08/06/2011: Mike from Nyc, Ny replies: "Thanks WILD BLACKBERRY GUY

Ate them in a field for days and started to get left side pain... Diverticulitis pains: going to try ALOE JUICE, Papaya Tablets, etc. tomorrow! THANKS for sharing."

[YEA]  08/06/2011: Johanna from Colorado Springs, Colorado replies: "Been doing the Aloe Vera juice, but never thought about adding papaya. My first bout with diverticulitis happened after I gorged on raspberries from my back yard. After waiting all summer, they seemed to ripen overnight, and I indulged a little too much. After 7 weeks of anti-biotics and still in pain, the Dr. suggested surgery. I went straight to the internet for alternative remedies and found Aloe Vera juice listed. That was 6 years ago. Now, when I feel a twinge, I hit the juice!"

08/07/2011: Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France replies: "Johanna, can one really get diverticulitis because of eating too many raspberries? I thought that were terribly healthy and the only thing you could get from eating too many was diarrhea? But diverticulitis, if I understand well, comes from constipation. I am interested in this subject because we are intending to grow raspberries in our new house so I might be tempted to eat a lot more of them but I don't want to get health problems!"

08/10/2011: Mary from San Carlos, California, Usa replies: "I believe it is the seeds from the berries that get caught in the pockets of the diverticulitous in the colon that cause the problem, along with nuts and seeds like sesame seeds and so forth. This is what a Dr. told my friend who had a severe case of diverticulitis."

09/30/2011: Richard from Omaha, Nebraska replies: "found this site very helpful. Had divert a year ago and did the standard antibiotics. Now I make sure I use GSE if any first signs appear, also heaping tbsp of psyllium every day, if I remember! Regardng the theory of small seeds affecting the bowel, at least two good doctors in omaha tell me its an old, unproven idea, searching I found comfirmation on webmd and the mayo clinic site that there is no proof that seeds affect.. However, one should keep track of what you eat and determine what affects you. Maybe you will or are bothered by seeds of some sort. you know best how your body reacts to food."

10/07/2011: Wildbilll62 from Holland, Pa, United States replies: "My first comment is that people die from divriticulitis - particularly if the condition has progressed and has resulted in a perforation of the colon. If your pain is so significant and just seems to be getting worse - head to the ER. Once your condition is stabilized then perhaps these alternate therapies may alleviate the condition. My colon had a small perforation and so I was admitted immediately and put on antibiotics and restricted diet for four days. Someone very close to me had a complete perforation, was admitted to the ER and had surgery (sigmoidectomy) the same day. In order to heal from that surgery, he had to wear a colostomy bag for weeks. He was very lucky and could have died.

There are many other side effects from divriticulitis. The colon becomes inflamed and excreting waste becomes very difficult. A consequence of this, in my case, was that my bladder also became inflamed and anytime the bladder had fluid, it was very painful.

I'm back at home now and revisiting this site to see if there is a way to avoid surgery. I had tried some of the remedies here prior to my hospital stay but I think the colon had already perf'ed and so anything I tried was ineffective. Now that things seem to have settled a bit I will try this alternative remedy and see how it goes.

As for whether eating seeds or nuts or what have you is the cause of divriticulitis, as one surgeon told me in all of the sigmoidectomies he has done, he has never seen a seed or nut lodged into the infected divriticulum. Be well."

[YEA]  11/07/2011: Pmc from Clarkston, Washington, Us replies: "We had very excellent results after just the first dose of AV juice and papaya pills for my husband's diverticulosis/diverticulitis. Much quicker than antibiotics. He looks and feels good as new and has added this to his prevention regimen. Love finding this website!"

12/30/2011: Cindy from Whitehorse, Yukon replies: "Wondering how many ounces a day I need to take of the aloe Vera juice ? Thoughts ???"

01/02/2012: Robert from Atlanta, Ga. replies: "I use one-third cup aloevera gel, mixed with two-thirds buttermilk. Once or twice daily."

