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Fiber
Posted by Michele (Reno, Nevada) on 05/18/2012
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I have had two flare ups of diverticulitis. After the second one, I was so afraid I was going to get cancer. I started taking Metamucil. The directions say to take it three times a day. I have been doing this and have had no problems like before.
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Johanna (Colorado Springs, Colorado) on 08/06/2011
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Diverticulitis: Been doing the Aloe Vera juice, but never thought about adding papaya. My first bout with diverticulitis happened after I gorged on raspberries from my back yard. After waiting all summer, they seemed to ripen overnight, and I indulged a little too much. After 7 weeks of anti-biotics and still in pain, the Dr. suggested surgery. I went straight to the internet for alternative remedies and found Aloe Vera juice listed. That was 6 years ago. Now, when I feel a twinge, I hit the juice!
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Sheila (Egg Harbor Township, NJ) on 03/06/2015
Seeds do not CAUSE diverticulitis. A low fiber diet can cause it to develop. Once you have the condition, you need to eliminate things like seeds from your diet as they will cause a flare-up, because they get caught in the pockets in the colon which causes inflammation and pain.
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Cindy (Whitehorse, Yukon) on 12/30/2011
Wondering how many ounces a day I need to take of the aloe Vera juice ? Thoughts ???
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Nan (Pa) on 09/18/2015
Having grown up on game meats, lots of elk, I want to point out that any lean meat especially dried, can constipate unless you get plenty of fat elsewhere, which is one reason native peoples like pemmican vs jerk. Add the large amounts of almonds certainly made matters worse. If liquids were low, that would make it worse still. I have done similar over the years and didn't realize the grip-gut I experienced was the start of diverticulitis. I now do the aloe vera juice, lots of mineral water, & slippery elm bark tablets to keep a healthy colon.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Monica (San Diego, Ca) on 03/21/2011
Hi, I am extremely interested in finding out where can somebody buy the GSE oil? I live in San Diego and I've tried different places. I found the pills but I've been told that the oil is for cooking, so is there a specific place where I can get it, or is it really the cooking oil the one you mention? Also, If I got the pills can I start taking them daily and how many instead of the oil? Please reply, I am desperate trying to help my boyfriend with his diverticulitis problem. Thank you.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Janet (Alexandria, La) on 10/12/2013
Where to buy GSE (GRAPEFRUIT Seed Extract): 1) You can purchase it on the Internet. 2) Whole Foods carries it. 3) Some non-chain Health Food Stores carry it. I have never found it at a chain health food store. If your hometown healthfood store does not carry it, just order it off the internet.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Patrick T. (Redding, California ) on 03/01/2017
I would love to know how your mother is doing with her diverticulitis now that it's been some time. Is the GSE still working for her? I'm having a light bout of it now. I've had to take the antibiotics 6 times since 2009. They are rough and I'm wondering if the GSE is a longer term way to beat diverticulitis flare ups. Wishing your mother well, Patrick T.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Michael (AZ) on 06/17/2021
Good morning and thank you for your post on this nasty disease. I pray all is still well for you!
Unfortunately, my mother-in-law is in the hospital as we speak having already gone through the medical world's surgical process. However, having seen her pain etc., I want to make sure we are well armed to prevent any such attack on other family members. Would be so grateful if you could advise on what you did.
Michael
Warning About Colon Cleanse
Posted by Drjohnathon (Helsinki, Finland) on 06/05/2010
It is more likely that Psyllium & Bentonite clay stired up your current condition of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or even Demodex mites (parasites) both of which have been shown to cause Rosacea & Rhinophyma! Taking those 2 herbs WITHOUT combining them with an anti-parasite program or herbal "peristalsis" tonics will agravate diverticulitis in many people. Some people do have an allergy to these herbs but the allergy will subside after taking them. In your case it did not! As you claim they ruined your life? Did you self prescribe or did you consult a trained health professional? A Chinese herbal doctor can help with this problem! Both Rosacea & Rhinophyma are treatable with Diet changes & Chinese herbal medicine!
Psyllium, Coconut Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Max (Coolum Beach , Queensland) on 11/14/2007
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I recommend psyllium husk I take 5 teaspoons a day with plenty of water for preventing Diviticulitus, it works. Just get the powder from the supermarket.
Psyllium, Coconut Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Coolumax (Coolum Beach, Queensland Australia) on 10/21/2011
Update October 2011
I now have a routine that I sticking to Coconut oil each day. 2 table spoons. Psyllium husk 5 teaspoons after evening meal with plenty of water. 10 drops of grapefruit seed extract a day.
