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Pine Oil
Posted by Paloma (Idaho) on 09/17/2019
★★★★★
Siberian pine nut oil soothed a family member's stomach and intestines that were painfully inflamed.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Mia (MN) on 09/05/2019
★★★★★
Hi there,
I was diagnosed with diverticulitis in 2012 and I had it 3x in first 3-4 years. It was awful experience...then I started my research ...got across GSE and ACV taking that religiously every day for 3 yrs now 1tbs of ACV and 5 drops of GSE every single day ...and no diverticulitis so far...I couldn't find anywhere for how long you can take GSE...I keep taking it and I feel wonderful...good luck dear...BTW I'm from MN to...;)
Dietary Changes
Posted by gdeal (Indiana) on 08/02/2019
★★★★☆
I have been thru the ringer on GI issues top to bottom. I literally hit the floor one day and couldn't walk. I had five abscesses, Peritonitis, sepsis etc. lived on antibiotics before five surgeries in a row. I had 18 inches of my colon removed and an iliostomy for awhile. I am alive but the antibiotics caused permanent tendon damage. No more surgeries or antibiotics for me!!! Some things I do for my digestion instead of scripts... drink lemon water before eating it alkalizes the stomach, great for acid reflux. I only drink distilled or reverse osmosis water. For inflammation, I make fresh ginger juice and add a bit to a 'lemon shake-up'. The lemon masks the ginger taste and has lots of vit. C.... Add more ginger for constipation, it will work better and faster than any medicine. I also take magnesium daily. My surgeon said eat nuts and such just do not get constipated ever. The ginger/lemon shake up is the best I have found. You could probably add the other remedies I read on here to the shake up. Especially the ones that do not taste good like aloe, grapefruitSE, Noni. For the shake-up honey is recommended, I use agave because i do not like honey and lemon & it mixes easily. Fresh lemon juice, water & for the ginger juice-I grind up the root with water, strain the ginger back out, freeze into ice cubes. I use one cube in a drink or more if constipated. They do sell lemon/ginger juice at the store but it is potent tasting.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Billie (Ms) on 11/15/2023
Well had a pain. Where? And are you a male or female? I ask because I'm the early 80s I had an abdominal pain so intense while driving I could not even press the brake pad Al let alone shift it finally eased. Had similar pains but not nearly as intense. Sil had a pamphlet on scar tissue from C-section from both children and the pamphlet and the back half was on endometriosis. When I read that pamphlet I had an aha moment went straight to dr handed him the pamphlet told him “This is what I have” he laughed and said” You'll be wasting my time and you're money but ok. After the surgery what waking up in or he told me how sorry he was to of doubted me because you were wrapped up in it even one of my tubes was wrapped up in it.
20 years later had a ruptured tubal pregnancy, the same tube that had been tied up in it. Anyway I didn't have any of the symptoms I had 20 years earlier but he found more, not a lot but more and removed that. 10 years ago had total hysterectomy and didn't say anything about finding any more.
Heating Pad
Posted by Dave W (Connecticut) on 05/27/2019
★★★★★
All these things most likely work. People are great about sharing things like this. For my Diverticulosis IMMEDIATE relief while waiting for these other things to work: a heating pad held firmly against your painful area works great. Sometimes it is all I need. I saw where someone wrote a warm bath helps. This is the same premise, only faster. Trust me, it feels great right away. HAPPY RELIEF.
Heating Pad
Posted by Sara (Colorado) on 06/24/2019
★★★★★
Thank you so much! I'll be trying other things to treat the underlying issue, but in the meantime, the heating pad worked to get me back on my feet. So glad you posted this.
Heating Pad
Posted by Ellen (Alohaland) on 06/26/2019
★★★★★
A hot water bottle also works great!