02/19/2012: Tammy from Pittsburgh, Pa replies: "I have had 3 cases of diverticulitis in 3 months. Dr wanted to do surgery, but I decided to go the natural route. What has worked for me is combination of only very healthy (organic) food, the most easily digestible. I made soup stock with organic free range chicken, added veggies and let simmer with bone in for 12 hours. There are alot of vitamins in the soup and it's easy to digest. I also took supplements of digestive enzymes, probiotics (chewable and goat yogurt and goat kefir), aloe vera juice, and this all seemed to help. I also want to mention the importance of exercise as long as you are past the pain. I walk, lift light weights, ride stationary bike 5 days a week for 1 to 1 1/2 hours each time, but any exercise is good. I have lost 21 pounds since aug of '11 and I feel healthier than I have in years. I have been blessed to share my illness to health journey with several people and encourage them. I just started a couple days ago with adding raw veggies into my diet and it's going well. I still take the probiotics and the digestive enzymes to keep my body on track. Best wishes to all of you. Thank you for allowing me to share."

03/25/2012: Stanley\\\\\\\'s Mom from Boston, Ma replies: "Thank you for these posts. I'm on my second round of antibiotics and Drs are starting to mention surgery. Not going there. I know all Aloe Vera juices are not the same, are people buying any special types? Straight papaya juice? I switched to kagen water, lots of it, vegies brown rice, yogurt and raw honey. Im afraid of everything :) but completely determined to beat this."

03/26/2012: Fra-fra from Mineral Wells, Texas replies: "I had diverticulitis problems for a long time, I found out several years ago that Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) taken regulary keeps the flair ups at bay. You can take 12 drops of GSE three times a day until you get it under control, then take 12 drops once a day. I used to just put it in a small amount of water and follow it with a full glass of water (really does taste bad). I now get empty capsules and put my 12 drops in them. Hope this helps you as it did me. Blessings"

03/30/2012: Judy from Chicago, Illinois, Usa replies: "Read some books. Try Serovera (dehydrated aloe plus l glutamine) also other glyconutrient aloe products."

05/18/2012: Michele from Reno, Nevada replies: "I have had two flare ups of diverticulitis. After the second one, I was so afraid I was going to get cancer. I started taking Metamucil. The directions say to take it three times a day. I have been doing this and have had no problems like before."

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05/22/2008: Linda from Covington, Kentucky replies: "I would like to know the diverticulitis regime...my husband suffers from this."

05/16/2009: BRENDA from COLUMBUS, MS replies: "I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW THE REGIME FOR DIVERTICULITIS. PLEASE HELP. I KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS SUFFERING AND NEEDS HELP. THANKS BRENDA"

11/09/2010: Betty from Oakville, Ontario/canada replies: "I would love to find the regimen for ACV for divraticulitis. Many thanks"

EC: See this page: http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/diverticulitis.html#ACV

11/09/2010: Stanley from Huntingdon, Pa/usa replies: "Several years ago I had diverticulitis to the extent that I just wanted to die. Somewhere I read about Apple Cider Vinegar and cayenne pepper.

This is the formula I used - 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper in 10 oz of water. In two hours I was feeling better. Using this formula for 3 days totally eliminated this problem. I have been using the Apple Cider Vinegar and cp for at least 10 years and it has fixed many other problems. Wishing you well."

11/10/2010: Betty from Oakville, Ontario/canada replies: "Thank you so much Stanley. How many times a day did you take the ACV/Cayenne pepper"

11/12/2010: Betty from Oakville, Ontario Canada replies: "Hello Maisha
I would so appreciate the regime for treating divraticulitis with ACV. I expect my doctor will be suggesting surgery. The dosage and daily frequencies would be a real God sent. Many thanks."

09/12/2011: Bill from Phila, Pa replies: "What about grapefruit seed extract WITH ACV? Anyone ever experiment with that combination?"

04/30/2012: Nikki from Fairview, Nc replies: "Yes please what is the additional regime for diverticulitis? Im 31 and have had this since I was 23, the first time in my life when I regularly ate strawberries. I can not eat them or popcorn. Lately I have back pain related to flare ups and I cant afford to go to a doctor. I am goiing to try the acv/honey but need all additional information possible. Thanks!"

