This blog is going to look at Histamine and whether it could be a culprit responsible for digestive discomfort, especially for those of us with a history of inflammatory bowel disease or IBS. For around five years I have experienced intermittent spasms and cramping in my large bowel with no other notable symptoms. Blood […]
In this blog I’m going to record how I dealt with a diagnosis of Anaemia. This is the World Health Organisations definition; “Anaemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the haemoglobin concentration within them is lower than normal. Haemoglobin is needed to carry oxygen and if you have
Since initially publishing this website in March 2024 my journey of self-exploration through somatic healing has continued. I’ve come to understand how conflicts in the psyche can be reflected by symptoms of Crohn’s disease, a disease in which the immune system struggles to distinguish ‘self’ from ‘not-self’. The Immune System gone awry? The classic explanation
Somatic Healing for Crohn’s disease? If you have tried everything else, healed your body as far as you can using the ideas on this and other sites, but still experience symptoms of Crohn’s disease it may be worth researching somatic healing. ‘Somatic what?’ would be a fair question – I asked exactly the same question
Stress and it’s relationship to Crohn’s disease. ‘Stress’ is a term used all too commonly nowadays, the term itself ‘dismissive’ of it’s impact on our health and well being. But in today’s fast-paced world and with the increasing frequency of troubling world events, could stress be impacting or even contributing towards normal bowel function?
EMF and our electro-chemical selves. The human body is bombarded by electromagnetic frequency radiations from the military and telecommunications infrastructure, cell towers, water and electric meters, and from the many devices we choose to surround ourselves with on a daily basis. Our bodies are electro-chemical organisms, dependant on small electrical impulses to function normally. If
Herbal remedies in Crohn’s disease recovery. Have you ever read a book entitled ‘Pen Ts’ao’ written by Shen Nung? No, me neither. I have a feeling it may be out of print as it was first published in 2800BC. It is the first written record of herbal medicine use and considered to be the origin
Can we supplement our way out of Crohn’s disease? Crohn’s disease can impair the bodies ability to absorb nutrients making supplementation an option that may need to be seriously considered. According to the Dr Rath Health Foundation: ‘Eating a vitamin-rich diet is essential for maintaining health and preventing disease. However, studies show that obtaining optimum
Hard evidence of healing: Blood tests. How will you know if any of the changes you make to your lifestyle and dietary habits are really working? Are the levels of inflammation associated with Crohn’s disease reducing? You may notice your body responding perhaps accompanied by an uplift in your general sense of well-being and mood.
Healing Crohn’s with specific carbohydrates. Consuming certain types of carbohydrate can be extremely damaging to our bowels. ‘Breaking the vicious cycle’ is an excellent resource that explains in detail how the bowel works and the carbohydrates that can have an inflammatory effect on them. It then goes into further detail by recommending a dietary protocol
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