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Ahlam (Abu Dhabi) on 06/30/2023
Could you please let me know the brand name of the chemical free GSE. Thank you
Dietary Changes
Posted by Reyna (California) on 05/25/2017
★★★★★
Guys I found a cure but I stopped it because everyone's different. it's called the keto diet but I started seeing blurry n I freak out alot so I stopped but I had lasik surgery about 3 or 2 years ago so if something changes in my body I don't understand I freak out. my worst fear is to go blind so I stopped it but I had no symptoms.
75% fat 20% protein &5% carbs but u have to eat alot of vegetables so I add like 70 % veggies and alot of animal fat only with protein about 10% I know the percentage is not correct but that's what worked for me but I swear it helped. Now to find out whats going on with my eyes I'll see. Good luck guys
Apple Cider Vinegar, Cayenne Pepper
Posted by Chele (Little Rock, Arkansas ) on 12/18/2017
Advil can aggravate it. I avoid all NSAIDS. Will try this.
Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Rebecca (Houston) on 12/02/2016
Then why not wash before you handle your penis, seems to make sense to wash before instead of after.
Diatomaceous Earth
Posted by Geoff (PA) on 06/28/2021
Karin - please give us an update on whether you feel DE is still keeping your diverticulitis attacks at bay?
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Prioris (Fl, US) on 09/19/2014
★★★★★
When push comes to shove, one can try a more expensive option for ulcers when lower cost options don't work. It cured my diverticulitis within two months. I used Aloe Muciliginous Polysaccharrides. It did cost me $126 at full dose per month at 9 capsules per day. I was able to cut down to 2 capsules per day after 2 months. How fast it works depends on severity of ulcers. Some people can have results in a week. Once you get better, you can cut down your dosage.
You should be on a high quality pro biotic. Probiotics has also cured this condition. I assume you have tried that.
Oregano Oil
Posted by Jessica T (Utica) on 03/31/2015
Do you take internally in droppers or capsules?
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Peteremond (Mobile, Al) on 10/23/2013
What brand of Aloe with the high levels of AMP did you use to heal your diverticulitis? I'm using Lily of the Desert aloe gel, but I'm still having pain in my lower left abdomen. Before I make an expensive purchase, I'd like to learn what is working for other diverticulitis patients.
Sea Salt
Posted by Planky (Ronkonkoma, New York, United States) on 06/11/2013 7 posts
★★★★★
I have had good luck with taking sea salt in hot water at the first sign of diverticulitis. If it doesn't help the first time I take it again. I started with it one night and took the sea salt and had to take it a second time and woke up in the morning with no pain. I usually take about 1/2 t of sea salt to a cup of water.
Aloe, Papaya, Grape Seed Extract, Probiotics
Posted by Diana (Defiance, Oh) on 05/24/2013
★★★★★
I just want to thank everyone's post I read about aloe vera juice/grape seed extract/papaya juice combo. My man has suffered from diverticulitis for over a year and a half. After a final 3rd visit with no relief and a MD's confirmation to our suspicion we decided to take this into our own hands. With no insurance and no Dr willing to take on his case, in fact we were told that the Dr decides who he wants to see. So in a rage of desperation, I visited our local health food store and bought all the suggested ingredients. A day and a half later.... HOLY MOLY! He is back to normal. We even got to go out to breakfast and he actually enjoyed his food with no pain! So again thank you for all your input and we are most definately goin natural on the remedies from now on. -So grateful!
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Prioris (Fl, Usa) on 01/07/2014
Noticed you had "Better but not cured" label. You may need a stronger version of aloe vera. Try the AMP tablet version.
Aloe Vera, Papaya, Carrot Juice
Posted by Nancy (Arizona) on 12/02/2020
Jini at listentoyourgut.com suggests George's Aloe Vera, best refined aloe vera.
Aloe, Papaya, Grape Seed Extract, Probiotics
Posted by Gary (Stuart, Florida) on 02/17/2013
★★★★★
After visiting this site after getting a flare up of diverticulitis symptoms 2 years after being hospitalized, I started a regime gleaned from the comments here. I used a combination of aloe Vera juice, papaya enzymes, grape seed extract, and probiotic complex. I'm sold, within 24 hrs all symptoms were markedly reduced. I am tempted to say completely, will keep this up , and definitely make the aloe Vera juice aan ongoing part of my diet.
