Ulcerative Colitis Remedies

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Posted by Chrystal12 (England) on 02/01/2016
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Hi I would like to tell people about my personal views on activated charcoal capsules.

My son was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis when he was just 6 years old, when he was 12 he developed toxic mega colon which resulted in a subtotal colectomy appointmentssy, around this time he also developed a more severe allergic reaction to penicillin called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, where in fact penicillin was not the only cause betalactums, contrast dyes etc also contributed where they never used to before. in 2014 he had a J pouch reconstruction and we was back to stage 1 ( we was informed originally that removing my sons Colon will also remove the disease) but this sadly was not the case.

From March 2014 he could not leave the house for urgency (as soon as he stood up) he also developed fistulas and chronic inflammation where the small intestine was sown to the bowel, his recovery was made difficult by this multiple drug allergies, the hospital did not no what to do with him , the doctor wouldn't even look at him and just classed him as a complex case, I decided to do a bit of research as my son was struggling and I kept coming across this activated charcoal so I decided to try him on 1 per night just to see how he would react to the capsule, at this point his fistulas was continuously opening , and he had an reaction to the contrast dye from his CT scan, nothing was working to relieve the fistulas and the gas problems and the now reaction, this now is the Gods honest truth after 1 night the rash had started easing and was completely gone within 5 days after using activated charcoal 1 capsule per night and for the first 2 days 1 capsule in the morning, his frequent visits to the bathroom became less and less, his fistulas was actually responding to the treatment of the charcoal, 2 weeks later he can now walk up the road on his own without the urgently of needing the bathroom ( bear in mind his been unable to even leave the house since 2014) apart from taxis to his appointments, this is just by taking 1 capsule per night, no other medicine has been successful even infliximab had to be stopped because it caused a reaction, so we are extremely pleased with the results so far, I would 100% recommend activated charcoal capsules for any illnesses its still early days yet but I'm actually looking forward to his next hospital appointment to show them how well he has done.

Replied by Stephanie
(Long Valley, Nj)
02/01/2016

Hi,

I have Colitis. Would you be able to share what brand charcoal that worked for your son, and how many mg? and was it a tablet or capsule? and on a full or empty stomach?

Thanks!

Steph

Replied by Alison
(Ca)
02/11/2016

What a inspiring story my daughter had ulcerative colitis and was in the hospital too much bleeding . How is your son doing?

Replied by Linda
(IL)
12/10/2020

What is the update on your son? My friend is in the same position as your son's described symptoms.. maybe even a bit worse.. how is the charcoal keeping him?? Thank you for sharing.

Acupuncture, Turmeric, Aloe Vera Juice

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Posted by Angela lapsley (Worcester, Uk) on 11/15/2007
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I had was diagnised with severe ulcerative colitis and given steriods which I refused to take, held out and had acupuncuture reflexology each week, started on Tumeric and aloe vera juice everyday, along with higbee propolis bee pollen,echinacea etc, it cleared up, still take the aloe juice and recently had a flare up, jjust the start of bleeding etc, and immediatly reverted back to tumeric, etc, as above cleared up, without doctors orders.

Replied by Vanessa
(Las Vegas, Nv)
02/12/2010

How exactly did you use the turmeric? What was the combination that worked best for you? Do you take the aloe vera juice and turmeric everyday?

Replied by Robert
(Portsmouth, Hampshire, England)
07/22/2010

I have UC and just started to use aloe vera juice but I would like to know how much tumeric to use in the aloe vera juice, as I want to try this remedy. Bob, age 63.

Replied by Dante
(Birmingham, Uk)
05/27/2013

How much turmeric would you advise using? I'm at the start of a flare up, and would love to avoid going back on steroids.

Replied by Mei Ra
(Sydney)
05/19/2015

Using chemical drugs (treatment) for a long time can harm our overall health or cause a new problem. So good to balance it with natural remedy. But before trying any herbs, pls search enough information about the herbs or consult with herbalist/naturopath/dietician. As herbs can be strong enough or interfere with drugs. Turmeric has many benefits for health including cure for cancer, but search what the right dose is, don't overdose.

Aloe and Slippery Elm

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Posted by Cindy (Houston, Tx) on 09/12/2011
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My doctor had advised that I was a candidate for having my colon removed due to the UC - I went to the health food store and told them my problem and they suggested aloe vera juice - the kind that tastes just like water - and slippery elm - I took 2 oz aloe vera water and 1 slippery elm capsule morning and night and the pain and frequency of going to the bathroom was gone in 2 days. I was so grateful that I listened to my instinct and went to the health food store for a more natural solution - I took it regularly for 3 months and I have had no more UC - it's been over 4 years - I hope this will work for you.

Replied by Brad
(Mount Pearl, Nl)
09/12/2011

Thak you Cindy -- I actually bought it today -- can't hurt.

Replied by Cindy
(Houston, Tx)
09/13/2011

Brad, please let me know if this remedy helps - I know it was a lifesaver for me - Cindy

Replied by Brad
(Mount Pearl, Nl)
10/02/2011
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I tried this for weeks, but it simply was not making a difference. I was just too sick and finally gave in on getting Prednisone. I know Prednisone is not the answer, but I am hoping if I can get this flare up under control, perhaps then, with some of these natural treatments -- it can stay better. I think I was too far gone to fix things........ couldn't take the pain anymore.

Replied by Steve
(Houston, Tx)
01/06/2012

Brad - Have you checked into Vitamin E treatment. Just do a google search for "ulcerative colitis vitamin E". I have suffered for years and felt I didn't have anything to lose by trying it. I started the treatment two weeks before a colonoscopy. I noticed a difference within a couple days, and did not treat in the second week. My GI declared me UC free. He didn't take well to my explanation, but I wouldn't expect anything different. He is about to lose a lot of money. This is no BS, I have been on Asacol for 8 years and suffered for atleast 8 years prior to being placed on the Asacol. I was totally shocked by the results. If you use this treatment make sure you get the "natural" vitamin e and NOT the "synthetic".

Replied by Brad
(Mount Pearl, Newfoundland)
01/24/2012

Hi Steve. Thanks very much for the advice. I have googled it and it looks very promising. I will likely give it a go. I have to look into the specifics("natural" vitamin E and "distilled" water). I am currently on Salofalk enemas -- I wonder could I empty one of those enemas and then load that up with a syringe, with the vitamin E mixture..... And also stop my Salofalk enemas?

I am currently still suffering big time -- off work for five months and no end in sight. The GI doctor has me on Prednisone and Imuran. He has tried everything with me, but the only thing I respond to is Prednisone, which is not the answer.

I am not a believer in meds and have researched a natural solution for meds. I am currently working to alkalize my body. I am big into probiotics, as well, switched to VSL3 and am taking four pouches daily of 450 billion units, but I am not seeing any difference, after apprx four weeks or so.

Margo
(Tucson)
06/14/2022

I don't have the reference from this since it has been in my notes for several years:

Vitamin E supplements have been shown to enhance lipid coated viruses ability to replicate and should be avoided for that reason.

Pam E.
(SouthWestern California)
08/01/2023
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WHICH Vitamin E supplements were supposedly shown "to enhance lipid coated viruses ability to replicate" ...? Synthetic ...?

This is VERY IMPORTANT ... Because Synthetic vitamin E is known to be either less or non-effective ... and there are more than one type of natural Vitamin E ... "[Studies] examining the role of vitamin E in the immune system have typically focused on α-tocopherol; however, emerging evidence suggests that *other* *forms* of vitamin E, including other tocopherols as well as tocotrienols, may also have potent immunomodulatory functions.

"Future research should continue to identify and confirm the optimal doses for individuals at different life stage, health condition, nutritional status, and genetic heterogeneity. Future research should also characterize the effects of non-α-alpha-tocopherol vitamin E on immune cell function as well as their potential clinical application...."

