Flax seed - Put a handful of flax seeds in a glass of water. Let stand for 12 hours, strain, and drink water.

Hot water bottle - Place a hot water bottle (not hot enough to burn yourself, though!) on your abdomen.

Cabbage water – Put a few cabbage leaves in a pot with water and boil for 10 minutes. Let it cool and drink the water.

Rice water – Put half a cup of rice in a pot and add three cups of water. Boil water over low heat for 20 minutes. Strain and drink the water.

Chamomile tea – The wonderful chamomile tea, an excellent anti-inflammatory.

Aloe vera juice – I have seen already prepared aloe vera juice in stores lately. This juice is very effective in healing the mucous membrane of the colon.

Apples and papaya - Add apples and papaya to your diet. These fruits help relieve colitis.

Acupressure to Relieve Colitis

1. Using your thumb, apply strong pressure to the point that is in the back of the hand in the middle of the thumb and index finger.
2. Apply strong pressure to the point that is three inches down from the knee, and 1 inch outward.
3. Apply medium pressure to the point that is 2 inches down from the navel.

Keep the pressure on these three points from one to three minutes and relax. Repeat.