Dietary/Complementary/Alternative Medicine Question
Sat, November 02, 2013 7:50 PM
I was diagnosed with Colitis in March, and was having a really bad flare. It has slowed done somewhat. I am currently taking Lialda 1.2 g, two times daily. I asked my GI doctor about adding priobotics and fiber to my diet. He was less certain about the fiber, but confirmed that he has seen great research about probiotics. I started taking 1 probiotic with water as soon as I wake up. I also take 1 scoop of plantago ovata fiber upon right after.
At the same time I was diagnosed with colitis I learned that I have food allergies to wheat, rye, and oats. So I have removed all dairy and gluten from my diet. I did some research and some of the things I read suggested that iron supplements and sulfates/sulfites really can aggravate colitis so I have tried to cut out/cut down on red meat, wine, chocolate, coffee, dried, prepackaged, and preserved foods from my diet.
I also have seen some really interesting research on boswellia serrata, curcumin, and bromelain to induce remission. I just ordered the supplements and am going to give them a shot as well. Has anyone else tried these? Also, I looked up some alternatives to western medicine and was thinking of seeing a doctor of Chinese medicine or Ayurvedic doctor. Some of the Ayurvedic ideas I saw online involve the GI tract a lot and incorporate stress management and some interesting diet tips based on your personality/body type. Has anyone tried either of these?
I really want to get off of the medications and try not to take them every day if possible.
Does anyone know of any other dietary, alternative, natural/herbal remedies that may help ease symptoms or induce remission??
At the same time I was diagnosed with colitis I learned that I have food allergies to wheat, rye, and oats. So I have removed all dairy and gluten from my diet. I did some research and some of the things I read suggested that iron supplements and sulfates/sulfites really can aggravate colitis so I have tried to cut out/cut down on red meat, wine, chocolate, coffee, dried, prepackaged, and preserved foods from my diet.
I also have seen some really interesting research on boswellia serrata, curcumin, and bromelain to induce remission. I just ordered the supplements and am going to give them a shot as well. Has anyone else tried these? Also, I looked up some alternatives to western medicine and was thinking of seeing a doctor of Chinese medicine or Ayurvedic doctor. Some of the Ayurvedic ideas I saw online involve the GI tract a lot and incorporate stress management and some interesting diet tips based on your personality/body type. Has anyone tried either of these?
I really want to get off of the medications and try not to take them every day if possible.
Does anyone know of any other dietary, alternative, natural/herbal remedies that may help ease symptoms or induce remission??
Joined Oct 6, 2013
Tue, November 05, 2013 12:53 PM
Reply posted for maggy.
Hey Maggy!! I have had Uc for 5 yrs now, I take all natural supplements that are amazing I have not had a flare in over 2yeras now. If you want add me to facebook Justin Petrenas...Id love to help you and show you what I take and do...:)
Joined Nov 5, 2013
Mon, November 04, 2013 9:12 PM
Reply posted for maggy.
oh and for the record,I'm on Imuran ( Azathioprine) and I just had blood tests today and I have no inflammation at all in my body! I really think that supplements help!
maryjanejessicaJoined Nov 3, 2013
Mon, November 04, 2013 9:10 PM
Reply posted for maggy.
Hi,
I recently got diagnosed with chrons and i consulted a naturopath/pharmacist who also recommended probiotics. he also recomended to me boswelia, and he really reccomended curcuma (be sure its a controled source, and that its 95% extract - because if its only curcuma in a pill, you will only absorb 2% of it).
During acute phases ( diarhea) he proposed to try L glutamine ( be sure its controled.. in canada we have NPN codes...) which makes the body reabsorb the water in the intestines and stop diarhea ( 10grams mixed with water when i cant control diarhea with my diet). And it worked reaallyy well!
I also take a full dose of Omega 3 ( no omega 6!!!), and supplements of vitamin D( 3000 ui daily) with a complete multivitamin to ensure i have all nutrients ( because with chrons diet is sometimes tricky to get all the nutrients)
He also told me that i can eat soaked whole chia seeds, since they are "jellyish", they re soothing for the intestines.
Hope this helped ( sorry about the bad english!)
maryjanejessicaJoined Nov 3, 2013
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