Crohn's disease...everyone who has it knows this is a disease people avoid talking about. Why? Because one can't mention this disease without bringing up the words intestine, toilet, or poop; and well, poop really isn't a subject you want to bring up on a first date, job interview, or family gathering. As if having crohn's disease wasn't embarrassing enough, I had the pleasure of experiencing this disease in one of the worst locations...ever. Yes, having crohn's disease of the illio-cecal valve (where the small and large intestine meet) had nothing on perianal crohn's (i.e. crohn's of the hole de la bum).
Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of main-stream or natural health information out there on perianal crohn's disease or the very uncomfortable symptoms. So...for all my peri-anal crohn's sufferers, suffer in silence no more! There are natural remedies out there for you too!
Here is a list of things I (and many of my clients) have used with much success. The following remedies can be used for those suffering from perianal crohn's, fistulas, abscesses, and post-pregnancy crohn's complications:
1. Rose essential oil - Apply with a q-tip to affected area several times a day (at the very least, before bed at night and upon waking in the morning). Note, rose oil is a very expensive oil so if finances are an issue, try lavender.
2. Silver Shield Gel - Silver is a wonderful natural non-toxic antibiotic. Studies show it to be more effective than the three leading pharmaceutical antibiotics (without the side-effects). Not only that, silver shield is wonderful for all sorts of skin ailments.
3. Pau d` Arco - I took pau d` arco orally for my immune system. This herb is wonderful for infections, abscesses, and the digestive system. I wanted to take something internally to help with the root cause of my crohn's and give my body the support it needed on the inside.
4. Liquid Silica - Silica is a mineral necessary for healthy skin (inside and out) and healing! Most of us are deficient in silica because of our diets. I used 100% bio-available (i.e. absorbable) silica to help myself heal quickly and repair the inflammed area.
5. Acidophilis - Whenever the intestine is involved, a probiotic is always recommended! 60% of the immune system is housed in the intestine and good bacteria are essential for the prevention of all diseases, but especially crohn's disease.
Perianal crohn's disease is painful for most, embarrassing for some, and uncomfortable for all; but for me, these remedies put an end to my suffering in silence and allowed me to avoid drugs, surgery, and all of the wonderful symptoms that accompany this type of crohn's disease. At the very least, your bum will thank you!
5 comments:
Megan,
Thanks as always for your insight and advice. Any guidance as to how much, how often and for how long on these?
I would use them until your symptoms improve (or disappear). For me, these remedies worked VERY fast - 3-4 weeks. For others, it may take longer depending on the severity of their condition. As far as dosage is concerned, I followed the label on the herbal remedies. For essential oils (and silver shield), I applied several times throughout the day when my symptoms were very bad and then 1-2 times a day until my crohn's was completely gone.
Symptom improvement is a good sign these remedies are working.
Thanks for checking out my blog!
-Megan
Where can I purchase these products?
You can click on the products above - they are linked to the websites.
How is your progress today? Do you feel these remedies solved the problem completely or do you still apply daily?
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