5 Easy Natural Cures For Colitis

Colitis is the inflammation and occurrence of ulcers in the large intestine i.e. Rectum and colon, therefore the term. The main causes behind this condition are autoimmune response that destroys bacteria or viruses in the digestive tract and hereditary factors. Other issues like constipation and stress can aggravate the symptoms but can not be directly linked to this condition.

The common symptoms could be diarrhoea, Stomach ache,  painful bowel movement and blood stained stools. This is normally a long term condition and so requires medication over a stretched period of time. Higher quantities of medicines are given to relieve you of the symptoms than to cure the colitis as it does not have an established cure. Therefore, it makes sense to use natural ways which if followed regularly can be as effective as the medicines themselves.

5 Natural Cures For Colitis

Fibre With Water

Fibrous food like oats and whole grains are a double edged sword in this case. Though they result in healthy and soft bowel movement, fibre can also worsen the diarrhoea. Also if not taken with enough water, the constipation is bound to happen. Cooked or boiled fibrous food is your best bet in this case.

Avoid raw food at all times if this condition is at its peak. 3-4 litres of water is recommended with high fibre diet in this condition. Also, have a few sips during the meals. Though sipping water between the meals is said to interfere with digestion but persons suffering from colitis must drink water between the food morsels.

Go Small But Frequent

Heavy complete meals at one go is not good if you are suffering from colitis. Try to divide your food requirements in 5-6 meals a day. Have small portions and keep the frequency according to what suits you.

It is very important that you do not go hungry as it can aggravate the gas and acidity problem that is a usual companion of colitis. Eating small will mean that you are not making your digestive system work in full force and therefore, not producing that much more gas and acid attacks.

Physical Activity

There are some kinds of exercises and yoga poses that are known to stimulate blood flow in the rectal region of the body.  The blood stimulation helps in reducing the inflammation and results in healthy bowel syndrome.

Talasana, Ustrasana, Navasana , Tadhasana and Uttasana are some yoga poses that will help you in fighting colitis. These poses are also recommended for the cases of piles and chronic constipation.

Cultivate Bacteria

We all know that good bacteria resides in our body. These are also very vital in our metabolic activities and healthy digestion. As mentioned in the causes, sometimes the body’s immune system responds to destroy this good bacteria.

Alternatively there might be a bacterial infection causing colitis. You must consume probiotics like yoghurt and curd to alleviate this condition. Curd has alive lactobacillus bacteria. This will restore the balance of good bacteria in the intestine and kill the harmful bacterial infection as well.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a very easily available anti-bacterial cooling herb. Amongst its many properties is the goodness of an anti-inflammation ingredient. Extract its juice by cutting across the sprig. Dilute it with water. Consume twice a day.

It will not only reduce the inflammation but also flush the entire digestive system thus providing relief from the pain and painful bowel syndrome. Natural remedies should be your first step to curing the health conditions.

However, if the symptoms persist, you must visit the doctor. It is also a great idea to discuss these home remedies with the physician who can help you out better in planning and placing them in your schedule.