Ulcerative Colitis
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Ulcerative Colitis Remedies

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Fecal Microbiota Transplant
Posted by Sam (Florida, US) on 11/19/2014

Ulcerative Colitis and IBS:

Fecal transplant, which is approved by fda for cdb, shows success in curing many more diseases and conditions including gut issues, diabetes, cfs, etc.

Raw Juice Diet
Posted by Jg86 (Birmingham) on 05/28/2014
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Ulcerative Colitis: I really wanted to let everyone know about the amazing benefits of following a raw juice plan for curing this condition... I recently watched a documentary where Jason Vale from super juice me spent 28 days with a group of people, all with chronic illnesses and diseases, ulcerative colitis included.... the guy who suffered with this had lost all symptoms by the end! Absolutely amazing... would urge anyone to watch the video, google super juice me...


Ulcerative Colitis Remedies
Posted by Rsw (Uniontown, Oh) on 05/18/2013

Berj, Look into low dose naltrexone at www.ldninfo.org. There are published studies about it's use, with a 67% effective rate for Crohn's and UC. It is FDA approved at 50 mg for addictions, but was found to be very helpful at low doses of 1.5 - 4.5mg for many autoimmune diseases with no side effects except vivid dreams for a week or so in some individuals. Also, although this is difficult to think about at first, there is a woman on this site whose husband had terrible bowel issues and she finally tried a fecal transplant using herself as a donor on the weekend, and he is now completely cured! I have read that this is 100% effective for those with C-diff, too, the theory is that the lack of correct micro organisms in the intestine is causing the problem. Two possible remedies to think about. Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon.


Turmeric
Posted by Beth (New City Ny) on 04/29/2017

You are taking alot of turmeric which you dont need to. Instead buy the curcumin, which is 500x stronger than the turmeric. Curcimin is the actual root extract. its stronger. My daughter is taking it now for her ulcerative colitis.


Humic Acid
Posted by Anthony (Philadelphia, Pa) on 06/22/2012

Hi, Happy to hear your great results. I have similar issues cause I have UC. Which humid acid and fulvic acid products do you take? Could you please let me know? Thank you very much and good luck!!


Aloe Vera
Posted by Dot (Houston, Texas) on 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?


Ted's Remedies
Posted by Judy (Sanbornton, Nh, Usa) on 08/19/2012

For Poutou from Brockton, Mass--Our 26 yr old daughter has had UC for 3 years and takes Asacol, but was having light bleeding regularly. At last she's found a program that works for her; I encourage you to try it also. First of all she is a strict vegetarian-no meat, fish or eggs. Animal products putrify in the intestines and build up decaying waste matter even more when digestion is impaired. People with intestinal illnesses (and all of us) need to keep the gut clean in order to heal. Since Cath has had UC, no dairy, spices or salt. Probiotics are a must-- 3 times the amount the label says to take--as all pharmaceutical drugs kill off good bacteria in the intestines. For the last month she's had no bleeding since doing these 3 things religiously every day: 1. Fennel seed tea--wonderful for digestion and reduces inflammation. One person on a website wrote, "Trust me. Fennel seed tea stops bleeding of UC. " Cath has found it to be so. Bleeding stops gradually, over a couple weeks. Pour a cup of boiling water over 1 tsp. Fennel seed (avail. At health food store or order on internet); cover and let steep at least 15 min. Drink 1 or a few cups a day. Our daughter Cath drinks hers in the morning. 2. Chia seed, soaked overnight in water, blended in a fruit smoothie for breakfast. Pour 2 Tbsps. In a cup of water, stir a couple times, cover and soak overnight. It forms a gel; stir again and store in fridge. Cath says if she doesn't have time to make a smoothie, she drinks the chia gel by itself, as she feels it's important for healing inflammation. It's pleasant and goes down easily; blending not necessary. Chia is high in Omega 3 essential fatty acids (EFAs), a high dosage of which, we saw on another site, heals UC. Cath drinks chia gel in evening also, by itself. She uses about 3/4-1 cup chia gel every day. 3. Diatomaceous earth (DE), food grade, a heaping Tbsp. Every night in water. It's wonderful for both diarrhea and constipation, and helps to keep the gut clean. Start with 1 tsp. In a glass of water (keep stirring, as it settles). Increase gradually to 1 heaping Tbsp. In 8 oz. Water a. M. And p. M. Check internet for sources. Good overview on Human Use Benefits and testimonials (including some for UC) at earthworks health.com and other sites. Two weeks of doing those 3 things religiously every day--fennel seed tea, chia gel and DE, along with a strict vegetarian diet, have brought Cath into remission. She's very excited and says she feels wonderful, with Normal bowel movements. She's reduced her Asacol use, as well, and plans to keep cutting back on it gradually. She does have an appt. To consult by phone with a homeopathic doctor in Phoenix, Arizona, whom we found on internet. This doctor told Cath she has 95-100% success rate healing UC, without drugs. Good luck.

