Diverticulitis Colitis Herbal Remedy

DIVERTICULITIS—is a very painful inflammation and infection of the intestines. Diverticula are bulging sacs or small blisters that appear in the lining of your large intestines and colon.  No one knows what causes Diverticulites, but according to Harvard Health Publications, one-third of Americans over the age of 60 will develop diverticulitis, and nearly  everyone over the age of 80 will have  at least some diverticula in their colon. 

Diverticulitis became common in the U.S.  In the late 1990’s, with a 50% increase since the year 2000, according to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. 

Because this is a condition where the pouches or sacs of the mucus membrane of the large intestine become inflamed and infected, it could quite possibly be a question of diet.  Not only a question of what our personal preferences are when it comes to food, but also a question of what are we feeding our livestock?  What new pesticides have been introduced in the food chain in the 1990’s?  GMO's?

Since there are no answers to these questions, and being a victim of this disease myself, I have changed my diet.  I no longer eat potato chips, red meat (once a week), peanuts, or seeds.  Instead I include more vegetables and fruit in my diet, which is what the medical community suggest as well.

But if you are one of the unlucky ones who has to deal with DiverticulitIs then here’s a little advise from Humbart Santillo, DS, MH and author of, “Natural Healing With Herbs – The First American System of Herbology:"

 

Take fenugreek and comfrey tablets, two every two hours, and follow the same treatment as colItis.  With severe inflammation take two myrrh/goldenseal capsules every two hours.

 

COLITIS—

A liquid diet is advisable for three to seven days, using carrot juice and demulcent herb teas like slippery elm, comfrey root and mullein.  Avoid high fiber foods with thick skins, seeds, and popcorn.  Blend the vegetables to make them soupy and thick before eating.  Use soups, but never hot liquids.

 

For intestinal bulk, use a tablespoon of powdered psyllium and flaxseed soaked with raisin and prunes overnight.  Eat this in the mornings.  Grate apples and pears and combine them with soaked figs and prunes.  This will cause normal bowel movements without gripping and drying of the intestines.

 

Emphasis is on foods that contain little fiber until the condition clears.  Yellow fruits, cantaloupe, pears, watermelon, kelp, agar agar, prunes, olives, tomatoes, plums, cucumbers, berries and mushrooms are a few.

 

 

Internal:  See formulas under Constipation and Ulcers.  Make a comfrey root decoction and drink two onces four times a day.  Take an enema using white oak bark or bayberry mixed with equal parts of slippery elm or mullein.  Chlorophyll enemas (one cup to one part water) is also excellent for retention enemas.

 

External:  Warm fomentations over the lower spine and stomach.

 

Hydrotherapy:  Use warm, whole baths.

 

When this conditions clears, take comfrey tablets, ten to twenty daily with meals.

 

BENTONITE CLAY—is often used for detoxification.  It is composed of aged volcanic ash, and it’s great for cleaning the digestive tract.  It’s even been known to help those with Irritable Bowl Syndrome, as well as bloating and gas, and acid reflux. 

 

Bentonite Clay absorbs everything it touches, including seeds, nuts, or other foods that have become imbedded in the intestinal pouches/sacs. 

 

It increases nutrient assimilation, and cleanses the colon as well.  Other benefits include detoxification of the liver, and it provides an immune system boost to the body.  It’s great for all sorts of skin problems.  I’ve even used it on bug bites; simply mix a little water with the clay and make a paste.

 

But if you use too much of the clay and do not drink lots of water with it, it can make you constipated.  Only a half of teaspoon to a teaspoon of the clay mixed with a large cup of water is suggested. 

 

NOTE – do not allow the clay to come in contact with metal.  If you need a spoon to measure, use plastic.  Mix well with a plastic whisk.  Do not take within 2 hours of medications or supplements; it will reduce their effect.  And as always, consult your physician.

 

(nutritionhealthfitness.com/bentonite-clay/)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disconnect

I see the world as my family, and when they reject the love I give, it destroys the life within me.  They say the kingdom of Heaven is alive in each and every one of us.  So I wonder if it is the Heaven within that grieves and tears at my heart.  Is this how God feels?

A few weeks ago I attended a demonstration regarding current U.S. Immigration policies.  I looked long and hard for my German flag, but couldn’t find it.  But I did find my Italian flag, and of course I had no problem finding a couple of American flags lying around the house.  Lastly, I grabbed my dog tags and headed out the door.