Regulatory Role of Vitamin E in the Immune System

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30501009/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30501009/

Replied by Cindy
(Washington)
03/11/2022

Please Steve? if you are still available? how much vitamin E and what type?? I have had it with this colitis and am about to go doc instead of natural? but would MUCH rather do natural?? I really need more details if possible?? blessings be upon you and your Health I have been on a natural ayurvedic for almost a year, ., its not working :( I am getting worse

mmsg
(somewhere, europe)
06/15/2022

Margo, read up on healing clays. With time, clay poultices "pull out" stuff. But the pain reduction is usually pretty quick.

Aloe Vera

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Posted by Pramol (Nyc, Ny) on 06/02/2012
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Im not usually a blogger - but feel it necessary to write about my positive experiences. I have first flare up of UC around 4 months ago. Following numerous tests and colonoscopies my GI prescribed Pred and MP60 pills. Both of which were horrible for my system, I put on weight, lost hair, felt tired and irritable. After the course had finished, nothing had worked, so my GI upped the doses and I started all over again. Once again it failed to get me into remission.

I then (after finishing the course) put aside western medicine, and tried some eastern cures. First attempt was using pro-biotic tablets, I used it for 2 weeks, and it didnt really do much for me. Then I turned to cats-claw tablets, again no real response. Finnally I stumbeled across Aloe Vera. This worked instantly for me. One shot in the morning orally and once again in the evening. Withing 2 days I noticed the bleeding and the bloating reducing, and within a week it had fully subsided. I now keep one gallon in my fridge, and whenever I have flareups (like last night) quick dosage of AV nips the UC in the bud and I return to normal life. I have no adverse side effects from AV (appart from the horrible taste! ). I also adjusted my diet, I reduced dairy and carbonated drinks, and reduced cafine. I also stared yoga and running more often. I can say emphatically that AV along with diet and more excercise has changed my life!

Replied by Eve Z.
(Sydney)
12/21/2021
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What quantity of AV do you have each time?

Replied by Dot
(Houston, Texas)
09/21/2024

What kind of aloe Vera did you use? Was it an aloe juice or was it an inner fillet gel? And do you mean 1 or 2 Oz shots?

Aloe Vera Juice, Boswellia

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Posted by Robbie (Hobbs, NM) on 01/06/2009
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My Colitis has been a problem for many years. I've done the aloe vera and it worked for a little while. I feel it helped jump start my road to better living. What really works for me is Boswellia. I take it twice a day and I don't have anymore "runs" to the bathroom.

Replied by Colitis
(Atl, Ga)
03/19/2010

so do you still have to take prescription medications with the boswellia or can you take it along with the aloe vera juice?

Replied by Sherry
(Wisconsin, USA)
06/19/2010

Drink an ounce of Aloe Vera juice every day (I shwish it around then swallow for oral benefits also) You can mix a little fruit juice for flavor if you like. Eliminate all dairy products. There are many great substitutes: Soy yogurt, soy "ice cream" soy "milk" (add a little chocolate for flavor) tofutti "ice cream" tofutti cream cheese, (works great on a bagel or a burger) soy sour cream on baked potatoe.

I have been drug free for 21 years. If I cheat, I gurgle all night and have skin problems for weeks.

Replied by Usha
(Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape /south Africa)
05/13/2011
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for colitis problems if client is blood type B then aloe vera juice is not recomended.

Replied by Sheila
(San Diego, Ca, Usa)
05/14/2011

Hi Usha,

Does it matter if 'client' is B positive or negative?

Replied by Namebrand
(Vancouver, Bc, Canada)
06/03/2011

What is the brand of aloe vera that is recommended for use?

thanks, Dennis

Replied by Nandu
(Virginia)
06/26/2015

Hi Usha,

From where did you get the information that blood type B with ulcerative colitis, then aloe Vera juice is not recommended. Can you plz provide insights regard for this information?

Replied by Carolinablueskies55
(Nc)
11/20/2015

Would you explain why not to use aloe vera if your blood type is B? Thank you

Replied by Maggie
(Boring, Oregon)
11/29/2015

According to Dr. D'Adamo, who discovered what foods certain blood types should use, the only blood type that can use aloe vera juice with no problems or with benefits, is blood type A. I'm blood type O and it worked for me once, back in the 80's. It's never worked for me since. I'm using it now because I'm desperate but it's not helping. According to this doctor, type O's should follow the caveman diet because we were the original blood type and blood types changed as man began to expand out of Africa to other parts of the world, thus eating different types of food. I admit I have a problem with this because of my palate, I don't like meat! I love milk products and according to my dna, I don't have a problem with milk. As for everyone with colitis, use common sense, don't eat sugared foods, soda pop, caffeine, alcohol, and processed foods. You could check into this concept if the SCD diet hasn't helped because it is mainly the caveman diet.

Replied by Dennis
(California)
01/11/2018

Bagel??? Burger??? You mean you're NOT gluten intolerant??

Aloe Vera, Turmeric

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Posted by Natwell (Cosp, Co) on 03/21/2011
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Regarding Turmeric and Aloe Vera for UC:

Bleeding increased for me using turmeric. I did some further checking and found that turmeric is a blood thinner so it can increase bleeding. I am still using aloe vera. Also called the companies for composition information about aloe and found that the only company to get aloe vera from without the "diarrhea factor" is Lily of the Dessert because is tests 40% lower in the laxative ingredient- and you can only use the inner filet juice NOT GEL because the gel has cargeena (sp?) which produces inflammation. So I am using 1 oz. Aloe vera juice 4 x a day and am working up to six, started with 1 oz. 2 times. Bleeding is my worst and biggest problem because it sends me to the hospital and I cannot afford to get more transfusions without the doctors trying to send me to surgery. I ordered the Butyrate enema kit today which builds mucosa lining.

Replied by Prioris
(Fl, US)
09/19/2014

Please be aware that there is a very strong potent version of Aloe Vera. Don't cross aloe vera off your list of options until you have considered this.

It is called Aloe Muciliginous Polysaccharide or AMP. One bottle of capsules is equal to I think over 70 gallons of aloe vera juice and it has none of the toxins that are in the juice. It only contains the active ingredient.

For people who tried the juice, you may just need a more powerful and potent formula. The only downside is the cost. The upside is that once you improve, you can cut down the dose. I used Aloe MP Plus ($126) and it cured my diverticulitis in 6 weeks. It healed the pouches. I'd give it 2 or 3 months. So if all the less expensive options have failed, try this.

On a side notes, there is something called Munaka Honey one could research. Therapeutic dose should have a MKO rating of 400 or more. MKO is more scientifically based and measures the amount of the actual active ingredient vs just a number like 20+. I don't have any personal experience with this

When I look at studies, different types of colon inflammation seems to be a product of one of these.

a) a bad microbe that shouldn't be there.

b) a microbe that normally lives in the intestine but has gotten out of control.

AMP and many other remedies really target these problems and even allow healing. Things won't heal until the offending microbe is controlled.

On the other end, you should support good flora in your system with probiotics.

On the subject of Probiotics: one needs to take these if one has any significant history of colon problems. The biggest barrier is finding one that works for you. I would be especially persistent in researching different brands in this area. Don't just try a couple and give up. BE PERSISTENT.

Here is another reason why probiotics are important. It has consequences for your overall health.

"Researchers at the University of Cologne Germany, found out that eliminating the intestinal bacteria of laboratory animals brought their immune system activity to a screeching halt and with probiotics, immune function was restored. The scientists also discovered that these bacteria produced protein like compounds called peptides that kept the immune system running at a low idle, prepared to respond to disease causing infections. More research has discovered that probiotics trigger a wide range of immune compound that battle harmful bacteria and viruses."