Pramol from NYC, it's wonderful you've found aloe vera to help. We advised our daughter to use it a couple years ago, but she seemed to not take enough of it regularly, perhaps because of the taste, to make a difference. Good luck to all.


Ted's Remedies
Posted by Sandybridge (Tn) on 06/23/2017

If I had what you are describing and I lived in Richmond, British Columbia I would investigate taking full spectrum Cannabis extracted CBD oils which normalize the body's functional system. CBD (Cannabidiol) Reduces Inflammation and Autoimmunity.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19442536

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Cannabidiol,+a+safe+and+non-psychotropic+ingredient+of+the+marijuana+plant+Cannabis+sativa,+is+protective+in+a+murine+model+of+colitis

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232190/


Ted's Remedies
Posted by Amanda (Michigan) on 06/23/2017

I think digestive issues and skin issues can be common among vegetarians, especially if they have been vegetarian a long time. There is a lot of talk these days about using bone broth to heal the gut. I don't know the reason you are a vegetarian, but if consuming bone broth were an option, you might consider it.

Gelatin and collagen and such seem to be what is needed for gut health.

If no on the bone broth, have you tried slippery elm?


General Feedback
Posted by Gail (Sacramento, Ca, Usa) on 04/14/2012

Our bodies become overly acidic when we eat the wrong foods, or are otherwise under stress, physical or emotional. As the "Eating For Your Type" book(s) by Dr. Peter D'Adamo shows, those with type O blood tend to have an even higher acid content to their blood than the other types. Thus, more type O's suffer from acidic diseases like esophgeal reflux (i. E. Acid going upwards) or acid going down to either create or irritate intestinal problems.

After being diagnosed with UC, I began killing offending pathogens with a substance called mms. You can still order it online in the US or elsewhere under the name "water purifier. " I found that mms kills every pathogen, virus, bacteria and parasite. I weigh about 115 lbs. So I worked up to taking 3-5 mixed drops of mms every night. But please start with only 1 mixed drop for three days, then proceed upwards evey three days. You may be able to handle 5-10 mixed drops if you're 200 lbs or more. Then, each morning upon rising I take 1/4th cup liquid bentonite stirred into VERY dilute unfiltered apple juice (I have low blood sugar) or if you can, just plain, clean and filtered water. If your problem is very severe (such as bleeding) you may want to take the bentonite 2-3 times daily. Be sure to NOT eat directly following for at least 45 minutes. Do sip on at least 16 ounces of water for the following hour. Think of liquid bentonite (also called morilianite) as soothing spackle for the colon. It pulls the now-dead pathogens out of your bloodstream and off your intestinal walls. It helps prevent a sick die-off feeling (Herxheimer reaction) because it pulls the toxins OUT into the colon to be eliminated more easily instead of letting them accumulate. It coats ulcers unbelievably well. Coupled with the right diet for my blood type, I haven't been bothered by UC once since I began following this regimen. If you don't know your blood type, buy a simple blood test online or from a health food store for about $20. Read about the diet designed to help your particular blood type. Others who suffer from IBS or other intestinal disorders say they've also benefited immensely from this regimen. I sincerely hope this helps other suffers as much as it's helped me.


Humic Acid
Posted by Timh (Louisville, Usa) on 01/03/2012 2048 posts

Anthony, I would add some milled flax seed during the Humic Acid cleanse as it will gently purge the colon of toxins. 1/2 spoon 2 daily. And why stop there, try some Dr. Christopher's "Red Clover Combination" for a whole body detox. These herbs will lose the bad stuff while the humic chelates for elimination.


Multiple Remedies
Posted by Bracha333 (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma , United States) on 12/04/2011
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For UC, I have used probiotics with co q10, turmeric, and many people are dehydrated and don't realize it so pedialyte ( check with your doctor on amount). And, a vegetarian diet. Our diets are very acidic. Hope this information is helpful. Also, peptobismol has healing properties for stomach and intestinal ulcers. A seven day treatment. Again, check with your family physician. Many doctors are not into natural remedies and just write a prescription that has more side effects than worth taking. A simplistic life style with lowered stress if possible.


Aloe and Slippery Elm
Posted by Cindy (Houston, Tx) on 09/13/2011

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


Aloe and Slippery Elm
Posted by Brad (Mount Pearl, Nl) on 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.


Aloe and Slippery Elm
Posted by mmsg (somewhere, europe) on 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, Turmeric
Posted by Kelli (California, USa) on 04/25/2018

This post is so helpful! Thank-you Prioris.


Multiple Remedies
Posted by Maryam (Sydney, Nsw, Australia) on 08/06/2010
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Hi everyone! I've had this uc for almost 7 years with very severe symptoms. I've been hospitalised for several times and had bood transfusion etc. I tried all the remedies on this website and from other websites and book etc. I was on very strong medications... Now I am not taking any medicine. I am not cured though yet but it is under control. I would like to give you some of the informaiton that I used to treat my UC. I just would like you to let me khow if they work for you then I will give you more information and remedies. These are the remedies I used:

1. Fresh lemon juice with a glass of warm water and a table spoon of honey half an hour before any meal, specially on an empty stomach.

