Colitis Symptoms And Fasting
When I was growing up, I remember my parents used to occassionally “fast”. I had no clue as to what all this was about and I when learned exactly what it entailed, it did not sound like much fun to a young boy.
Yet, after a long weekend of fasting, I remember that they would be singing the praises of not eating. It seemed like a renewal, a boost to their whole self, the process of cleansing the body to toxins. During the fasts, they drank a lot of water and a mix of honey, lemon and hot water.
I was reminded of this when I came across an article about how fasting can have very beneficial effects for those sufering from a variety of illnesses and diseases. Now, we know that when a colitis relapse happens, the intake of food can be drastically reduced, even eliminated for a period, but what about when a period of remission is being enjoyed. Ever considered that a period of fasting, just for a few days, could give the body respite from the demands placed upon it? It could give respite from your colitis symptoms?
Tags: colitis symptoms, fasting, ulcerative colitis symptoms
March 30th, 2010 at 6:58 pm
My acupuncturist swears by fasting and has advised me to try it. If you think of your gut like a sponge, you couldn’t clean a sponge with food could you, you need water. Our intestine never gets a rest, its always working away, digesting. I think for me there is the fear that I will loose yet more weight. I will try it once my BMI is looking a little better.
May 14th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
My husband thinks the lemon cleanse will be good for the UC.
My medication requires that I take it with food.
I fear that citric acid any cayenne pepper might actually trigger colon issues…
Has anyone with UC ever tried the lemon cleanse?
May 21st, 2010 at 4:28 pm
Not something that I have come across. How about trialing it and see how you get on?
As always, let your doctor know what is happening.