10 Foods to Avoid if You Have Crohn's Disease

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You'll be advised by Tracy Dalessandro, a nutritionist in Briarcliff Manor, New York, and a dietary advisor to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America, who herself has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease.

There are some foods that you should avoid if you have Crohn's disease, especially when your symptoms are flaring. Here is a list of 10 foods that are most likely to be a problem.

Fruit with peel

Eating one apple a day will not require a visit to the doctor, but if it is not peeled, it can cause serious digestive upset in a patient with Crohn's disease. The same goes for vegetables with edible skins, such as cucumbers. Peel them before eating. In fact, some people with Crohn's disease find that they can eat raw fruits and even some raw vegetables as long as they have been peeled. In general, cooked or canned fruits and vegetables are often a better choice than raw ones.

Chemical composition and beneficial properties

Black cumin oil is far behind similar products in terms of the content of substances valuable to the body. It contains:

unsaturated fatty acids (more than 80%) – palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, etc.;
fatty acids of the Omega-3, Omega-6, Omega-9 groups;
phospholipids, carotenoids, phytosterols;
amino acids and tannins;
vitamins A, B, K, etc.;
micro and macroelements.

Due to the content of valuable components, etherol exhibits the following healing properties:

immunostimulating;
choleretic;
cleansing;
antiparasitic;
regenerating;
antispasmodics and painkillers;
sedative and adaptogenic;
diuretics.

All these qualities have made the product in demand not only in the treatment of diseases (oncology, diabetes, hypertension, varicose veins, etc.), but also in cosmetology: for hair growth, weight loss and cellulite, skin problems.

The use of black cumin oil for gastritis has a centuries-old tradition - in the Koran it is listed as a halal product, fully permitted for consumption. The health benefits for gastrointestinal pathologies are based on its ability to normalize the acid-base balance and accelerate the regeneration of the mucous membrane.

Popcorn

Whole grains are good for everyone except the person with Crohn's disease who flares up immediately. Popcorn is technically a whole grain, and it is probably one of the most difficult of all grains to digest. The same goes for corn on the cob, so popcorn is contraindicated for Crohn's disease.

Anything that is truly difficult to digest will probably be detrimental and cause more symptoms and possibly slow down the healing process.

Benefits of cold pressing

The Alhadaya product is produced using the cold-press method and is therefore 100% natural - with this production method, all natural components are preserved in full:

a special press is used for production;
the process temperature does not exceed 40˚С;
the product settles for several weeks;
the most valuable upper unfiltered part is offered to the consumer;
the oily residue is used to produce natural soap.

This oil is much healthier and therefore more expensive than the product produced by hot pressing. After all, to obtain it, you need at least 2 times more raw materials, and the period of time spent is much longer.

Canned meat products

It is extremely important for people with Crohn's disease to get enough protein; at least 25% of daily calories should be protein based.

But eating fatty and cured meats like bacon isn't the best way to add protein to your diet. This product has less nutritional benefit for Crohn's disease, but their high fat content may increase diarrhea in some people. Instead, choose lean, high-quality proteins from fish, soy and smooth nut butters.

Benefits of black cumin for gastritis

Gastritis is a disease of unknown origin, one of the causes of which scientists call the presence of the bacterium Helicobacter pylori in the body. According to doctors, this microorganism is present in 80% of people. However, it is activated only when immunity decreases, destroying the gastric mucosa.

As you know, immune-related diseases are the most difficult to treat. And the use of synthetic drugs is usually accompanied by side effects. Therefore, many people, especially at the initial stage of gastritis and for prevention purposes, prefer to strengthen the immune system rather than take antibiotics.

The influence of proper nutrition during treatment

Chemotherapy has an aggressive effect on the body and provokes disruption of the internal organs. Patients tolerate treatment differently, but about 98% have gastrointestinal problems. Toxic elements of chemotherapy drugs lead to decreased appetite, constant nausea and vomiting, stomach pain and other disorders that make the patient want to refuse food. As a result, the already weakened body does not receive enough necessary beneficial elements, which aggravates its general condition.

Benefits of a proper diet during chemotherapy:

maintaining appetite;
elimination of frequent attacks of nausea;
intake of microelements and vitamins into the body;
strengthening the immune system;
increasing the overall resistance of the body;
normalization of intestinal and stomach function;
maintaining a positive psycho-emotional mood.

The main advantage of proper nutrition during chemotherapy is that it makes it easier to endure treatment, reduce the severity of adverse reactions and more quickly recover after the end of chemotherapy.

Spice in the fight against gastritis

Black cumin can not only be added to a variety of tinctures, but also used as a seasoning for everyday food. The spice contains a sufficient amount of vitamins that ensure the effective functioning of the stomach. This addition to food improves the production of gastric juice, relieves bloating and flatulence. The spice serves as a preventive measure for various stomach diseases.