2. Boil 2 spoons of dry deel with 2 cups of water until it left only one cup and then drink it when it is warm with a tps of honey every morning and every night ( do this specially when you have white tong)

3. Cut done all the unhealthy foods, junk foods etc

4. Use zinc in your apple juice drink every day

5. If you buy fruit juice from the market, make sure they are not added sugur or preservetive.

6. Take a one month fresh grape juice diet (drink one cup only grape juice every one hour but nothing else)... I did this only for 2 days and it seemed to be working but I was not too determined to continue.

Plz let me know the result if somebody goes for more days. Good luck


Vitamin E Enema
Posted by Marine17 (Nicosia, Cyprus) on 06/03/2010
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I was diagnosed with UC about 8 months ago and was on corticosteroids and salofalk. After coming off of corticosteroids, my symptoms returned though a bit milder(diarrhea and some bleeding). For some time I played with my diet but it did not seem to have a great effect. I would eat only rice and boiled chicken with no fruits or vegetables but it would only work the first day. Then I came across a post regarding Vitamin E enema. It said use 2 capsules and increase to 10. It also advised not to eat white flour, rice, milk, sweets and fruits but it lots of vegetables. So I started the enema and on the third day all my symptoms disappeared. It has been three weeks now and I have almost forgotten I have UC. The enema gives me a bit of gas but that's about it.

I actually have fruits too like banana, avocado and mango. I have stuck to the 10 capsules a day and I also take 1 orally, vitamin D (2 capsules) together with Calcium and magnesium (1 capsule), Selenium and L-glutamin. However I started those extra supplements one week after I started the enema so Vitamin E has done the miracle and the others I'm taking to help make the healing process faster.

The therapy must be for no less than 3 months. I will keep you posted after 3 months when I stop but I would do it my whole life if I had to given that I would be symptom free and enjoy my fruits and vegetables!!

Vitamin E Enema
Posted by Marine17 (Nicosia, Cyprus) on 08/25/2014

Hi Mark! Sorry just saw your question. You can't buy vitamin E enema on its own. You just need to buy the oil capsules and a small enema tube and make it yourself. you can add some distilled water to make sure it goes further up. But this should be approximately half a small coffee cup altogether so it stays inside. Total of about 4000-5000 IU. I would also recommend taking probiotics or Kefir if you can tolerate it as well as at least a teaspoon of L-glutamine. I also take a turmeric supplement and selenium. I know it sounds a lot perhaps but better than taking drugs which is the one thing I am trying to avoid. And of course watch your diet. Take out anything that makes your symptoms worse.


Dietary Changes
Posted by Judy (Richmond Hill, Nyc) on 04/11/2011

i agree with you every food does not work the same for everone. I have had colitis for the past 13 years. Have had plenty good times but also bad ones. To the point where I couldnt even eat 3 spoon full of food without running to the bathroom. With me what seems to work the best is very bland foods that dont contain to much condiments, and of course avoid stress. What is weird is that every year I was hospitalized especially in the summer due to this until I had my first baby. After that I had two more kids and never been hospitalized again. I do take medication (asacol)but only when i am in relapse.


Dietary Changes
Posted by Paul (Boston, Ma) on 03/10/2010

Josephus,

You said you did the water and brown rice in December 2008. How are you doing now? Since 2008 did you have to do the 7-day diet again? Was it difficult to follow this diet for 7-days?

I have been suffering with UC for almost 10 years. I have done probiotics, diets, aloe vera, acupuncture, kinsiology. Natural treatments and just about every prescription drug that was approved. I still have a hard time accepting the "there is no cure".


Baking Soda, Milk of Magnesia
Posted by Naturopathicgail (Sacramento, Ca, Usa) on 01/15/2011

Regarding Ulcerative Colitis, I hold Ted's knowledge in high esteem. But regarding the killing of bacteria in the colon, I would highly recommend using a product called MMS, or Master Mineral Supplement. It is inexpensive and can be ordered on the internet, sold as lowly "water purifier." It will NOT harm healthy tissue whatsoever, yet it will kill any pathogen known to humans. It stays active in one's system for 2-3 hours, so can be taken several times per day. Mix 3 drops of the Mineral with 3 drops of the Activator and let sit for three minutes. Add an inch or so of non-acidic juice or Beverage and drink.

As far as a soothing and healing agent, I don't think anything quite matches Liquified Bentonite. It's soothing and very healing. Take 1/4 cup mixed with non-acidic juice or beverage upon arising, between meals and especially at bedtime. Natural Liquid Vitamin E is also a wonderful soothing agent when taken at bedtime.

