I’ve tried many diets and techniques for my colitis, and below are my main blog posts about them. If you’re in search of answers, this list is for you. Your own results could differ from mine—different guts need different treatments—but it helps to hear others’ stories.
Diet & Lifestyle
Summary: The SCD helped me, but I’ve had better results with macrobiotics, Ayurveda, and probiotic foods.
Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD)
- My First Impressions Of The Specific Carbohydrate Diet
- The Specific Carbohydrate Diet Heals The Colon, But At The Expense Of The Body
- Why I Went Off The Specific Carbohydrate Diet, Even Though It Gave Me My Life Back (Sort Of)
Macrobiotics
Probiotic Foods
Ayurveda
Medications
Summary: Along with mesalamines like Lialda and Apriso, I’ve tried prednisone and have had great success with infliximab (aka Remicade and Inflectra).
Prednisone
Infliximab
- Why I Decided To Try Biologics (Remicade) For My Ulcerative Colitis
- What It’s Like To Be On Remicade
Mindfulness Practices
Summary: Mindfulness alone cannot heal ulcerative colitis, but it reduces inflammation, fosters sound decision-making, and enhances life in general.
- The Danger of Remission: It Can Lead To Denial
- How Mindfulness Helps Me Manage My Ulcerative Colitis
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