Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

The Aloe Vera plant is believed by many to be one of nature's most incredible byproducts.  It has been used for many years around the house to treat cuts and burns, and has been incorporated into countless of commercial products such as lip-balm, shampoo, and sunscreen/sunburn lotions.  However, there exists a concentrated powdered extract from aloe called aloe mucilaginous polysaccharide. It is used to treat auto-immune disorders and diseases.   Particularly those in the digestive tract.
Aloe Mucilaginous Polysaccharides can be used to help treat diverticulitis.  Aloe mucilaginous polysaccharides are long-chain sugar molecules composed of individual mannose and glucose sugar molecules connected together — which have been attributed to subduing and reducing symptoms associated with UC.

The AMP molecule is extracted from the aloe plant in a controlled environment.  To get the highest refinement of AMP, lyophilization must be used to preserve the varying sizes of molecules that contain these potent healing properties.  Unfortunately, there are few manufacturers that offer the freeze-dried extracted form of AMP as it is expensive to manufacture.   To learn more about lyophilization, read this article: Processing of Aloe Mucilaginous Polysaccharides. 
SEROVERA® AMP 500 is currently the only vendor of freeze-dried AMP.

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Points to Remember

• Diverticulosis occurs when small pouches, called diverticula, bulge outward through weak spots in the colon (large intestine).
• The pouches form when pressure inside the colon builds, usually because of constipation.
• Most people with diverticulosis never have any discomfort or symptoms.
• The most likely cause of diverticulosis is a low-fiber diet because it increases constipation and pressure inside the colon.
• For most people with diverticulosis, eating a high-fiber diet is the only treatment needed.
• You can increase your fiber intake by eating these foods: whole grain breads and cereals; fruit like apples and peaches; vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, spinach, carrots, asparagus, and squash; and starchy vegetables like kidney beans and lima beans.
• Diverticulitis occurs when the pouches become infected or inflamed and cause pain and tenderness around the left side of the lower abdomen. 
•  Reference: -  www.diverticulitisinfo.org

Tips to prevent Diverticulitis

1. Tips to help prevent Diverticulitis the Natural way!

• Eat fiber-rich foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables and whole grain breads and cereals to relieve constipation
• Drink at eight glasses of water daily to cleanse the body and keep the digestive system moving
• Exercise regularly because the more active you become, the less likely you are to develop diverticulitis
• Avoid delaying bowel movements rather respond quickly to avoid increased pressure in the colon
• Reduce your intake of red meat and instead substitute it with chicken or fish
• Add a fiber supplement such as psyllium seed bulking agents to your diet
• Cleanse your colon to help prevent toxic buildup by using herbal cleanses
• Avoid using laxatives, enemas and narcotic medications that can cause constipation
• Learn to enjoy meals more by sitting down to eat, eating slower and paying attention to your food.

The Miracle of Fish Oil

In June 2012, my husband went 3 years without an attack of diverticulitis. This is nothing short of a miracle.

In June and July of 2010 he became very ill not only with his severe diverticulitis ( he was classified in the worst 5% and was facing surgery to remove a significant section of his bowel) but he got a form of colitis caused by over use of antibiotics for which he had to be hospitalised. Colitis is a terribly debilitating condition also.

After ruling out cancer one more time in the June he was booked in by the top specialist for surgery to remove many inches of his bowel (possibly feet). It took seven years for him to agree to this surgery which had been offered to him seven years earlier when his first attack of diverticulitis came with peritonitis due to the bowel and the bladder coming into contact with each other in his abdominal cavity. Not a good scenario at all.

He tried natural remedies for seven years but always had to resort to strong antibiotics. he tried Aloe Vera juice, diet, Fish Oil and Olive Leaf extract and they all helped somewhat but the attacks came every three months and significantly interfered with his ability to work and socialise. We moved across a couple of states and all new specialists said the same thing - surgery to remove a section of the bowel.

My husband is very determined (stubborn) though.

He made one last Internet search for the latest research on diverticulitis and found reference to some research that recommended Fish Oil but in mega doses much more than what is recommended on the side of the bottles.

he started straight away on this and our miracle happened. This worked within 5 days. My husband rang up and cancelled his surgery one week before he was due.

A month later he told his specialist who was somewhat sceptical but did not argue as he liked my husband.

Initially we celebrated every month that ticked by without an attack. We count our blessings. We even forget now how long it is.

But 3 months ago we celebrated 3 full years of healthy living all because of Fish Oil providing the turning point.

My husband lives a healthy lifestyle also and makes a lot of effort to protect his health with fibre daily, exercise, limited alcohol and healthy eating.

Kerrie