Ulcerative Colitis

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The Complete Guide to Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of two types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). UC, as its name implies, means ‘ulcers’ from inflammation of the colon or large intestine. UC can extend from the rectum up to the small intestine and can cause destruction of other organs.

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Therapy for IBD

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is mostly known for the dubious claim that it can slow aging, as well as its use by bodybuilders to accelerate muscle growth. HGH is an important hormone that stimulates and regulates our body’s growth and cell reproduction. Some people have HGH deficiencies, leading to stunted growth.

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD Diet) for IBS and IBD

The Specific Carbohydrate Diet, or SCD Diet, is one of the longest researched lifestyle changes to alleviate life-threatening digestive issues. Beginning with the “Banana Diet,” developed nearly 100 years ago for children with celiac disease, the SCD diet quickly showed results for IBS and IBD.

The Low FODMAP Diet for IBS and IBD

The low FODMAP diet was originally researched to treat Crohn’s disease, but has since been shown to be even more effective in treating IBS. It is something that everyone who has IBS or IBD should try.

The Carnivore Diet for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

The Carnivore Diet is a member of the low-carb, high-fat (LCHF) diet family. Although not universally adopted by the science or medical community, and with a potentially complicated transition, it has had nearly universally positive results for those with Crohn’s, UC, and IBS dedicated enough to try it.