No MOre UC with no medicine for 14 years :)

Please share your story. I was diagnosed since 2008. I take asacol 800 mg 3 times a day. I'm looking for an alternative treatment. Thanks.

In bee farms not in the super markets!!! Immediately after the production bee pollen must be preserved in the freezer. Bad quality of bee pollen smells bad and good quality is soft and smells nice. From MY experience bad quality of bee pollen doesn't 'work'! Ask a bee farmer for any risk of bacteria with fresh bee pollen but i am sure there is no problem :)

I think is progress... ;)

You are welcome!!! The form of bee pollen is multicolor granules

greek, what if you are allergic to bees? i know when i get stung, i always have to take benedryl and whatever part of my body swells up huge. does the pollen still affect people like a sting would? i'm only asking because i'd be willing to take it since i've been reading about all the health benefits.

Yesterday i made this video about my story! Forward this video to people with UC and Crohn! They can be helped!!! A lot of greek people i have told until now have been CURED... :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDUCTo4p1Ts&feature=g-upl&context=G22ae6bfAUAAAAAAABAA

Wish you the best
Constantine

FYI I spoke to the local beekeeper who ended up being VERY knowledgable about the theraputic benefits of pollen, propolis, jelly etc. He said that unless you literally eat the pollen from the hive it's not a good idea to eat it "fresh". He said he could collect it fresh for me in June and freeze pack it but the danger with fresh is that it becomes very mouldy fast. If you leave it on the counter or in the fridge without a tightly sealed lid it will mould and it is dangerous. So, not a good idea for IBDers. He said dried has about 70% of the benefit of fresh. But, he said pollen is more of a supplement (it's a complete food).
He said that propolis is a potent antifunal/antibiotic and it's being studied as a treatment for various diseases (he listed of a number of studies and doctors using it as an adjunct cancer therapy etc). He felt this would be helpful and best in tincture form as it's best absorbed into the body.
Just thought I'd pass this info on to anyone interested.

Got the following from the local library;

Eat right 4 your type by Peter D'Adamo

Cook right 4 your type by Peter D'Adamo

Observations:
There is a lot of good info contained in the recommended foods by blood type. For instance, I have blood type A. Almond milk and slippery elm are listed as beneficial.
Also addresses issues of lactose intolerance and likelihood of developing cancer.

I noticed that, by process of elimination over the years, I seem to have omitted from my diet the foods that are not recommended and included many that are. Coincidence?

I think the books are worth considering.

Bee pollen is an immune stimulant that is thought to keep environmental allergies at bay. If you take bee pollen and you happen to be allergic to bees, you're asking for a gulping of trouble.

I took a spoonful a few years back and my throat closed up, i'm allergic to individual plant-pollen, but might as well be to bee pollen too.

I truly believe if diary didn't exist there would alot less IBD and IBS. Glad to see someone in remission so long diagnosed from such a young age. What is your main meals everyday?

Also, bee pollen is different then allergy to bee venom...

ColitisMastery i have no specific food plan... Greek cuisine has always salad in the meals! I eat everything except milk which i think is not good for anyone! Milk can cause a lot of disorders to people! The only reason to keep myself in a healthy food plan is when is summer and i want to lose some kilos for the beach :P

Win UC nice to read a similar story:) Cheers