Commonly Searched Conditions & Dis-Ease

As this website continues to grow, I get more "searches" and emails asking questions about specific Conditions and dis-ease. Here is a compilation of information which I have gathered to assist you in making educated, healthy choices. This page is currently under construction. Please bear with me as I am in the process of moving to another State. I will continue to add to this page regularly, so check back often.

Crohn’s Disease

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Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory disease, which can affect the whole of the alimentary tract from the mouth to anus. The inflammation (1) extends through all layers of the gut wall in patches between normal tissues. Complications outside of the intestine can occur.

There are periods of remission, when patients are symptom-free, and relapses, when symptoms flare up. The cause of Crohn’s Disease is still unknown, but there is a hereditary tendency.  Some cases are triggered by gastroenteritis and stress can cause flare ups.

It is believed that an immune reaction to bacteria in the bowel (2) is an important factor in Crohn’s disease.   Diet is a critical factor and dietary treatment often enables patients to heal their body naturally without the distressing side effects of prescription drugs.   Many find relief when avoiding wheat, yeast and milk (3).  

(1) Fish Oil: is a natural and powerful anti-inflammatory-Study: (1992) looked at fish oil supplementation in active ulcerative colitis, (it is likely that Crohn’s will respond in a similar way).  Compared with the placebo therapy (olive oil), fish oil resulted in clinical improvement of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Among the studied patients, 72 per cent of patients reduced or eliminated their need for anti-inflammatory medications. There have been a number of clinical trials assessing the benefits of dietary supplementation with fish oils in other types of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases in humans.

(2) Transfer Factor: is a natural immune system booster/modulator-TF is “immune memory” extracted from the protein molecules of colostrums and egg yolks, but is safe to use for those allergic to these as food products. Candida is a harmless yeast that we all have in our bowel. However when the immune system becomes low for any reason, often due to anti-biotic, steroids or other drugs, the yeast changes into a fungus, and the tentacles of the fungus penetrate the bowel wall and cause fungal spores to be distributed in the blood, causing a proliferation of the fungus generally. This creates poor energy and various other health complaints. It also causes the immune system to be in a hyper alert state, although it is not able to eliminate the problem. The hyper alert immune system then can attack weak parts of the body, casing further problems.

(3) Goji: has the ability to reduce yeast levels. Candida overgrowth (Yeast Infection in the blood) that is very common with these conditions. Candida fungal stage overgrowth is often caused by killing the good bacteria in the bowel with anti-biotics and steroids.

The advice given above under the heading of irritable bowel syndrome is generally useful over the long term for bowel health in cases of Colitis and Crohn’s Disease. As always, please check with your Health Care provider before changing or adding any treatments for your benefit.

Additional Alternative Healing Treatment For Crohn’s Disease:

Flax Seed Oil: is an omega-3 fatty acid which provides additional anti-inflammatory benefits.

Bentonite Clay (health benefits):

• Well-regulated bowels  

• Relief from constipation or diarrhea    

• Elimination of indigestion

• Elimination of Ulcers

• Improved digestion of food

• Improved physical energy and stamina

• Reduction of various aches and pains

• Clearer skin (also makes an excellent face mask)

• Whiter and brighter eyes

• Improved alertness and clear-headedness

• Emotional uplift, with less tension

• Enhanced growth and tissue repair of gums and skin

• Improved immune system

• Improved nutritional status

• Detoxification of toxins (a) those absorbed from food and the environment such as pesticides and heavy metals (b) Toxins produced by a body as the result of incomplete digestion (enzyme deficiency) and faulty or incomplete metabolism, e.g. under functioning and or over loaded liver.

Clay is taken for its therapeutic benefits by adding about one heaped teaspoon of clay to a glass of water once or twice a day and is not at all unpleasant to consume. For best results, take for 3 weeks on and one week off and may be taken for days, weeks, months or even years.

The Anti-Candida Diet (only if Crohn’s/IBS can tolerate):

• Keep fresh fruit to a minimum such as one apple or pear a day plus one kiwi (Kiwi’s are highly beneficial and contain far more vitamin C that oranges)

• No over-ripe fruit, dried fruit, bananas, melon, or grapes - the natural sugar levels in these is too high. (After a few months all fruits may be eaten in moderation, such as 2 kiwis and an apple a day, or the equivalent in other fruit.)

• No carton or bottled fruit juices

• No sugar, honey or artificial sweeteners (Stevia is a safe alternative)

• No food additives, i.e. no processed food.

• No cow’s milk or cow’s milk products including cheese and butter

• Rice, Goats or sheep’s milk (dilute sheep’s milk 50:50 with water) and their products may be used

• Avoid all alcohol, margarine, heated oils / fats, hydrogenated fats as these compromise the immune system. If you want the occasional fried food use olive or coconut oil, use a very low heat and keep a lid on the pan. Include something e.g. onions in the pan to provide plenty of water vapor to keep the temperature of the oil as low as possible. Burnt food, especially oils are immunosuppressive and toxic

• No wheat or wheat products including bread, cakes, biscuits, flour and so on (except for non-yeasted spelt wheat bread, non-yeasted dark rye bread, and rice cakes. ‘Essene bread’ (the whole grains have been sprouted) available from some health shops)

• Only occasional tea and no coffee. Peppermint tea is a good alternative.

• Keep carbohydrates low for the first 3 months this includes all root vegetables such as carrots, turnip, potato, sweet potato, example one small serving of potato or carrot daily.

• No microwave cooked food (except occasionally if eating out) as this weakens the immune system.

• No tap water without filtering, as Chlorine in tap water can turn healthy nutrients into cancer encouraging chemicals. Bottled “Spring” water is a good choice.

Also, keep in mind that a healthy “Alkaline diet” causes the blood to become alkaline…a state where most all disease can not thrive!

Both Bentonite clay and Certified Organic Goji are available directly from "Tina's Ark". Please click here to contact Tina with your order.

Scar Tissue, Alternative Healing Treatments

Regarding the non-surgical removal of "internal" scar tissue,  you should consider a Holistic-Homeopathic Doctor. The reason I say this, is because I know that there is a homeopathic remedy that should be used ONLY with a trained-skilled practitioner, and it’s called “Graphite”.  It can cause the expulsion of scar issue. Also, there’s FSM “Frequency Specific Micro-current” treatment, to soften-change scar tissue: http://pages.prodigy.net/naturedoctor/microcurrent.html