Diverticulitis Treatment Options Explained (By A Dietitian)
If you’ve been diagnosed with diverticulitis, you’re probably wondering what comes next. Do you need antibiotics? Will you need surgery? Can this be managed at home, or will you end up in the ER?
The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The treatment you need depends entirely on how severe your diverticulitis is, whether you have complications, and your overall health status.
In this article, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about diverticulitis treatment — from mild cases that can be managed at home, to severe cases requiring emergency surgery. We’ll cover when antibiotics are actually necessary, what complications to watch for, and what the latest research says about the best approach. Of course, this is educational information only, not direct medical advice for you specifically.
Here is a video we made; there is also a written version underneath.
[Discover More…]5 Most Common Triggers of IBS (That Aren’t FODMAPs)
You’ve been following the low FODMAP diet religiously. Checking every label, avoiding garlic and onions, saying no to apples and wheat. But you’re still getting symptoms.
Your morning coffee sends you running to the bathroom. That one glass of wine at dinner leaves you bloated. And you’re thinking — “Wait, isn’t this supposed to be safe?”
Here’s the frustrating truth: just because something is low FODMAP doesn’t mean it won’t trigger your IBS. Because IBS isn’t just about FODMAPs — it’s about having an overly sensitive gut that overreacts to normal things.
Think of your gut like a smoke detector. A healthy gut is like a properly calibrated smoke detector — it only goes off when there’s actual fire. But with IBS, your gut is like an overly sensitive alarm that goes off when you burn toast, light a candle, or even take a hot shower. The alarm system works the same way in both — the difference is how sensitive the trigger is.
So if you’re one of the 30–50% of IBS patients who don’t get complete relief from the low FODMAP diet alone, this article is for you. Below, we break down the 5 most common non-FODMAP triggers you’re probably consuming regularly and what you can do about each one.
Here is a video we made, otherwise there is a written version underneath.
[Discover More…]The #1 Diverticulitis Prevention Strategy Nobody Mentions
If you’ve had diverticulitis, you know how painful it is. And you’ve probably been told the solution is simple: eat more fiber.
You’ve done everything “right.” You’ve added whole grains, vegetables, and all the recommended foods to your diet. You track your fiber intake carefully. You avoid trigger foods.
But there’s something that works alongside fiber that’s arguably even more important for preventing flares, and almost nobody talks about it. Not your doctor, not the medical advice online, barely anyone.
And the crazy thing is, it’s so simple that when I tell you what it is, you might think it can’t possibly make that much difference. But I’ve seen it transform outcomes for our diverticulitis clients over and over again.
In this article, I’m going to reveal the missing prevention factor that works alongside fiber — and what you can actually do to prevent flares for good.
Here is a video we made, otherwise there is a written version underneath.
[Discover More…]Low FODMAP Foods To Eat For IBS (Plus a Full List Made By Dietitians)
If you’ve been told to follow a low FODMAP diet, you’re probably staring at conflicting food lists online, wondering what the heck you can actually eat without triggering your symptoms.
Here’s the reality: over 15,000 people we’ve worked with were given a basic FODMAP handout by their doctor and told “good luck” — with no real guidance on portions or food preparation. If that’s you, you’re definitely not alone, and I’m glad you found this article.
In this comprehensive article, I’ll walk you through each food group and what’s safe to eat — with clear portion sizes so you know how much is actually low FODMAP and when it tips over. We’ll also clear up some of the confusing foods people always ask about, like tofu versus soy milk, sourdough bread, dairy options, and fruit portions.
[Discover More…]7 Warning Signs of Diverticulitis Most Doctors Miss (Don’t Ignore These Red Flag Symptoms)
Every year, diverticulitis is responsible for over 300,000 hospital admissions in the US alone. And that rate is increasing every year.
Here’s what’s really concerning — most patients have never even heard of diverticulitis until they’re in the emergency room. But there are 7 specific warning signs that could help you catch this condition early, before it becomes a medical emergency.
Some of these signs are so subtle that even doctors miss them. Others show up in completely different parts of your body that you’d never connect to your digestive system. Understanding these warning signs could mean the difference between catching diverticulitis early and ending up in the ER.
[Discover More…]The Real Reason You’re Always Bloated (And It’s Not FODMAPs)
If you’re eating all the “safe” foods but your belly still blows up like you’re 5 months pregnant after every meal, there’s a reason no one’s told you about.
Because what you think is bloating might actually be a gut-muscle issue. It has nothing to do with what you ate, and everything to do with how your body is reacting to digestion.
There’s a hidden condition where your abdominal wall and diaphragm stop working in sync, and instead of creating space during digestion, your body does the opposite: it pushes out when it should be pulling in.
Most doctors don’t test for it. Many have never even heard of it. But if you’ve tried restrictive diets, probiotics, or gut protocols — and your symptoms still haven’t improved — this could be the missing piece.
[Discover More…]How To Treat Diverticulitis: The 2 Steps You Need To Know
So you’ve experienced just how awful a diverticulitis flare-up can be.
Or perhaps you’ve had multiple flare-ups and you don’t want to go through that anymore.
The good news is based on my experience of more than 10 years in the field, I’m going to share with you two fundamental steps that will ensure that you get symptom-free and that you restore your gut health and resilience.
[Discover More…]The Best Diverticulitis Diet: Splitting Fact From Fiction With Over 25 Studies
Diverticulitis is an extremely unpleasant digestive disease.
Those diagnosed know it’s worth taking measures to avoid future episodes. Unfortunately, 1 in 5 will have another flare-up within 5 years (1).
This is a research-driven look at what diet changes may help treat diverticulitis, as well as some common myths about what foods to avoid with diverticulitis.
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