DIVERTICULITIS

Inflammation of the colon often brought about by constipation, causing the formation of small pouches where feces may be trapped and become infected.

Diet:
Take 2 Tbs of wheat bran everyday to cleanse colon. Eat a low carbohydrate, high fiber, high protein diet from vegetables and fish sources. Drink plenty of water. Avoid grains, seeds, nuts, dairy products, sugar, fried and processed foods, fruits and vegetables with seeds, spices, coffee, and alcohol.

Nutrients:
Glucomannan, vitamin B complex, digestive enzymes, acidophilus.

Herbs:
Slippery elm.