Psyllium, Coconut Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Coolumax (Coolum Beach, Queensland) on 01/31/2012
No attack for 6 months now, I take 3 tablespoons of Coconut oil a day. Changed from psyllium husk to GROUND Chia seeds.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Donnna64 (TX) on 07/27/2023
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Diverticulitis
Having a flare up. I had two days worth of Levoflaxin and several days of Metronozole leftover from last bout. The Metro makes me dizzy and I already have vertigo, so I only take it twice daily instead of three times. I added aloe capsules, slippery elm, Irish Moss and Oregano oil. My doc office hasn't called back with more antibiotics, and I really don't want to go that route so I'm good at this point.
One question I have is that I recently started eating walnuts for anti-parasite properties. Is there a liquid form of walnuts? Nuts do not generally cause me gut issues. I eat Brazil nuts most days, but when I'm in an active flareup, I try to avoid.
Swedish Bitters
Posted by Madelyn (Idaho ) on 11/22/2022
Hi Rob, what a fascinating read that was. Thank you so much for sharing! Of course, now I have to take Swedish Bitters! Do you have a favorite brand or do you perhaps make your own?
Dietary Changes, Supplements
Posted by GertJr (Madison) on 10/03/2022
I won't need to check with my doctor because I have enough experience to know this won't work. What a crock. If this worked for you, then I'm happy for you. But I know this won't work for my IBS-D. I've tried a lot of fly-by-night approaches, but this one takes the cake.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Diane (MN) on 04/22/2023
Hello Pay it forward, do you mean you take 20 drops of GSE on a daily basis even when you're not having a flare or only when you're having a flare? Then do you take some daily for maintenance? I have wondered whether it should be used daily nonstop in case then it wouldn't work as well when you need it, don't know if that's true though.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Intanet (Bronx, Ny) on 10/21/2021
Hi,
Were you using the maximum strength or the regular strength?
Thanks for your help.
GSE and N-A-G
Posted by Diane (MN) on 08/07/2021
I use the liquid GSE drops with aloe juice when mine flares but always interested in other treatments, what is N-A-G?
EC: NAG = N-Acetyl D-Glucosamine
Pink Himalayan Salt
Posted by Adrien Mitchell (Richmond, VA) on 01/07/2022
Hi there Ellen, how much salt do you use?
Pink Himalayan Salt
Posted by Arlene (Florida) on 01/22/2023
Just to clarify. Her name is Saifon Chang and her YouTube channel is Jesus Harvest Life.
Grapefruit Seed, Oregano Oil, Olive Leaf
Posted by Dawn (United States) on 04/22/2020
Thank you Steve. I'm on the right track just need to get GSE and Olive Leaf Extract. Also looking for the book you recommended. Thanks again for your advise!
Grapefruit Seed, Oregano Oil, Olive Leaf
Posted by Holly (TX) on 06/16/2023
Hey Steve! Thanks for your tips. I went out and bought these supplements for my hubby today who is having a huge flareup. We aren't sure what he should eat and drink. Any advice?
Grapefruit Seed, Oregano Oil, Olive Leaf
Posted by Tsilya (New York ) on 03/11/2024
Hi Steve, I have question, I have a flare up, was on liquid diet and GSE and slippery elm got better, but pain returned so I am antibiotics now. Ear low fiber foods( bred pasta eggs, potatoes! I have problem with constipation . What would you recommend, have u experienced it?
Pine Oil
Posted by Paloma (Idaho) on 09/17/2019
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Siberian pine nut oil soothed a family member's stomach and intestines that were painfully inflamed.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Angie C (West Va. ) on 06/01/2022
What is GSE? Where do you find it? How long been without symptoms? That is great!
Apple Cider Vinegar, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by dee (NH) on 08/05/2022
GSE = Grapefruit Seed Extract. Found in any store that sells vitamins, etc., or an Amazon, of course. It comes in drops or pill form.