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06/25/2008: Joan from Endicott, NY replies: "Comments to Noni juice Honolulu, HI I am writing to ask if the sender will share her recipe for the homemade noni juice that seemingly helped her diverticulitis... I am 75 years old, had my first attack of diverticulitis yesterday, went to ER, was diagnosed, and today have been searching the web.....5feef3"

[YEA]  05/29/2009: Amaury from New York, New York replies: "My elderly mother had an acute case of diverticulitis. From July 2007 to July 2008 she was taken to the emergency room six times. Just around the 5th day of every other month (a two-month frequency) she would get an attack: First starting with a minor discomfort on the lower left side of her abdomen and gradually gaining intensity as the days went by up to the point she couldn't walk or do just about anything. Repeated tests, hospitalization and antibiotics were taking a toll on my mother, who otherwise is an energetic and enthusiastic 75 year-old person. Two meetings with a team of surgeons at her hospital, and the consensus was the removal of her entire colon. My mother though there was no other option. I though otherwise, since I educated myself about the disease and knew there could be other venues. I placed the surgeons on-hold while I experiment with different diets for my mother (none of them worked). I knew that the overgrowth of bad bacteria on her colon was a mayor factor. Now, if I only could kill them all.

Until I found this site. The testimony of "M F" (from Mineral Wells, Texas) was the key. I spent so much time reading about Grapefruit Seed Extract that I became convinced, this was worth a try. To all of you suffering from this condition read this with all your hope because I am not making this up: MY MOTHER STARTED TAKING THIS REMEDY LATE JULY OF 2008 AND AS OF THIS WRITING (MAY 29, 2009) SHE HAS NOT HAD ANY ATTACK (I myself am getting goosebumps as I say this), and she has been the person I'm always accustomed to see: energetic, active and in good humor.

Thanks to MF, thanks to this website, thanks to the Internet, thanks to the Supreme Being I believe in for giving me the opportunity to find this wonderful, natural medicine called Grapefruit Seed Extract. Please feel free to contact me if you need more information. I'm willing to share as much as possible."

06/28/2009: Jeff from Bath, UK replies: "Guess what, the tablets my wife takes for high blood pressure, stops her from ever using, grapefruit, in any form. So maybe Noni?"

02/02/2010: Kailani from Lahaina, Hi replies: "I have been dealing with this painful affliction for 6 years. Terrible attacks of 3 to 4 a year. I recently tried the GSE a couple times a week but did not drink the 12 drops every evening. I am going to try the 12 drops every night and see if I have better luck. I want this debilitating madness to end. Has anyone else tried it recently?"

[YEA]  05/15/2010: Gabrielle from Schuylkill, Pennsylvania replies: "I found out I have diverticulosis the hard way... when it became a serious case of diverticulitis with a perforated intestine and peritonitis. I had to have a foot of my large intestine removed during emergency surgery and spent a week in the hospital.

Since then I've only had a couple minor bouts with pain, as I'm very careful what I eat now. However, this past week it became a daily problem - both pain and occasional nausea were really dragging me down, making me feel miserable.

I finally checked earthclinic and read the post about grapefruit seed extract. Lucky for me, I have some. I tried the 12 drops / glassful of water and within the first hour my symptoms were diminishing quite noticeably. After four hours they had completely disappeared. I did take one more "dose" six hours after the first one and, so far, I'm feeling great!

Now I know what to take - not sure if I'll do the daily regimen, as the stuff tastes rather unpleasant, and I rarely have any problems - but having it on hand certainly makes me feel better.

Thank you SO much for this info! You've saved me a trip to the doctor and taking antibiotics (which I hate to do). "

[YEA]  06/18/2010: Stibbs from Skipton, North Yorkshire replies: "Just to let you know that, after the great reply that a forum member gave about his mother who suffers from Diverticulitis, mine is now non existent.

I cannot believe I am writing this after suffering for so long with this terrible disease.

It will stop the pain within an hour, believe you me.

The taste is horrible, but I have found a way of hiding it, tonic water, you can't taste it. If you fancy a tipple after your hard days work you can also add it with the tonic.

I cannot thank you guys enough and the chances of stumbling on this site to finally stop all the pain I have had.

Get some Grapefruit Seed Extract NOW, amazing stuff. If you need any more info I would be more than elated to help.

Thank you."

[YEA]  10/21/2010: Janet from Alexandria, La, United States replies: "GSE has kept my Diverticulitis at bay for 2 years. At the first dull ache, I drink 2oz orange juice mixed with 15 drops of GSE. Stir well as you drink it, because the GSE settles to the bottom instantly. Repeat 2-3 times a day, then decrease the drops in the following days as you improve. If I take one dose daily or every-other-day, using 6 drops with 2 oz orange juice, I never have attacks. This has kept me free of attacks for 2 years now."

