AN A-Z OF LUMBAR OR PAIN AND LEG PAIN: DIVERTICULITIS

Mar
20
2009

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When filled with waste material these pockets in the bowel can be extremely painful. They inflame and can become infected. Acute abdominal pain certainly needs medical intervention.

Pockets (colon sacs) that are difficult to clean out are effectively washed out with colonic therapy. If you can give yourself a gentle enema (of warm water only), it would save you much pain. People seem to have a fear about washing the bowel. Professionally done there’s little to worry about. (See also Constipation, page 172)

Changing to a diet devoid of fatted milk products like cheese will help greatly. The low fat cheeses like ricotta are best and prevent mucus forming in the bowel lining. Yoghurt, fat reduced, is good for the microflora of the bowel.

Chamomile tea is soothing and peppermint tea with alfalfa does wonders to settle the bowel. Vegetable juices should become a regular part of your diet. A daily carrot, apple and celery juice keeps the intestine sweet.

Brown rice, wholemeal bread and pasta, potatoes dry baked in the oven or microwaved, fruit and vegetables with low fat meats and fish are all good for this condition.

Fluid intake is important to flush the colon. Diluted vegetable and fruit juices are necessary. Reduce tea and coffee dramatically if you have this problem. Your food and drink is your therapy. Eight glasses of fluid daily should be consumed.

Any problem concerning the bowel deserves a check of the lumbar spine and pelvic girdle for interruption of nerve supply. Acupuncture can tone the area and provide relief.