sleppery elm and live yoghurt

Hi - How interesting that your doctor has asked you to do this. What kind of doctor?

I've used slippery elm and it has indeed seemed to coat the colon and helped things slip through without scratching. I used the tincture, added drops to a glass of water. The taste was vaguely of almonds or peaches and slightly bitter, but.... I've tasted worse. I used about 40 drops a dose. The main problem is trying to get take it several hours before/after other meds. (Now that I'm coming of the a flare I've stopped the slippery elm.)

I also eat some of my homemade 24-hour yogurt each morning. But - both these things I've done on my own, not on the advice of a doc, so I'm very intrigued that you've been advised to do so!

Both of these things have helped me, and I hope they help you!

Thank you for your replies.My doctor asked if i would be interested in hearing of some alternatives to medicines.I was taken off prednisolone last week as my doctor believed they were the cause of my new stomach ulcers. She has told me that she has a few people who have tried slippery elm and it has really help ease symptoms. I checked a website today and it stated that slippery elm is so effective at soothing and healing ulcers that it is a mystery why more doctors don't have the patients with IBD'S on it.
I am still waiting for mines to be delivered, but i will keep you all informed. She also told me to eat as much garlic as i can tolerate as it another great cleanser and healer.I'll try anything.
Marty

ickypoo said...
I have used slippery elm as part of an enema (in combination with comfrey and marshmallow root powders) - have never taken it orally. The enema is the first thing I do after a colonoscopy - very effective at hastening the healing process. I also use it on occasion (perhaps once a month) to deal with any lingering inflammation.

I seem to recall that people need to be careful about how much slippery elm they consume if taken orally. Don't recall the details. Presumably your doctor has some idea? I would definitely check with him/her about that before proceeding.

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Hi ickypoo

 

Can you tell me in detail how to do a 'slippery elm' enema