Dietary Changes
Posted by gdeal (Indiana) on 08/02/2019
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I have been thru the ringer on GI issues top to bottom. I literally hit the floor one day and couldn't walk. I had five abscesses, Peritonitis, sepsis etc. lived on antibiotics before five surgeries in a row. I had 18 inches of my colon removed and an iliostomy for awhile. I am alive but the antibiotics caused permanent tendon damage. No more surgeries or antibiotics for me!!! Some things I do for my digestion instead of scripts... drink lemon water before eating it alkalizes the stomach, great for acid reflux. I only drink distilled or reverse osmosis water. For inflammation, I make fresh ginger juice and add a bit to a 'lemon shake-up'. The lemon masks the ginger taste and has lots of vit. C.... Add more ginger for constipation, it will work better and faster than any medicine. I also take magnesium daily. My surgeon said eat nuts and such just do not get constipated ever. The ginger/lemon shake up is the best I have found. You could probably add the other remedies I read on here to the shake up. Especially the ones that do not taste good like aloe, grapefruitSE, Noni. For the shake-up honey is recommended, I use agave because i do not like honey and lemon & it mixes easily. Fresh lemon juice, water & for the ginger juice-I grind up the root with water, strain the ginger back out, freeze into ice cubes. I use one cube in a drink or more if constipated. They do sell lemon/ginger juice at the store but it is potent tasting.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Waggles (Uk) on 02/06/2023
I've had pain for well over a, month and cannot shift it! So frustrating
Heating Pad
Posted by Dave W (Connecticut) on 05/27/2019
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All these things most likely work. People are great about sharing things like this. For my Diverticulosis IMMEDIATE relief while waiting for these other things to work: a heating pad held firmly against your painful area works great. Sometimes it is all I need. I saw where someone wrote a warm bath helps. This is the same premise, only faster. Trust me, it feels great right away. HAPPY RELIEF.
Heating Pad
Posted by Sara (Colorado) on 06/24/2019
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Thank you so much! I'll be trying other things to treat the underlying issue, but in the meantime, the heating pad worked to get me back on my feet. So glad you posted this.
Heating Pad
Posted by Ellen (Alohaland) on 06/26/2019
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A hot water bottle also works great!
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Ahlam (Abu Dhabi) on 06/30/2023
Could you please let me know the brand name of the chemical free GSE. Thank you
Colloidal Silver
Posted by Art (California ) on 02/16/2016 2326 posts
Laura,
If you have a chance could you mention which colloidal silver brand you used and what was the parts per million stated on the bottle?
Thank you.
Art
Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Geoff (PA) on 06/28/2021
Karin - please give us an update on whether you feel DE is still keeping your diverticulitis attacks at bay?
Salt Water Cleanse
Posted by Sanjay (Portland, Or) on 02/07/2014
Hi Misty, is it 1 tsp or 1 Tbs? I just wanted to reconfirm. Thanks, Sanjay
Oregano Oil
Posted by Jessica T (Utica) on 03/31/2015
Do you take internally in droppers or capsules?
Oregano Oil
Posted by Donna (Pennsylvania) on 10/22/2022
What mg are the pills and what brand do you use?
Aloe, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Papaya Enzymes
Posted by Donna (Attalla, Alabama) on 04/30/2017
I have just found this site and wondered if someone can help me. I have had diverticulitis for years and am tired of the Flagyl and Cipro. What brands and amounts of each item do I use and how do I mix it?
Aloe, Papaya, Grape Seed Extract, Probiotics
Posted by Diana (Defiance, Oh) on 05/24/2013
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I just want to thank everyone's post I read about aloe vera juice/grape seed extract/papaya juice combo. My man has suffered from diverticulitis for over a year and a half. After a final 3rd visit with no relief and a MD's confirmation to our suspicion we decided to take this into our own hands. With no insurance and no Dr willing to take on his case, in fact we were told that the Dr decides who he wants to see. So in a rage of desperation, I visited our local health food store and bought all the suggested ingredients. A day and a half later.... HOLY MOLY! He is back to normal. We even got to go out to breakfast and he actually enjoyed his food with no pain! So again thank you for all your input and we are most definately goin natural on the remedies from now on. -So grateful!
General Feedback
Posted by Wendy (Halethorpe) on 05/09/2013
Hi l have just returned home from the hospital where I was diagnosed with diverticulitis and an enlarged uterus. OBGYN said my only option is a hysterectomy. I don't believe this for one second. Please help me find a remedy.
Aloe Vera, Papaya, Carrot Juice
Posted by Rose Bud 3 (Ofallon, Il.) on 03/07/2013
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Diverticulitis: First I want to say, Thank you, the aloe vera juice and papaya enzyme works for me. I also found out that fresh organic carrot juice 1/3 cup twice a day also works for me.
Aloe Vera, Papaya, Carrot Juice
Posted by Peteremond (Mobile, Al) on 10/23/2013
Rose Bud, what brand and dosage of aloe vera helps your diverticulitis pain?
