inflammation

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After not having any BMs for almost 10 days I took 4 doses of milk of mag and it worked like a charm. Then my body shut down again. Maybe it has something to do with getting my period. But now I have no BMs but I do have some mucous coming out. No blood from what I can see. (I'm SO sick of analyzing the toilet each time I go)I only eat: broth, chicken/turkey, carrots, b. squash, eggs, yogurt, zucchini, applesauce (not every day). I was off CLO for about a week waiting for it to come in. I take the CLO, just started magnesium. Guess that's it.You've all been trying to help me but I'm worried I'm making things worse and the inflammation is getting out of control. I really don't want to go on the asacol and have been looking for a doc who knows something about SCD. I found

a natural doc who was an MD for many years. She doesn't exactly know about SCD but was very receptive to working with me.I should take the couple minutes to take the baths. I'll start again tonight. It's so hard to find that little bit of time for myself. If only I could take the computer in the tub with me.Any other suggestions to reduce inflammation? S. Bouldardii? Enzymes? LDN?Thanks so much,12/09 UC

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,Bromelain (an enzyme) is a pineapple extract that is great for inflammation. Take it on an empty stomach either an hour before eating or two hours after to make sure it isn't used as a digestive enzyme. The tablets crushed and mixed with spices also makes a great meat tenderizer! ; )AmeliaTo:

BTVC-SCD Sent: Tue, April 27, 2010 1:44:56 AMSubject: inflammation

After not having any BMs for almost 10 days I took 4 doses of milk of mag and it worked like a charm. Then my body shut down again. Maybe it has something to do with getting my period. But now I have no BMs but I do have some mucous coming out. No blood from what I can see. (I'm SO sick of analyzing the toilet each time I go)I only eat: broth, chicken/turkey, carrots, b. squash, eggs, yogurt, zucchini, applesauce (not every day). I was off CLO for about a week waiting for it to come in. I take the CLO, just started magnesium. Guess that's it.You've all been trying to help me but I'm worried I'm making things worse and the inflammation is getting out of control. I really don't want to go on the asacol and have been looking for a doc who knows something about SCD. I found

a natural doc who was an MD for many years. She doesn't exactly know about SCD but was very receptive to working with me.I should take the couple minutes to take the baths. I'll start again tonight. It's so hard to find that little bit of time for myself. If only I could take the computer in the tub with me.Any other suggestions to reduce inflammation? S. Bouldardii? Enzymes? LDN?Thanks so much,12/09 UC

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I have walked passed this a few times at the health food stores.

 

This is strong enough to tenderize meat?  (Scary for some reason but does it work on fajita/iron/flank steak?)

 

thanks,

Debbie 41 cd

 

,Bromelain (an enzyme) is a pineapple extract that is great for inflammation.  Take it on an empty stomach either an hour before eating or two hours after to make sure it isn't used as a digestive enzyme.  The tablets crushed and mixed with spices also makes a great meat tenderizer!  ; )

Amelia

To: BTVC-SCD

Sent: Tue, April 27, 2010 1:44:56 AMSubject: inflammation 

After not having any BMs for almost 10 days I took 4 doses of milk of mag and it worked like a charm. Then my body shut down again. Maybe it has something to do with getting my period. But now I have no BMs but I do have some mucous coming out. No blood from what I can see. (I'm SO sick of analyzing the toilet each time I go)

I only eat: broth, chicken/turkey, carrots, b. squash, eggs, yogurt, zucchini, applesauce (not every day). I was off CLO for about a week waiting for it to come in. I take the CLO, just started magnesium. Guess that's it.

You've all been trying to help me but I'm worried I'm making things worse and the inflammation is getting out of control. I really don't want to go on the asacol and have been looking for a doc who knows something about SCD. I found a natural doc who was an MD for many years. She doesn't exactly know about SCD but was very receptive to working with me.

I should take the couple minutes to take the baths. I'll start again tonight. It's so hard to find that little bit of time for myself. If only I could take the computer in the tub with me.Any other suggestions to reduce inflammation? S. Bouldardii? Enzymes? LDN?

