Diverticulosis however is the first stage. It is the formation of pouches within the large intestine which has usually been weakened through stress due to an improper balanced diet. These pouches don’t do any harm in themselves, and can indeed remain undetected for years. But the fact that they are there poses a threat to your health.

It is likely that your digestive system isn’t operating at maximum capacity. Most of us do not get enough fibre in our diet and also digest way too much acid-forming foods. These two things combined can lead to a less than perfect inner system which isn’t strong enough to fight off infections. Your body needs a good alkaline balance, because that is its natural pH state. Too much acid can lead to a bacteria friendly environment.

When the colon can’t push things through properly, is the time that infections can occur there and cause Diverticulitis. It has been a method of thinking that with Diverticulitis, foods to avoid can help to eliminate pain and suffering. But now, an alternative way of thinking has arisen, one that points to still eating what you want.

Yes, a Diverticulosis diet. One that will deliver to you the right amounts of fibre and alkaline that your body desires. The added fibre will help the digestive system push through waste matter more easily, easing any stress upon it, and the alkaline forming foods such as vegetables and fruits will naturally mean that you aren’t eating as many acid foods.

These things combined can help keep your digestive system working well and in a healthy state, thereby eliminating some of the risks of infection setting in and possibly remaining free of Diverticulitis.