What is Elemental Diet? The term “elemental diet” is used to describe a special liquid diet used for various medical reasons. Elemental diet is used for IBD patients who cannot eat solid food because they either feel too sick to eat normal meals or afraid to eat due to abdominal pain, cramps and diarrhea triggered […]
The following story was written by a patient of mine, Jason. His story is yet another confirmation of my conviction and my personal and professional experience that even after 30+years of persistent IBD (Crohn’s) with THREE!!! bowel resection surgeries a TRUE RECOVERY is possible. The necessary two ingredients for such amazing recovery are always the […]
Have you seen my newly updated website , the www.knowyourgut.com? If not, go there now for new free information that can change your life to the better. New things being offered: 1. FREE Webinar that provides priceless, practical information about NATURAL gut healing for people with Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s Disease. You’ll learn how to […]
If you trying to avoid gluten from all the sources, you MUST know that accidental gluten intake can happen when you are taking certain over-the-counter and prescription medications. Current law does not require labeling of gluten-containing ingredients in drugs. These hidden sources of gluten can be found as part of the inactive ingredients (fillers or […]
Researchers from Triemli Hospital in Zurich, Switzerland have discovered that flying or traveling to high-altitude locations seems to increase the risk for flares in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This discovery was presented on 5/20/2012 at Digestive Disease Week at San Diego Convention Center. “Our most striking finding was a statistically significant correlation between […]
Aspartame I would like to share the story which was written by Mark, my newsletter reader. In October of 2001, my sister started getting very sick. She had stomach spasms and she was having a hard time getting around. Walking was a major chore. It took everything she had just to get out of bed; […]
Question: Amrit asks: How is it possible that Gastroenterologists almost never associate food intake with GI health or are sensitive to these issues? I just went looking for a new Gastro, told him I was on the SCD, and he gave me these probiotics with sugar and other processed ingredients and chemicals. Answer: Amrit, […]
At last, I see a scientific confirmation of my over 20-year-old theory: Colitis and Crohn’s can be caused by bacterial infection.It is known that Mycobacterium avium, subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) causes intestinal disease in dairy cows. The same bacteria MAP has been found in patients with Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis. In one study, scientists have […]
PROBIOTICS and ANTIBIOTICS The word Probiotic literally means “for life”. For a contrast, antibiotics literally means “against life”. WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS? Probiotics present a group of beneficial bacteria that play the first line of defense in your gut against harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungus. By forming colonies on the intestinal wall the good bacteria […]
I love a good deal. Who doesn’t? I have just discovered something that pushed me to write a blog post instead of doing my hair and nails for New Year Party. Most of us always compare prices from different stores whatever we buy… clothing, food, electronics, furniture, and even dietary supplements, etc. We look for […]
