Re: Corn & certain nuts bad for the colon?


"The Cook" <susan_r23666@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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On Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:43:08 -0400, "jmcquown" <j_mcquown@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Paul M. Cook wrote:
"Mark Thorson" <nospam@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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jmcquown wrote:

Some nuts are difficult to digest just like the corn kernels.
Strawberries (due to the tiny seeds) can cause problems,
as well; also things like poppy and rye seeds should be avoided.
What happens is a small "pocket" forms in a portion of the lower
intestine and particles of these undigestible foods collect and
the area becomes irritated, then infected. It's no fun.

It's also not true.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diverticulitis#Controversy

Take my word for it - it is true. Very true. I almost died from
perforated diverticultis. There are spontaneous causes that doctors
cannot explain, but there is little "controversy" amongst those who
have dealt with it. I know of several sufferers and they all avoid
seeds like poison because it leads to painful and debilitating
flare-ups.
Paul
The reason they say spontaneous causes is becuase people have not had
symptons. The diverticuli are very evident when you have an abdominal
CT. I had a CT 4 years ago that showed diverticulosis but no one said
anything about it since they were looking fora kidney stone (which
they found.) Had another CT in December and found no kidney stone but
gall stones. I showed my surgeon the earlier CT and he noticed the
diverticulosis immediately.


It's definitely true. I was diagnosed with diverticulitis in the
emergency
room this past Tuesday. It hadn't perforated, thankfully. I'm on 2 mega
antibiotics and a clear liquid diet until tomorrow, then soft foods for a
few days. And yes, I have to avoid seeds, things like corn [kernels] and
difficult to digest nuts. I also have to eat foods higher in fiber.

Jill


When you get back to real food, eat slowly and chew throughly.

Aloe vera juice is a wonderful colon aid. It helps a lot. Tropical fruits
are very good for the colon, mango and papaya being the best. Mangosteen
juice is awesome but really expensive. Plenty of soluble fiber in the form
of things like Metamucil is very beneficial - the chewable tablets are easy
enough to get down. Also, a good probiotic will help maintain colon health.
I do all of these, no one approach is a magic pill.

Paul


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