Aloe Vera, Papaya, Carrot Juice
Posted by Rosebud (Il.) on 05/27/2014
Fruit of the earth, sorry I didn't see your post earlier. It should have the dose on the jug or bottle, I think it said one third cup.
Grapefruit Seed Extract, Oregano Oil
Posted by Peteremond (Mobile, Al) on 10/23/2013
Raymond,
What brand of oil of oregano do you use?
Aloe Vera Juice, Turmeric
Posted by Peteremond (Mobile, Al) on 10/23/2013
Xia, how have you been since you posted your message about treating diverticulitis back in 2012?
Aloe Vera Juice, Turmeric
Posted by Tamara (Auburn, Maine) on 09/30/2014
After reading your post just had a question concerning the Turmeric. Was that 3 - 800 mg three times per day or 1-800 mg Three times per day? Also just wondering which brand you used? Thanks, Tami
Aloe Vera Juice, Turmeric
Posted by Laura (Illinois, US) on 01/21/2015
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i just got this problem for the first time after eating a lot of junk food since the holidays. I am not as young as when I went on binges before and I usually eat good unprocessed stuff so the diet change to junk did it I am sure
Will try turmeric as I know it is an anti inflammatory. Today I was starting aloe juice . Helped but not 100% so thanks for additional info and your update Xia
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Jessaka (Tahlequah, Ok, U.s.a.) on 10/24/2011
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I tried a lot of these remedies. As for the Grapeseed Extract, I read that it could cause problems, but my other thought is, if it kills bacteria, then it could kill all the good bacteria too. I could be wrong.
What someone told me to do, as she had, is to take Paul D'Arco tea 3 cups a day and to take probiotics. I failed miserably on drinking the tea 3 times a day, but I took a lot of probiotics, and it helped. Then I had one small pain in my colon, and I didn't know what to do about that. It dawned on me that it could be gas, so I took some charcoal capsules, and it went away.
I am still drinking noni juice in case it can heal the pouch I have. But I also plan on buying some papaya tablets, but I am drinking the juice.
Personally, I think it was the probiotics that helped most.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Carol (Okanogan, Wa) on 11/17/2011
I took used those for my ailments and saw a great improvement, don't give up. Taking pharma drugs have some many dangerous side effects.
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 08/07/2011
Johanna, can one really get diverticulitis because of eating too many raspberries? I thought that were terribly healthy and the only thing you could get from eating too many was diarrhea? But diverticulitis, if I understand well, comes from constipation. I am interested in this subject because we are intending to grow raspberries in our new house so I might be tempted to eat a lot more of them but I don't want to get health problems!
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Jean (Alabama) on 06/24/2015
I was just diagnosed with diverticulitis. Dr. gave me 2 shots in the rear.They gave me one bag of IV antibiotics and sent me home with Cipro and Flagyl oral antibiotics. Its day 4 since diagnosed and I feel better than when I went in but it still is hurting and I had alot of back and pelvic pain with mine. Did anyone else? My back still hurt and pelvis which is what I struggled with for months on end before my lower abdominals started really hurting. Actually my abdominals didn't start hurting until about 2 weeks ago but the backache has been 6 months at least. Just wondering if they are even related. I have to strain alot to pass stools whether they are hard or not. I always have to push to get out my BM's. I have internal hemorroids and that is part of the problem. But I wonder if scar tissue for passing too large BM has not happened. Anyway I don't know a cure for me as I will always strain and I think that is what cause the intestines to swell the pockets from pure pressure of straining at the bowel to empty. I need to fill up the pockets so nothing can get in. I heard Slippery elm helps coats the intestines and if the normal muscus coating fills in the pockets then nothing can get in. Short on me having them get rid of the hemorroids which is surgury that I don't want. I don't feel like I have a answer. Does anyone know of anything to get rid of internal hemorroids?
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Melinda (North Carolina) on 05/15/2017
I had my hemorrhoids banded - no surgery. Easy, painless procedure. Ask your Gastroenterologist.
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Robert (Atlanta, Ga.) on 01/02/2012
I use one-third cup aloevera gel, mixed with two-thirds buttermilk. Once or twice daily.
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Stanley's Mom (Boston, Ma) on 03/25/2012
Thank you for these posts. I'm on my second round of antibiotics and Drs are starting to mention surgery. Not going there. I know all Aloe Vera juices are not the same, are people buying any special types? Straight papaya juice? I switched to kagen water, lots of it, vegies brown rice, yogurt and raw honey. Im afraid of everything :) but completely determined to beat this.