Avoid Dairy products, all refined sugar and fried foods. Almond milk is a great substiture for those who want to avoid soy. Many with bowel disorders find wheat products which contain gluten only irritate the colon. Brown rice flour and pasta etc. can easily be substituted and are much easier to digest. For those with very high acidic levels, usually Type O bloods, eating meat and fish actually helps control the acidic beast. It's like throwing a chunk of meat to a shark. If you don't, the acid (shark) actually attacks the lining of the stomach and the intestines. Be sure that ANY white meats or occasional reds are completely hormone and pesticide free. They MUST BE thoroughly masticated and never, ever fried. Steamed vegies are an amazingly healing accompaniment as well as gold or red baked potatoes. I hope this helps many of those suffering.


L-Glutamine
Posted by Dante (Houston, Texas) on 09/29/2010

Hey, back in the beginning of February of 2010 I had to go to the hospital and they told me I had colitis. Well, now that you mentioned antibiotics, I remembered that earlier in the year I had been given antibiotics for my tonsilitis. But I wanted to make sure if it was before or after my flare up. I just found my pill bottle and the date I was prescribed those antibiotics was about 15 days prior to me getting very ill with colitis. I think I may just have found what caused my colitis. In my opinion, penicillin will definitely kill off your good flora. However, I was given different antibiotics specifically for calming down colitis flare ups. So I think penicillin is really bad for your intestines. It attacks the bad and the good. Thanks for your info. [email protected]


L-Glutamine
Posted by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 02/01/2014

To A Roper from Sydney,

Great news on the non recurrence of ulcerative colitis.

I just saw a success story of a lady who had suffered from UC for years and was on continued meds to keep the UC under control.

She experimented with Colloidal Silver and in two weeks could tell the UC had dramatically diminished. Now, three months later she is not on meds and the symptoms of UC are gone.

She is convinced the Silver finally killed the infection.


Aloe Vera Juice, Boswellia
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.

Aloe Vera Juice, Boswellia
Posted by Sheila (San Diego, Ca, Usa) on 05/14/2011

Hi Usha,

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


Baking Soda
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


Baking Soda and Magnesium Citrate
Posted by Joseph (Boston, Ma) on 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


Baking Soda and Magnesium Citrate
Posted by Saucychick (Orlando, Fl) on 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.


Raw Food Diet
Posted by Kim (Riverside, CA) on 09/21/2008
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I followed the same diet and my symptoms left me in about the same amount of time after a year of suffering. I ordered a book from a website (not sure I can post it here).The author claimed 100% success. It sounds like the same book.


Licorice Root, Job's Tears, Lotus Root
Posted by David (Tacoma, Washington) on 04/10/2008
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Licorice Root, Job's Tears, and fresh Lotus Root, Ulcerative Colitis. There is a book that I own, it's called Chinese Natural Cures, by Henry C. Lu, who has been practicing Chinese medicine since 1972. This book claims that it has the cure for Gastric Ulcers. Please get a copy, try the remedy and give me some feedback. My email address should be visible to you. Thanks and best wishes.

Acupuncture, Turmeric, Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Dante (Birmingham, Uk) on 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.


Baking Soda
Posted by Rebecca (Fremont, CA) on 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 :)


Dietary Changes
Posted by Marion (Las Vegas, USA) on 08/19/2007
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I had ulcerative colitis for ten years and had seen a gastroenterologist for all those years. I was taking all kinds of medicines like Asacol and prednisone, etc., when after a while nothing seemed to help, my Dr. suggested that I may need to get a colostomy. Well I thought "unh unh no way", so I came across this book written by Jane Heimlich "What your Doctor Won't Tell you"(I believe she was the wife of the man who invented the Heimlich Manuever). In the book I read a section that was about a man named Dennis Burkitt and he studied tribes in Africa that had no colon problems whatsoever, and he stated it was due to their diet as opposed to the western diet full of dairy, sugar and fat. They ate no dairy, or flour products just truly whole grains, no sugar very little fruits, they ate lots of vegetables and legumes and little lean meats. This was probably a primitive type diet. I tried to eat as close to that diet as possible, by eating whole grain bread (with the seeds in it), no dairy, sugar or fruits, no fats, gravies, sauces or syrups. I just ate lots of fresh vegetables mostly raw some cooked, mostly fish, only water, some fresh cooked beans, some seeds and nuts. ANd lots of prayer to God It didn't take long for things to turn around and I can say that I did not have to see my Dr. ever again. I have since adjusted my diet to incorporate some stuff moderately. My colon does not have a problem anymore. But if I was to return to eating alot of the wrong foods on a regular basis I would be right back where I was before.

Avoid EDTA
Posted by Stephanie (NJ) on 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!


Avoid EDTA
Posted by Hollyhock (America ) on 11/12/2024

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


Avoid EDTA
Posted by Stephanie (NJ) on 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


Avoid EDTA
Posted by Stephanie (NJ) on 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.


