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asked by BuenAirSolI'm not sure where my positive side comes from... I guess I've always been that kind of person. I grew up poor (and still am kinda poor) so really the only way to get things that I wanted was to work hard and earn it, even things like happiness. I've come to learn that happiness, positivity, and motivation is hard work and also a choice. If you can choose to be sad, you can choose to be happy as well!
I once saw a pie chart that blew my mind. It said that our genes make up 50% of our happiness. Which means you are born either an optimist or a pessimist. Next on the pie chart, it said that only 10% of our happiness is determined by life circumstances! This means, for example, your illness isn't even a major part of determining your level of happiness. Its just a minor role in your total level of happiness. The last thing on the pie chart was that the remaining 40% is "What you do and how you think". This is HUGE! That means you can control the outcome of your life! You can choose to become happy.
When I figured that out, it made me want to get better and do things. It didn't happen overnight. It took me years! Honestly I do have a lot of down days and there are times when I have to force myself out of it. I read a lot of sites and books on the topic of happiness, how to reduce stress, self-help books and anything related. It helped a lot. I also got rid of a lot of negative things and people in my life.
I write a lot of my frustrations down, even if no one (including myself) will read it. Its just a way of releasing some steam. I've been doing this for half of my life so far. I also write about things I want to do, so I have things to look forward to.
A new thing I took on was exercising. At first I could barely walk a mile. Now I walk 12-20 miles a month! Focusing on a physical task not only strengthened my body but also my mind. It gave me small goals that I knew I could accomplish.
A lot of the things I tried are trial and error. I've come a long way but I'm still learning a lot of things and I enjoy doing it too. Those are just some of the ways I've been handling it. I'm sure there's more that I still have to learn about and I'll share them when I figure them out.
p.s. Yikes! I just counted the years... I've had ulcerative colitis for about 8 years now! If I could do it, you totally can do it :) Good luck! -
I'm not sure to be honest. There isn't a lot of information about Quark. It might be safer to make the homemade yogurt and then drain it for a few hours. The consistency of drained homemade yogurt is a lot like farmer's cheese.
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Um... my memory is kind of foggy. My blog goes back pretty far, so its hard for me to pinpoint what you're looking for. Do you have any clues on what the article was about? That might help me out better to find it for you :)
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I will :) I'm still very busy with my day job and exhausted when I get home. But its always on my mind! I miss doing creative things like making videos. I'm figuring out how to get back on track.
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asked by JamieIsLame
I am on SCD but I am not on it 100%. Maybe more like 90% and I'm still doing ok. I was very strict when I was first on it though. I think its necessary to do it that way in order to see results. Five years later, I'm still on SCD and I'm feeling pretty good!
You're right with the refined sugar, its in everything! I just do the best that I can. I had a hard time giving up regular ketchup. I also had a hard time giving up soda. I have some occasionally, maybe a can of regular soda once a month. I mostly drink water or unsweetened tea brewed from leaves. I don't crave soda anymore. Actually, after not having it for a long time, the caffeine gives me headaches and the flavor tastes gross and artificial to me now. The longer I am on SCD, the easier it is to give up certain foods.
Its difficult to avoid sugar, but if you cook and prepare your own food and snacks, you'll be able to know exactly what you're eating and control the ingredients a lot better.
Don't let fear be the thing that holds you back. Now that's just silly ;) -
I've heard about it about a year ago. Actually one of my subscribers asked me what I thought of it and at the time I didn't know what it was so I looked it up. Fecal bacteriotherapy [or HPI] has been in and out of the news lately. For those of you who don't know what it is, I came across this article a while ago: http://www.slate.com/id/2282768/ You can learn more about it there or by Googling more recent articles.
To be honest I have my reservations about the procedure. I don't dismiss the idea. The science of it makes a lot of sense. I just find it way too experimental for me to try personally. I know I wouldn't do this myself, but I am curious about others who would go through with it.
I also have some other concerns about HPI. Like... how can someone find a "healthy doner" (especially from Americans)? The majority of people living in the U.S. eat such horribly over-processed food that a healthy doner might be incredibly rare or near impossible to find in my opinion.
And here is the other thing... I'm flat broke. I'm not in any position to go through procedures I can't afford. However, if this was offered to me for free, I still don't think I would go through with it. Sure, I'm desperate to find a cure... but I have my morals haha! But in all seriousness, this procedure is very new and It will take a lot of research, clinical trials, and long-term recorded results for something like this to convince me. I don't want anyone else's poops going in there! How can I live that down?! (Yes yes... its only the bacteria that will be implanted but it was still derived from a truly rancid place!)
It was almost by default that I ended up following the SCDiet from BTVC. I would make the extra effort to afford food because this girl needs to eat! However, I still need to take prescription medication. Every person's body is different. I found the balance of scd + medication works for me and I'm ok with this (at least for the time being). I haven't had a major flare-up since 2006 so I know I'm doing something right.
If you're going through with it, than more power to ya. I hope it works out :) -
I've never tried the Raw-Food Diet although I am aware of it and I know someone who has been on it for quite some time. She was successful on it for a while but after a year she started experiencing ill-effects even after doing everything right. As much as she wanted to continue, it was too dangerous for her to do so. She had to discontinue going Raw. I saw her live through it and it was tough, tougher than SCD if you can imagine that.
Besides... I really do appreciate a nice cheeseburger (sans the bun of course!) Om nom nom nom!
You're right, SCD may not be the best option, but it is my choice and I am comfortable with it and have been managing it well so far.
