ulcerative colitis diet

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Q: A diet for Ulcerative Colitis?
I am reading a book called “The Makers Diet” I want to know if anyone has heard of it. I have been diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. I want to take the holistic approach. These antibiotics kill the good and bad bacteria. Is it absolutely necessary to eat Organic Fruit and Vegtables?

A: Yes, I’ve heard of it. When you think about it we were meant to eat what the good Lord provided for us on this earth, not all the chemicals, preservatives and pesticides that are in our food supply. That is why it is so very important to buy and eat organic. People with UC must be diligent about eating wholesome meals. Protein deficiency is common. Buy organic meats. Make sure you get a good variety of fresh vegetables. Juices are very good since they require very little work from the digestive sys. Drink vegetable juices every day. Cabbage juice is particularly helpful in healing ulcerated areas. Eat a cultured product like kefir every day or yogurt if you’re not allergic to dairy. Drink lots of water to prevent dehydraion. Avoid……. refined carbs, white flour, white rice, brown and white sugar. No red meat, fired or greasy foods. No foods high in saturated, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fat. Be careful with high fiber foods. No alcohol, caffeine,carbonated or spicy foods. Many people with Crohn’s/UC have undetected food allergies, when they remove these foods ffrom their diets, the disease often completely disappears. Dairy and wheat are common triggers. Aloe vera juice soothes and heals the digestive tract. Enteric coated fish oil reduces inflammation. Digestive enzymes will aid digestion and probiotics will supply friendly bacteria. Peppermint tea is an excellent tonic, chamomile will reduce intestinal inflammation, slippery elm is a traditional remedy for bowel disorders. Oregano can be taken for an infectionthat accompanies Crohn’s. Boswellia has a powerful anti-inflammatory benefit. I hope all this is helpful

Q: I am suffering from Ulcerative Colitis. What kind of Diet should I go on to alleviate my symptoms?
I have gone to many doctors, and the best solutions they offered were surgery and taking a bunch of pills and suppositories that don’t really work. I don’t know what to do and the symptoms havent gotten better after a month. What should I do?

A: The most important thing to do is to reduce the incidence of diarrhea and blood. Probiotics, especially the sacchromyces boulardii yeast are known to reduce and even eliminate the diarrhea. Research has shown that boulardii up to 6 times a day is important for UC patients. Below are a list of not too many bacteria that are readily available on various websites or a place like Whole Foods.

As far as diet goes you want to minimize the ingestion of sulfur containing foods, especially if you are experiencing rotten egg smelling farts as those kind of farts are indicating that you have a high concentration of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) which is a toxic byproduct of protein digestion. Those stinky farts also mean that your body is not properly detoxifying the H2S and will weaken the colon cells. Less meat, less onions and garlic, are important ways of reducing the sulfide precursors.

As far as things to add, make sure that you are ingesting the bifidobacteria listed below and get some Metamucil, which is essentially repackaged Psyllium husks, or Plantago Ovata fiber. The combination of Psyllium and bifidobacteria has been shown to be as effective as the standard pharmaceutical 5-ASA type drugs such as Pentasa or Mensalamine in clinical testing. Go figure $500/month vs. less than $60/month. The combination of 5-ASA, psyllium husk, and bifidobacteria is also beneficial.

As long as you are getting the bifidobacteria, try some oat bran, wheat bran, or brown rice. In in many patients the bran products help reduce inflammation.

There are many things you can to to ease colitis. Review the following list of KEYWORDs and go to http://www.pubmed.gov and type in: “ulcerative colitis” KEYWORD
to see the results of the peer reviewed journals. Here is the list…

lactobacillus and bifidobacteria: Kyodophilus by Wakanuga
lactoabacillus GG: Lactobacillus GG by Culturelle
sacchromyces boulardii: a gut friendly yeast by Jarrow
Pepto Bismol
Fish oil
bromelain
papain
quercetin
boswellia
vitamin C
vitamin E
magnesium in citrate or ionic form: traceminerals.com

The best but unpleasant treatment is a human fecal transplant. In pubmed type in: fecal Borody TJ
and you will see the articles. Download and review and you will learn that some people can be cured of ulcerative colitis. According to Borody, about 1/6 colitis patients get cured. You could be one of the lucky ones. I know folks who are doing well with this treatment.

