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See the following re advice received from a naturopath in the States. AllExperts is a free site and there is no registration to go there.

Richard Morton, ND, DR, LMT Answers -
Dear Art,
As far as avoiding salads, I certainly don't ever advocate that, since salads are a melange of green plants, which is one of the healthiest things a normally functioning person can eat. Unfortunately, if you have a GI tract that has impaired function (as evidenced by the diverticulitis), then I'd certainly advise you to see your doctor before undertaking any radical diet modification. Typically, a consultation with a dietician will help you settle on the best diet regimen for you. Yes, there may be some modification of the intake of raw plant products, but you still may be able to have some of a limited selection.

Acidophilus powder is a controversial area. Acidophilus is essentially a pro-biotic, rather than an antibiotic. Before adding it to a diet, especially when you are already taking an antibiotic, I'd really recommend having a good chat with your pharmacist. Addition of acidolphilus to your diet may very well prove harmful, or at the very least, it may diminish the effectiveness of your antibiotic regimen.

Art, without a very detailed assessment of your health condition, it would be irresponsible of any naturopath or other health practitioner to just prescribe some natural remedy or regimen for you. The best course of action would be to find a local naturopath, provide him/her with your full health history, then let a comprehensive healthcare screening exam provide the indicators that your naturopath and your personal physician can use to find the best approach for you. So many people I see go to half a dozen or more practitioners who don't talk to each other, and their condition certainly shows it! All these practitioners are doing things that work against each other. Much better to have a medical doctor who talks with and coordinates the efforts of the chiropractor and/or the naturopath. Personally, I provide assessment and treatment reports to the physicians of the folks I consult. It's really the best thing for the patient, and it results in the best treatment overall!

Good health to you!

Dr. Richard Morton, ND, DR, LMT
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