Crohn's Disease
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.
Nutrient / Supplement Importance - Scale ( 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.
Aloe Vera - 9
this herb helps restore flexibility and reduce inflammation and really nice if combined with kava kava, ginseng, or passion flower.
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)
Vitamin E - 6
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 bio-flavonoids.
Vitamin B - 8
helps prevent anemia, B12 helps digestion.
Zinc 8 enhances healing and the immune system problems resulting from crohn's disease. Found in a good multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.
Folic Acid - 8
helps the human body in producing new cells.
Aloe Vera - 7
aloe vera is an herbal remedy that helps for Crohn's disease because it softens stools and also has a healing effect on the entire digestive system.