Healing Your Gut: Natural Remedies for Intestinal Inflammation

People who have IBD are at a higher risk of dehydration. When diarrhea occurs due to IBD, there is a loss of hydration (presence of sufficient water) and electrolytes in the body. Therefore, by consuming enough water or herbal teas, you can keep the electrolytes and hydration levels in the body balanced.

The biggest problem with patients of inflammation in the intestine is that they get dehydrated very quickly. That is, there is a shortage of water in their body very quickly. This happens because due to diarrhea, the water in their body is reduced a lot. Due to which it becomes very important that the patient is hydrated again. Therefore, when we are troubled by intestinal problems, problems like lack of water in the body often come to the fore.

Actually, our intestine works together with the kidney to keep the amount of water in the body balanced. The intestine absorbs water and salt. After that, the rest of the work is done by the kidney, that is, the kidney keeps the substances or elements removed through urine balanced. Therefore, when there is a shortage of water in our body due to diarrhea, our kidneys have difficulty in balancing the amount of salt and water. That is, for extra water, you will need extra salt. Therefore, in such a situation, instead of drinking a lot of water at once, drink water in small quantities throughout the day. For this, if you want, you can set an alarm for yourself every hour. This alarm will keep reminding you to drink a glass of water every hour.

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Green tea is very beneficial. It is a storehouse of medicinal properties in itself. Due to its properties, people call it a superfood. It is not only useful for weight loss but is also an antioxidant. Due to being an antioxidant, it is used in the home treatment of many types of diseases.

Required ingredients:
Green tea

How to use:
Prepare green tea by taking water in a glass.
After which drink it.

How it works:
Green tea is an antioxidant. Due to being an antioxidant, it is used in the home treatment of many types of diseases. As mentioned above, diarrhea occurs due to frequent bowel movements caused by inflammation in the intestine. This causes inflammation in the small intestine and colon. Green tea is anti-inflammatory, due to which it is beneficial for patients of intestinal inflammation. Since green tea proves to be helpful in preventing inflammation in the intestine and colon cancer and the risk of colon cancer is always high in patients of intestinal inflammation, green tea proves to be beneficial for them.

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Usually we use Aloe Vera to heal wounds and reduce pain. It is believed that Aloe Vera is rich in anti-inflammatory properties. Some patients with inflammation in the intestine who drank Aloe Vera juice reported that taking it improved the symptoms of inflammation in their intestine. That is, they got relief from the problem of inflammation in the intestine. However, we are not confirming this on the basis of scientific or research reports because nothing like this was found in scientific studies.

Before using Aloe Vera in food and drink, it should be kept in mind that such use of Aloe Vera can cause problems in the bowel movement process. However, it also has immunity properties.

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Protein is very important in our body. Protein works to heal the damaged tissues of our intestine. In such a situation, protein is very beneficial for problems related to the intestine. Therefore, patients with inflammation of the intestine should consume protein-rich foods. That is, patients should consume fish, chicken or eggs in abundance. Such patients should not consume too much fried or spicy food. This can increase the problem for them. If you do not have the problem of lactose intolerance, then use a little cheese in vegetables, salad and chutney in your food. This will provide a good amount of calcium which will keep your bones strong.

If you have a problem with dairy products, then use a lactase supplement before using them. Peanuts and walnuts also contain an adequate amount of protein. You can also consume them by mixing them in milk. In case of stomach problems, the use of high-calorie, high-protein nutrition is also a good option. Avocado also works as an excellent medicine for stomach related diseases.

Required ingredients:

• Fish
• Chicken
• Eggs
• Peanuts
• Walnuts

How to use:
These are food items, so there is no new or different method to use them. Use them in your food just like your daily diet. That is, you can consume fish, chicken, eggs, peanuts or walnuts by making a vegetable or by frying them, as you find appropriate. You can consume walnut seeds in your food like other fruits. However, keep in mind that eating too much fried food can be harmful.