Thanks so much,12/09 UC

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At 11:08 AM 4/27/2010, you wrote:

I have walked passed this a few

times at the health food stores.

This is strong enough to tenderize meat? (Scary for some reason but

does it work on fajita/iron/flank steak?)

I don't know about it working to tenderize meat (because I've never tried

it) but I have used it for inflammation.

In January of 2009, when I had my colonoscopy, I was forbidden to take

any of the supplements I use for muscle spasm in my back, because they

would " cloud the view. " At 4 am, I was almost ready to throw up

from the pain. My husband called the gastro who said, " Well, just

bring the supplement to the appointment... I don't know what else to

recommend. " Right. 4 more hours until my appointment.

I had to do something. So I took some bromelain, to try to bring the

inflammation down. It worked.

Taken on an empty stomach, it's an anti-inflammatory. Taken with food,

it's a digestive aid. Put ON food, it's supposed to be a meat tenderizer.

<g>

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

Babette the Foundling Beagle

[Guest guest]

Any other suggestions to reduce inflammation? S. Bouldardii? Enzymes? LDN?

I would strongly suggest LDN. It's an excellent compliment to the diet.

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,This is the one we use from Freeda Vitamins http://www.freedavitamins.com/index.php?p=product & id=333 & parent=0Marilyn might have another one that she prefers -- she is the one who first mentioned it.AmeliaTo:

BTVC-SCD Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 1:41:41 PMSubject: Re: Re:inflammation

How should I go about bringing up LDN to my Dr. at my appointment tomorrow? I think I'm through with this lialda stuff. I was even doing much better on asacol.Also, what is a good source of bromelain for SCD? I'm gathering a list of things to discuss at my appointment and I want to try and go over everything I think is hurting and might help my symptoms.

____________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________

CD

SCD 6 months

Lialda, Purinethol

Freeda Vitamins, L. Acidophilus, Cod Liver Oil, S.Boulardii

Symptoms finally improvingFrom: My-Stitches <My-Stitches@ comcast.net>Subject: Re:inflammationTo: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comDate: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 2:57 PM

Any other suggestions to reduce inflammation? S. Bouldardii? Enzymes? LDN?

I would strongly suggest LDN. It's an excellent compliment to the diet.

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I will say that it doesn't work as well as Adolphs Meat Tenderizer, but it does a decent job. It isn't an acid, it is an enzyme, the same kind of thing our body produces to breakdown our food -- not scary at all! ; )AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Tue, April 27, 2010

5:52:56 PMSubject: Re: inflammation

At 11:08 AM 4/27/2010, you wrote:

I have walked passed this a few

times at the health food stores.

This is strong enough to tenderize meat? (Scary for some reason but

does it work on fajita/iron/ flank steak?)

I don't know about it working to tenderize meat (because I've never tried

it) but I have used it for inflammation.

In January of 2009, when I had my colonoscopy, I was forbidden to take

any of the supplements I use for muscle spasm in my back, because they

would "cloud the view." At 4 am, I was almost ready to throw up

from the pain. My husband called the gastro who said, "Well, just

bring the supplement to the appointment. .. I don't know what else to

recommend." Right. 4 more hours until my appointment.

I had to do something. So I took some bromelain, to try to bring the

inflammation down. It worked.

Taken on an empty stomach, it's an anti-inflammatory. Taken with food,

it's a digestive aid. Put ON food, it's supposed to be a meat tenderizer.

<g>

—

Marilyn

New

Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001

Darn Good SCD Cook

No Human Children

Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund

Babette the Foundling Beagle

[Guest guest]

,Please let me know how it is going. I have been off line for a few days and just saw your message. My husband takes 2 to 3 tablets a day -- all either 1 hour before a meal or two hours after. His tablets are 500mg.Hope it helps you too!AmeliaTo: BTVC-SCD Sent: Thu, April 29, 2010 8:04:32 AMSubject: Re: inflammation

I started to take these. Keeping my fingers crossed that this will help.michelleFrom: Amelia Bhide <bhide_thehague@ yahoo.com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Tue, April 27, 2010 8:53:30 AMSubject: Re: inflammation

