I got a great email yesterday from a client that asked an
excellent question that I'm sure a lot of people wonder
about.
Here's Nancy's question:
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Sherry,
I have a question that I have asked my doctors (at least
two) and they don't seem to understand.
I have had two acute attacks of diverticulitis. The
latest one (in which my husband took me to the ER and even
though I told them what I thought was wrong, we were there
for 9 hours, all the tests in the world, etc., etc.) left
me so sick and weak I really thought I wouldn't make it.
Over two months later I am still being very careful what
to eat and drink but I still don't have my strength back.
Will I always feel this way? It seems to "run" in my
family. My Dad died indirectly from it as he allowed a
surgeon to open up his bowel and the infection spread. My
younger sister nearly died when she waited to go to the ER
until her bowel had burst and emergency surgery was
performed on the spot.
I have had my regular colonoscopies and knew I had
diverticulosis, but am literally afraid to eat. I have
lost 15 pounds and am afraid.
I am also wondering if this constant concern (read fear!)
is causing depression which I seem to be sinking into??
Any advice?
Thanks for your help.
Nancy
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SB: Nancy, diverticulosis results from wastes that build
up along the colon wall and cause it to weaken and form
"pouches."
When the pouches become infected and inflamed they turn
into diverticulitis (and you double over with pain and end
up in the ER).
That has nothing to do with genetics.
That is 100% the result of your food choices--eating too
many acid-forming foods and acidy food combinations that
the stomach can't digest completely.
Food that isn't digested well doesn't glide through the
intestines like it should. Over time it builds up and you
get diverticulosis.
Now, it is true that genetics can cause us to be
predisposed to "troubles" in certain areas of the body.
But you must remember that the single biggest factor that
determines your health is NOT genetics--it's YOU.
Specifically, your diet and exercise habits.
Here's a perfect example:
Everyone in my own father's family has had high blood
pressure and heart problems. My grandmother, aunts and
uncles were all on blood pressure medication. (Notice I
said "were"--they're all dead now.)
That included my father. Plus he died of a massive heart
attack at age 58 when I was 15.
My siblings and cousins all have blood pressure
challenges, and many are on medication for that and high
cholesterol.
Me?
My blood pressure is 90/55, my resting pulse rate is 48
and my cholesterol is perfect.
I come from the same gene pool as everyone else in my
father's family.
The only difference between them and me is my diet and my
commitment to exercising regularly.
That's it.
And Nancy, there are countless stories like mine where
people refuse to surrender to the "gene pool curse" and
instead create their own state of great health.
You can too.
If you have diverticulosis (and diverticulitis) you need
to change how you eat NOW
Your body must have lots of alkaline foods and good food
combinations that will digest easily and thoroughly.
The common sense manuals will show you the scientific
reasons why eating this way is so effective, and you'll be
shocked to see how easy it is.
You'll also be able to know at a glance what foods you
should eat together, and what mixes are no-no's.
You'll LOVE the delicious dishes in my recipe book, plus
you'll learn how you can continue to eat many of your own
favorite dishes without pain or ending up in the ER.
Eating the GTNP way will keep those diverticulosis pouches
at bay, and help prevent any further ones from forming.
And regarding your feelings of depression: Depression has
been linked to acidity in the body, as well as the result
of lacking certain nutrients.
With Great Taste No Pain, you'll make your body more
alkaline. Plus better digestion of food means better
absorption of nutrients. And the alkaline foods that GTNP
encourages you to eat are LOADED with essential nutrients
for the body.
Please write back to me and let me know what changes you
see.
To your health,
Sherry Brescia
PS: Stacey got relief from gastritis in just one day:
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Hi Sherry~
I have been on GTNP for one week now and if I could come
thru the computer and kiss you, I would!
I was in such agonizing pain with "gastritis" and possible
"ulcer" pain that I wanted to die! After being on your
plan for ONE day, I was pain free.
I was drinking Mylanta like it was water....I have not
needed any that since day one on the plan.
Its such an easy plan to follow and I feel absolutely
wonderful! I think I have told everyone and their brother
about this plan....I am simply amazed by this and all of
the knowledge you have given to me.
About the Author
Sherry Brescia is the author of Great Taste No Pain and
host of the radio show "Let's Talk Health with Sherry
Brescia" on iamhealthyradio.com.
She has over 20 years experience in the medical research
field, and cured herself from IBS in 1992 by changing her
diet and eating the way she now teaches in her Great Taste
No Pain system.
Sherry has made it her life's mission to help others with
digestive challenges by educating them about the role of
diet in overall health and the importance of an alkaline
pH.
*The contents of this email are not to be considered
medical advice.*