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Judy (Chicago, Illinois, Usa) on 03/30/2012
Read some books. Try Serovera (dehydrated aloe plus l glutamine) also other glyconutrient aloe products.
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Michele (Alachua, Fl) on 08/07/2012
Reporting back after my 2nd day on the aloe capsules: read the label on the bottle; it says it's for relieving constipation (I'll vouch for that! ) which is also verified by other reading I've done. The bottle also says, "Not for long term use. " And I have to say, I think 1 pill 1 day was enough for me! So, back to the drawing board. I'm going to try the aloe juice and papaya pills; if that doesn't work, I'll try the Noni juice or maybe just have to cleanse regularly...
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Peteremond (Mobile, Al) on 10/23/2013
Michele,
What brand of aloe capsules did you use? Why did you stop using them? Did they make you go too the bathroom too much? It sounds like from your previous post that the capsules worked to clear up your diverticulitis pain, but something changed to make you go "back to the drawing board." Would you mind expounding? Thanks!
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Ti (Houston, Tx) on 03/23/2011
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Grapefruit seed extract works miracles when combined with high quality vitamin C.
Usana has an amazing product called proflavanol-C that has both these ingredients. Google usana and read about it. I have been taking 2 per day and it has done wonders for my overall health.
Warning About Colon Cleanse
Posted by Lauren (New York, Ny) on 08/17/2013
You could also have had a mold allergy. People with mold allergies aren't supposed to use clay products as they can grow mold when wet.
Warning About Colon Cleanse
Posted by Misty (Indiana, Usa) on 02/07/2014
Psyllium and clay can cause constipation if sufficient water is not consumed while taking them, and some people cannot use this remedy at all without experiencing constipation and gastric inflammation. I would advise a moderately strict diet with regular salt water cleanses to clear up your condition and avoiding ingestion of psyllium and clay in the future.
Psyllium, Coconut Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Max (Coolum Beach, Queensland) on 10/02/2011
Update - Have found that raw virgin coconut oil taken each day helps with diverticular disease. It has Lauric acid in it.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Joan (Endicott, NY) on 06/25/2008
Comments to Noni juice Honolulu, HI I am writing to ask if the sender will share her recipe for the homemade noni juice that seemingly helped her diverticulitis... I am 75 years old, had my first attack of diverticulitis yesterday, went to ER, was diagnosed, and today have been searching the web.....5feef3
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Jeff (Bath, UK) on 06/28/2009
Guess what, the tablets my wife takes for high blood pressure, stops her from ever using, grapefruit, in any form. So maybe Noni?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kathy (La, US) on 11/09/2014
Please look into essential oils for Diverticulitis. I just read something about cinnamon oil helping with that pain. But research it on your own first!!! I always go to "Essential oil testimonies"
Noni Juice
Posted by Mary (Honolulu) on 01/17/2007
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About 10 years ago I got diverticulitis and peritonitis and was hospitalized for a week. My doctor told me that I would need an operation on my colon once I got healthier. My friend gave me some homemade noni juice to drink every morning and I took it for the 6 months after my hospital stay. When I went back to the doctor for a 6 month check up and to schedule the surgery, I no longer had any bad spots left on my colon. There was no reason to have surgery. My doctor put up the before and current xrays of my colon and asked me "What the heck did I do to cure myself like that!" I now make it myself and take it every morning.
Noni Juice
Posted by BRENDA (COLUMBUS, MS) on 05/16/2009
I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE RECIPE FOR THE HOMEMADE NONI JUICE. DOES ANYONE HAVE IT? I KNOW SOMEONE WHO SUFFERS FROM DIVERTICULITIS AND NEEDS HELP. IF ANYONE HAS THE RECIPE PLEASE EAMIL ME. THANKS BRENDA
Noni Juice
Posted by Lynn (Highland Park, Il) on 02/18/2013
We were in Hawaii and went to an organic noni processing plant. We tasted the noni juice, bought the capsules and continue to buy the capsules. The capsules give me energy, and may have helped me avoid getting sick so far this winter. But I do want you to know that noni juice tastes terrible-people described it as a cross between pineapple and stinky cheese. Nevertheless, I am going to order the juice to try it on my diverticulitis. I have an episode now, despite taking the capsules. But I imagine the juice is more easily transported through the bowel. I can tolerate the taste of a few capfuls- you don't have to drink a lot to get the daily dose they recommend for general health. Good luck on healing yourself!