Aloe Vera Juice, Turmeric
Posted by Tamara (Auburn, Maine) on 09/30/2014
After reading your post just had a question concerning the Turmeric. Was that 3 - 800 mg three times per day or 1-800 mg Three times per day? Also just wondering which brand you used? Thanks, Tami
Fiber
Posted by Michele (Reno, Nevada) on 05/18/2012
★★★★★
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.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Jessaka (Tahlequah, Ok, U.s.a.) on 10/24/2011
★★★★☆
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.
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Sheila (Egg Harbor Township, NJ) on 03/06/2015
Seeds do not CAUSE diverticulitis. A low fiber diet can cause it to develop. Once you have the condition, you need to eliminate things like seeds from your diet as they will cause a flare-up, because they get caught in the pockets in the colon which causes inflammation and pain.
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Cindy (Whitehorse, Yukon) on 12/30/2011
Wondering how many ounces a day I need to take of the aloe Vera juice ? Thoughts ???
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Judy (Chicago, Illinois, Usa) on 03/30/2012
Read some books. Try Serovera (dehydrated aloe plus l glutamine) also other glyconutrient aloe products.
Aloe Vera Juice, Papaya
Posted by Nan (Pa) on 09/18/2015
Having grown up on game meats, lots of elk, I want to point out that any lean meat especially dried, can constipate unless you get plenty of fat elsewhere, which is one reason native peoples like pemmican vs jerk. Add the large amounts of almonds certainly made matters worse. If liquids were low, that would make it worse still. I have done similar over the years and didn't realize the grip-gut I experienced was the start of diverticulitis. I now do the aloe vera juice, lots of mineral water, & slippery elm bark tablets to keep a healthy colon.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Ti (Houston, Tx) on 03/23/2011
★★★★★
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.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Monica (San Diego, Ca) on 03/21/2011
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.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Michael (AZ) on 06/17/2021
Good morning and thank you for your post on this nasty disease. I pray all is still well for you!
Unfortunately, my mother-in-law is in the hospital as we speak having already gone through the medical world's surgical process. However, having seen her pain etc., I want to make sure we are well armed to prevent any such attack on other family members. Would be so grateful if you could advise on what you did.
Michael
Warning About Colon Cleanse
Posted by Lauren (New York, Ny) on 08/17/2013
You could also have had a mold allergy. People with mold allergies aren't supposed to use clay products as they can grow mold when wet.
Psyllium, Coconut Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Max (Coolum Beach , Queensland) on 11/14/2007
★★★★★
I recommend psyllium husk I take 5 teaspoons a day with plenty of water for preventing Diviticulitus, it works. Just get the powder from the supermarket.
Psyllium, Coconut Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Coolumax (Coolum Beach, Queensland Australia) on 10/21/2011
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.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Kathy (La, US) on 11/09/2014
Please look into essential oils for Diverticulitis. I just read something about cinnamon oil helping with that pain. But research it on your own first!!! I always go to "Essential oil testimonies"
Noni Juice
Posted by Mary (Honolulu) on 01/17/2007
★★★★★
About 10 years ago I got diverticulitis and peritonitis and was hospitalized for a week. My doctor told me that I would need an operation on my colon once I got healthier. My friend gave me some homemade noni juice to drink every morning and I took it for the 6 months after my hospital stay. When I went back to the doctor for a 6 month check up and to schedule the surgery, I no longer had any bad spots left on my colon. There was no reason to have surgery. My doctor put up the before and current xrays of my colon and asked me "What the heck did I do to cure myself like that!" I now make it myself and take it every morning.
