When you are happy and contented within yourself – it is so much easier to manage disease. True happiness and contentment is only found within. You can’t find it through external material pursuits....
HelloKitty From 2005 to 2007 things got progressively worse but I refused to go back on the meds. Things have only approved since late 2007, when I started to seriously investigate diet. I have never...
I fear I will soon start sounding like a broken record – sorry. But I have suffered from depression most of my life, well before I got sick with UC. And w hen I was taking steroids for the UC, I was...
Please see my juicing comments in the Raw Update thread started by HelloKitty. You should avoid grape juice whilst taking certain medication, but other freshly prepared raw juices will do you the...
In regards to the juicing (in case anyone is interested) I have found the following juices to be very effective for UC: **** Cabbage juice * Wheatgrass juice * Carrot juice * Papaya (paw paw) juice...
I brought the book “Self Healing It is hard to stick with 100%. Sometimes I eat things I shouldn’t and I always regret this, as I end up suffering for it. There are also some raw things I can’t...
If Randwick don't have it, I am sure Macros at Bondi Junction will....
Sorry for being a bit dense but what does MAP mean exactly or stand for?...
My two main suggestions for choosing a good quality probiotic are: 1) Only buy brands from the refrigerator section in the store and keep in the refrigerator at home. 2) Buy a brand from a...
My answer to your question…….”so, does anyone try to get by without meds” …….is YES. I gave up all medication in 2005 – against the advice of my doctor. The medication was not curing my UC, it was...
I was officially diagnosed with UC but my doctor told me that “it would most likely” develop into Crohn’s....
I actually posted this on the Ulcerative Colitis forum. I have never heard of this milk theory before and thought there may be a connection with UC too. I get this excellent health newsletter...
I suppose I should have posted this on the other site. I have never heard of this milk theory before and thought there may be a connection with UC too....
This is excellent information - thank you. Until yesterday, I have only seen these juicers on-line. I saw the Oscar Vital Max 900 Living Juicer in a shop yesterday and it looks like it could be a...
No actual confirmed idea myself but....... I do get this excellent health newsletter emailed to me on a regular basis, and this was in it this weeks edition:...
I should also say that personally I can’t “stomach” pure plain wheatgrass shots. However, they go extremely well mixed with other healthy things, as the mixture will disguise the potent taste: (i.e.)...
Has anyone had any success with liquid chlorophyll for inflamation management or anything else?[3] From what I understand, liquid chlorophyll is the…… “End-all-and-be-all” of the “super-foods”. I...
If the produce is certified organically grown, I will juice the peel and seeds. If the produce is conventionally grown, I will peel and de-seed first. However, it can also depend on the product, as...
So when someone asked you for the diet you said you couldn't give it to them in a forum post because it's too much info, I typed it out within 10 lines. But I don't think your 10 lines sufficiently...
Feel confident to ask the doctor lots of question. I did loads of research and reading and bombarded mine on every visit. Obviously the doctor’s advice is very important. However, rather than giving...
Hi Joan There are two main places I buy mine in Sydney: 1) Go Vita Vitamins 2) Macros I am sure they are sold in other places too. I buy a brand from BIOCeuticals. I am sure there are other brands...
Sorry I have to disagree with that point because it can and does for me personally. Also found homemade pure juice fasting or water fasting for a day or more, will stop a flare / prevent a flare /...
Sorry my list was for diarrhea in general, not for a UC flare up. Peeled & grated apples are often suggested as a cure for diarrhea, as is water and avoiding fatty foods. Not aimed at UC, just...
Avoid all fats, including meat and dairy. Avoid high-sugar and high-salted foods, spicy foods, dried fruit... etc… Stick with plain, small helpings. Graze rather than trying to eat at set mealtimes....
I have had these links saved under my favourites for a while now and often refer to them. I have found them informative and useful - they may explain things to you too: http://www.usprobiotics.org...
