Showing posts with label natural remedy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label natural remedy. Show all posts

Monday, April 23, 2012

What makes ulcerative colitis worse?

Good question! Anything that can be done to decrease these awful symptoms is worth trying. These 2 lists are for me in particular.

Top 5 Worse Foods for UC
Alcohol
Caffeine
Red meat
Soda
Popcorn

Top 5 Best Foods for UC
Avacado
Yogurt
Raisins
Bananas
Carrots


Others have reported that foods high in fiber or with seeds, like beans or strawberries, can make symptoms worse during a flare. I myself haven't experienced this, but everyone responds differently!


Thursday, April 5, 2012

Naturally!

No Rx medications are getting UC into remission. I have just started to take Aloe Vera Gels and Boswellia. Apparently the Gels can become habit forming. I will be careful to not become dependent on them. I bought the brand that didn't have that warning on the label, but I will make sure I am aware of this anyways.

I have higher hopes for the Boswellia. It is extract from a kind of tree found in the countryside in India. It can help with UC, and could even help with arthritis, so if it is effective for a double whammy then I am all set!

I figured I should give some natural remedies a try, even though probiotics haven't helped me in the past. All the different Rx drugs I've spent thousands on haven't helped either that much, so I have nothing to lose!