One should not take soil based probiotics unless ones gut flora is healthy enough.

Selecting Probiotics seems to come down to

1) Delivery method

2) Number and kinds of microbes

3) Miscellaneous. Spore and non spore. May be others.

There are conflicting statements on whether number one is important. Based on anecdote reports, I sense it is important.

Controlled-Release Technology. Controlled-release formulas are specially coated to protect the probiotics from gastric acid and ultimately deliver a high percentage of live probiotic bacteria to the intestines. BIO-tract delivery system.

Beadlet Technology. This process was developed in Japan and involves enclosing live probiotic bacteria in a small, pearl-shaped beadlet, where the walls of the beadlet are formulated to survive stomach acid and release their contents only when they reach the more neutral environment of the intestines.

So just make sure you tried a variety of methods. You can test if you organisms are active by just dumping a capsule in milk and waiting 24 hours.

Replied by Lorraine
(Washington)
01/16/2017

Awesome post- Thank You so much!

Replied by Kelli
(California, USa)
04/25/2018

This post is so helpful! Thank-you Prioris.

Apple Juice

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Posted by Dave (The Gold Coast, Australia) on 05/13/2013
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I Cured U.C

Apple Juice, store bought 4 glasses a day, having suffered for 7 years with heartburn and brown blood and mucous in stools daily after 3 days all symptoms entirely gone.

Had tried bicarb regularly to get rid of the heartburn, now I have no heartburn either, I did have a bit but a teaspoon of white vinegar got rid of it on two occasions and then a 3rd occasion I used apple cider vinegar.

Also have had fresh lemon juice and honey a few times.

Can't promote enough to those with brown blood and mucous in stools, try apple juice about four glasses a day, totally has cured me first 5 days in a row with not one symptom and I feel like I did when I was a kid ( almost : )

Oh yeah sexual function has gone from uh oh to finely, back to normal... Even better actually ; )

I was very worried for years... not now worried at all.

Replied by Rusti
(Usa)
09/22/2015

Just wanted to Yay you :) That's pretty awesome. I know how amazing apples are (an apple a day...) so I suppose that's a clue. Glad to hear your amazing recovery, and why I love EC!

Replied by Kristina
(Croatia)
08/29/2017

Hi Dave.. Can you tell me what kind of Apple Juice do you use? Just regular or 100% organic Apple Juice in Health food store?

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(Anon)
08/29/2017

Here is a post from Ted...

https://ted.earthclinic.com/cures/ulcerative-colitis-holistic-treatment.html

05/31/2012

Hi Ted and all on Earth Clinic, So, I thought I found something great when I originally sent through this post on eating green tea.

I ended up having a great month with virtually no symptoms. But, one day I forgot my green tea and went about the day.... only to find a massive amount of blood and diarrhea.

Turns out, the tannins in the green tea as AMAZING for masking the symptoms of UC.... But the caffeine was actually making it worse. (My success with the green tea led me to taking green tea extracts for energy and that put me in a flare.)

Just got out of the hospital a few days back, and what I've learned over the last two months is:

Decaf green tea is great. The organic decaf uses carbon dioxide to decaf the tea without really decreasing the tannin content.

Limit fat intake to less than 30 grams MAX per day.

I'd love to comment more about a bunch of stuff. But, if you're reading this, just know that decaf organic green tea and eliminating fat does some amazing stuff for UC.

Anyway, hope that helps.

Replied by Ted
Bangkok, Thailand
04/01/2012
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Well, the cure is possible and I found those that helped. You have to understand there are basically two aspects of ulcerative colitis., the cause is mostly mycobacterium, which gives rise (after they are killed or living) to lipopolysaccharides. The lipopolysaccharides cause the inflammation which causes ulcerative colitis, but the mycobacterium also causes them.

As for the green tea it contains tannic acid, and most of it is on the leaf, some is in the liquid, that is why green tea you have to prepare it yourself, with the green tea leaves. In fact most of my remedies require that any herbs or any tea, you must consume the powder of the leaves and nothing is thrown away. You also get the same results (approximately) if you also consume tannic acid. Basically its the tannic acid that kills the mycobacterium in general, and some of the polysaccharides, but definitely doesn't really speed the healing process in the regeneration of tissues cells at all, but it does reduce the inflammation on the intestinal tract. Any nurse or doctors will tell you that if you have diarrhea, always take the green tea (especially eating leafs) or Coke (it contains caffeine. So it was both the green tea and the caffeine that actually helped, especially the alertness definitely comes from the caffeine. But it may help some people and it may hurt some people on caffeine due to differences in biochemical imbalances that exist in the body. As you go through the "general" green tea with different applications, you get different aspects and therefore some of the conflicting information, even different brands, but if you are dealing with ulcerative colitis then green tea helps in case the person has constipation, though that seems to occur more in Crohn's disease then anything else.

As to the coffee, in Thailand we drink green coffee, it has less or no carcinogens, but once you roast a coffee, then you get hydrocarbons, and you don't want that, because people with this condition are vulnerable to colon cancer.

As to your being helped glutamine is correct, it does help the healing but the bacterium of mycobacterium has to be rid of it or lessened, and you must have normal blood sugar to begin with as glutamine helps the healing. But it will always be the lysine and N acetyl cysteine to help the healing. To kill these mycobacterium is cinnamon, but they caused irritation and this is why lowering the inflammation initially will help. Boswellic acid will kill them too, but without the inflammation. So someone with abnormal blood sugar above 100 mg, /dL might require more, such as gymnema slyvestre. But someone with serious bleeding probably going to need less humic acid, but more vitamin K1 and K2, but also aloe vera oil. And someone who is seriously weakened will need more N acetyl cysteine, selenium, and a shot of B12. You have to really understand that most people who do have ulcerative colitus has a serious deficient vitamin K, this pattern of vitamin K has been deficient in human diets for the last 100 years, and making it worse, with margarine. Under no conditions are these people allowed to eat vegetable oils and margarine, it will lead a person to a hospital just taking plenty of potato chips and french fries!

But you always need DHEA 200 mg and melatonin at night at least 10 mg to help treat the inflammation and also some killing of mycobacterium, DHEA actually increases immune system indirectly, as does Lysine, the white blood cells, but inflammation is absolutely essential.

As to the greens, copper chlorophyllin, chlorella. and perhaps spirulina also help but very differently in ulcerative colitis. Copper chlorophyllin works as copper is toxic to most mycobacterium, but then so do MSM. Chlorella works by getting rid of excess heavy metals as they are required for mycobacterium growth (as do virus! ) so they ultimately performed recycling work, but you can die prematurely if they overtake the body as there is some signs of decaying within the body! Spirulina works similar to chlorella although I think less aggressively then chlorella.

So yes it is a matter of time to cure ulcerative colitis, first the cause (mycobacterium), second the leftovers (lipopolysaccharides), third the healing of ulcerative colitis. The immune system can "see" the mycobacterium, with astralagus, DHEA, melatonin, in different aspects of the immune systems too long to discuss. The lipopolysaccharides can be broke to pieces to neutralize, such as bromelain, digestive enzymes. The mycobacterium may be destroyed with cinnamon. cinnamic aldehyde (less extent), ellagic acid, tannic acid, green tea, humic acid also. The aloe helps accelerated healing of the intestinal tract, but also glutamine, but mostly the lysine, glycine and vitamin C (major components of collagen). The glutamine also helps, but some BCAA (branched chain amino acid also). My simple method is basically humic acid, aloe vera oil and lysine as the major elements, but depending upon my clients I can have hundreds of variations, but it rest on the understanding, and then developing the strategies to cure ulcerative colitis.

Any way this is my latest information so far on ulcerative colitis, as time will permit. So what I have found is basically the same as what you found, both coffee and tea.