It is important to know that before any use of traditional medicines, you must visit a gastroenterologist. Only he can prescribe effective treatment that can overcome the disease.

Benefits for women

For women, black cumin oil will help solve a lot of “female” problems:

According to statistics, at least 60% of the female population suffers from gynecological problems. They can be infectious, endocrine, tumor and fungal in nature. For example, black cumin is widely used in diagnosing uterine fibroids . The effect of beneficial substances on the thymus gland leads to activation of the lymphatic system, against this background the myomatous nodes decrease. The general hormonal background of a woman is also adjusted, pain during premenstrual syndrome becomes less pronounced, and sometimes disappears completely.

Many women who do not have children and regularly take black seed oil have managed to become pregnant within 1-2 months. And this despite the fact that they were officially given a preliminary diagnosis of infertility . Of course, it is impossible to guarantee 100% conception, but the available facts speak for themselves.

The oil is good for reducing the visibility of stretch marks after childbirth . The sooner you start using the oil, the greater the effect you can achieve. But old stretch marks (stretch marks) will also decrease significantly with regular use for at least 2-3 months. Improving the elasticity of all layers of the epidermis and saturating it with nutrients is guaranteed to make the skin more toned and postpartum stretch marks less noticeable.

Possible contraindications for use

Despite the rich range of beneficial qualities, in some cases cumin can be harmful to the human body.

Contraindications to its consumption are:
individual intolerance and allergy to the product;
obstruction of the bile ducts;
gastritis and peptic ulcers in the acute stage;
the presence of any transplants in the body;
pregnancy, since the spice can lead to active contractions of the uterus and, as a result, miscarriage or premature birth;
rehabilitation period after heart attacks and strokes;
the presence of large stones in the kidneys, gall bladder or bladder.

Cumin has been used in folk medicine for decades for the treatment and prevention of various ailments. And this is not surprising, because the described spice has anti-inflammatory, rejuvenating, restorative, antispasmodic, antibacterial effects, which makes it possible to quickly and effectively get rid of many health problems.

Contraindications and restrictions for cumin oil

Caraway extract is a powerful natural immunostimulant. After taking the substance, the human body’s defenses are activated, and the body strives to independently eliminate the violations that have arisen. This effect is beneficial to everyone except those who have undergone organ transplantation. Stimulation of the immune system increases the risk of transplant rejection. Caraway remedy is contraindicated for people after transplantation of donor material.

Use during pregnancy is limited. While pregnant, a woman should not take the oil orally. Only compresses and oil rubs are allowed.

The use of the product is not advisable for persons suffering from urolithiasis and gallstone diseases, as well as for patients recovering from a recent heart attack or stroke.

Important! Exacerbation of chronic diseases is not a reason to cancel treatment. The deterioration in well-being is temporary, due to the fact that after the activation of protective forces, the body tries to independently correct existing disorders. This is normal: gradually the symptoms of the disease will completely disappear, and digestion will normalize.

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Here are some more tips for those who suffer from gastritis:

Black cumin oil can also be used to treat the stomach.
Tea - take equal parts of chamomile, mint and lemon balm. Add 200 ml of boiling water to a spoonful of the mixture. Add an incomplete teaspoon of black cumin seeds. Leave for fifteen minutes, then strain and drink sip by sip.
Medicinal powder: mix 30 g of dill seeds, black cumin, coriander, as well as 10 g of angelica root. Three tablespoons of this mixture are crushed in a mortar and pestle and taken on the tip of a knife throughout the day after meals. At the same time, you should drink strong chamomile tea, prepared from a tablespoon of chamomile with 200 ml of water. It is better to brew in a thermos and leave for one hour.
Abdominal massage – Massage the abdomen using gentle circular movements. This method is good for stomach problems in children. Massage oil composition: almond oil – 50 mg, lavender oil – 5 drops, fennel oil – five drops, black cumin oil – twenty-five drops.

Recommendations for use

In each specific case, the course of using black cumin oil will be individual. In case of severe illness, it should be discussed with a doctor - the product is a stimulant. However, for most, general recommendations for use are suitable:

Daily dosage. For an adult, the norm is 5 ml (1 pharmaceutical teaspoon), respectively, for children over 5 years old and at the age of 3-5 years – 1/2 and 1/3 tsp.
Duration of the course. The minimum recommended course for children and adults is 2.5 months, the maximum duration of treatment for severe pathological conditions is 6 months. If taken for prophylactic purposes, the course is repeated annually.
Time of receipt. Unlike other diseases, for gastritis it is recommended to take black cumin oil with meals twice a day - for breakfast and dinner, adhering to the same intake time. It is not recommended to use the product after 6 pm, as it sometimes causes insomnia.

Etherol has almost no contraindications: restrictions on use are minimal - during pregnancy and conditions associated with immune deficiency (presence of implants, preparation for transplantation, autoimmune pathologies, presence of implanted organs).