To soothe the gut and combat diverticulitis, teas that improve digestion and are rich in phytochemicals that act as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory drugs can be used, helping to recover the intestinal wall and preventing the onset of seizures.
Diverticulitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes periods of alternation between diarrhea and constipation, is inflammation and infection of diverticulums, which are small folds or pockets that appear on the walls of the intestine, which can cause symptoms such as pain in the abdomen, nausea and vomiting. See what the symptoms of a diverticulitis attack are.
Below are examples of teas and supplements that can be used to fight this disease.
Chamomile has antispasmodic, soothing and healing properties, as well as reducing gases, while Valerian has antispasmodic and relaxing properties, being beneficial for calming the gut and assisting in the treatment of diverticulitis.
Ingredients
How to prepare:
Place the dried leaves of chamomile and valerian in a saucepan and add the boiling water with the pot covered for about 10 minutes, strain and drink 3 times a day, without softening.
Cat nail tea helps treat several diseases that cause inflammation of the intestine, such as gastritis and diverticulitis, as well as strengthening the immune system and repairing damage to intestinal cells.
Ingredients
How to prepare:
Boil the ingredients for 15 minutes, put out the heat and let stand for another 10 minutes, strain and drink every eight hours.
Pau d’arco has anti-inflammatory properties and is known to help fight infections, stimulate the immune system and fight bacteria, so it can help reduce inflammation and prevent complications of diverticulitis.
Ingredients
Preparation method:
Place boiling water on the grass, cover the cup and let stand for 10 minutes, drink 2 cups a day.
Having a good fiber intake is important to prevent diverticulitis attacks, as fiber facilitates the passage of stool through the intestine, without allowing them to accumulate in diverticulums and cause inflammation.
Thus, to increase fiber consumption and improve intestinal transit, fiber supplements can be used in powder or tablet form, such as Benefiber, Fiber Mais and Fiber Mais Flora, these supplements can be used once or twice a day, preferably according to the advice of the doctor or nutritionist, it is important to increase water intake so that the fibers have a good effect on intestinal transit.
In addition to the consumption of these teas, it is also recommended to follow nutritional recommendations for diverticulitis and the use of medicines advised by the gastroenterologist.
Watch the video below and find out what the diet for diverticulitis should be: