So, my excessive research seems to be paying off! I've found more natural treatments that may actually be able to benefit the maintenance of my Crohn's.
I've created a list of all the supplements I've found so far and included all of the research notes that I've gathered on each, respectively. Now I have some ammunition when my gastroenterologist tries to push pharmaceuticals on me. I can come back at him and ask why these natural ones won't work. I'm hoping to be educated enough on as many different ones so I sway him into a natural treatment path.
Some of the supplements I found include:
- hemp seed oil
- aloe vera juice (which I am currently taking 2 oz daily of)
- goldenseal (which may be the next thing to try)
- flax seed oil
- licorice root
- ginger root
- lactobacillus acidophilus
- oil of oregano
I'm hoping that a combination of some of the above, diet and exercise with improve my Crohn's symptoms and lessen my flare-ups.
Fingers crossed! :)
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