Ted

Ashitaba Tea

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Posted by Jeannine (Merrimack, Nh) on 12/31/2009
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I have ulcerative colitis and was taking Lialda until I discovered Ashitaba powder. I make a tea using 1 tsp of Ashitaba powder and 8 ounces of hot water and drink it every evening. I haven't had an attack in three weeks even though I stopped taking my prescription medicine. The powder isn't bad tasting; however it looks like swamp water and there are little pieces of the Ashitaba that don't dissolve but the person who grows this claims that's the part of the Ashitaba that causes the healing. The Ashitaba also comes in capsule and liquid form but the grower says it's not as effective as the powder.

EC: Ashitaba is a Japanese tea grown on Hachi Jo Island, Japan.

Replied by Rachel
(Chicago, Il)
01/09/2011

Where can I find Ashitaba tea in Chicago? Thanks, Rachel

Replied by Marcor
(Sarasota, Fl)
01/09/2011

ashitaba in a liquid formula for the intestines can be found at vpnutrition the number is 877-335-1509

Replied by Mirza
(Hyderabad, Ap)
02/20/2011

Are u still in remission after using this tea? and if yes I beg to guide me how can I get it. I stay in india and suffering from chronic colitis. would be greatfull to u
thanks, Mirza

Replied by Jan
(Toronto, Ontario Canada)
05/19/2011

Is this the same as slippery elm. I have been told that this is an amazing remedy but as I am in the middle of a huge flare up am afraid to try it. Does it affect the absorption of medication? Should I wait until my flare up has calmed to try this?

Avoid Carrageenan

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Posted by Rene' (lark) (Texas) on 08/24/2015
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Dear Fellow Sufferers,

I have done some research that has revealed a crazy element concerning my chronic colitis. Actually I thought of it from reading a post here that mentioned that carrageenan could cause diarrhea. I have been having worsening bouts for about 7 months and have been trying to figure out how my diet could have changed and what could have caused this. I had started drinking a lot more of the coconut and almond milks...this is suppose to be a GOOD thing, right? Also putting it in my Healthy whey protein drinks and smoothies. Come to find out that both the nut milks and the protein powder have carrageenan in them. Also the Aloe Vera Inner Fillet Gel that I had been drinking has it in the formula also. I am going to eliminate this immediately from my diet. I am not a very strong person, my immune system isn't so great.

Maybe this isn't your problem, but I am certainty going to find out. If you have a problem with the big 'D', it may be worth it to ck the ingredients in the 'healthy' things you have been ingesting. Bless you all.

Replied by Rene' (lark)
(Tx)
09/13/2015

I wanted to report back on my wonderful healing. After almost three weeks of being off all my 'health' foods that contained Carrageenan I am almost totally back to normal after suffering all of 2015 with ulcerative colitis. I was also taking whole leaf aloe vera juice ( the gel contains carrageenan) and also a slippery elm capsule instead of turmeric for inflammation. This has been nothing short of a miracle for me as I could barely leave the house or sleep at night. I am so grateful to God. Please be cautious as to what the ingredients are in your healthy regimen. You never know what can cause an adverse effect.

Replied by Maggie
(Boring, Or)
11/21/2015
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Yes, I learned how bad carrageenan is for us folks with colitis and extremely upset and disappointed with finding it in my almond milk! It's in a lot of stuff, not just nut milk also different ice cream brands, even the so-called healthy Breyers! Very disappointed! I discovered it's not in Fred Meyer or Kroger's brand called Simple Truth. Unfortunately, it still other stuff in it. The best way to get your nut milk is to make it yourself using raw nuts that you've soaked for a few hours.

Replied by Joeylin
(Gig Harbor, Wa)
11/23/2015

I'm surprised that so many people are using almond milk, when it, like other nut milks, contains carrageenan. I found only one thread, a woman with ulcerative colitis, expressing how destructive it is. What is your opinion on it?

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Posted by Stephanie (Napa ) on 09/27/2022
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Replied by Stephanie
(NJ)
11/08/2024

Dear Earth Clinic,

What can I take at home, to stop the internal bleeding, and clear the infection, and heal the internal wound?

I have ulceratie colitis. I am also ill with many other health conditions, lyme, failing organs, all from never being diagnosed with Lyme and coinfections, which I have had for over 20 years. And Mercury amalgams in my teeth, wich I cant remove, because I am too ill.

I cant go to the hospital. I dont trust them anymore. and I dont know a safe one. And I cant do IV's anymore, so if I go to the hospital for colitis, I wont survive even getting the IV.

I really want to live.

What can I take at home for severe ulcerative colitis? I have urgency constantly and can barely make it to the bathroom. It is pus and blood. Lots of pus and lots of blood. If I eat anything, I run to the bathroom immediately.

I am so anemic, and need to eat. Please what can I take to quickly heal the internal bleeding and infection? What can I eat?

I feel like I am about to die. When I am this anemic, my body is starving for oxygen and my blood cells or whatever body parts provide my body with oxygen, are depleted.

Thank you!

mmsg
(somewhere)
11/10/2024

Stephanie, you might want to start with Blackstrap Molasses. Start small - say 1/2 teaspoon morning and evening.

Bj
(Michigan)
11/10/2024

Stephanie,

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/art-solbrig-protocol-ulcerative-colitis.html

Both Dr. John R.Christopher and Barbara O'Neill recommend cayenne pepper in warm water for internal bleeding. You can find it in capsule form in addition to powder form. Start small in dosage. 1/8 to 1/4 tsp or one capsule.

You may want to add un-sulfered black strap molasses for iron as well as gentle nutrition as you body works at healing

Search engine either of their names and include internal bleeding for many useful sites. Dr. Christopher's work is recommended as Editors Choice here on EarthClinic

https://www.earthclinic.com/cayenne-for-heavy-menstrual-bleeding.html#cayenne_187733

HisJewel
(New York)
11/11/2024

Hi Stephanie,

Have you tried the blackstrap molasses and baking soda cure? It is my go to when bleeding is involved.

I just warm a cup of water; add ¼ to ½ teaspoon of baking soda and sometimes a squeeze of lemon juice. The Blackstrap molasses also helps replenish body Iron levels.

I usually stick with it a week or until I get results. However, some have done this much longer. Just watch your blood sugar. I would also take a Rutin 500mg supplement.

Keep testing out the EC remedies on the remedies page. Avoid what you are allergic to.

You did not mention which remedies you have already tried. That will give posters a starting place for suggestions. Check these out.

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/ulcerative-colitis-holistic-treatment.html#edta_198518

Be Strengthened,

HisJewel

Travis
(CDA)
11/14/2024

Research CDS (chlorine Dioxide Solution) and Andreas Kalcker. Find his protocol, watch his videos on Rumble, listen to his interviews. This will increase your oxygen levels and will lower your pathogen load, as well as help detoxify the body. If you need links, please message me. Then look up ozone insufflation and see if you are a candidate for that therapy. Both of these have helped me a great deal (Lyme for 20 years, reduced kidney function). I have also found liver/gallbladder flushes to be indispensable. Lastly, sleeping grounded/earthed increases the zeta potential of your red blood cells (and thus, increasing oxygen uptake). Best of luck.

Sabita
(Florida)
11/16/2024

Hello Stephanie, my daughter was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. What worked for her was fasting for one day (water only). Then green smoothie for a couple of days. The smoothies were made with almond milk, avocado, cucumber, frozen berries and baby greens (kale or a mix of greens). She also took slippery elm three times a day. Whisk about 1 tsp of slippery elm powder in a cup of warm water and let it sit for 15 minutes before drinking. She drank aloe juice about three times a day. She also took acidophilus. No wheat, sugar or dairy during this healing time. After day 4 she added rice and steamed veggies and a small amount of protein to her diet. Continue with the slippery elm, aloe and acidophilus for about three weeks or for longer if desired.