Noni Juice
Posted by Lynn (Highland Park, Il) on 02/18/2013
We were in Hawaii and went to an organic noni processing plant. We tasted the noni juice, bought the capsules and continue to buy the capsules. The capsules give me energy, and may have helped me avoid getting sick so far this winter. But I do want you to know that noni juice tastes terrible-people described it as a cross between pineapple and stinky cheese. Nevertheless, I am going to order the juice to try it on my diverticulitis. I have an episode now, despite taking the capsules. But I imagine the juice is more easily transported through the bowel. I can tolerate the taste of a few capfuls- you don't have to drink a lot to get the daily dose they recommend for general health. Good luck on healing yourself!
Ivermectin
Posted by Sithina (Sri Lanka ) on 04/07/2025
Hi
What was the dosage of ivermectin?
Ivermectin
Posted by Mike (San Diego) on 01/28/2026
That's very interesting 🤔 I was reading about ivermectin enemas and low and behold there was a very successful case.not with diver.but with parasitic infection. But I agree with you. I think it's caused by parasites
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Donnna64 (TX) on 07/27/2023
★★★★☆
Diverticulitis
Having a flare up. I had two days worth of Levoflaxin and several days of Metronozole leftover from last bout. The Metro makes me dizzy and I already have vertigo, so I only take it twice daily instead of three times. I added aloe capsules, slippery elm, Irish Moss and Oregano oil. My doc office hasn't called back with more antibiotics, and I really don't want to go that route so I'm good at this point.
One question I have is that I recently started eating walnuts for anti-parasite properties. Is there a liquid form of walnuts? Nuts do not generally cause me gut issues. I eat Brazil nuts most days, but when I'm in an active flareup, I try to avoid.
Dietary Changes, Supplements
Posted by GertJr (Madison) on 10/03/2022
I won't need to check with my doctor because I have enough experience to know this won't work. What a crock. If this worked for you, then I'm happy for you. But I know this won't work for my IBS-D. I've tried a lot of fly-by-night approaches, but this one takes the cake.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Diane (MN) on 04/22/2023
Hello Pay it forward, do you mean you take 20 drops of GSE on a daily basis even when you're not having a flare or only when you're having a flare? Then do you take some daily for maintenance? I have wondered whether it should be used daily nonstop in case then it wouldn't work as well when you need it, don't know if that's true though.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Intanet (Bronx, Ny) on 10/21/2021
Hi,
Were you using the maximum strength or the regular strength?
Thanks for your help.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Saffron (Pacific Northwest) on 06/22/2026 73 posts
A direct copy of the exact, historical instructions specifically written for the NutriBiotic Maximum Strength / Citricidal Professional Strength Concentrate (60% active Citricidal, 40% vegetable glycerin) details the specific recommendations before the oral instructions were entirely removed from the label:
1. Oral Use (Internal Wellness)
- Adults: Thoroughly mix 1 to 3 drops into a minimum of 8 ounces of water or juice. Drink 1 to 2 times daily, with or without meals.
- Maximum Limit: The vintage guide noted that under the direction of a healthcare professional, the dose could be SLOWLY advanced (titrated) up to 5 drops maximum per serving, up to 3 times a day.
- Children (Ages 5+): Mix exactly 1 single drop into 8 ounces of juice with stevia or a heavily sweetened beverage to mask the intense bitterness. Do not exceed 1 serving per day.
2. Specialized & Topical Dilutions
Because the old Maximum Strength concentrate contains nearly double the active Citricidal of regular GSE, the vintage topical guides explicitly restricted the drop count to avoid burning the tissues:
- Throat Gargle: Stir 2 to 3 drops into 6 to 8 ounces of warm water. Gargle deeply for 10–20 seconds. Do not swallow.
- Nasal/Sinus Spray: Add only 1 drop to a 1-ounce or 2-ounce nasal sprayer filled with pure saline solution. Shake the bottle intensely for 30 seconds before spraying to ensure complete dispersal.
