Diverticulitis is caused by eating too many acidic foods over a long period of time. What happens is the colon can no longer eliminate or absorb foods properly. Through my research I discovered that in order to heal the body - including the treatment for diverticulitis - you need to start alkalizing the body again by eating mostly alkaline foods. I also discovered that by combining certain foods when you eat, you can eliminate pain completely.
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