Praying for your healing.

Sabita

Stephanie
(NJ)
11/11/2024

Dear Earth Clinic,

I am weak, from the bleeding, and staying in the bathroom all times of the night. I cant eat. Every time I eat, even a supplement capsule, the food runs over the internal wound and it wont heal. I tried Yarrow tincture to stop the bleeding. For 2 weeks. Still bleeding, still infected, Pus and blood all the time. I tried chicken, chicken broth. The wound is still open, still pus and blood. Still urgent runs to the bathroom 24/7. For ulcerative Colitis:

What will stop the internal bleeding? What will heal the wound? What will clear the infection? What will stop the urgency to use the bathroom?

I will try blackstrap molasses. What else can I try?

Thank you very much!

Rob
(Kentucky)
11/11/2024

Schwedenbitter 22 Herbs Formula = Tone the digestive tract

Garlic cloves (for the infection) = 2 cloves is a medical dose

Cayenne Pepper will stop the internal bleeding

Hollyhock
(America)
11/12/2024

Have you been tested for C Diff? Have you tried probiotics? I hope you can find a solution!

Stephanie
(NJ)
11/12/2024

Dear Earth clinic,

How much cayenne powder to take daily and how many times a day? To stop the bleeding internal ulcer wounds? I am only able to eat 1 cup of broth as my only food daily, because if I eat or drink, I have to run to the bathroom. It is a lot of pus and blood. Can I put the cayenne powder in the chicken broth, or do I take it in warm water?

Can I bake a whole garlic in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F? Will that still stop the infection?

Thank you

Rob
(Kentucky)
11/12/2024

I would take cayenne powder by capsule in your condition. You can make your own at home by re-purposing a tylenol capsule. Pull it apart, empty the contents and carefully scoop it the cayenne powder.

If that does not work, you can mix one teaspoon cayenne into ½ a glass of milk. The milk takes the heat out of the cayenne without losing the medical value. The cayenne/chicken broth will be HOT but try it. Do this 2-3 times daily til you see results.

As far as the garlic goes, if broth is the only thing you can eat, add raw fresh minced garlic to the broth. Just remember, heat will destroy about 90% of it medical value. 2 cloves is a medical dose.

Vera
(Colorado)
11/12/2024

Stephanie, garlic needs to be raw to have its full powers. If you cannot tolerate it, look for empty enteric capsules on amazon, and fill them yourself.

Have you tried Equalactin to stop the runs? It's OTC. I found it invaluable when my gut got badly damaged by chemo.

Replied by Olga
(Mobile, Al)
11/13/2024

Niacin Retention Enemas got rid of it and healed it, according to Research. Google it and read up on it. Niacin is also called Vitamin B3.

Stephanie
(NJ)
11/13/2024

Dear Earth clinic,

I am trying the cayenne powder. So far still bleeding and pus and urgency. The intestinal tissue is very sensitive, and anything that passes over it, seems to aggravate it. The enema sounds like a good idea, except that I am barely mobile, and have so many health issues, that I cant bend down to get to the ground, and I cant lay on the ground, I have a broken back, and bad knees etc, mostly bedridden, except I spend a lot of time in the bathroom for these past few weeks with the urgency. As soon as I leave the bathroom, I have to rush back in again. And I barely have any food in me, so its just the blood and pus that comes out. I tried the baked garlic, but if that only has 90% of the health value then I will have to try it raw. Is the garlic and cayenne ok for ulcers? Or is it too harsh on the raw/wounded intestinal tissue and ulcers? Today I ate a peeled, baked apple, and a cup of chicken broth with a small piece of chicken in it, which I chewed very well so there were no large pieces to swallow. And 3T of georges aloe. I am very hungry, but I know that the less food that passes over the wounds, the faster I can heal. But I feel terrible without nutrition. I tried black strap molasses with 1/4tsp baking soda in warm water for 2 days, but I am concerned that the molasses might feed the colitis, so I am unsure if its ok. According to the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, legal/illegal list, to heal colitis, there are many things that it says not to eat, like mucilaginous things, etc, so as not to feed the colitis. I did not try Equalactin yet. I didn't put the cayenne in a capsule because the capsule itself, is just one more thing that can irritate the intestinal wound. Anything else that I can try to heal the sensitive internal wounds and ulcers? Thank you.

Vera
(Colorado)
11/14/2024

Stephanie: When I read about all your issues, I am thinking you could make a big dent in the problem via fasting. I have been reading up on it a lot lately, and experimenting. A two day fast and a keto diet for a while could make a major difference. Sounds like your gut could use a rest?

I have settled at the moment for a 18/6 system, where I fast 18 hours and eat 6. It's very doable. And I did start with a two day fast (some of it was dry fasting to give my pancreas a break). Fasting is really quite magical, once you accept the challenge, and it does not require anything but rest. Keep us posted!

Replied by Olga
(Mobile, Al)
11/14/2024

I'm so sorry for what you're going through. You're obviously depleted of all the nutrients your body needs, and especially the B vitamins which are Necessary for energy and oxygen so you can breathe. I'd try Sublingual liquids of B vitamins, and as I mentioned earlier, research studies have found that a retention enema of Niacin (Vitamin B3) healed all the lining, etc. ALL of it. I never thought much about the B vitamins, but they're truly needed and they've done miracles for me. Mine was more the B1, Thiamine. Look up Elliot Overton and his videos.

Stephanie
(NJ)
11/14/2024

Dear Earth clinic,

What B vitamin brand, sublingual and methylated could I try? I have MTHFR, so I need methylated everything. Still up all night, only slept one hour again, because of the urgency for the bathroom. Still pus and blood. Still dehydrated, anemic, loss of nutrients, and still the active open infected/bleeding internal intestinal ulcers. I would like to try the B vitamins, please let me know a suggested kind to try, and any other remedies, Thank you

Stephanie
(NJ)
11/15/2024

Dear Earth clinic,

I still have urgency, bleeding, pus. I still cant eat because every bit of food or supplements touches the open wound/ulcers on the intestines, increases the wound and its not healing. Thank you for the remedies. Please send more remedies to try. I am so weak from lack of iron, nutrition and dehydrating, and being in the bathroom all the time. I barely get to lie down to sleep. I have entire body comorbidities, and the colitis is making everything worse, my lower legs and feet are losing partial circulation and are freezing cold to the touch, and feet are turning dark pink. They warm up only with heating pad on them. Sitting on the toilet for such a long time is making them worse.

I did not try chlorine dioxide yet, I dont have the energy to watch Dr Kalckers video right now. If I order pre made CDS, can I just put 1 drop in a cup of water and drink that once a day, while the internal wounds are still open? I did not try ozone insufflation, I can only do home treatments of any kind. I don't know if I can do liver/gallbladder flushes because I am nearly bedridden for a few years now, because of untreated lyme, so my body and organs aren't working well. I did get a grounding mat yesterday, I will try that soon. If anyone can please read and watch Elliot Overton for me, please let me know what he suggests for active, bleeding colitis. I watched for a few minutes, he sounds amazing, but I am too exhausted to keep reading and watching. I have MTHFR so I need methylated vitamins, please recommend a brand of methylated b vitamins. I am using cayenne powder in the 1 cup of chicken broth that is my only food daily now. Is it ok if I eat a black garlic clove instead of raw garlic? As my antibiotic? Thank you

Olga
(Mobile, Al)
11/15/2024

Stephanie, I wish someone would drive you to a wellness clinic where they can give you an IV infusion with the needed vitamins and minerals and whatever your body is lacking or Injections. I also know that sublinguals go straight into your system and it passes the digestive tract. Also, suppositories. I know from all the symptoms you describe, you most definitely need the B vitamins, especially B1 and B12.

