Let Us Elaborate On Diverticulitis…
The following are three names you may hear connected with this diverticulitis:
Diverticulosis: This is where small pockets or pouches have ballooned out of the large bowel but is showing no symptoms or causing discomfort.
Diverticular disease: Refers to anyone with diverticulosis who may be showing some symptoms.
Diverticulitis: Is where the diverticular have become inflamed and infected. This can worsen and lead to other problems. It can be a highly painful condition causing a heightened risk of peritonitis which may results in surgery.
Diverticulitis is more common in older people where the elasticity and tone of the bowel wall has been compromised and often follows chronic constipation. It is increasingly being seen as a problem in younger people. Causes may include:
- Lack of Fibre – it is believed that insufficient fibre in the diet may be a major cause of diverticular disease and diverticulitis. We would recommend consulting with a Juice Therapist or Nutritionist to ensure you’re receiving enough fibre as part of your diet.
- Smoking – we all know that smoking is bad for your health but according to the NHS it also appears to increase your risk of diverticular disease and diverticulitis. Why not give Jason Vales FREE Stop Smoking App a Try?
- Being Overweight – as with smoking, being overweight or obese can have a massive effect on your health. It has been linked to increased risks of diverticular disease and diverticulitis.
- Chronic Constipation can put a substantial strain on the bowel and can heighten the risk of weakness of the bowel lining.
- Painkillers – long-term regular use of painkillers such as ibuprofen or aspirin can cause digestive problems. The NHS recommend the use of paracetamol to relieve the painful symptoms of the condition.
What To Avoid
- Highly processed food which are often low in fibre, high in fats and low in nutrition.
- Painkillers such as Aspirin and Ibuprofen can also cause issues.
- Smoking.
What To Include
- Juices can be easily digested without causing any strain on the digestive tract and will minimise the amount of painful peristalsis triggered, so easing the pain.
- Fibre – a diet high in natural fibre is beneficial. An easy way to do this whilst minimising your intake of fats and refined sugars is to juice fresh, raw fruits and vegetables, with the aim of flooding the system with nutrients.
- Water – drink at least 1.2 litres of mineral or filtered water each day to help flush out impurities. In hotter climates it’s important to drink more than this if required.
- Juice SOS Bars are high in fibre and a natural alternative to highly-processed snack bars.
The Juice Recipes
Protein Rich PowerHouse (from 28-Day Super Juice Me Diet)
Disclaimer
Please note, it is impossible to give a definitive list as what supports one person can be a trigger food or allergen for another. You must stay your own juice detective at all times and listen to how your own body responds to certain foods and always consult with your healthcare provider when making changes to your diet which may affect your medication. Please be aware that we are not doctors, so it is important to consult with your GP or medical practitioner BEFORE making any changes to your diet. The suggestions above are not meant as an alternative to any current medical treatment so please DO NOT stop taking any medications you are on. They are also not an endorsement of their effectiveness, or a recommendation that they should be followed but instead, are provided for informational purposes. None of the information on the Natural Juice Therapy site is intended or implied to treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease.
Sue Jenkins
Please can you contact me – I am desperate to find a juice that would help my mother with her diverticulosis – she is ninety – I am looking on your website but I cannot find one that matches this problem
The Juice Master Team
Hi Sue, thanks for getting in touch with us. With something like health advice on specific ailments like this it is difficult for us to give such specific advice. It might be worth your mother having a chat with a juice therapist in your area, they can be more specific http://www.juicemasteracademy.com/find-a-therapist. Best of luck! Please let us know how you get on. Amy@JuicyHQ. XX
Barry
Sue, I’m 49 yrs old and I have the same condition and I use Black Seed Oil (cold pressed) and Citrucel. Citrucel 1-3 times a day as recommended by my doctor. Together they make the mild discomfort disappear. And Tylenol also helps.
Jan Draper
Hi what juices are recommended for diverticular desease/ diverticulosis? Thankyou. Jan
The Juice Master Team
Hi Jan.
Unfortunately it’s difficult for us to give health advice with such specific ailments. It might be worth you having a chat with a juice therapist is your area that can be more specific. Here is a link:
http://www.juicemasteracademy.com/find-a-therapist.
Hope that’s helpful and best of luck!
The Juice Master Team
Annette
I have people saying different things with the condition of diverticulitis .I want to find pure juices to drink . I have got pure apple juice . Vegetable pure juice and a green veg. Drink .. I also have peppermint tea that I am drinking .. can you please tell me if these are good .
Dez
I have diverticulitis I’m not sure what fruits and vegetables are good for me to juice.