If you think I'm wrong you think the book is wrong. It says in bold letters under the diet layout: Not Recommended For Diabetics [3]I don't think you are wrong, I feel you are wrong - there is a...
I personally avoid things like this because of the side effects. Last time I took it I got /main/art.asp?articlekey=4510]nausea and a [3] My doctor has given me a fantastic Chinese herbal remedy for...
Ha, Ha – NO I am not eating raw chicken – ehhh yucky. Although I occasionally have a very small amount of raw fish in the form of sushi. I have found that meat is very bad for my UC. Every time I...
I'd be interested in knowing where the protein comes from in the diet, MoonShadow. I don’t take a protein supplement because they always flare up my UC. The myth that protein can only be sourced...
I have just realised, I didn’t give you proper information in my previous post. I am looking to buy a new juicer and have been researching brands and prices for the last few months, so the following...
Hi aksnowbunny I will find the report from my gastro and let you know the exact form he diagnosed. It’s so long since I have thought about[b] him or it, that I can’t remember exactly what he said....
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I last tried it about six months ago. At first it seemed to be ok, so I ate it every morning for about a week. Then I started to get a reaction. Maybe I ate too much of it. Maybe if I just have it...
Jjay said... If apples, melons, plums and apricots are on David Kleins diet, then this diet is not for all. If you are unable to tolerate sorbitol and fructose. The fruits mentioned are listed on...
Hi Eric704 I was interested to read your comments, which of course you are entitled to. However, for me the proof is in the pudding: In August 2007, I thought I was going to die because I was that...
As David Klein said: “I spent my 18th birthday in a hospital, taking prednisone and azulfadine drug treatments. The symptoms subsided, temporarily, but the drugs further ruined my health and had a...
If I could eat (Brown Cow) non-fat yogurt I would. Sadly I can’t as (as well as many other UC sufferers) I am lactose intolerant. Boo Hoo!...
Drinking (organic) vegetable and fruit juices are some of the very best healing tools on this planet. You could also include juicing fresh herbs and wheatgrass too. Pure vegetable juice or pure...
Jjay – I purposely didn’t give any additional diet information because (in my mind) if someone is interested, they will take whatever information is given and run with it (i.e.) they will do their...
I know it is horrible and demeaning to consider but…………..maybe an incontinent nappy may assist. I use to wear adult incontinent nappies. They are really only made for urine but the brand I use to buy...
I remember being given a dosage increase on a certain UC medication (can’t remember which one – I was on so many at the time) and I have never felt such pain in my life. The pain was in my head and...
This is the very reason why I chose to give up drugs/medication in the first place. I could not see the point of taking a certain drug to “heal” UC but at the same time suffer from serious...
[i]gibson said... I couldn't go anywhere that I hadn't mapped out the toilet [b] locations. Had several accidents while waiting for a stall. Had to carry a change of clothes with me all the time...
Sorry meant to say: If you can't buy certified organic, then stick to products that are as natural a possible. Read the labels and avoid chlorines, bleach, fragrances, alcohol and artificial...
Most commerical wipes designed for adults and babies, have a cocktail of chemicals in them (i.e.) chlorine bleach, synthetic preservatives, dioxins, colours, artificial fragrances. These chemicals...
Sorry I forgot to add (in reply to the other posts): When I first started taking them, they took a while to “get into my system”. I started to notice a difference after a week or two but it took...
I personally believe that everyone should (at least) try probiotics for their UC. I am not at the moment because I ran out months ago and have not had chance to buy more – thank you for reminding me....
[b] website because for some reason hyperlinks don't work for it.[/color] I am currently following this diet (from the book "Self Healing Colitis & Crohn's" by David Klein) and it has turned my...
What is your definition of “normal” food? Chances are if “normal” food is things like Cheesy Pizzas, Greasy Hamburgers, Coca Cola or Doughnuts – you may have to say goodbye to these for good. When I...
I only drink beer or wine but they both make me flare really badly. I love beer and wine but even one glass can have me running to the toilet clenching very tightly – if you get my drift. I also love...