can intestine heal
Intestines make up the digestive tract. Photo Credit Denis Raev/iStock/Getty Images. Your intestines make up most of your digestive tract. Much of your digestion takes place in your small intestine, while your large intestine absorbs water and excretes waste. Inflammation of the intestines is the primary characteristic of inflammatory bowel diseases, or IBDs, which include Crohn's disease and colitis. Though dietary measures cannot cure IBDs, according to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, certain foods may support intestinal healing and help alleviate symptoms.