,Bromelain (an enzyme) is a pineapple extract that is great for inflammation. Take it on an empty stomach either an hour before eating or two hours after to make sure it isn't used as a digestive enzyme. The tablets crushed and mixed with spices also makes a great meat tenderizer! ; )AmeliaFrom: Earthymom88 <earthymom88@ yahoo.com>To:

BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Tue, April 27, 2010 1:44:56 AMSubject: inflammation

After not having any BMs for almost 10 days I took 4 doses of milk of mag and it worked like a charm. Then my body shut down again. Maybe it has something to do with getting my period. But now I have no BMs but I do have some mucous coming out. No blood from what I can see. (I'm SO sick of analyzing the toilet each time I go)I only eat: broth, chicken/turkey, carrots, b. squash, eggs, yogurt, zucchini, applesauce (not every day). I was off CLO for about a week waiting for it to come in. I take the CLO, just started magnesium. Guess that's it.You've all been trying to help me but I'm worried I'm making things worse and the inflammation is getting out of control. I really don't want to go on the asacol and have been looking for a doc who knows something about SCD. I found

a natural doc who was an MD for many years. She doesn't exactly know about SCD but was very receptive to working with me.I should take the couple minutes to take the baths. I'll start again tonight. It's so hard to find that little bit of time for myself. If only I could take the computer in the tub with me.Any other suggestions to reduce inflammation? S. Bouldardii? Enzymes? LDN?Thanks so much,12/09 UC

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I am drinking the electrolyte drink (just recently though). I have no excuse. The recipe is posted on my cupboard door. I haven't avoided juices for any reason. I need to branch out more. I did make some grape jello. Maybe I'm in my comfort zone of pureed veggies/chicken/eggs and it's easy. Well nothing is easy but I can make a ton of them and snack on them all day long. I do make a lot of bone broths but I have never cooked them as long as you. I'm going to try that too.I have been drinking lemon water in the am mixed with warm water and CLO. Makes the mouth pucker but wakes me up. I've also started drinking cabbage/garlic/carrot/apple juice. REally awful but my tolerance is high for something that may help me in the long run.I think

that I wasn't eating red meat b/c I had a friend who had rectal cancer and read up on read meat not being healthy. I've put it into the mix now.Thanks for all your help! I do rely on this group SOOO much.To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Thu, April 29, 2010 3:30:57 AMSubject: Re: inflammation

on the topic of bromelain, I tried buying one that looked legal a few weeks ago. I was hoping to use it as a digestive enzyme. It hurt my stomach. I figured it was because it was derived from pineapple stem, and I figure if at all SCD stem must be pretty darn advanced?

I have it here. check the inactives, they are cellulose, stearic acid, cellulose & glycerin coating, silica, magnesium stearate, vegetable glaze.what is up? did I blow it, and one/some of these inactives are illegal? is bromelain not usually sourced from stems in supplements?

I've been sipping a little pineapple juice instead with meals. That is extremely helpful. I'm hoping to start baking pineapple instead. Bought one, waiting for it to ripen.to michelle: sorry I don't know better how to be helpful with your C. I would recommend again the electrolyte drink, although I guess I mentioned that to you b4. especially since an old time remedy for C is drinking a large quantity of salt water.. and electrolyte drink is largely salt water anyways. Plus, the lack of electrolytes can cause C. as with many deficiencies. I don't know if you are avoiding juices, you did not mention drinking juices or electrolyte when you listed what you were eating. Fruits are a great source of some minerals and phytonutrients, such as grape juice, with such as chromium etc. I would recommend starting a little bit of watered down juices here and there to get better nourishment, unless you are avoiding them for some reason like candida, in

which case I would really ramp up your treatment of that. Also, if you are avoiding juices, you can drink electrolyte without any sweetener at all (no honey or juice), although it does work better with juice.

