COLITIS

Colitis is the inflammation of the mucous membrane of the colon.

Symptoms: Inflammation in the abdomen, diarrhea and the frequent need to defecate; never in the abdomen. In some cases the excrement contains a little of blood.

Causes: Nervousness, stress, poor eating habits, and a lack of fiber in foods. Also, an excess of alcohol, coffee and condiments.
Suggestion:

1. Consume a lot fiber, steamed rice and whole wheat, cooked apples, mashed potatoes, papaya and carrots.
2. Follow a diet lower in fats. Fats and oil increase diarrhea that accompanies colitis.
3. Lower stress
4. Eliminate alcohol, coffee, condiments, and hot peppers from your diet. Consume a lot of lightly steamed vegetables.
5. Take a lot of water especially if you suffer from a stomach ulcer in addition to colitis.
6. Do a colon cleansing.
7. Eat a little yogurt 2 times a week.

Warning! If there is blood in your stools, consult physician.

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Suggested vitamins and minerals