Avoid EDTA
Posted by Stephanie (NJ) on 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


Avoid EDTA
Posted by Stephanie (NJ) on 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


Avoid EDTA
Posted by Stephanie (NJ) on 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


Coconut Oil Enema
Posted by DEEPAK (Rajasthan) on 03/12/2023

Did consuming oil help you?


Dietary Changes
Posted by Grace (Centralia, Illinois ) on 11/11/2019 11 posts

I really need help. Everyone says to eat raw fruits and vegetables and I would love nothing more, but every time I do, I bleed like crazy from my colon, because I have UC and Crohns. The very thing that I'm supposed to have to heal my colon are the things I cannot have, like nuts and seeds, or grains. I don't seem to do too bad with salads but my salads consists of lettuce and onion and chopped eggs. If I eat raw carrots or do not cook my vegetables, then I bleed real bad. I do not like heated up fruit. I tried to eat a raw banana the other day and also watermelon, but they made me bleed terribly. So what am I supposed to do to heal myself up? I love coffee, but can never have that, as it makes me bleed so bad. I've got to get this healed up, so I don't get cancer. I do not like aloe vera juice. I do well taking natural herbs in a capsule form. I wanted to try juicing, but to me it tastes so nasty. Please help.

Dietary Changes
Posted by mmsg (somewhere, europe ) on 11/12/2019

Grace, before others chime in with helpful information, you can start with chewing whatever you eat, an exaggerated amount of time.


Dietary Changes
Posted by June (Florida) on 01/15/2020

Mastic gum has been around for centuries used by Greeks for all types of intestinal discomforts. This has been a life saver - just make sure you are buying mastic gum resin. Also Cucrcumin is also very good for any infections. Find a good probiotic - ask your health food store for a good brand for your problem - they should be able to help you.


Multiple Remedies
Posted by Jandell (California) on 09/14/2016 8 posts

This post is 3-4 days after my above post. 1st I wanted to say that I've been suffering with uc since aprox.2001. Sadly like lots of people I tried to convince myself that this would all go away, given a bit of time. Even after my 1st colonoscopy in 2005 and an expensive trial and failure of Ascol, I had trouble facing this was going to have to be ongoing diet, meds and self care for the rest of my life. I kept lying to myself telling myself that I could eat just a bit of this or that and be OK. Well as I've learned the hard way, that was just my way of "playing like an Ostrich" in other words, just hiding my head in the sand and thinking that if I could not see the problem, it would just go away. Well, as many of us have learned the hard painful way, that is just not going to happen unless we are willing to bit the bullet, so to speak and grab hold of the reins and start trying to work on getting better. That means a lot of reading, research and trying new paths, when the old ones no longer work. That's the background, here are some things I'm currently doing.....

To give a full picture of what is working for me and what is not working, especially for the new person just trying to figure out how to handle uc, I wanted to add that I also am on a specific diet of no dairy, no gluten, no fats, & no sugar.

Basically I eat boiled egg whites and a few berries for breakfast, for lunch I eat low nitrate and low salt white turkey breast with some mustard, some pineapple and some strawberries and baked sweet potatoes and I drink only boiled water with some organic lemon juice and dinner is a baked sweet potato and a few sugar free popsicles. For right now, that's all that I can eat and not have the bloating and instant "d" and severe cramping. But that alone will not work without the other things I'm doing.

Also, due to foggy thinking I accidently took Lialda 1 more day, (even though my Dr. told me not to....goes to show people need to have someone else over the control of your drugs or you need to tape notes to the med bottle & write things down in a notebook as you do them). So sadly, that makes 3 dosages of Liada in 3 days. That's a low amount for what others take, but it was a lot for me. That 3d dosage of Liada brought more sheer misery with severe abdominal cramping, severe pain in my shoulder and neck joints and took away any energy I had to the point I could barely walk from my bed to the bathroom and to honest just felt like I was going to die during the cramping. For 3 days, since the 1st day I took Lialda, the pain, cramping, & mental fog & loss of energy had progressively gotten worse, so I had no question that all that was caused by the Lialda. So late on day 3, I made the decision to quit taking Lialda as I felt it was poisoning my body or at very least my body was reacting severely against Lialda.

I was and am thinking that I can still keeping the UC under control by taking probiotics (2x a day) and Quercetin (herbal inflammatory)(2 500mg caps every 6hrs at the same time I take an OTC allergy meds, "Equate") and the anti diarrheal Rx Cholestyramine (2 every 12 hrs). I am also taking 1x a day, Chaga mushroom caps, as I think that is killing off any infection. Note I do take all of these alone (at different times of the day) when I've eaten nothing for the previous hour. I don't know if this will be important for anyone, but since I'm very blood sugar sensitive, I eat something every hour. As long as this regiment keeps working I'll continue on it without Lialda, until I see my Gastro. Dr. and then we'll see what he has to say.

I'll post again as changes occur.


Zinc Enema
Posted by Lulu (Austin, Texas) on 05/18/2016
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I started using my "zinc enema". It really helps with UC sometimes. This zinc enema consists of: 1 tsp of zinc gluconate powder, 1 tsp of slippery elm powder, 1 tsp of marshmallow root powder, 1/2 tsp of comfrey root powder mix well in about 3 to 4 ounces of hot water in a glass cup.