- Vaginal/Yeast Douche: Mix no more than 2 to 3 drops into 8 ounces of warm, distilled water. Shake or stir thoroughly before use. Apply once daily for a maximum of one week.
- Dental Swish & Water Flossers: Add 1 single drop to 4 ounces of water for an oral rinse. For water-reservoir dental flossers, add 2 drops to a fully filled water reservoir tank.
- Skin & Scalp Wash: Wet your face or hands. Add 1 drop to your palm alongside your liquid facial cleanser or regular shampoo. Mix together in your hands before applying to the face or scalp. Rinse thoroughly with cold water.
3. Historical Emergency Warnings
"CRITICAL: MAXIMUM STRENGTH IS A PURE CONCENTRATE. NEVER USE UNDILUTED. Do not drop directly into the eyes, ears, or nasal passages. If accidental full-strength contact or a severe burning sensation occurs on the skin or mucous membranes, immediately flush with water or rub with vegetable oil / milk for a minimum of 10 minutes. Clean water will dilute the extract, while kitchen fat/oil helps encapsulate the bioflavonoids to stop the stinging."
Pink Himalayan Salt
Posted by Adrien Mitchell (Richmond, VA) on 01/07/2022
Hi there Ellen, how much salt do you use?
Pink Himalayan Salt
Posted by Arlene (Florida) on 01/22/2023
Just to clarify. Her name is Saifon Chang and her YouTube channel is Jesus Harvest Life.
Grapefruit Seed, Oregano Oil, Olive Leaf
Posted by Holly (TX) on 06/16/2023
Hey Steve! Thanks for your tips. I went out and bought these supplements for my hubby today who is having a huge flareup. We aren't sure what he should eat and drink. Any advice?
Grapefruit Seed, Oregano Oil, Olive Leaf
Posted by Tsilya (New York ) on 03/11/2024
Hi Steve, I have question, I have a flare up, was on liquid diet and GSE and slippery elm got better, but pain returned so I am antibiotics now. Ear low fiber foods( bred pasta eggs, potatoes! I have problem with constipation . What would you recommend, have u experienced it?
Apple Cider Vinegar, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Angie C (West Va. ) on 06/01/2022
What is GSE? Where do you find it? How long been without symptoms? That is great!
Apple Cider Vinegar, Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by dee (NH) on 08/05/2022
GSE = Grapefruit Seed Extract. Found in any store that sells vitamins, etc., or an Amazon, of course. It comes in drops or pill form.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Posted by Waggles (Uk) on 02/06/2023
I've had pain for well over a, month and cannot shift it! So frustrating
Diverticulitis Shake Recipe
Posted by Linda Sue (UT) on 10/21/2025
How many dorps in your dropper - I have different size droppers
Colloidal Silver
Posted by Art (California ) on 02/16/2016 2891 posts
Laura,
If you have a chance could you mention which colloidal silver brand you used and what was the parts per million stated on the bottle?
Thank you.
Art
Salt Water Cleanse
Posted by Sanjay (Portland, Or) on 02/07/2014
Hi Misty, is it 1 tsp or 1 Tbs? I just wanted to reconfirm. Thanks, Sanjay
Oregano Oil
Posted by Donna (Pennsylvania) on 10/22/2022
What mg are the pills and what brand do you use?
Oregano Oil
Posted by Clifton (Canada) on 05/01/2026
Hi, there I was reading your article about diverticular and oil of oregano, could you please tell me how to use the oil, how many drops and how many times a day, Thank you.
Oregano Oil
Posted by Andrea (WA) on 05/02/2026
hi how are you taking the oregano oil for diverticulitis? Is it an appeal form or drops or???
Aloe, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Papaya Enzymes
Posted by Donna (Attalla, Alabama) on 04/30/2017
I have just found this site and wondered if someone can help me. I have had diverticulitis for years and am tired of the Flagyl and Cipro. What brands and amounts of each item do I use and how do I mix it?