How it works:
Fish, chicken or eggs contain an adequate amount of protein. Therefore, their consumption is harmful for patients with inflammation in the intestine.

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Vitamin D is very beneficial for patients with inflammation in the intestine. Research has shown that patients with adequate amounts of vitamin D are less likely to have inflammation in the intestine. Actually, vitamin D is necessary for those people who have calcium deficiency and have weak bones or have asteroids. This is the reason why doctors believe that vitamin D is very beneficial when it is taken with calcium. Therefore, in such situations, we should consume foods like orange juice, milk, which contain adequate amounts of vitamin D.

Required ingredients:

• Orange juice
• Milk
• Fish

How to use:
As mentioned above, there is no special method for everyday food items. You can consume them in your daily food and drinks.

How it works:
Actually, patients with inflammation in the intestines benefit from consuming vitamin D along with calcium. In such a situation, consuming them together can be beneficial.

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Science says that foods that contain high amounts of coconut oil are very beneficial. Coconut oil is especially beneficial for those who have inflammation in the intestine. Inflammation in the intestine harms your body in many ways.

It is not new for people over the age of 20 to have Crohn's disease. It causes problems like inflammation in the intestine, cramps, stomach pain, diarrhea, weight loss and anemia. Interestingly, scientists have found that the use of coconut provides relief from intestinal problems. Even consuming its fat in small quantities provides rapid benefits.

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There are some nutrients that keep health better. Aloe vera, L-glutamine and probiotics are good options for maintaining good health. Aloe vera reduces inflammation and L-glutamine helps maintain the intestinal lining. Many IBD patients use supplements to overcome nutritional deficiencies in the body. But always consult your doctor before using such supplements. When doing so, keep these things in mind:

• Try to get vitamins and minerals through food as much as possible rather than taking them from supplements.
• Before using any kind of supplements, medicines, drugs and complementary therapies, talk to the doctor about it.
• Use of some supplements can cause nausea and diarrhea.
• Check the wrapper of medicines or supplements to see if they contain lactose, artificial colors, sugar alcohols or any other preservatives.
• Most supplements are not used on an empty stomach.

Calcium:
All patients of inflammation in the intestine are advised to consume calcium. Calcium is more beneficial when used with vitamin D.

Apart from this, consume the following things in your diet:

• Cottage cheese prepared from low fat milk
• Curd
• Green leafy vegetables
• Consume all calcium rich foods like broccoli.

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Sometimes home remedies also work like medicine. If we start avoiding the right things at the right time and in the right ways, then we can control the disease. Here we are going to tell you some home remedies for inflammation in the intestine.

Following are some home remedies in case of inflammation in the intestine:

• In case of inflammation in the intestine, the food should be chewed slowly while eating.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Instead of eating large amounts of food at once, eat small meals several times.
• Eat high calorie/protein foods.
• Use salad after meals.
• Do not drink alcohol.
• Do not consume caffeinated foods (such as coffee, tea, soft drinks, energy drinks, chocolate).

Some people are bothered by hot and spicy foods, while some people tolerate them. Some spicy foods also work to reduce inflammation. Apart from this, consuming high-fiber foods is dangerous in intestinal inflammation. In such a situation, the following high-fiber foods should be avoided in the diet:

• Walnuts
• Fruits like berries
• Sesame seeds
• Other grains like corn
• Vegetables like potatoes, brinjals, tomatoes or cucumbers

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Some home remedies can be beneficial for inflammation in the intestine. Turmeric, which has anti-inflammatory properties, helps reduce inflammation. It can be consumed by mixing it in warm water or milk. Ginger and mint tea are also helpful in improving digestion and reducing gut inflammation. In addition, eating a fiber-rich diet such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains improves gut health. Prebiotic and probiotic foods, such as yogurt and pickles, can help reduce inflammation by increasing good gut bacteria. Drinking plenty of water and reducing stress are also important.