If you have been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, then you know you must completely eliminate gluten from your diet. This entails not only staying clear of wheat, but all forms of gluten, including spelt, rye and barley as well as the many consumable products that use gluten as a binder or filler. In particular, just because a product states that it is wheat-free does not mean that is gluten-free.

But beyond eliminating gluten from your diet, what can you do to help your body recover from the damage done by your gluten intolerance? One of the first things many doctors will prescribe is some kind of steroid to help heal your intestinal lining. But what simple, natural things can you do on your own to help yourself? You might try integrating four safe and basic supplements into your daily routine. They are aloe vera juice, enzymes, probiotics and psyllium husks.

While we often smooth aloe vera on to our sunburned skin, it is also an excellent way to soothe your insides as well. Most aloe vera juices should be gluten-free, but you might check with the manufacturer before integrating it into your diet.

Enzyme supplements are usually plant-derived enzymes designed to be taken with a meal to help you digest it. These help people who have suffered from gluten allergy symptoms because your body’s ability to absorb nutrients from your food has been compromised.

Probiotics are so-called “good bacteria” supplements. They help replenish and strengthen the natural bacteria in your intestines that help you break down your food. Like with the enzymes, these probiotics help your body when its own natural ability to digest and absorb nutrients has been compromised by celiac disease.

Psyllium husks are the primary ingredient of most quality fiber supplements. They help soften stools of those with hard stools and harden stools of those who suffer from loose stools. Essentially, it helps regulate your bowel movements as well as help move everything through and out.

These natural, safe and commonly found supplements should help you on the road to recover from your celiac disease. But remember that the most important step will always be complete elimination of gluten from your diet.