SCVM and help with Diverticulosis
Sorry that I’ve been away. I’ve been ill with colon problems and actually had a long stay at SCVMC. For everyone that doesn’t know what or who SCVMC is the letters stand for Santa Clara Valley Medical.
A lot of people complain about SCVM because of long waiting times in emergency and the attitudes of some staff members. I honestly have to say that I’m glad that it’s there. I’m glad that there is a place I can go in case of an emergency when I don’t have health insurance.
The people that I thank the most are the nurses and cleaning staff. While the doctors were in to see me once a day, it was the nurses and cleaning staff that were willing to put a smile on my face during my long stay.
If you have ever had problems with Diverticuli, then you know what I’m talking about.
Diverticuli are this little pockets of debris and waste that develop on the outside of your colon. A person can become extremely ill if the toxics get into the blood stream. Bloating and constipation are minor symptoms while fever; vomiting, cold like symptoms, and abdominal pain are all acute symptoms of diverticulosis.
Can you believe that some of the foods that we eat can cause this illness? Some people are just unable to digest corn, popcorn, small seeds, and hard nuts like almonds. 1 out of 10 Americans over the age of 40 have diverticulosis. 2 out of 10 Americans over the age of 60 deal with the symptoms of diverticulosis.
A high fiber diet is not the cure all for Diverticulitus but it can help prevent it. High Fiber cereals, breads, pasta, and oatmeal will help clean the walls of the colon. As always if you are over the age of 60, have regular colon check ups.
This way you’ll be able to stay away from a long and costly stay at SCVM. If you would like more ways to stay healthy check out Brick’s thoughts at Encouraging Health as well as the other eleven health blogs we have at 451 Press.
San Jose, California, Diverticuli, Santa Clara Valley Medical, County of Santa Clara
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