Stephanie
(NJ)
11/17/2024

Dear Earth clinic,

I still have urgency, blood/pus. Still cant eat because if I eat or drink, then I rush to the bathroom, and the food keeps the wound from healing. Forcing myself to eat a little so I don't pass out. I can't do IV vitamins or injections. My body isn't working properly for many years. I might not survive injections or IV. Possibly can have vitamin injections. But IV or getting blood taken, I will swell up. I will order superior source Vit B1 and B12 methylcobalamin, they are sublingual. I like the idea of fasting for 1 day, water only, to allow the intestines to heal, but I am too weak. I will use slippery elm and aloe and probiotic. I had 12 hrs when I barely bled, but then I sneezed, and then had to rush to the bathroom, the sneeze re-opened the wound, or irritated it. Thank you!

Vera
(Colorado)
11/17/2024

A Midwestern Doctor just posted another essay on DMSO, and he has this to say about ulcerative colitis:

Gastroinestinal disorders (e.g., ulcerative colitis or duodenal ulcers): In the studies I reference, the oral DMSO dose was 500mg of DMSO 4 times a day (which is approximately half a teaspoon of 100% DMSO four times a day).

Stephanie
(NJ)
11/20/2024

Dear Earth clinic,

I will order the DMSO soon for the ulcerative colitis, as soon as I have the $ for it. I am taking 1/2 tsp cayenne powder in 1 cup of chicken soup. There was less bleeding yesterday. Still pus, and urgency. If I sneeze or eat food, the bleeding re-starts. Is there anything else I can try for: infection/ulcers/wounds/ urgency/blood/ autoimmune/ heart pain/stagnant thick lymphatics? Last night I couldnt sleep at all from I heart pain, and left arm pain, from my fingertips, up my whole arm, armpit, shoulder and heart. I have still been using magnesium, and magnesium spray, while I have colitis. It is one of the few supplements that I continued, for my heart. Most of my daily vitamins and supplements I have had to stop for the past 3 weeks, because anything that passes over the wounds in the intestines, re-opens the ulcers/wounds. But I have continued with magnesium and spraying the heart twice a day, because I want to keep my heart healthy. I am severely dehydrated for many years, with severe Sjogrens, and also, since Feb, I have had ZERO eye, nose, mouth, or vaginal fluid, since menopause started Feb. So I am dehydrated. The more water I drink, seems to pass right thru me, and pulls out the minerals I had. But yet I still drink a lot of water because I dont know what else to do, to re-start fluid and hydration. What can I do for the heart and arm pain? That will also help colitis at the same time? I have stagnant lymphatics, my limbs look like tree trunks. My left arm is so thick, it feels like a blood pressure strap is squeezing it 24/7 and it hurts. The thickness in the left arm is wide and hard, from the wrist, all the way up, and under the armpit, and to the heart. It is much thicker today, tree trunk thick. I dont think I can take serrapeptase because it might remove the tissue that is healing in the intestines. I cant take melatonin, it gives me vertigo. Thank you very much

Daniel
(Illinois)
11/20/2024

You have too much going on to do this without seeing a Naturopath or a Functional doctor.

Art
(California)
11/20/2024

Hi Stephanie,

Colitis is generally caused by a bacterial or viral infection so the use of a potent antimicrobial such as Monolaurin can be useful. Since you have bleeding, going to the hospital to get that controlled as quickly as possible seems safer than just trying remedies as they are mentioned to you. Here is a link to a typical product :

https://www.amazon.com/Natural-Cure-Labs-Premium-Monolaurin/dp/B017RHHEVG

You are here on EC looking for a remedy, so the hospital does not sound like you are considering it as an option?

It would be helpful to consider Slippery Elm to help protect the gut and intestinal tract and stomach lining since you say individual things can worsen your condition and bleeding. The slippery elm acts as a slime that coats and protects the gut. Here is a typical slippery elm product :

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Slippery-Elm-400mg-Capsules/dp/B0014UFVBI/

There are mainly animal studies to suggest that both of these supplements will be useful for issues such as colitis. Here is a link to one study suggesting that monolaurin may be useful for mice with colitis :

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9413164/#:~:text=Add to search-, Glycerol monolaurate ameliorates DSS-induced acute colitis by inhibiting infiltration, and altering the gut microbiota

Here is a relevant quote from the study :

' We showed that oral administration of GML ameliorated DSS-induced colitis by inhibiting infiltration of Th17 cells, Neutrophils, and Macrophages, protecting the intestinal mucosal barrier and altered the abundance of commensal bacterium. This study provides new insights into the biological function and therapeutic potential of GML in the treatment of IBD.'

Regarding Slippery Elm and colitis the following link takes you to a Mount Sinai article discussing the effects of slippery elm in humans :

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/slippery-elm

Here are two relevant quotes from the article :

' Slippery elm contains mucilage, a substance that becomes a slick gel when mixed with water. It coats and soothes the mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines. It also contains antioxidants that help relieve inflammatory bowel conditions. Slippery elm causes reflux stimulation of nerve endings in the gastrointestinal tract leading to increased mucus secretion. The increased mucus production may protect the gastrointestinal tract against ulcers and excess acidity.'

' Slippery elm is not known to have serious side effects. Because it coats the digestive tract, it may slow down the absorption of other drugs or herbs. You should take slippery elm 2 hours before or after other herbs or medications you may be taking. '

It may be useful to try the slippery elm first to try and calm things down before considering the monolaurin to actively act as a potent antimicrobial.

I highly recommend you see a doctor because of the serious nature of your condition as well as the almost constant bleeding which both can cause other serious health issues such as anemia or colon cancer. I'm not trying to scare you, but I do want you to be aware of the risks inherent in bleeding colitis.

Please keep us updated on how you do.

Art

Vera
(Colorado)
11/20/2024

Stephanie, you sound gravely ill. Have you considered ER? They treat everyone regardless of resources.

Stephanie
(NJ)
11/21/2024

Dear earth clinic,

Thank you for the remedies to try. Unfortunately I cant go to the hospital. I am immune compromised, so if I catch anything from someone sick at the hospital, which is highly possible, then I cant handle having to cough. I cant heal if I cough, because the internal wound would re-open if I cough. And I cant handle being any sicker. Also I cant do the strap on my arm for blood pressure and I cant do IV's. So in order to live, I actually have to stay home. I am using cayenne pepper to stop the bleeding. It is helping, as long as I don't sneeze. Yesterday I did not sneeze, and there was barely any bleeding. Still pus and urgency. Because I don't produce nose fluid anymore, I sneeze easily. I have a tea that has slippery elm in it. I will try the monolaurin for infection. Thank you. I have a question about slippery elm. Maybe does this only effect some people with colitis?: I have MTHFR, so maybe I am more sensitive. Here is my question: If you read the Specific Carbohydrate Diet list of legal/illegal foods, it says that slippery elm, is a mucilaginous polysaccharide which encourages the bad guys to grow, the ones that cause colitis, and that aloe, increases the release of tumor necrosis factor, which increases inflammation. And it says mucilaginous substances, our compromised guts can't digest this stuff, but our bugs can have quite a party on it, mucilaginous herbs are loaded with starch, which is food for the pathogens. And the articles that you linked, show that slippery elm helps ulcers. So my question is, does it work just for some people? Do I have to treat/heal differently with having MTHFR? And yes, I have been anemic for over 10 years, mainly because my body isn't functioning properly. I have had undiagnosed lyme and co-infections for many years. And bleeding makes it worse, but the cayenne powder helped the bleeding so much yesterday. I am looking forward to trying monolaurin. Thank you very much

Art
(California)
11/21/2024
2327 posts

Hi Stephanie,

You said whenever you sneeze you bleed, that means the bleeding is not controlled if a sneeze can trigger it. The slippery elm can help protect bleeding lesions from acid to help them heal. It is not meant to be used indefinitely, but long enough to calm your system and allow healing. The Monolaurin can start to eradicate the offending bacteria and or viral pathogens.

