Guest guest Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 Hi Everyone, I’ve been on the SCDiet for almost 2 years now seeing very little progress with my C. issues. Before SCD, I use to consume milk products. My naturopath told me I was lactose intolerant, allergic to all milk products. I thought that since the good bacteria in the yogurt eats the lactose and sugar in the milk, that I was safe. Could it be that the yogurt is causing my C. problems…or at least preventing my gut from healing more quickly? If so, is s. Boulardii sufficient in terms of probiotics? Thank you for any help you can provide. GERDS and chronic C. SCD 22 mths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 Thank you Amelia, I suspected as much. I already started on the s. boulardii and will continue. I’ll start making nut yogurt. Hopefully, this will help. I’ll keep the group posted. Maybe someone else is having the same problem. Cheers, SCD 22 mths *************** , Since D and C are the opposite ends of the same spectrum regarding gut flora imbalances, it is very possible that the yogurt is causing the C. My husband is sensitive to casin/milk protein, so it doesn't matter what form the milk is in (cheese or yogurt) it causes him D. He can now get away with infrequent, very small quantities of cheese, but that is all for now. I would suggest the s. boulardii, especially if you suspect a problem with yeast or other pathogens. The s. boulardii doesn't colonize so you don't have to worry about a possible overgrowth causing you problems. I would also recommend a non-dairy based l. acidophilus supplement. Go slowly and build up to the recommended dose for both of these just to be safe and to reduce possible die-off symptoms. Amelia Husband UC 9 years, SCD 19months LDN 3 mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 ,I did experiment with coconut milk yogurt at one time and it was REALLY yummy. It only needs to ferment for about 8-10 hours I think. You will need to make your own coconut milk (and add a bit of honey for the bacteria) but I find it easier than nut milk. Also, if you add some gelatin to the yogurt when it is finished fermenting, it firms up nicely, although can tend to separate into gelled layers! Amelia.Husband UC 9 years, SCD 19 monthsLDN 3mgTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 10:56:36 AMSubject: Re: Can yogurt constipate? Thank you Amelia, I suspected as much. I already started on the s. boulardii and will continue. I’ll start making nut yogurt. Hopefully, this will help. I’ll keep the group posted. Maybe someone else is having the same problem. Cheers, SCD 22 mths ************ *** , Since D and C are the opposite ends of the same spectrum regarding gut flora imbalances, it is very possible that the yogurt is causing the C. My husband is sensitive to casin/milk protein, so it doesn't matter what form the milk is in (cheese or yogurt) it causes him D. He can now get away with infrequent, very small quantities of cheese, but that is all for now. I would suggest the s. boulardii, especially if you suspect a problem with yeast or other pathogens. The s. boulardii doesn't colonize so you don't have to worry about a possible overgrowth causing you problems. I would also recommend a non-dairy based l. acidophilus supplement. Go slowly and build up to the recommended dose for both of these just to be safe and to reduce possible die-off symptoms. Amelia Husband UC 9 years, SCD 19months LDN 3 mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Cool! Thanks for that! I’m going to make some tomorrow… BTW, I tried nut yogurt today and had a lot of trouble digesting it. Maybe I took too much all at once…stomach pain! Thanks again, Re: Can yogurt constipate? Thank you Amelia for the tip on coconut milk yogurt. When you say “easier than nut milk”, do you mean easier to digest or easier to make? I’ll give it a try. Much appreciated! ************ **** , I did experiment with coconut milk yogurt at one time and it was REALLY yummy. It only needs to ferment for about 8-10 hours I think. You will need to make your own coconut milk (and add a bit of honey for the bacteria) but I find it easier than nut milk. Also, if you add some gelatin to the yogurt when it is finished fermenting, it firms up nicely, although can tend to separate into gelled layers! Amelia. Husband UC 9 years, SCD 19 months LDN 3mg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 What about straight oil of oregano, mixed with water or olive oil, instead of capsules? I bought some to help prevent/treat colds and flu, but now that I'm on antibiotics for 10 days I thought it might also help prevent candida. The drops, even much diluted, burn my mouth, so I'm thinking it could be very irritating for my newly-diagnosed esophagitis and gastritis. Guess the capsules would be better? Debbie T (UC 29 yrs, SCD 10/06, Lialda) > I, and some others, have had good success with oil of oregano capsules for > candida. But take them at some other time of day than when you eat yogurt, > as they may effect the yogurt (i.e., kill some of the good bacteria as > well as bad). > > n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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