Also, I would really recommend a multivitamin.Also, generally helpful things are marrow bones/broth, and also you could try making broken bone broth - very nourishing. I get best results from saving my chicken bones, then adding them to my next soup. I smash them before I add them (break them best I can), if they are too hard to break, I let them soak/start cooking for awhile, then I go after them and smash them when they are soft enough (sometimes even just with a spoon (preferably wooden)). The longer you cook broken bone soup the better, I think recommend is like 18 hours or something I'd have to look it up. I don't have a slow cooker so I just cook it for a few hours and it really helps me.

is there any reason you are not eating broiled burgers? They can be very helpful for healing our problems in this stage, and very nourishing. I highly recommend them. actually you really need red meat for b12 too unless you are going to supplement it sublingually or with a shot. But that's not as important as the healing and other nourishing benefits. They are also really easy to digest, probably easier than your turkey.

Best wishes! :)On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 3:04 AM, Earthymom88 <earthymom88@ yahoo.com> wrote:

I started to take these. Keeping my fingers crossed that this will help.michelle

From: Amelia Bhide <bhide_thehague@ yahoo.com>

To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Tue, April 27, 2010 8:53:30 AM

Subject: Re: inflammation

,Bromelain (an enzyme) is a pineapple extract that is great for inflammation. Take it on an empty stomach either an hour before eating or two hours after to make sure it isn't used as a digestive enzyme. The tablets crushed and mixed with spices also makes a great meat tenderizer! ; )

Amelia

From: Earthymom88 <earthymom88@ yahoo.com>To:

BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Tue, April 27, 2010 1:44:56 AMSubject: inflammation

After not having any BMs for almost 10 days I took 4 doses of milk of mag and it worked like a charm. Then my body shut down again. Maybe it has something to do with getting my period. But now I have no BMs but I do have some mucous coming out. No blood from what I can see. (I'm SO sick of analyzing the toilet each time I go)

I only eat: broth, chicken/turkey, carrots, b. squash, eggs, yogurt, zucchini, applesauce (not every day). I was off CLO for about a week waiting for it to come in. I take the CLO, just started magnesium. Guess that's it.

You've all been trying to help me but I'm worried I'm making things worse and the inflammation is getting out of control. I really don't want to go on the asacol and have been looking for a doc who knows something about SCD. I found

a natural doc who was an MD for many years. She doesn't exactly know about SCD but was very receptive to working with me.I should take the couple minutes to take the baths. I'll start again tonight. It's so hard to find that little bit of time for myself. If only I could take the computer in the tub with me.

Any other suggestions to reduce inflammation? S. Bouldardii? Enzymes? LDN?Thanks so much,12/09 UC

[Guest guest]

Something I may be doing is working at the moment. Just went through a flare with mucous an no BMs. Again. But I am going a little more now.My Bromelain are 600 mg and I take 2/day. I try to time them in between meals which is hard because I eat all the time. What I don't get is how I can eat so much (or it feels like it) and still weigh less than I have for over 20 years. Maybe it's the no sugar or maybe I can't eat a bag of chips. (sheepish grin). But my bones are showing and that's not good. My friends think I don't eat and I tell them that that is all I do. I spend hours cooking for myself.Thanks for asking, Amelia. :-)To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Mon, May 3, 2010 5:53:11 AMSubject: Re: inflammation

,Please let me know how it is going. I have been off line for a few days and just saw your message. My husband takes 2 to 3 tablets a day -- all either 1 hour before a meal or two hours after. His tablets are 500mg.Hope it helps you too!AmeliaFrom: Earthymom88 <earthymom88@ yahoo.com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Thu, April 29, 2010 8:04:32 AMSubject: Re: inflammation

I started to take these. Keeping my fingers crossed that this will help.michelleFrom: Amelia Bhide <bhide_thehague@ yahoo.com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Tue, April 27, 2010 8:53:30 AMSubject: Re: inflammation

,Bromelain (an enzyme) is a pineapple extract that is great for inflammation. Take it on an empty stomach either an hour before eating or two hours after to make sure it isn't used as a digestive enzyme. The tablets crushed and mixed with spices also makes a great meat tenderizer! ; )AmeliaFrom: Earthymom88 <earthymom88@ yahoo.com>To:

BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Tue, April 27, 2010 1:44:56 AMSubject: inflammation