Believe me, I hate that I have to take so many pills and one of my biggest fears is that my kidneys will go bad someday. But you know what? I can't stress out about something that may not even happen in my lifetime. If you think about it, everything is toxic and worrisome. Ultraviolet rays, second-hand smoke, bedbugs, salmonella... The list goes on and on.
The best I can do is treat my body and mind well while I wait for the "real cure". And most of all, I have to stay optimistic. :) -
Hi Riz, sorry to hear that you've been going through a tough time. I hope things get better for you! I totally hear ya, anything new can be totally nerve-wracking, but don't be scared! There may be some good that comes out of it! I've been on the SCD diet for 5 years now and I'm feeling great plus I've gotten pretty good at cooking! :) There are lots of books out there with great information for the SCDiet. The one I can recommend starting out with is "Breaking the Vicious Cycle" by Elaine Gottschall. Best of luck!
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I'll be back!! :)
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I will! Soon hopefully! I'm not completely gone and will definitely return :) Stay tuned!
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Hi! Happy New Year to you too! I hope this year treats you well :) And thank you so much for keeping up with my blogs. In answer to your questions, 1) I have taken antibiotics before UC mostly for terrible sicknesses. I don't remember what it was but it was probably something like bronchitis or something that gave me a horrible mucous-y cough. 2) I've experienced low-back pain during and after UC. I asked my doctor about it and he explained that it was most likely from over-exhausted bowels. At a time when I was going through a major flare up, I would go to the bathroom so much that the muscles in my bowels would get exhausted and cause the pain. That's how he explained it. I don't experience back pain as much now. And because I'm feeling well now I am trying to strengthen my back and core with exercise to support myself better.
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I think it would be safe to invest in the yogurt maker since you've committed 4 months to the diet. That's great! :) I feel like its a big part of the diet. A lot of the desserts are made out of the yogurt so if you have a sweet tooth, its excellent for that. I also love eating it for breakfast with some fruit and since I make a lot, my breakfast is always ready and waiting for me. Yogurt is supposed to help balance the bacteria in the gut, so that's another positive reason to make yogurt. I've always been a fan of yogurt even before I had to be on the SCDiet, so it wasn't a hard decision for me.
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I know... I feel terrible about it :( The last few months I have been viciously attacked in the form of internet bullying. I personally decided to go on a media blackout for my safety. I will come back with more information on this. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
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I do actually! I only started a little over a year ago - and this is coming from a person who hates exercising haha. I don't work out hardcore like the weight loss reality shows on tv. I do things that I can handle and fit my lifestyle - this way it makes it easy and fun. For example, I wouldn't force myself to run or jog if I hate doing it. I don't mind walking for an hour [or more] though! I like to walk either outside or on a treadmill I have at home. Sometimes I incorporate light hand weights while I walk. I noticed results after a few months. I also like workouts that don't feel like workouts but are activities instead. Some variations of this would be going swimming, yoga (I have a dvd), Wii Fit, and inline skating. And someday I'd like to go rock climbing or surfing!
I wish I was more active when I was a kid. When I was growing up, I never exercised. I was playing video games or watching cartoons mostly. I also wasn't good at sports, and when I tried I was "always picked last" or not picked at all. Oh boy... that truly is a horrible feeling. I'm not in that situation anymore and I don't have anyone to pick on me to say that I'm bad at walking. In fact, I'm pretty awesome at walking!
For some reason, these days my body is actually craving exercise so I'm listening to my body and just going with the flow. -
There are 2 search engines on my blog. One is specifically for Blogger and the other one is for Google. You went to the one for Google. The search you were supposed to use is found on on the upper left with the big orange 'B' [the blogger icon] and a search engine type-box. That's the one that allows you to search within my site only.
Because I am a nice person I am directly linking you to the yogurt cooking video: http://fernpixel.blogspot.com/2009/03/scd-legal-yogurt-using-commercial.html
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Yep! There aren't a lot of restrictions on proteins. I eat poultry, red meat, fish, eggs, and sometimes beans (certain kinds). I don't drink milk or eat soy products - these are easy to stay away from anyway.
For fats almost all kinds of oils can be used for cooking. I even cook with coconut oil and butter.
If you're looking for more information what kinds of proteins and fats are allowed check out the Breaking the Vicious Cycle website. There's a large list of foods that are allowed and not allowed on the diet: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info/legal/legal_illegal_a-c.htm
And if you're really into finding out more on the SCDiet, you can check out the Breaking the Vicious Cycle book. I think most of your questions can be answered in there since it explains the diet in detail. -
The SCDiet helped me. I'm still on it 5 years later since its been working so well. When I first started, I saw results right away. But when I mean results, they are small changes. I noticed that the gas went away in a week. Diarrhea was under control within 3 months. Pain went away in about 5 months. It took a long time for the blood to go away. I still see it every now and then when my body gets stressed, but its not nearly as bad as before. Its different for everyone, but this is what I noticed. Even today I still find that I am improving. I started SCD because the doctor said I should consider surgery and I did not want to live like that. I was lucky I found SCD as alternative! If the diet didn't work, my last resort would have been surgery. e
You might not have the same results as me and the diet works for most people, but not everyone. Just be patient and see how you feel in 30 days. The hardest part is starting, but once you get the hang of it, it gets easier. :)
I still have to take my medication but with the combination of the diet, I've been able to live pretty normally. I only go to the bathroom about 1-2 times daily when (at its worst) it would be 20 times a day! (sorry for the too much information moments... but this is important because there aren't many people who will be this honest about it). -
Pepperoni pizza and ice cream!
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