Art

Madelyn
(Idaho)
11/25/2024

Hi Stephanie,

I‘m sorry to hear about your ulcerative colitis. I have been studying about using nicotine to heal various conditions, and I've heard from the top experts and researchers in this area that nicotine is very effective in remediating UC. You can get a patch which means it bypasses going directly through your intestines. Dr. Bryan Ardis has a pdf on his website with a protocol. I hope you find relief soon.

Stephanie
(NJ)
11/25/2024

Dear earth clinic,

I will try the nicotine patches for colitis, thank you

Faeqa Salem
(Amman / Jordan)
11/26/2024
67 posts

Salam, According to the old Arabic medicine this is some of the important prescriptions for ulcerative colitis.

Boil the goat skim milk with pieces of iron until the milk thickens like honey, and drink it, it cures the ulcers.

The best for cure internal and external ulcers is Arabic gum, mastic gum, and myrrh, u can ad them to the milk (up recipe) or dissolve them in sesame oil and drink table spoon 3 times a day. Or in rose oil and use it as enema.
I don't know the ratios of oil and gums u can estimate it.

If the pain in the ulcers of the intestines becomes severe, take the saliva of flax seeds, mix it with rose oil and use it as enema, it is good as pain reliever.

The best herbs for intestines ulcers and bleeding: Horse's tail, pomegranate peel, cypress nuts, dragon's blood, rose seeds, and turmeric, u can make tea of any of them and drink it, it is better to ad honey to the tea.

Madelyn
(Idaho)
11/27/2024

Hi Stephanie,

It's Madelyn again. I was doing a little more reading about the nicotine patches. The Rugby 14 mg nicotine patches are available online from Amazon.

They are recommended as the purest brand with least additives. It's also recommended to start with a lower dose, such as 3.5mg. You can cut the 14mg patch into 4 equal parts. Place the patch on your upper arm or somewhere you're comfortable with and wear it for 24 hours. Replace with another 3.5mg patch for another 24 hours. After those 2 days, if you're feeling ok you will want to up the dose to 7mg per 24 hours.

If you feel you are detoxing too quickly, you can remove the patch and wait for a bit and then try again later.

another note-experiments have shown that even when the nicotine patch is only worn for a week or sometimes less, the body continues healing for the next couple of weeks and sometimes it's at that point you feel recovered. It basically takes that time for the immune system to work its magic :)

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Posted by Warren (Perth, Australia) on 02/09/2010
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try bi carb soda for ulcerative colitis! It will corrrect bad flora in the gut and reduce symptoms quickly. 1 teaspoon in a glass off water 3 times per day.

Replied by Jo
(Perth, Western Australia)
03/30/2010

Warren are you still going ok on 1tsp of bi carb in water 3 times per day? Scared of trying it in case trips to the loo increase and certainly don't want blood pressure to increase.

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Posted by Rob (Wellington, UK) on 10/31/2008

Hi. I have mild UC. Hyperbaric oxgen and hydrogen peroxide have helped me. I was reading all about sodium bicarb and colitis. Would doing an Bicarb enema be a good idea in this case? Re finding ones acidity levels is it litmus with urine and saliva? Thanks Rob

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Posted by Daniel (New Plymouth, New Zealand) on 09/03/2007
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WORKED TEMPORARILY

I just tried taking baking soda for ulcerative colitis and it seemed to make things worse. I got a ph test kit and my ph seems to be alkaline most of the time anyway. as my ph came down after taking the baking soda my bowel got better. Not sure whats going on but it is very weird. what to do?

Replied by Ted
(Bangkok, Thailand)
09/07/2007
392 posts

Daniel: An ulcerative colitis is caused by a certain bacteria that is needed to kill them, a baking soda alone and alkalinity would not work as well, without the added magnesium citrate and perhaps some zinc supplements. One simple remedy, which had to do with ulcerative colitis was about a 1/2 teaspoon in one full glass of water using milk of magnesia plus 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in a full glass of water, would have reduced the pain along its path by killing off, at least initially, but since magnesium hydroxide is poorly absorbed, a magnesium citrate 250 mg/day is still needed along with some zinc acetate supplements.

As to why baking soda causes acid urine, it is a result of the hyperosmolarity of sodium portion of the baking soda causes the acidity inside the cell to rid of easier. Apparently the improvement condition came as a result of intracellular fluids being acid to leave the body in larger amounts causing the extracellular fluids to be acid, resulting in a more acid urine. This little known fact is mentioned in medical enclyclopedia at the time I was reading up on alkalinity. To prevent this kind strange occurance, it means the body needs more alkaline electrolytes using both potassium citrate and magnesium citrate along with the baking soda. Since obtaining potassium citrate are relatively difficult I think it is more easy to find the magnesium citrate, which may be found in the ingredients of some common laxative medicine. However, the dose taken is much smaller than as per instructions on the bottle, about at least anywhere from 1/4 to 1/10 less than whatever is mentioned. But technically a 250 mg of magnesium citrate is about 1/8 teaspoon of magnesium citrate, roughly speaking and that is mixed in 1 full glass of water.

So the simplest possible remedy is 250 mg of magnesium citrate plus 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda with 1 full glass of water.

If magnesium citrate is not obtainable some temporarily relief is possible from just the use of milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) plus baking soda as previously mentioned and perhaps a twice a week dose of 50 mg of zinc acetate or zinc gluconate are possibility. The ulcerative colitis should reduce whenever the body has sufficient amounts of magnesium. Diets low in magnesium and low in alkalinity is what causes the bacteria of the ulcerative colitis to flourish, based on my experience.

In summary baking soda alone is not sufficient to kill off the ulcerative colitis and in a severely acidity of the intracellular cells (inside cells are acid) this may cause a temporary dip in pH and shows up acid urine readings. This can prevented with the use of alkaline intracellular minerals such as magnesium and potassium, in small amounts when taking the baking soda also. One thing I am certain: a sodium citrate, which simply 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda plus 1/4 teaspoon of citric acid, won't cause a drop in pH, since citrates are an intracellular component, while the sodium is an extracellular fluids. A baking soda might get this problem now and then. But it must be noted still that if baking soda ALONE is used, it takes about two weeks for the body to attain sufficient alkalinity without a drop in pH (acid reading) since it takes time for the body to rid of tha acid OUT of the intracellular acid fluids

Replied by Daniel
(USA)
09/12/2007

Thank you Ted. I did not explain myself very well I took baking soda and citric acid together for two days. It made me feel a bit sick on both occasions. I got the ph test kit the next day and then saw that my saliva ph and urine ph were above 8. my bowel had got worse after taking this 2 times over two days so I stopped taking it. I have kept checking my ph and after stopping, my ph came down but remains at about 6.5 to 7.0 and my bowel has settled a bit. I will try taking magnesium and zinc as you have suggested. my saliva or urine ph has never gone below about 6.4 since I started checking. do you think taking the baking soda and citric acid would still help? I take steroids and should be acidic but seem to be more alkaline than what is mentioned as normal 6.4. Side note: the antibiotic ciprofloxacin is the only thing to ever work on my ulcerative colitis but does not work like it used too. So it is a bacteria that is the cause of my ulcerative colitis at least. Once again thank you for your help

Replied by Ted
(Bangkok, Thailand)
09/14/2007
392 posts

In event the urinary pH and saliva pH is above 8, baking soda is not to be used, and a more appropriate remedy to modify is to take the magnesium and zinc supplements. Usually sulfate reducing bacteria causes destructive colitis and low sulfur foods may also help in addition to magnesium and zinc. In event the pH is high, it would indicate a different sickness altogether, but in the meantime lower sulfur foods, magnesium chloride supplements and zinc acetate is the preferred solution for people with alkalosis (rare), instead of acidosis. Alkalosis is not good news either, as it indicates the body lacks chlorides or loss too much chlorides from either medication of salt free food. In that instances, 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt in one liter of water would be helpful, and apple cider vinegar taken without the baking soda will offer the best help to normalizing the pH and correcting the chlorides lost.

