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Crohn's disease occurs normally between the ages of 14 and 32.
However, there are more cases being reported in children and other ages. The attacks may
occur every few months the every few years and if the disease continues for several years
then bowels can be damaged. The disease may increase chances for cancer by perhaps as much
as 20 times. Symptoms may include loss of appetite, weight loss, abdominal pains,
diarrhea, rectal bleeding, fever, headaches, and digestive problems. Crohn's is not
contagious and its cause is still not known. Studies seem to indicate that free radical
damage could be involved and a lack of vitamins C and E could be a factor.
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| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Essential
fatty acids |
10 |
extremely important for repair of digestive tract
and it also reduces
the inflammation associated with crohn's disease. Fatty acids are found in
omega fatty acids from fish oil, flax seed oil, and borage seed oil. |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin E , vitamin C ,
manganese, and zinc
and all of these are helpful in both the treatment and prevention of
Crohns. The nutrients found in a daily supplement are needed for good
general health and well being. |
| Glutamine |
10 |
is a very important
metabolic aid for intestinal cells |
| Fenugreek |
9 |
herb supports digestion,
cleanse the blood stream, and reduce inflammation and infection. |
| Licorice |
9 |
herb works well in combination
with fenugreek, aloe vera, and peppermint |
| Peppermint |
9 |
herb supports digestion |
| Aloe
vera |
10 |
this herb helps restore flexibility and reduce inflammation and really nice if
combined with kava kava, ginseng, or passion flower. Aloe vera is also an herbal remedy that helps for Crohn's disease because it softens stools
and also has a healing effect on the entire digestive system. |
| Acidophilus |
10 |
friendly bacteria needed for good bowel
and colon health. Maybe combined with Lactobacillus rhanosus,
Bifidobacterium longum, and Lactobacillus plantarum in a combination
such as Botana Cleanse (see link below) |
| Folic
acid |
9 |
helps the human body in producing new cells. |
| vitamin E |
8 |
important anti-oxidant that help with repair of intestinal tract. |
| vitamin C |
8 |
C vitamins are essential in increasing immunity and helps to prevent inflammation works
better with bioflavonoids. |
| Bioflavonoids |
8 |
helps to prevent inflammation
and works with vitamin C |
| vitamin B |
8 |
helps prevent anemia, B12 helps digestion. |
| vitamin
K |
8 |
very important for colon
health |
| Zinc |
8 |
enhances healing and the immune system problems resulting from crohn's disease.
Found in a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. |
| Garlic |
8 |
fights free radicals in Crohn's disease |
| Calcium |
8 |
helps to prevent colon cancer |
| Magnesium |
8 |
mineral that works with
calcium |
 Symmetry products people
tell us they use for Crohn's
Disease
(click on the product name for more
information)
| Protection
4 Life
New
Attitude
Advanced
Omega
Nutra
Pack
Mega
Juice
BotanaCleanse
Plus
Genesis
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(with New Attitude) excellent supplemental
health system
herbal energy tonic and healing formula
flax seed, borage seed, and omegas in one
formula
complete daily supplement with all the
vitamins and minerals listed above
healing extracts from fruits and vegetables
colon intestinal cleansing and restoration - vital for
good health
liquid herbal healing with fenugreek, aloe vera and
more |
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Crohn's disease is indicated by
a chronic and long lasting ulceration of section(s) of
the digestive tract. This ulceration goes thru all the layers of
the intestinal wall and affects all of the digestive system, all
the way from
the mouth to the rectum/anus. These
inflamed body areas heal, leaving scar tissue that makes the
passageways smaller. Important to note that this disease is not contagious.
It's cause is still unknown, however a history of food allergies
is known to increases the risk of developing Crohn's disease.
Also, removing foods that cause allergic reactions will often
relieve symptoms of the disease. Research studies also indicate that free radical damage
is a factor, and that deficiencies of
vitamins C and E is also a problem. Crohn's disease symptoms include:
appetite loss, chronic diarrhea, energy levels loss, pain in the upper and lower abdomen,
fever, headaches, mal-absorption, malnutrition,
steatorrhea (indicated pale bulky stools that float), and weight
loss. Chronic bleeding may cause iron deficiency anemia. If the ulcerated intestinal wall
starts to leak, it may cause peritonitis. Mouth and anal sores may
occur when the disease is
active. Because of diarrhea, nausea, pain, and sometimes severe
headaches and even vomiting, people with Crohn's disease may not
feel like eating. Doctors may misdiagnose Crohn's disease as
appendicitis because the pain the disease creates is in the same
location. In addition to both inflammation and ulceration, persons
with Crohn's disease may develop strictures that partially block
or obstruct their bowels. They may also have fistulas, abnormal
passages that lead from one loop of intestine to another, or even
their other organs. The beginning of Crohn's disease normally occurs
between the ages of 13 and 30, however more often cases are being reported in children.
The attacks can happen from every few
months to every few years. In very rare cases, the disease occurs
one or two times and never returns. If Crohn's disease continues for
several years,
bowel function is reduced below healthy operation. Left untreated, it can
become very very serious, and even life threatening. Crohn's may
increase the risk of cancer by as much as twenty times.
Crohn's disease in a lot of ways is very similar to ulcerative
colitis. Both diseases cause loss of appetite,
abdominal pain, diarrhea, general malaise, rectal
bleeding, and weight loss. The main difference between the two is the
amount of involvement of the wall of the intestinal tract
Ulcerative colitis is limited to only the mucosa and submucosa,
which are the
first two layers of the lining of the bowel adjacent to the lumen
(central passageway). Crohn's disease also occurs deeper in the next
two layers, the muscular layer and the connective tissue layer
below it.
GOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY
ADULTS/TEENS:
1. Advanced
Omega
2. Mega
Juice
3.
NutraPack
4. Genesis
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BotanaCleanse
Plus - use if you have not done a colon/intestinal
cleansing in the last year
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Tranquility -
helps sleep, stress, and it works with the Advanced Omega on pain. Use
1-3 tablets a day as needed
CHILDREN:
OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE
- drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled water a day
- check stools for bleeding
- deep breathing exercise and yoga can be very helpful
- taking a hot bath or shower when waking up may help
- eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables , (cabbage is very
good)
- juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
- do not drink alcohol, coffee, caffeine, soda pop, other any other junk food drinks
- do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
- do not eat fried foods, or junk/fast food
- do not smoke
- aspirin is not recommended
- use stress relief like going for short walks
- proper rest and sleep is important
- colon/intestinal cleansing is probably needed
- PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing
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