Secondary possibilities
capric acid (not much research here but shown to be good against a Candida infection)
caprylic acid (not much research here but shown to be good against a Candida infection)

Q: Is there a specific diet I should try to stick to since I have Ulcerative Colitis?
I have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis for 2 years or so now, and I was in the Air Force where the doctor prescribed me Asacol. Since then I have gotten out and a new doctor put me on Sulfallazine and it worked for a while but I have been in a flare up state for like 3 months now and he put me on prednisone and 6mp. I have been tapered off of the prednisone which helped me with my flare up, and since I have been off it I have been flared up. Is there some sort of diet I can try?

A: I have Crohn’s (13 years of 20) and my gastro has always told me to eat whatever i can tolerate. excluding corn and other hulled veggies. smoothies are the best thing.you can put supplements and such. avoid lots of orange juice though. it’ll really cause diarrhea. of everything i’ve tried, smoothies have been the easiest on my guts. like the last poster said, avoid lots of seeds(strawberries, raspberries, kiwi, black/blueberries)they do not digest. there are so many recipes and you can buy them pre-made. it’s something easy that you won’t get burnt out on. also, while having a flare up, don’t eat raw fruits and vegetables, they are incredibly hard to digest. owww! if you want your 5 a day, cook them down to mush and then chew it very well. or if you can handle it try v8- although it’s rather acidic, and your bowel movements will be red. just keep that in mind so you don’t panic when you go to flush and see red. hope this helps.

Q: Ulcerative Colitis – huge diet problem, really need some advice!!!?
Hi there.
History:
I have had ulcerative colitis for three years. I was admitted to the hospital on the 15th of December. I was discharged two weeks ago as the hospital said they cannot do anything more for my recovery.

The drugs that I am on are 40 mg of prednisone (steroid), 3 Imuran pills per day (auto-immune suppressant), and I will be taking my third infusion of Remicade in two weeks (Remicade is a new ‘wonder drug’ that is supposed to do wonders after the third infusion). Drugs haven’t done much yet

My problem is this: I cannot eat anything! Mostly whatever I eat (especially grains, starch, sugars–all normal, prepared foods) makes my bowel movements worse, and I lose a lot of weight. I am on a diet called the Maker’s Diet (just starting Phase 2), but even on this there are many things I cannot have to eat.
Does ANYONE out there have ideas of good foods/recipes that I can have which will be good to my system, but will help me to gain weight?
Thanks if you have any ideas

A: here is a link for you to look at http://www.asacol.com/take-control/ulcerative-colitis-diet.jsp Good Luck

Q: Ulcerative colitis and diet question – please help!?
I have had UC for two years now and no medicines have been able to help prevent flare ups. I was so sick three weeks ago that I was nearly admitted to hospital. In desperation I decided to try what a friend had suggested – to cut out all dairy products from my diet. I did, and ever since I have been much better. Has anyone else experienced this, or has anyone excluded any other foods from their diet that has helped them? Thank you,

A: I’ve had UC for 1.5 years and have cut out all dairy, fried foods, raw veggies, hummus and real spicy foods, I have notice a lot of difference but I still have flare ups. I seem to get flare ups due to stress and my emotional state. I take Colazal but it doesn’t really seem to get it completely under control. I am lucky though in that I don’t have any pain with my UC and it is a really mild case. I do drink 6-8 oz aloe vera juice a day and take pro-biotics.

Q: Has you tried the vitamin E enema & diet to CURE ulcerative colitis?
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant.
I CURED my severe condition of ulcerative colitis over 25 years
ago with a vitamin E enema you prepare yourself and diet.No other
medication. No problems since.Results within one week.The correct
diet of fiber binds the stool,provides the proper environment for the growth of good bacteria and removes the constant colon
irritation produced by wrong food choices which gives the open
sores a chance to heal.The vitamin E enema works with the body
immune system to heal the colon wall.

The enemas are made from the vitamin E you buy in a drugstore.
Additional infomation at http://www.curezone.com Type vitamin E enema in the upper RIGHT hand corner of the opening page search window

A: Sorry, I wouldn’t touch this…”cure” with a infinity pole. There used to be a big thing about coffee enemas and cancer at one point. It fulfilled it’s goal too. Lots of people wasted thier money on this QUACK “cure”.