I greeted my fellow brothers and sisters with hugs when I arrived.  There were only a few people there.  A couple of the demonstrators were holding a nice size Mexican flag.  I didn’t know any of them, but was happy to unify.

I wanted to take part in the protest because I’m a humanitarian, as well as a product of (Native America and) immigrants who came to this country before America became a nation of fear.  Fear is something that I’ve always prided myself on overcoming. 

Standing on a downtown street corner with a nice size American flag hanging upside down, and a small Italian flag in one hand (that was mistaken as a Mexican flag quite often), and a small American flag (right side up) in the other, turned out to be quit an attraction. 

I understand that some people do not understand the symbolism behind an American flag hanging upside down; it symbolizes an American in distress, and when a passerby would let the bird fly and scream at my flag, I’d flip them two fingers up in peace.  I felt no anger in my heart, because I was standing up for love. 

I never have seen so many cameras and microphones at a Pensacola protest in my life.  More and more people came to stand with us.  People driving by had cell phone cameras out, smiling and waiving. 

No one showed anger towards those who yelled, “Go back home!”  Instead the protesters would simply smile and waive.  Sometimes we would sound off in English, and then Spanish (Mexican).

It was a beautiful day.  I thought of my grandparents and their people who came before me.  I thought about what it felt like to cross an ocean, never to return. 

And my friends thought I had balls when I move to Florida.  The thought of crossing ocean’s dose not appeal to me on any level.  My grandparents were the dauntless ones.

But I do love my brothers and sisters south of the border.  I use to live in San Diego county (El Cajon, California).  I awoke to tacos in the a.m. and dined on burritos in the p.m. 

Love Ensenada!  Partied in Tijuana on several occasions.  I love the color, the culture, the music and the people, and I would still live out there today if it wasn’t so far from my Ohio family.

It didn’t take long for pictures of me holding my upside down flag began to circulate on Facebook.  I was on the evening news, and I was told my interview with UWF aired the next morning. 

The only negative feedback I received was from this Latino woman.  And it wasn’t just feedback; she was trying to bait me.  I could feel it.  When I didn’t bite, she changed/edited her previous comment, misleading readers.

So Facebook marks it and time stamps the comment.  Four hours had gone by with no additional comments, but as soon as she edited her comment another lady jumps on and tells me that I’m playing the race card, followed by ten or so other people who had a comment for the token white girl. 

It broke my heart.  I had hugged these women with purest of love, and here they are purposely trying to draw me into their ego driven drama.  I deleted the post all together and swore I would never stand with a group of Mexican’s again. 

The event no longer represented love, unity and brotherhood. Those two women took the best of me, the love, the courage, the sacrifice and destroyed it; a story that those in support of a border wall would love to share.

Cover up.  Disconnect. 

So I sit in the distance and I watch, because you can’t stomach me, and I refuse to acknowledge you.  It isn’t the government that is in need of repair, it’s us, the people! 

I can’t make you or anyone else a better person.  I can only work on myself.  And I know that disconnecting is not the answer.  So I forgive and clear the path to the kingdom within.  But know this, disconnecting is division.  You not only divide yourself from me and others, you disconnect from love; the light; the source, whatever you choose to call it.

So take a hint from the Beatles revolution – open your heart and come together!

 

 

Insomnia

From the book, “Natural Healing With Herbs,” by Humbart Santillo BS, MH –  if closely followed, these few rules will assist in a sound sleep.

1. Sleep in a well ventilated, cool room; not an overheated room.
2. Never sleep in the same clothes that you wore earlier in the day.  Wear lose clothing or none at all.
3. Be sure your sheet and blanket are neither too warm or too heavy.
4. Avoid excitement or extraordinary strain before bedtime.
5. Do not eat at least 3 hours before bedtime.
6. When you first go to bed practice relaxing before you fall asleep.

If you’re still having problems, try a fresh-air walk, or walk barefoot in the grass before retiring for the evening.  Drink teas of equal parts hops and chamomile.

It is also suggested that an infusion of equal parts of wood betony, peppermint, chamomile, catnip and valerian mixed (one cup) will assist in a good nights rest. 

And if you think your restlessness is due to nervousness, mix equal parts of valerian, spearmint, lemon balm, lady’s slipper and skullcap.  Drink as in infusion when needed using one ounce to a pint of boiling water; steep for 20 minutes.