I wait until the mixture is luke warm, (or I can use half the amount of hot water then add remaining in cold water after mixing it) pour into an enema container. I use the Ready-to-Use Saline Laxative Enema bottle found in most grocery stores pharmacy area for this zinc mixture enema. I pour out the saline solution contained within these bottles and rinsed the bottle out for my zinc enema. I tried to use this saline solution on a active flared up colitis condition a couple of times, it burned like hell and caused colon spasms. Now I just dump the saline out to use this bottle. I reuse this bottle by rinsing it out each time. (There is a round paper cover on the inside top. I remove that so it doesn't restrict flow.)

I do this zinc enema before bed after I evacuated most of the bowels and attempt to retain this over night. Often, more fecal matter will get excreted in the process. I just make more of the mixture until I'm able to retain it. A bit of Preparation H at the tip helps lubricate the process. I also keep a paper clip on hand to undo the tip should the enema bottle gets plugged up by the herbal content. I sometimes use a strainer to help prevent that as well.

To insert the enema, I lay on a towel or a disposable pad and on my left side.

Note: I learned it is recommended that one takes some copper mineral with zinc. I buy mine in capsules and take it orally.

Activated Charcoal
Posted by Linda (IL) on 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.


Avoid Carrageenan
Posted by Joeylin (Gig Harbor, Wa) on 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?


Multiple Remedies
Posted by Timh (KY) on 01/26/2015 2048 posts

St: Nice to hear your success! If I may suggest some additions.

First, as for the fiber; it would surely be an improvement expanding your fiber to more types as psyllium is good yet restricted in results. I mix a combination of Psylium-Pectin-Wheat or Oat fiber for full spectrum effect. The pectin will remove any possible radioactive isotopes which can reek major havoc in even very small amounts from sources like dairy foods, iodine deficiency, and radon found in homes particularly basements and cellars. Wheat & Oak fiber have the remarkable ability to manufacture Butyric Acid which is a major fuel source for the cells of the colon.

Second, as for the inflammation, many folks have reported good results for UC by taking Turmeric. Turmeric is particularly powerful anti-inflammatory but also is one of the most broad-spectrum beneficial herbs on the planet.

Third, to increase the efficiency of probiotics, it is advised to predose w/ antibiotics herbs like Garlic, Oregano, Olive Leaf, Neem, Grapefruit seed. After killing gut pathogens w/ these herbs, this frees up the probiotics to "populate" the gut.

Speaking of gut flora, do be sure to get enough Vit-K rich foods like green foods like Spirullina, Chlorella, Wheat & Barely Grass. Many people are starting their day w/ "green smoothies". These vitamin K rich foods help the body manufacture probiotics naturally. FOS is also used as a pre-probiotic w/ good results.


Fecal Microbiota Transplant
Posted by Dutchie (Toronto/Amsterdam) on 05/29/2022
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I don't have Ulcerative Colitis, but I just came across this Dr. Gupta podcast and thought I'd share it with earthclinic.

This woman claims to have been completely cured of UC using a fecal transplant from her husband:

Link: https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/chasing-life/episodes/7fb9ba3d-609f-430d-a21c-ae9e012b2a7e

Alternate audio:

https://24163.mc.tritondigital.com/OMNY_CHASINGLIFE_PODCAST_P/media-session/2298cfc2-0708-4d3e-a599-b65297ace588/d/clips/d83f52e4-2455-47f4-982e-ab790120b954/5487743a-9ee0-4820-bf17-ab86012793f9/7fb9ba3d-609f-430d-a21c-ae9e012b2a7e/audio/direct/t1653379364/The_Healing_Power_of_Poop.mp3?t=1653379364&in_playlist=9d09a860-4011-4c6e-8f47-ab8601279402&utm_source=Podcast


Humic Acid
Posted by Ketchup (Maehongson, Thailand) on 09/02/2014

Dear Ted. I hope you can help.

Since you are based in Thailand, I was hoping that you might be able to help me to source some of the suggested supplements to cure ulcerative colitis.

I am living in the North of Thailand, near to Chiang Mai but can easily order online if necessary.

I have read much about the mycobacterium paratuberculosis and it's potential cause of colitis/crohn's.

Diagnosed with UC 2 years ago, I would say its mild compared to others' stories. Thankfully!

I have managed to hold off all western medication thrown at me, and instead have worked with my diet to manage the condition. The best results I've had have been from correct food combining, which I follow very strictly.

However, although I'm now passing good stools for most the time, the inflammation still returns and causes pain and bleeding. In fact, fasting for a period of 2 weeks gave me the best results but I lost so much weight that I'm fearful of taking this route again. I'm already 6 kgs below my normal weight.