After not having any BMs for almost 10 days I took 4 doses of milk of mag and it worked like a charm. Then my body shut down again. Maybe it has something to do with getting my period. But now I have no BMs but I do have some mucous coming out. No blood from what I can see. (I'm SO sick of analyzing the toilet each time I go)I only eat: broth, chicken/turkey, carrots, b. squash, eggs, yogurt, zucchini, applesauce (not every day). I was off CLO for about a week waiting for it to come in. I take the CLO, just started magnesium. Guess that's it.You've all been trying to help me but I'm worried I'm making things worse and the inflammation is getting out of control. I really don't want to go on the asacol and have been looking for a doc who knows something about SCD. I found

a natural doc who was an MD for many years. She doesn't exactly know about SCD but was very receptive to working with me.I should take the couple minutes to take the baths. I'll start again tonight. It's so hard to find that little bit of time for myself. If only I could take the computer in the tub with me.Any other suggestions to reduce inflammation? S. Bouldardii? Enzymes? LDN?Thanks so much,12/09 UC

[Guest guest]

,I am glad you are seeing some improvement! Have you tried incorporating more good fats into your diet? Like avocado, butter, and coconut oil? I recently made a mango smoothie for my boys and added a good amount of unsalted butter to it to help with the creaminess and to fill them up. They all loved it and said it tasted just like melted ice cream! ; ) Blend eggs into your soups for more calories too.AmeliaFrom:

Earthymom88 To: BTVC-SCD Sent: Thu, May 6, 2010 8:29:58 AMSubject: Re: inflammation

Something I may be doing is working at the moment. Just went through a flare with mucous an no BMs. Again. But I am going a little more now.My Bromelain are 600 mg and I take 2/day. I try to time them in between meals which is hard because I eat all the time. What I don't get is how I can eat so much (or it feels like it) and still weigh less than I have for over 20 years. Maybe it's the no sugar or maybe I can't eat a bag of chips. (sheepish grin). But my bones are showing and that's not good. My friends think I don't eat and I tell them that that is all I do. I spend hours cooking for myself.Thanks for asking, Amelia. :-)From: Amelia Bhide <bhide_thehague@ yahoo.com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Mon, May 3, 2010 5:53:11 AMSubject: Re: inflammation

,Please let me know how it is going. I have been off line for a few days and just saw your message. My husband takes 2 to 3 tablets a day -- all either 1 hour before a meal or two hours after. His tablets are 500mg.Hope it helps you too!AmeliaFrom: Earthymom88 <earthymom88@ yahoo.com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Thu, April 29, 2010 8:04:32 AMSubject: Re: inflammation

I started to take these. Keeping my fingers crossed that this will help.michelleFrom: Amelia Bhide <bhide_thehague@ yahoo.com>To: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Tue, April 27, 2010 8:53:30 AMSubject: Re: inflammation

,Bromelain (an enzyme) is a pineapple extract that is great for inflammation. Take it on an empty stomach either an hour before eating or two hours after to make sure it isn't used as a digestive enzyme. The tablets crushed and mixed with spices also makes a great meat tenderizer! ; )AmeliaFrom: Earthymom88 <earthymom88@ yahoo.com>To:

BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.comSent: Tue, April 27, 2010 1:44:56 AMSubject: inflammation

After not having any BMs for almost 10 days I took 4 doses of milk of mag and it worked like a charm. Then my body shut down again. Maybe it has something to do with getting my period. But now I have no BMs but I do have some mucous coming out. No blood from what I can see. (I'm SO sick of analyzing the toilet each time I go)I only eat: broth, chicken/turkey, carrots, b. squash, eggs, yogurt, zucchini, applesauce (not every day). I was off CLO for about a week waiting for it to come in. I take the CLO, just started magnesium. Guess that's it.You've all been trying to help me but I'm worried I'm making things worse and the inflammation is getting out of control. I really don't want to go on the asacol and have been looking for a doc who knows something about SCD. I found

a natural doc who was an MD for many years. She doesn't exactly know about SCD but was very receptive to working with me.I should take the couple minutes to take the baths. I'll start again tonight. It's so hard to find that little bit of time for myself. If only I could take the computer in the tub with me.Any other suggestions to reduce inflammation? S. Bouldardii? Enzymes? LDN?Thanks so much,12/09 UC