Hi everyone. Long time no see. About 3 months ago I went thru a 2 week acute flare induced from a Zpak antibiotic cycle. Hated to take it but a rather nasty strain of bacteria was affecting my...
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Pau D'arco and chamomile tea are good antifungals. Theres a product out there called candex. Take with the tea and a heavy hitter probiotic supplement. Candex basically destroys fungal cell walls but...
Anyone here tried this? The science sounds good but the price is outrageous and I don't really like all the added junk in the capsules. However, there's always a risk to benefit ratio....
Oh man, I live 20 min from the beach and go there all the time. I really hope that doesnt really happen. Sure a quick dip to cover an accident or wash up fast but if you knowingly are going into the...
I agree with the aforementioned topics that you regain what you lose during flares very very quickly. I'm 6'1 and 195-200 lbs and toggle between 9 and 16% body fat. I fast during flares and switch...
I throw iron around as well. However, I do not train during flares. Reasons: I cannot eat as much as I normally can when not flaring and the food I do eat is not assimilated as efficiently. I rest...
It happens. Don't let it get to u. Stand tall and realize it doesnt affect who you are. Ive been there and I keep an "emergency kit" in my truck for the times its happened to me. Heres some fun stuff...
stool consistency is tricky. Its a combo of colon pH, inflammation levels, gut flora balance, diet I personally would try writing down your food items and how they affect your BMs. Fiber supplements...
1. it spreads. expect it to def interfere in your life. Learn as much as you can. GI doc doesnt have UC so he is just a puppet of knowledge. Experience, trial and error, listening to your own body is...
yes there are alternative treatments to meds. I'm happy to hear of your recovery but please don't become overconfident.. u must remain vigilant instead. Knowledge is the key to IBD and it gives you...
I take spinach for its high chlorophyll,L-glute, and raw iron content mainly. Also popeye was a cool dude. Unlucky for me, I can only eat it in salad form when my guts are operating at near 100%,...
I just looked and didnt see it on there either. Doesn't surprise me though, wally world has alot of issues with their website not matching their stores. UPC 8113100876. It was in a green and white...
@ q.. No my friend, my brazilian jujitsu class is exhausting. lol. 20 min every sun nite makes about 12-15 oz of juice. I proportion it into 4oz tupperware and freeze them to lock in the goodness and...
This might be a fun little topic. So whenever I fight back a flare I usually come up with a new trick or two. Sometimes it gets utilized, sometimes not. This last flare was a bit unusual and it...