I'm not sure if this has been posted in the past. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080306115346.htm On side note: I don't think they are suggesting antibiotics is the end-all be-all. I...
There are different types of stem cells. Most of the current work is on adult stem cells, which can be taken from our own body. These seem to have the most promising benefit from what research says....
The wierd part is that I actually own this book. Someone in my family must have bought it and I thought it was the funniest thing as a kid. It means even more to me now! Haha. So rather than scanning...
What was interesting to learn is that if one's immune system is out of whack, it will often affect one's mood. Depression isn't surprising with that and all the other reasons....
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There were some posts a while back on the Human Probiotic Infusion (try a search... might also be under fecal flora bacteriotherapy) and I don't recall anyone trying it first hand. To be less gross...
I tried one that supposed to be a good one, according to a person in the store and it seemed like I had an increase in bleeding and it may have required patience, but I just dropped it. There is a...
Interesting read. The thought is that the human genome is only part of the picture and to study how we metabolize or rather the chemical byproducts and relating it to various diseases. So gut...
Also really good if you have to take antibiotics because it won't die off like the bacteria (it is a probiotic yeast) and has shown very affective to this form of D along with other forms of D. There...
I've been taking 2 Lialda/dy and the low residue/impact diet for a couple weeks now and I believe I am doing a little better. I want to take 4/dy to see if that would push me into remission. For some...
psyllium seemed to work okay for me. Sometimes I fear that too often these diets are overgeneralizations and they don't really think it through. I wish I knew. Quincy, I've thought about bringing red...
You know I was thinking that I wasn't allergic to bees because I've had plenty of raw honey and even propolis in a smoothy once or twice without issues. Well, I was on a hike with a buddy last week...
I've been wanting to try this for some time, but lately I'm trying to take things one at a time to see what really works. I have high hopes for it. Since it is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and the...
Thanks kb and dakota. This was helpful. It is really hard to want to go back to it when I can tolerate fiber, only I wouldn't be surprised that some of it may be a problem (due to bleeding). I would...
Thanks for the thoughts everyone. I've seen benefits from fiber and considering it feeds the probiotic bugs, it makes a lot of sense to have them, particularly the soluble kind. Not exactly sure what...
Okay, so at my GI's office I discovered that they hired a dietician... finally! Seems hard to find one where I am living for some reason (or at least where I was looking). A little annoying because...
You might have luck with Florastor or something equivalent and you don't have to worry about when you take it because it is not affect by antibiotics (it is a probiotic yeast, not a bacteria). I also...
Thanks. I avoid raw veggies and too much roughage for the most part (some is okay). I wasn't sure if it is better to have snacks are small meals, ya know? If I have crackers or chips (a healthier...
I was reminded once again of this in another post. I've heard for some time that having several smaller meals a day can help (digestion, energy, etc.). Now I am one that really does not care to make...
If you look at the VSL#3 studies they were giving a couple trillion cfu! As far as well can tell everything suggests you can't overdose on probiotics. Also, they tend to multiply very rapidly and our...
I love leaving people with the line "that's just how I roll...", so it would be fun to wear this around around family or friends for a laugh... probably not at work and make myself the butt of every...
I was at a Target store in Atlanta, GA and my co-worker pointed out this t-shirt, so I had to do a quick search for it and spread the love. (This is not an advertisement, BTW.)...
Oh really? I was thinking about trying him. The drive would be killer though. Does he take most insurance? I like the fact that he has an open mind yet not "too open" to ignore all the good medical...
If you have a stricture, I wouldn't recommend psyllium--it adds bulk and can be irritating for some. I think fiber is best added when you are not in a severe condition, while cooking your food until...
I haven't seen any real consensus on when. It makes sense to me to split them up or just take more of them more often. Also good to supplement these beneficial microbes with prebiotics, their food...
I found the CCFA site has been updated to include the notes/slides from this conference and figured all could benefit (plus, they aren't charging for it): http://www.ccfa.org/chapters/losangeles/ I...
I did a little searching and this is what I've found on Metagenics: LactoViden: 15 billion live organisms Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM Strain Lactobacillus salivarius Ls-33 Lactobacillus paracasei...
I wouldn't know. Makes one wonder if it would help. I've tried aloe enemas without success....
love4cats, Not that I recall. Some discussed how concerning it is we really don't know--how is one then going to treat the disease if we don't understand it? I believe they said the usual factors...
Supernurse, I don't recall if I have tried it, but I've heard of it before as a treatment. Steriods don't seem to make much of a difference with me anyhow, unless I am in a severe flare (20-30bm/dy)....
I regularly have Amy's Split Pea soup and have no issues with it. Even had some a few hours ago! I don't think I ever had issues with split pea. Initially I had issues with eating beans (as in a...
Glad you could benefit julee. I have to say that it was both a relief and comfort that a GI would take such an interest in alternative medicine, especially with such a reputation. Also like that he...
Just wanted to share a few things I heard at the conference. One of the most stunning talks was by Eric Vasiliauskas, MD, Assoc. Clinical Dir. of IBD at Cedars-Sinai on "Complementary Alternative...
Interesting. Sounds well thought out and a viable theory. Makes me think of the gut permeability, allowing microbes to penetrate the gut, but of course our immune system immediately responds....
Let us know how it goes....
I haven't tried them, but looks like a good mix of species. Most all of those are good in one form or another for variety of conditions from what I remember. Though the strain is not given (which...
Seems to be helping me. I think the excercise is the other big thing and getting outdoors to do stuff that has helped as well. I just got the drops, which might be better than the capsules because...
Hi! I tried it for 2 or 3 months and I can't say anything conclusive about it. In general I was doing better with all the different probiotics, I'm sure, but not sure definitively with this brand....
Yep. Some have it and others don't. Reading labels is always a good idea....
Sara, that is an interesting point. But I wonder if that study was conducted on "normal" people and UCers would have a problem with it--you think? I remember eating some soy and rice cheese for an...
I think I took Malarone (1/dy) and seemed to be fine with it. I know some can make disoriented, but only need to take it 1/wk or something, so it is worth asking about the options....
I've also noticed issues with food that contained carrageenan. Many soy products, ice cream, and so many other things have it in. It is also mentioned in the book Digestive Wellness, by Elizabeth...
Good find. Looks like gut microorganisms have come back into focus....
Plus, even "normal" people can get D when on antibiotics. I highly recommend Saccharomyces boulardii, which is a probiotic yeast that has shown very affective against antibiotic associated D and even...
I read through all kinds of books, but my scientific american mag is the easiest to catch up on while on the throne. While on this topic, I have this very relevant little book called "The Toliet...
Indeed! When the time gets closer, I'll shoot you an email or something. Why are you in the professional part, if you don't mind my asking?...
Anyone else going?...
Makes me wish I had access to the journal Nature to get the details....
I took this from the Probiotic Revolution, specific to IBD: [tr style="HEIGHT: 12.75pt" height=17][td class=xl25 style="BORDER-RIGHT: black 0.5pt solid; BORDER-TOP: windowtext 0.5pt solid;...
I see not issue with doing this. This reminds me of a controlled study I looked at some time ago which spoke of E. coli Nissle strain 1917 (a probiotic, not the pathogenic kind) that was so very near...