So, I'm hoping that an Humic acid/aloe vera approach may work to help kill MAP and alleviate symptoms. I feel that this approach with my current diet might just result in permanent healing.

I am, however, finding it difficult to source Humic acid in Thailand. Can you advise? I've ordered a liquid supplement containing Humic acid from Australia but I've read that the powder is preferred. Is it possible to source here in Thailand do you know?

Also, is there anything else that you would recommend that I take along side the Humic acid?

Thanks for your time

Humic Acid
Posted by Ketchup (Maehongson, Thailand) on 09/24/2014
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BETTER BUT WITH SIDE EFFECTS

Hi, for anyone interested..

I have acquired the Humic acid now. Bought in Australia and mailed over to Thailand. I have been taking 15 ml 2x/day along with aloe vera.

I had an immediate positive effect. In 2 days all bleeding stopped and by 1 week no more pus or mucous either. Good stools and regular.. note that I follow strict food combining principles so my stools were fairly good even before the introduction of Humic acid.

Addition benefit of the humic acid was a huge increase in energy levels. From day 1 I noticed the difference.

However, after almost 2 weeks, I now have external hemorrhoids. I'm wondering what to try to resolve this. I've actually been meaning to do aloe enemas as per Ted's recommended approach to UC but now that I'm ready to do this I'm worried about inserting the tube at the site of inflammation.

Ted, can you recommend anything? Perhaps aloe vera topically?

Thanks


Humic Acid
Posted by Denise (Colorado, US) on 01/28/2015

Can you tell me when you took Aloe Vera, in what form, and how much at a time please?


Potassium Iodide
Posted by Bill (Naples, Fl) on 06/10/2017

Will potassium chloride do the same thing?


Supplements
Posted by Vlo (Oklahoma) on 08/12/2013
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I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis 5 years ago during the 2nd trimester of my pregnancy. After the delivery of my son I suffered from extreme constipation alternating with bloody diarrhea. After years of suffering I found a fiber supplement with Psyllium, Hibiscus Flower, Licorice, Fenugreek Seed, Pau D' Arco Bark and Hyssop. To my complete amazement it worked great. It is by far the only fiber that works without cramping my colon or irritating my ulcers.

Supplements
Posted by Janet (Pa/usa) on 03/17/2015

What's the name of it? If love to get some too. I've been suffering with this disease for 20 years.


Fecal Calprotectin Levels
Posted by Berj (Munich, Germany) on 05/30/2013

Hi, I have done a fecal calprotectin test and the result came very high, at 8,800 mg/g. I have Ulcerative colitis (or indeterminate colitis or Chron's colitis). The doctor said he has never seen a number high as this even for colitis patients. the normal number must be below 50. Does anyone know anything about this? It's the first time I do the test. Any ways to reduce it? Thanks.

Fecal Calprotectin Levels
Posted by Joy (Battleground, Wash) on 05/31/2013

coconut heals the intestinal tract from teeth and mouth enzymes to the gut to the rectum. It is anti fungal , anti bacterial, anti viral, anti microbial.

I have had intestinal problems and I'm on month 7 for daily coconut oil and meat, haven't drank the coconut milk, but the meat helps with diarrhea in a lot of people and the oil doesn't tax the liver. It does make me a bit quesy when I first drink or eat the oil 3-5 tsp. at a time - but I take a couple papaya tabs and that calms it down. Coconut products are truly AMAZING for overall improved health. Betafood heals the gut too and I use a few tabs of it daily with my supplements. It heals the gallbladder and helps digest fats.


Ulcerative Colitis Remedies
Posted by Dee Dee (Birmingham, Al) on 01/16/2014

In reply to healing Ur digestive system - I was also diagnosed with colitis & have found the following really helps me:

Blending or juicing in mornings (cabbage - carrots - cucumber - apple) - taking a very good probiotic everyday - taking garlic gel cap everyday - taking multivitamin - drinking 2-3 tablespoons flaxseed oil everyday. Regimen above has helped me tremendously!!! Hope it helps u or someone!! Have blessed day!


Ulcerative Colitis Remedies
Posted by Berj (Munich, Germany) on 05/18/2013

Dear all, thanks for this wonderful site. I am sure it is helping tons of people with difficulties out there.

I would like to talk about my problem with Ulcerative Colitis and ask about recommendations.

I am 31 years old, diagnosed with ulcerative colitis since 2005 while I was working and living in Nigeria. (left sided, proctitise, chron's colitis, etc as it keeps on changing per medical doctors). Bloody diarrhea, weight loss and fatigue were all common. At the beginning of the disease it was getting controlled with steroids. Now after some years, flareups are frequent, and not controllable with steroids. I lost my weight from 70 kgs ( I'm 173 cm) and being athletic, to 50 kgs now and skinny, since I am sick all the time. The disease is effecting my joints too. I was hospitalized 2 times last year because of movement restrictions in my joints and heavy bleeding. That's the story in a nutshell.

