Gillian McKeith's Food Bible (341 page)

If you are taking antiobiotics, make sure you also supplement with probiotics.

EXTRA TIPS

Wrap a witch hazel cold compress around your neck.

Get a reflexology session.

TOOTH DECAY

(see Periodontal Disease, page
344
)

TRAVEL SICKNESS

See Nausea (page
333
)

ULCERATIVE COLITIS

See Crohn’s Disease (page
239
).

See Peptic Ulcer (page
342
).

See Irritable Bowel Syndrome (page
315
).

This is another inflammatory bowel condition that causes chronic inflammation of the large intestine and rectum. It is thought to be an autoimmune condition. The side effects are extreme pain, fever, anemia, fierce bowel movements, gas, bloating, stomach distension, alternating bouts of explosive, bloodied diarrhea with periods of constipation. The rectum may have fissures and hemorrhoids or even abscesses. This condition often results in rapid weight loss due to the fact that nutrients from foods are not being absorbed effectively. Acids and by-products have eaten away at the intestinal lining, resulting in serious inflammation and ulcering.

Make sure you get a proper diagnosis. Sometimes colitis symptoms can mimic appendicitis. If you have rectal bleeding, please see your GP, as this could also be a sign of colon cancer.

CAUSES MAY INCLUDE

Food allergies.

Food sensitivities.

Dairy intolerances.

Intestinal parasites or protozoa disease.

Bad bacterias.

Excessive arachidonic acid.

Liver stagnation.

Emotional problems, stress.

Poor immunity, autoimmune disease.

High sugar intake.

Action plan

Diet plays a crucial part both in causing and helping to alleviate this condition.

EAT/DRINK

Oats, peeled fruits, and cooked leafy greens, which seem to be tolerated.

Puréed vegetables and fruits. Just remember to remove the seeds and skin.