Basics of Diverticulitis

Diverticulitis

What is Diverticulitis?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots, like an inner tube that pokes through weak places in a tire. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. Pouches (plural) are called diverticula. The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis. About 10 percent of Americans over the age 40 have diverticulosis. The condition becomes more common as people age. About half of all people over the age of 60 have diverticulosis. When the pouches become infected or inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. This happens in 10 to 25 percent of people … [Read More...]

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Diverticulitis Diet

Diet to Shorten Diverticulitis Flare Ups

Shorten diverticulitis flare ups with a low-residue diet by decreasing your bowl volume and allowing the infection to heal more quickly. Consuming less than 10 grams of fiber per day is generally considered a low residue diverticulitis diet.  During a low residue diet it is often recommended to take a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement.  A natural and potent aloe supplement such as AloeElite can help reduce inflammation of your intestines and colon that have been irritated by diverticulitis, shortening flare up periods and allowing your body to heal more quickly. Grain Products: enriched refined white … [Read More...]

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