03/21/2011: Monica from San Diego, Ca replies: "Hi, I am extremely interested in finding out where can somebody buy the GSE oil? I live in San Diego and I've tried different places. I found the pills but I've been told that the oil is for cooking, so is there a specific place where I can get it, or is it really the cooking oil the one you mention? Also, If I got the pills can I start taking them daily and how many instead of the oil? Please reply, I am desperate trying to help my boyfriend with his diverticulitis problem. Thank you."

03/22/2011: Jayne from Seattle, Wa replies: "Monica... You're getting GSE (grapefruit seed extract) mixed up with grapeseed oil. Grapeseed oil is for cooking. Grapefruit seed extract can be purchased at any health food store or natural foods market in either capsules or in liquid drop form. The common brand I use is Nutrabiotic."

03/23/2011: Ti from Houston, Tx replies: "Grapefruit seed extract works miracles when combined with high quality vitamin C.

Usana has an amazing product called proflavanol-C that has both these ingredients. Google usana and read about it. I have been taking 2 per day and it has done wonders for my overall health."

09/15/2011: Erica from Edinburgh, United Kingdom replies: "My mum has been following an acid alkaline diet which has really helped heal not only her diverticulitis but ulcers too. She no longer takes any medicine and is can even eat foods that she couldn't tolerate before - though in moderation!"

09/23/2011: Hef from Ontario, Canada replies: "While doing some research on Grapefruit Seed Extract.... I found something which is making me skeptical of using it:

Grapefruit seed extract may owe its antimicrobial action to toxic chemical additives.

http://www.denvernaturopathic.com/news/GSE.html"

10/09/2011: Believer from Franklin, Tn replies: "Thank you Earth Clinic! My husband was about to have surgery and I found this information. He started taking the grapefruit seed extract and NAG (natural pills that help to heal the mucus membrane). He hasn't had any pain or flairups since then!!!! At his follow-up colonoscopy they only found a few MILD diverticulum and the doctor said, "you loook great! "."

02/29/2012: Cligie from Marietta, Ga, United States replies: "I use grapefruit seed extract only when I have a diverticulitis attack and I find it to be effective. However, researchers have found benzethonium chloride or triclosan in many samples of liquid and powdered grapefruit seed extracts so I would not use it except as necessary. I take 4 oz. of raw milk kefir each day (2 oz. In the morning 1/2-hour before breakfast and 2 oz. before going to bed). I have started using organic UNREFINED coconut oil in my cooking (no coconut taste) and I even spread it on my toast - delicious and still no real coconut taste. During my first attack a few years ago, the medicine was making me very ill so I researched on the internet to see if their was someway I could heal without those terrible meds.

I came upon a site called greattastenopain.com. It is all about how you combine your food. I can eat ANYTHING I want (well, almost anything) as long as I combine it the way the site tells me to combine it. I wish I could say that I stick to it all the time, but I don't. However, if I start to have pain, it will stop almost immediately if I go to that way of eating. There is a four-day free diet on the site and sometimes that is all you need. However, I have purchased her materials and found that they are worth every penny - not that expensive either."

05/12/2012: Fl-rn from Orlando, Florida replies: "I just had my first Diverticulitis attack and was told by my family to try GSE with Papaya pills."

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06/26/2008: Anna from North Miami Beach, FL replies: "could you please tell me: how did you make the homemade noni juice. thanks"

07/24/2008: Windy from roanoke rapids, NC replies: "Can you please send me or post the recipe for the noni juice? Thanks, Windy."

09/07/2008: Bill from Green Bay, Wi replies: "Mary would you please post the recipe for the noni juice. It is now confirmed that I have diverticulitis and would like to try the noni recipe. Thanks Bill."

11/07/2008: Ed from McKinleyville, CA replies: "Please tell me the recipe for noni juice. I've never heard of something that heals the diverticulosis. I'm actually having a flareup right now. I'm taking two capsules of tummeric and fennel three times daily and doing a lemon enema in water which eases the pain and flushes out the debri but its painful. I've done this a half dozen times now, successfully but it wouild be even better if I could heal up the pockets. I had to take antibiotics the first two times which was horrible, not to mention the expenses from the hosp. stay. Now I deal with it naturally with herbals. Thanks, Ed"

11/24/2008: Michele from Wood River, Illinois USA replies: "Could you please send me the recipe how to make noni juice. Have suffered with diverticulitis for years. Thanks!"