Q: What helps the symtoms of ulcerative colitis?
Does anyone know if there is a special diet that helps ulcerative colitis? I was thinking of eliminating meat to see if that would help even though people do that for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis is a little different. Any suggestions would be great!

A: eliminating meat won’t really help much.. the best things to cut out are fried foods, overly processed foods, popcorn, fake sugars, other veggies that will irritate your stomach too. The sugars to completely watch out for are any that end it -itol like sorbitol which is found in many gums. my nutritionist I had said to avoid these because they cause diarrhea which would definitely not help us with UC. I’d also watch dairy intake. I know that I became fairly lactose intolerant with my UC. Organic foods help tremendously as well since they aren’t processed and they are more natural.

Q: Does diet cause ulcerative colitis (i.e. junk food, fast food, meat, dairy)?
I think my diet & sweet tooth had something to do with me getting UC.

A: hi savory, I have crohn’s disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease like UC.

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America has accurate information on how IBD is dxed, what each disease is, how it’s treated, dietary information, surgery, the latest treatments, surgery, plus they have a hotline and a live chat that is run by healthcare experts well versed in UC/CD. They have a forum where you can post questions to others in the same situation as well.

Check out the site to find a local CCFA support chapter near you. You can meet many folks like yourself and swap stories and info as to which hospitals are the best, which GIs are the best, which ones to avoid, plus they have educational meetings where dieticians, drug reps, insurance reps, surgeons, etc. come to educate patients as well as their family/friends about living with IBD.

Here is some info from the CCFA site:

What is Ulcerative Colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic (ongoing) disease of the colon, or large intestine. The disease is marked by inflammation and ulceration of the colon mucosa, or innermost lining. Tiny open sores, or ulcers, form on the surface of the lining, where they bleed and produce pus and mucus. Because the inflammation makes the colon empty frequently, symptoms typically include diarrhea (sometimes bloody) and often crampy abdominal pain.

The inflammation usually begins in the rectum and lower colon, but it may also involve the entire colon. When ulcerative colitis affects only the lowest part of the colon — the rectum — it is called ulcerative proctitis. If the disease affects only the left side of the colon, it is called limited or distal colitis. If it involves the entire colon, it is termed pancolitis.

hope this helps.

Q: Controlling diet for ulcerative colitis patients???
I always thought that nutients and what not are absorbed in the small intestine.
So why do patients with ulcerative colitis (which is in the large intestine) need to watch out about what they’re eating (no fatty foods, sour or hot food,etc). I mean i know that if you eat really hot food even a normal person might get diarrhoea, but i thought that the large intestine is only responsible for absorbing water and minerals/??

So is there a valid reason for discriminating food? And what exactly should you avoid??

A: Different foods promote inflammation; it doesn’t have to touch that part once your body has digested it.

Knee joints aren’t involved in digestion but still get inflamed from RA sufferers eating white bread and cake.

Q: Is cutting out all grains,potatoes,milk and sugar out of my diet going to heal my ulcerative colitis?
will no carbs and homemade yougurt really help me and how long can I stay on this kind of diet?

A: Been there had that, best thing IS natural yogurt

Q: diet for ulcerative colitis?
is there any food i should stop eating??

A: Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease in which the large intestine becomes inflamed and ulcerated (pitted or eroded), leading to flare-ups (bouts or attacks) of bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. The long-term risk of colon cancer is increased.
Dietary modification may reduce the symptoms of the disease.
* Lactose intolerance is noted in many ulcerative colitis patients. Those with suspicious symptoms should get a lactose breath hydrogen test.
* Patients with abdominal cramping or diarrhea may find relief or a reduction in symptoms by avoiding fresh fruits and vegetables, caffeine, carbonated drinks and sorbitol-containing foods.
* Many dietary approaches have purported to treat UC, including the Elaine Gottschall’s specific carbohydrate diet and the “anti-fungal diet” (Holland/Kaufmann).
* The use of elemental and semi-elemental formula has been successful in pediatric patients.

Q: Ulcerative Colitis ANYONE? Help with safe foods and diet!?
It’s been almost 3 years, and I have flare-ups at least every 3-4 weeks. I’m on Pentasa, the cortifoam, if you have it, you know the drill.