I would like to know where to start. There's alot of information everywhere, but for sure the cure is not with medical doctors. It's just here, natural healing. So please can you advice how should I start healing my intestines?

1st you are mentioning, colitis is caused by mycobacterium. So I have to kill these in the first step, then the second step is healing the intestines and the 3rd step always supply building blocks for these healing so I do not get into flarups again. That's of course by avoiding alot of bad foods (which I do not eat actually). So please can you supply a personalized supplementation plan since you say everyone is different? I want to heal my intestines, get my health back and get back my body.

Are foods like gluten, lactose, eggs, seeds and nuts very bad and causing autoimmune reactions?

Moreover, how can someone visit Ted in Thailand? Is that possible?

Regards and thanks in advance.

Please feel free to contact me by email as well. This goes to anyone on this website. We are here to help each other, and together we are stronger.

Berj

Ulcerative Colitis Remedies
Posted by Om (Hope, Bc, Canada) on 05/18/2013

Berj, if it was me, I would visit Jim Humble's website as he has a lot of experience with diseases in Africa. He has healed many of malaria and his remedy is MMS. There is help on that site.

I would heal the gut with turmeric, two teaspoons in simple whey powder and water, which also addresses the liver. Ayurvedic Amala powder which is the best vit C can also be taken to body tolerance. Hope you will embark on your tour to good health soon. Best wishes, Om


Ulcerative Colitis Remedies
Posted by Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 05/19/2013 2048 posts

Berj: It is very common to hear of digestive illnesses occurring following a short or lengthy stay in unsanitary environments and conditions like is common in Africa. There are numerous parasites and pathogens that one could be infected with.

Begin treatments of herbal remedies found here on E.C. for both parasites and pathogens. Some herbs are effective in removing both p & p. Garlic, Oregano, Grapefruitseed extracts are good universal antiparisite/pathogen herbs.


Ulcerative Colitis Remedies
Posted by Berj (Munich, Germany) on 05/19/2013

Thanks guys for the suggestions.

LDN treatment sounds promising. I will definitely pursue it and try to see how can I get that here in Germany.

As for the fecal transplant, I am also considering it and studying it. The cost is an issue unless I have to do it myself without testing the donor and so on. Otherwise its an expensive treatment given that only some special centers in the world do it. (One in Australia and some others in the States).

Coming to MMS, I never heard about it, and is also very interesting. I also may give it a try.

As for turmeric (curcumin), in the last month, I was adding curcumin on virtually everything I ate. I experienced no healing effect. Maybe I was not taking enough. I don't know. I may try your suggestion to take it with water, without the whey. Will still that work?

Thanks again for your suggestions. Looking forward for more suggestions regarding my case and I look forward to help others to find a cure for their colitis problem.


Ulcerative Colitis Remedies
Posted by Om (USA) on 05/19/2013

Berj: Overall I still think MMS is the route to take. For turmeric visit:http--www.bioponic.com-pdfs-TurmericAyurveda.pdf.

I love to read it as there is such a vast range of action by this sacred herb. Here you will find a section on your needs. Turmeric works to the chakra level and as is also with Chinese medicine, you may first feel effects on your subtle plane. Killing pathogens with superoxygenation is done by MMS, a very powerful remedy.

Hulda Clark's remedies for parasites work very well as per my own experience years ago. However your condition seems to require a broader spectrum remedy. Chemical medicine can complicate matters, not to mention side effects, etc. Hope this helps. Om


Ulcerative Colitis Remedies
Posted by Berj (Munich, Germany) on 05/19/2013

Guys, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis while I was in Africa 8 years ago. Every now and then, and the latest was last month, I go and lie to the medical doctors and say I need a test for bacteria, parasites and any pathogen, and all are coming negative. So I don't know really if I have to believe the results tat I do not have any bacteria or parasite or not...

I do still believe though that it was caused by an infections in that not so clean environment, while I was very clean before living there, eating only home cooked meals, exercising regularla and being very athletic. Since then I have lost all my health and body. But I also guess my diet helped getting me colitis by that time. I was heavy on eggs (more than 5 a day, sometimes I ate 10), milk of around one liter per day and also cheeses (usually white). What do you think? I know that stool and blood test can have mistakes, but can they have the same mistake over and over again? I did 3 tests already this year and 3 times any parasite or bacteria came negative.

Ulcerative Colitis Remedies
Posted by Brenda (Al) on 12/22/2014

Highly recommend stinging nettles. I began takin it in tea form not even knowing I had the colitis symptoms It's cheap very effective has become a prize herb for me.


Apple Juice
Posted by Kristina (Croatia) on 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?


Turmeric
Posted by Tom (Los Angeles) on 11/15/2016

Hi Sharon,

I saw your post from 2013 that Turmeric has helped you with UC. Can you please let know if there is any specific brand of turmeric you take?

Thanks


Turmeric
Posted by Gavin (South Africa ) on 08/18/2022

Hi Tom,

Look for organic non irradiated turmeric if possible but any turmeric powder will be good.



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