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science and research into the ulcerative colitis, or gastrointestinal world.

Sulfites linked to UC flares (has anyone done more research on this?)

If you guys are like me, and I know you are, you go through periods of intense research looking into UC. Has anyone read this article?  Do any of you have a sulfite allergy, or sulfite reactions? http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC549081/ Basically this study concluded that sulfites and caffeine are main triggers of UC flares.  The reason sulfites and caffeine cause flare ups is due to their anti-Thiamin… Read More »Sulfites linked to UC flares (has anyone done more research on this?)

Interesting Article Possibly Confirming Diet as Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

I came across an article today from the Garvan Institute for Medical Research that talks about the proper balance of gut flora and it’s relationship to the immune system, specifically to autoimmune diseases. I found this article while doing research to refute an argument from someone that the SCD is nutritionally unbalanced because it lacks starches and grains, which are important sources of small-chain fatty… Read More »Interesting Article Possibly Confirming Diet as Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

Clinical Trial Study on the SCD with regards to Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Patients

Quick But Important and Interesting Post: Rush University Medical Center is getting ready to start a clinical trial with regards to the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD). “Clinical Trial Protocol Description The purpose of this study is to determine if, and how, the Specific Carbohydrate Diet changes the population of bacteria/yeast in the gastrointestinal tract. 200 subjects will be recruited, 100 in the diet arm and 100… Read More »Clinical Trial Study on the SCD with regards to Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Patients

Treating Ulcerative Colitis With Worms and Helminth Infections

Hi Everyone (and thanks to Dan for prompting me to look more into this), Most of you may have already read this news, but there is another study recently published on a potential alternative approach treatment for ulcerative colitis.  The study involves eating worms/worm eggs of all things.  The idea is biologically complex as are most science projects and research projects involving our bodies, but… Read More »Treating Ulcerative Colitis With Worms and Helminth Infections

NEW Science About Treating Ulcerative Colitis

Below is an email from Bill who doesn’t have UC, but has provided some EXCEEDINGLY VALUABLE information for all of us living with ulcerative colitis. Please read first what Bill wants to make clear to everyone: “Feel free to share any information I have provided with the proviso that you mention that I am not a Doctor and this information is provided only so that… Read More »NEW Science About Treating Ulcerative Colitis