Replied by Daniel
(New Plymouth, New Zealand)
09/25/2007

Thank again Ted I have been trying magnesium and zinc and baking soda mix as you suggested and have had some success. This time I felt better shortly after taking the solution after 2 day morning and night I had less almost no bleeding But then a strange thing happened. The next time I went to the toilet I had bad bleeding and my stool felt hot and burning my ph was 7.5 urine and I tested my stool as best I could and it was about 8.0 saliva was 6.0 and I was getting a bit of reflux odd yes but I will see how thing go in the next few days. Any suggestions would be great Regards

Replied by Ted
(Bangkok, Thailand)
09/30/2007
392 posts

It takes about 2 weeks at least for the body to adjust its pH completely. While the remedy is not 100%, a tiny amount of potassium citrate or potassium bicarbonate is needed as a small tweak, such as 1/8 teaspoon of potassium citrate to the 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. As the body tries to recover, it does need some vitamin C, although a sodium ascorbate form is more safer generally not too much is taken so that it can heal such as 250 mg of sodium ascorbate for example. The ulcerative colitis major remedies, are still the baking soda, magnesium and zinc nevertheless. It is a bacteria that grows whenever the body is deficient in certain common minerals (magnesium and zinc), but also pH. It should be noted that certain other kinds of bacteria also tend to flourish in a high metal environment. However, some chinese parsley may also help slowly remove the heavy metals, but the most important factor, I think is to avoid sugar, vegetable oils, and high fat foods.

Replied by Daniel
(New Plymouth, New Zealand)
10/14/2007

Once again Ted Thanks your information has been great. I have been getting better The bleeding is nearly gone. but I still get hot runny stools do you know why this could be? This happened when I first took baking soda and when I take it for a few days in a row but not sure. I also get a bit of Abdominal pain at this time to. My urine ph is good mostly 7.5 8 when I test it. Is this just a side effect of taking baking soda or maybe taking a bit much.

Replied by Rebecca
(Fremont, CA)
10/25/2008

Ted, How many times a day on the simple formula mentioned? Once a day or three times a day? And is it best on an empty stomache or does it matter? Thank you for this website!!! Rebecca :)

Replied by Namebrand
(Vancouver, Bc, Canada)
06/03/2011

Ted or anyone else...

How many times a day do you take the 250 mg of magnesium citrate plus 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda with 1 full glass of water for ulcerative colitis?

Thank you sincerely,

Dennis

Replied by Kayla
(Seattle, Washington)
01/09/2012

I had symptoms for five months. Went to the ER with pressure in my abdomen, bloating, low fever, chills, nausea and headache. I was given ALL the tests CAT scan, blood work and ultrasound all came back normal. I still had symptoms that seemed to fit with ulceration colitis so I tried Ted's Remedy - 1/2 teaspon each of Milk of Magnesia and Baking Soda in glass of water I did this twice daily. My symptoms decreased 50% the first day and by day three all symptoms were gone! However, I will continue with the remedy for ten days just to be on the safe side. I'm glad I wasn't diagnosed by my doctor in the states, because I do not want a preexisting conditions in my medical chart! Crazy as that sounds!

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Posted by ela (Baltimore, md) on 08/23/2007
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i have ulcerative colitis and typical with this disease, you are sickest in the mornings. well i was looking through the internet out of desperation and typed in natural cures for uc, and read a couple stories of people swearing that baking soda mixed with water has cured their uc. well, i tried it and it has (after 3 nights of drinking before bed) so far cut the severity of my morning sickness by about 75%! i even can't believe it. its very interesting and i'm gonna keep doing it and noting my progress.

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Posted by Heidi (Mt. Pleasant, Iowa) on 09/25/2008
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Hi all, I just wanted to post my success with the baking soda and magnesium citrate remedy. I got really sick late June and found this website looking for a cure for ulcerative colitis. I had extreme bloating, diarrhea, pain, cramping about 4 hrs after I ate anything. I began drinking glass after glass of the baking soda (1/2 tsp) and magnesium citrate (1/8 tsp.). I also took magnesium and potassium vitamins. The baking soda drink was the only thing that gave me relief from my pain and bloating. I finally got better after about 2 wks. Was feeling good and quit taking it. Relapsed and began drinking it again. Got better in exactly 2 wks. I am feeling pretty good again. It has been 2 wks since then. I finally got some tests done at the hospital a few days ago and tested positive for bacterial overgrowth in my small intestine. That's funny since I'm feeling fine now. I can imagine what the numbers might have been when I was at my worst. Thanks so much Earthclinic! This remedy was my lifesaver.

Replied by Heidi
(Mt. Pleasant, IA)
11/03/2008

Hi Ted, I have been using the baking soda and magnesium citrate formula for my condition for several months along with magnesium and potassium vitamins. While it does help it is not clearing up my problem. I was diagnosed with an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine and tried the antibiotic route of Flagyl for about 6 days before quitting as it made me so much worse. Is there anything else I can do to kill this bacteria off? I have been doing the heavy metal cleanse of garlic, olive oil, and cilantro 4 days on and 3 days off. I was eating a clove a day for 6 days but my kidneys began to ache and hurt. Thought I was detoxing too fast so switched to the other remedy. I am also taking aloe vera juice, ocassional slippery elm, dandelion capsules on my off garlic days, licorice root capsules, and I just bought some activated charcoal. Going to give it a try. Also going to order some hydrogen peroxide. Also, is this bacteria the same type that causes the UC or something different? I also tested myself via the "spit in the glass test" for candida and was positive. I take coconut oil capsules and eliminated virtually all sugar and bread from my diet and tested again and it was not there anymore. However, I still have other symptoms of systemic candida that also coincide with flare ups of this intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Wondering if candida is the name for this bacteria overgrowth that dr.s tested me for but they do not recognize candida as a disease? What do you think?

Replied by Joseph
(Boston, Ma)
06/27/2010

First off, thanks for the feedback. I have tried L-glutaine on several occassions but haven't noticed too much of a difference. As for the Magnesium Citrate, isn't this a laxative? I would be a little concerned to take this as I am already going to the bathroom enough during the day and with some urgency. I saw Ted's recommendation but was still a bit nervous since my google search on magnesium citrate returned "laxative". I will take another look at Mag citrate.

Thanks,
Joseph

Replied by Saucychick
(Orlando, Fl)
02/23/2011

The amount of magnesium citrate by Ted is 1/8 teaspoon in a glass of water. Laxative dose is 2 to 5 ounces (around a half a cup). Also a very interesting idea to cure a lot of digestive ailments is the GAPS diet.

Replied by Dette
(Chicago, Illinois)
08/19/2012
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So I started flaring again after a long time of remission. It was kind of bad at first, but for the past week it got much worse. Yesterday morning there was blood and mucus and pain and urgency, and it was runny. I took baking soda and magnesium citrate in the morning and the again at night. This morning there was no blood or mucus, a little pain, better formed. I have never seen such immediate results! I was expecting months before I ever got to this point. I am very thankful for this remedy.

Replied by Mirza
(Telangana)
10/20/2015

Hi Dette,

How are u now, did baking soda drink still helping you please post your experience here and any precautions to take, my condition is like bad in morning with blood mucus and runny stool, I am planning to take this drink.

Replied by Kristina
(Miami, Fl)
01/19/2017

Hi there, What brand of magnesium citrate did you use? Thanks SO much! Currently with UC - not frequent bathroom trips but blood with stools still... Thanks again.

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