Avoid deep-fried foods and if you must cook with oil, use a small amount of extra virgin olive oil. Avoid dairy products completely and you ll avoid lots of problems. Stomach and back exercises are particularly good. Become familiar with the many salves and creams commercially available without a prescription. Many of these are quite effective at relieving pain and itching while shrinking swollen tissues.
Some people respond well to homeopathics.
Bromelain in particular helps the body digest and absorb more of the nutrients in our foods so that we get more good out of what we eat. The good thing about naturopathic remedies is that you may experience additional benefits in addition to the specific ailment you're treating. A fiber-product or food should be mostly soluble fibers. These fibers absorb water and help move wastes out easily, so, increase your fluids too. Most people do not drink enough water during their day.