Dr. Cowan (Fourfold Path To Healing) in CA works with GCMAF in his practice. One can work with him in-person or by phone. The price is a lot but in my opinion is worth it if it works! It's not...
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Ides - Hi, thanks so much for replying. I don't know her exact questions I am trying to get her connected to someone so she can ask questions etc. she doesn't do email or Internet at all. Would you...
Hello! I'm hoping to find someone here that I can connect to someone that I met at a recent CCFA support group meeting. She is in her 60s, doing very poorly, has had several surgeries, has fistulas...
Sorry you are having such a rough time. I was loaded up on oral prednisone just like that when I left the hospital... I take cod liver oil nightly. The best kind is fermented liquid cod liver oil by...
Red_34, Not at all and I am sorry that it has come across that way. I just am sharing my story just like others here do. Others need to hear a true story that shows there is another way through this...
Pmitra0123, Dr. Cowan IS a medical doctor. Check out his bio....
Aquafly - It is sometimes important to achieve some sort of relief first before going into this. There are many aspects of grain-free, dairy-free that are good for the gut but the GAPS diet program...
I need help, So glad you are questioning Remicade. If I could do it all over again, I would have never gone on it! If you want to read my story here it is...
Sarah18, I had some issues years before my tell-tale sign of UC. I believe those were my signs...If you want to read more, here's my story:...
It's REALLY important with SCD or GAPS to utilize FATS consistently and large amounts - coconut oil, lard, ghee. That is nutrient-dense, fueling and healing. SCD and GAPS is tough but completely...
I was on Remicade for years but if I could do it all over again, I would have never started it and addressed my body's ill state with the way that I did in the past few years. Now I don't consider...
I was on Remicade for about 5 years and then got off. Here's my story if you want to read it....http://simplisticwholistic.com/blog/2012/06/my-gaps-gut-healing-journey Best of luck!...
You may want to look into the GAPS diet which is aimed to HEAL...http://simplisticwholistic.com/blog/2012/06/my-gaps-gut-healing-journey if you want to read my story....
Sounds like you need to heal my friend! The GAPS diet has worked very well for me and I help others through it. If you want to read more, check out my story:...
I don't know where you are in relationship to San Francisco but here is a good doctor there: http://fourfoldhealing.com/ Dr. Thomas Cowan. I work with him by phone since I am in Maryland. He has...
Hello HealthLife! I decided to start healing the true way and go off meds (with support from my doctor). I wrote about it all here:...
I am ok with using raw cacao powder in my baking. Definitely not any chocolate/chocolate chips with sugars or agave! There are little chocolates by the name of Heavenly Organics which only contain...
To work on a leaky gut, you have to work to seal the gut wall! You have to avoid offending foods and stress those that restore the gut wall and gut flora (stocks and ferments are some of them). Check...
If removing gluten and dairy don't help symptoms, that does NOT mean that dietary modifications won't help heal. There are tons of awful foods that the typical american consumes on a daily basis that...
There is definitely a change when switching to SCD. Your body has to get used to using fats as fuel, rather than the heavy carbohydrates that most likely, has been flooding in your body since birth....
You MUST look outside of the mess which is called our "healthcare" system to get true healing! Each "specialist" just prescribes meds and looks to hide the symptoms and not get to the root cause....
I realize this is an old post but just wanted to share my experience. I have been on the GAPS diet for over a year and it's done great things with healing from my ulcerative colitis my husband went...
Probiotic, I just borrowed some DMSO for my knee and haven't used it yet. Very interesting thought to put it on your stomach. Do you know others that have used it successfully for joint issues?...
Christine, GAPS is definitely not like Atkins. It is high fat but not necessarily like atkins....ie any dairy (no milk) is whole and fermented so very gut friendly. the right fats help rebuild the...
No problem - just let me know what you'd like to know! My story is here http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/the-gaps-diet-heals-ulcerative-colitis/#comment-45454 which may answer many questions....
seasons21, please email me privately if you'd like to chat more about GAPS....
Hi all! The GAPS diet info is here: http://www.gapsdiet.com/ I actually also work with people with implementing GAPS. GAPS is a bit more intense than SCD with a clear introduction period that really...
HI Ubereem, You've been through a lot! Have you ever considered the GAPS diet? It's more intense than SCD. It's geared more at healing the gut and rebuilding it. Here's my story surrounding...
Here is a good one: http://bodyecology.com/digestive-health-kefir-starter.html...
I wouldn't say that the diet is a "cure" but it "heals". The whole point is to avoid offending foods while rebuilding the gut with nutrient dense foods. It's not easy, I will honestly say that but...
I have been on GAPS (based on the SCD) for over a year with great results. GAPS is a step beyond SCD because it stresses homemade stocks/broths to heal the mucosal lining and also ferments to...
I truly believe there is a cure and it comes with REAL food. There are so many that I know that have healed from UC/Crohns with SCD and GAPS diet. It doesn't just end with GI problems. A lot of...
Hi I don't mean to NOT answer your question but any bread (even gluten free) is super tough on the gi tract......Coconut flour bread or nut flour bread would be a lot easier on your gut:) The best...
I have been taking LDN for about a year now and I weened off Remicade successfully with a combination of natural supplements, including LDN and the GAPS diet. It can be done! There are no...
GAPS stands for "Gut & Psychology Syndrome". It's basis is SCD but emphasizes ferments and bone broth and so it's a little different. The INTRO period in GAPS is a little more intense also. It has...
Hi everyone - I was glad to come across this recent thread re: Remicade and SCD. I am actually in the process of getting off Remicade and I started GAPS (based on SCD) on March 1st. Has anyone seen...
Thanks for your reply RobinByrd. I saw a new Primary Care doctor last week and was suprised to find out that she is on Remicade too but for RA. So she understood all my concerns which is rare for a...
Hi there- I've been on remicade for more than 2 years but i've never experienced nosebleds from it. Did you normally have nosebleeds before the Remi? Also, it's ok to be a pity party - we've all been...
Let us know how it goes! Good luck with it tomorrow. I go through the WHAT IF factor all the time. It's very hard to deal with the WHAT IF factor because we are always second guessing our treatment...
Hi there. I was diagnosed at 19 and now 28. Going through it that young is really tough but you are strong, remember that! Ever_hopeful, I am wondering too why your doctor said Humira before...
Does anyone's insurance cover Humira w/ a UC diagnosis? I thought it has only been approved for Chron's so far.........
I took 6mp and Remicade together for 2 years and now I am off the 6mp......I am unsure about azathioprine.........
Hi everyone! Has anyone had any experience w/ being on antibiotics and getting your remicade infusion during the antibiotic treatment? I am worried about it. Remicade being an immuno suppressant and...
Hi, Remicade was covered by my previous insurance MDIPA at 100% and now I have Blue Choice Blue Cross Blue Shield and it's covered at 100%. It depends on the plan, so just call the Member Services #...
Thanks everyone for your comments. I actually started taking Culturelle yesterday. I just have had this sinus infection since October when I thought it was a cold. Also since I've been diax w/ UC,...
Hi! I am not trying right now but my GI has also told me that it would be ok to be on Remicade while pregnant.......There is a rating for all meds regarding the safety rating to the fetus during...
Thanks everyone! I'm not sure why my GI doc told me to get non-refrigerated capsules that are coated..... Beartooth- did you get a C diff infection from taking an antibiotic???? And how quickly did...
I justed looked up the Primadophilus Rueteri. Anyone know of any good, non-expensive ones that don't have to be refrigerated? Thanks!...