I have had diverticulosis for over 10 years most likely due to Polycystic Kidney Disease. The first few years I was having 3 or 4 diverticulitis attacks a year and my doctor prescribed Cipro. I’m sure these attacks were due in part, to a stressful job I had at the time. Once I moved to another job, the attacks stopped. Two years ago I moved to Florida and was prescribed Cipro for a sinus infection. I wound up with an Achilles Tendon tear. Then, this past February, I had another diverticulitis attack and the doctor couldn’t prescribe Cipro because of my tendon issue. The antibiotics he prescribed were very powerful and made me sicker than the cause. I wound up having another attack about 6 weeks later and again, my gastro doctor tried giving me a different antibiotic but again I was so sick from the side effects. At that point, I stopped taking the antibiotics and I read up on natural ways to kill bacteria and came upon Oregano Oil and Black Seed Oil both of which are considered the most powerful natural antibiotics. I started taking both and within 2 or 3 days, I started feeling better. Now, at the first sign of a possible attack, I start taking oregano and black seed oils. If I am going on a trip, I make sure to pack them In my bag.