Crohn's Disease (Guardian, April 2002)
Printer friendly pageI have Crohn's disease, which was diagnosed over 7 years ago. I have tried countless times to get off steroids. Please advise me on therapies that could help, obviously to run along side my steroid intake.
Diet is a terribly important area to focus on first – ensure that you increase gentle forms of fibre such a steamed vegetables, and non-allergenic grains such as rice, millet, quinoa. It would be worth finding out if you have a food intolerance (wheat and dairy in particular can irritate the digestive tract). Try Manuka honey as it contains a phytochemical that can help reduce inflammation and has been found to encourage tissue healing (Comvita 0208 961 4410). If you feel that stress or anxiety aggravates your condition, try hypnotherapy (British Society of Cli
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