What are safe foods you can eat that keep you healthy and able to go about a normal life? What foods do you avoid??
**What vitimans or nutritional suppliments help?***
I have been tested for everything from gluten to lactose.
I cannot eat tomato, or oranges, or even the peels of an apple or any fruit. I have been on a very bland diet for the past 2 1/2 years, and this is so hard! Any foods that help or tear you up please list.

Any new medical treatments on the horizon?
(I have to go for another colonoscopy– that was all the doctor could do for me)
This is my 2nd GI and they just say everyone is different.

***PLEASE ANSWER IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH ULCERATIVE COLITIS, COLITIS OR CHRON’S***
**please no mean or nasty remarks!**
This is a horrid problem and I’m looking for answers, and kindness
-Does UC ever go away?-is forever
Please share your treatment that your Doctor has given you!
Thank you for the information.
Any holistic remedies out there?

If you have Colitis, please IM me, so I can learn more.
mystic_gift
I want to thank everyone for their answers, and all great ideas and suggestions and sharing your experience with me.
I just saw on tv www.STOPUC.com a new medical trial! i am going to look into it.

Again, thank you and please keep answering and adding information to my questions!

Colitis shouldn’t have to hurt this much!

A: Only you can determine your diet. Everyone is different what may be bad for me may be ok for you. I am really new to this disease, so my knowledge is limited. I am currently taking 3 fish oil pills a day, I eat and Activa yogurt everyday along with taking a pro biotic pill, and I eat 20 fresh or frozen blueberries a day. I also take ascol(sp). I can tell you that I noticed a big difference when I started taking fish oil (my doctor suggested it). I am not sure why the blueberries work, but my mom’s boyfriend has Chron’s and a nurse told him to eat them. I have noticed a difference since I started eating them.

I hope this is not forever, and it does sound like they are getting more treatments for it.

Good luck.

Q: I have had ulcerative colitis for 10 months and am looking for help in treating this disease. Food/diet/meds.?
I have been on Prednisone for several months and recently started on Imuran (azathioprine), however, no improvement has occurred.

I have diarrhea 10-15 times /day, usually very shortly after eating or drinking any liquid.

Would appreciate help (success stories) with food to eat. medications that have worked, diet controls or any information that would help alleviate this problem.

Thank you

A: This is the site doctors go to for help….
Try the main site address also.

Q: does aloevera helps in flareups of ulcerative colitis?what is a diet in it?Any specific medicine?

A: There are articles you can read on aloe vera and ulcerative colitis (UC) and it certainly looks like it may offer some help in management of the condition:

http://www.bastyrcenter.org/content/view/694/

You might also like to try slippery elm as its muciliganeous properties may be soothing on the bowel. Another one is marshmallow root. Don’t forget also to try Manuka honey:

Read this short article on Manuka honey and UC:
http://www.manukahoneyusa.com/ulcerative-colitis.htm
but if you are diabetic consult your health care provider first.
You might also like to try acidophilus if you don’t take this already:

Acidophilus and UC
http://www.lef.org/prod_hp/abstracts/php-ab_acidophilus.html
However if you are on the drug Sulfasalazine then talk to your doctor first as acidophilus may speed up the metabolism..

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/lactobacillus-000310.htm

You should consult a qualified Naturopath/Herbalist in consultation with your doctor as you need to be sure you are getting the correct medical advice alongside any treatment you want to try. UC is a chronic disease and needs the correct management. Don’t give up hope though and try lots of different approaches in agreement with your doctor.

Another article you might like to read on herbs/phytotherapy for UC:

http://www.crohns.net/Miva/education/articles/Crohns_Colitis_Bone_Phytotherapy.shtml

Best wishes.

Q: a diet for someone with ulcerative colitis?

A: Mnay people with UC find they do better on a diet that rigidly excludes milk and all milk products. Others can’t tolerate fish or some other protein food. A food diary might help you figure out what triggers flareups for you.

During remissions a high fiber diet is supposed to be good, but during flareups, most people are more comfortable with low residue diets. Whatever works for you.

Don’t fear surgery if you are having almost constant flareups, as your life will be dramatically better afterwards. I speak from experience.

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