankincense / Boswelli
Coriander / Dhanyak
Cinnamon

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Dos and Don'ts

Follow up with your doctor to regularly monitor the symptoms because these might change and worsen over time.  Accordingly, your doctor can advise you what should be done

Drink lots of fluids to stay hydrated is good for patients with IBD. It gives the gastrointestinal tract a chance to heal from inflammation and make it easier for the stool to

IBD patients experiencing active symptoms should eat smaller meals and eat slowly to avoid overwhelming the gastrointestinal tract with a large meal. Hence, shoot for six

Sleeping for seven to eight hours every night is important for patients with IBD. Lack of sleep can increase inflammation, and affect mood and mental health. It can further

Avoid dairy foods because eating dairy foods might increase the symptoms of IBD such as diarrhea, gas, and cramps.

Patients with IBD should avoid eating saturated fats because saturated fats can further narrow the intestines and/or colon of those patients, leading to problems with partial

Avoid certain classes of medications particularly the narcotics because these can give rise to further problems especially constipation. Furthermore, the bowel doesn’t

Spicy foods can provoke an already-irritated colon and increase the inflammation of the colon. 

Caffeine is considered a gastric irritant. It might overstimulate the gastrointestinal (GI) system and increase the symptoms of IBD, such as diarrhea. However, some

Processed foods contain emulsifiers that extend the shelf life. These can increase in inflammation in the gut and worsen IBD symptoms.

Stress can exacerbate the symptoms of IBD and can beat up the gastrointestinal tract.

Several study have shown that alcohol might trigger IBD flare-ups and can worsen gastrointestinal symptoms. It is also associated with higher risk of relapse. However, some

Although nuts and seeds are good sources of healthy unsaturated fats and fiber but the high fiber content means that they can be a digestive irritant. Hence, patients with IBD

Patients with IBD might experience narrowing in the bowel, in response to a long-standing inflammation. Hence, they must avoid cruciferous vegetables and raw fruits because

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