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I have had great success with herbal supplements for over a year.
I used to think it was not possible and was really sceptical, after all, how could a plant extract fix this? However, lots of pharmacuetical drugs are derived from plants. So, I guess it's not so hard to believe.
I used to think it was not possible and was really sceptical, after all, how could a plant extract fix this? However, lots of pharmacuetical drugs are derived from plants. So, I guess it's not so hard to believe.
mmoors, It takes a combination of natural treatment, diet, and a dash of Spiritual treatment in my humble opinion and experience. The Spriritual side is along the basis of acceptance, patience, and healing old emotional wounds. Yoga and meditation help the process. Boswellia is my preferred anti inflammatory. It works for me. Probiotics are another thing I never go without. I am more in line with the "Maker's Diet" . There is a lot more. PM me if you are interested. I am a long time Crohnie. The only time I have had flares is when I went off my healthy lifestyle.
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I have recently been diagnosed, and when I had finally went to the gastro doctor for pains i was having he was incredibly surpised after the colonoscopy and biopsi confirming crohns because I hadn't been having the symptoms of diareah,constopation, or painful bowl movements. I had been diagnosed with ibs a few years back and found a natural maintenance for the symptoms, and it put off the proper diagnosis of chron's because I didn't have these symptoms. The natural mainetance for those symptoms are 100% grape juice. 1 coffee size mug at night before bed everynight. After a few days you will notice that your movements have become non painful and regular. Before finding this natural maintenance my bm's were tear jerking, and i would spend the most of my days crying in pain in the restroom. then I searched for EC remedy and found it. I have been using this maintenance for 2 yrs now, if i miss a few days the pain returns, so make sure you don't miss an evening. I buy the gallon of sams brand or welch's 100% only, no grape drinks, and it will last 1.5 week, gotta keep the frig colder so it will last. I am so thankful for grape juice. lol.
Click the tab bar's "Search" button above, to search the entire forum. Search the Titles Only (in the drop-down options window) with the keywords: my supps. My post is also found in the Your Story>Success Stories>MY Supps for MY Dis-ease. I've detailed my approach--that works for me--there.
If I were in the middle of a "flare", I would also search the website for "safe foods" and eat one food at a time until symptoms clear. Some of my safe foods, when not combined with other foods, are: hard boiled eggs, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, bananas, potatoes, herbal teas, grilled chicken, salmon, brown rice, organic chicken broth. Combining citrus/grape fruits/juices with any other food will usually cause problems, for me. Just eat real, whole foods and no sugar-added (including all fake sugars, other than stevia or honey sparingly) foods or drinks. I would also avoid processed, white flours or grain, personally.
If I were in the middle of a "flare", I would also search the website for "safe foods" and eat one food at a time until symptoms clear. Some of my safe foods, when not combined with other foods, are: hard boiled eggs, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, bananas, potatoes, herbal teas, grilled chicken, salmon, brown rice, organic chicken broth. Combining citrus/grape fruits/juices with any other food will usually cause problems, for me. Just eat real, whole foods and no sugar-added (including all fake sugars, other than stevia or honey sparingly) foods or drinks. I would also avoid processed, white flours or grain, personally.
I would add: diet is probably more important than supplements, as a messed up diet will delete some of the benefits of many supplements.
I've found a SCD Lifestyle podcast that covers the spectrum of IBDs and their respective supplemental/dietary approaches. This is a very good introduction to dietary considerations, not ALL of which I agree with, but still positively enlightening.
Go to scdlifestyle.com, scroll halfway down the page on the right side, and type into the search box: Podcast 29 Leo Galland
I've found a SCD Lifestyle podcast that covers the spectrum of IBDs and their respective supplemental/dietary approaches. This is a very good introduction to dietary considerations, not ALL of which I agree with, but still positively enlightening.
Go to scdlifestyle.com, scroll halfway down the page on the right side, and type into the search box: Podcast 29 Leo Galland
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Similarly to mnsun, a lot of my Crohn's management comes from diet. I follow a diet plan called the "Primal" diet which eliminates foods that are difficult to digest due to things called anti-nutrients. The diet doesn't allow grains, legumes or sugar and really promotes the idea that non-processed, whole foods such as red & white meat, seafood, nuts & seeds and vegetables & fruits are the best foods for healthy eating. It also advocates an active lifestyle. An amazing place for more information with recipes, detailed scientific evidence supporting the diet and much more is Mark's Daily Apple.