04/05/2009: jeannette from pasadena, maryland replies: "Hi Mary, I am interested in your noni juice for diviticulitis as i suffer with much pain from it and don't want to undergo surgery. I would like your recipe for this if you could e-mail it to me. Thanks so much. Jeannette"

04/08/2009: Emerald from Houston, TX replies: "I am 26yrs old & have heard of the noni juice i would deeply appreciate the recipe for the noni juice, i to have diverticulitis. Thank You."

05/16/2009: BRENDA from COLUMBUS, MS replies: "I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THE RECIPE FOR THE HOMEMADE NONI JUICE. DOES ANYONE HAVE IT? I KNOW SOMEONE WHO SUFFERS FROM DIVERTICULITIS AND NEEDS HELP. IF ANYONE HAS THE RECIPE PLEASE EAMIL ME. THANKS BRENDA"

EC: Here's one article we found: http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/29210

and a how-to video here: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1288432/how_to_make_noni_juice/

[YEA]  07/09/2009: Nightshore from NYC, NY replies: "Thanks for this info. on Diverticulitis. I just got out of the hospital and am now on antibiotics (that make me terribly nauseus). I hope to never have to take these again!"

03/31/2010: Veronica from Huffman, Texas replies: "did anyone ever get the recipe for the noni juice, i have been diagnosed with diverticulitis for almost 2 years, and am still currently experiencing alot of pain. please send the noni juice recipe thanks

veronica"

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10/02/2011: Max from Coolum Beach, Queensland replies: "Update - Have found that raw virgin coconut oil taken each day helps with diverticular disease. It has Lauric acid in it."

10/21/2011: Coolumax from Coolum Beach, Queensland Australia replies: "Update October 2011

I now have a routine that I sticking to Coconut oil each day. 2 table spoons. Psyllium husk 5 teaspoons after evening meal with plenty of water. 10 drops of grapefruit seed extract a day."

01/31/2012: Coolumax from Coolum Beach, Queensland replies: "No attack for 6 months now, I take 3 tablespoons of Coconut oil a day. Changed from psyllium husk to GROUND Chia seeds."

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06/05/2010: Drjohnathon from Helsinki, Finland replies: "It is more likely that Psyllium & Bentonite clay stired up your current condition of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) or even Demodex mites (parasites) both of which have been shown to cause Rosacea & Rhinophyma! Taking those 2 herbs WITHOUT combining them with an anti-parasite program or herbal "peristalsis" tonics will agravate diverticulitis in many people. Some people do have an allergy to these herbs but the allergy will subside after taking them. In your case it did not! As you claim they ruined your life? Did you self prescribe or did you consult a trained health professional? A Chinese herbal doctor can help with this problem! Both Rosacea & Rhinophyma are treatable with Diet changes & Chinese herbal medicine!"

10/24/2011: Jessaka from Tahlequah, Ok, U.s.a. replies: "I tried a lot of these remedies. As for the Grapeseed Extract, I read that it could cause problems, but my other thought is, if it kills bacteria, then it could kill all the good bacteria too. I could be wrong.

What someone told me to do, as she had, is to take Paul D'Arco tea 3 cups a day and to take probiotics. I failed miserably on drinking the tea 3 times a day, but I took a lot of probiotics, and it helped. Then I had one small pain in my colon, and I didn't know what to do about that. It dawned on me that it could be gas, so I took some charcoal capsules, and it went away.

I am still drinking noni juice in case it can heal the pouch I have. But I also plan on buying some papaya tablets, but I am drinking the juice.

Personally, I think it was the probiotics that helped most."

11/17/2011: Carol from Okanogan, Wa replies: "I took used those for my ailments and saw a great improvement, don't give up. Taking pharma drugs have some many dangerous side effects."

04/10/2012: Brenda from Fort Worth, Texas replies: "Well I am on my third bout of diverticulitis and my friend found this site. We went out immediately and bought aloe Vera juice. Today I was totally miserable for hours then remembered. I have the aloe Vera juice. I drank down an ounce and I am telling you in seconds I started to feel better. That was at 10 :33. It is 10 50 and for the last 10 minutes I have felt so much better!!! Lord I hope this is real."

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