Hello Vindhya, thanks for sharing that resources with us! We’re so happy we could help you on this journey:)

I have found your articles extremely helpful in my long struggle with IBS.Most doctors don’t know much and we have to seek solutions ourselves.
The fifth point that you have listed above, I feel has been the MOST important one in my case.Low self esteem,past painful experiences etc. are some issues, I feel we must all deal with.
I have been wanting to share with you that Rajyoga meditation has proven really magical for me.It has brought about self transformation in the way I think,deal and face every single situation in life.It also focuses on the righteous way of living.
I really feel all should give it a try.They have their centres worldwide….for more details log on to http://www.brahmakumaris.org
Last, but not the least I wish to really thank you from the bottom of my heart … for all the wonderful work you are doing.
Regards,
Vindhya.

Hi Barb – wow you’ve been through a LOT! We’re so inspired by your motivation to continue healing, and we believe it is never too late to heal. Please work with your naturopath to get started on SCD, as it sounds like you’re still in a very delicate state. Your naturopath can provide the one-on-pone support you need.

Oh dear you are having a bad time of it. But, don’t give up.
Two things that helped me were first a comprehensive stool test. I paid out of pocket through a natural path…about 120.00. The results told us so much! Amazingly helpful! And the other was the test for SIBO (tests for over growth of bacteria in the small intestine) that I also paid for out of pocket. Unfortunately I tested positive, but feel so much better after altering my diet a bit more, and completing a good couple doings of an anti-microbial.
Just thoughts to ponder.

Hey Margie – don’t give up.

We all deal with our own barriers to healing – many people require prescription medications that aren’t ideal.

You have the choice to continue making the best decisions you can about the things you CAN control – or give it all up and admit defeat.

Having to take a medication does NOT cancel out the benefits of all the other things you can do to promote gut health. In fact, you may find that the longer you focus on the things you can control (diet, sleep, managing stress, exercise) the less you rely on medications.

I hope this helps! I’m rooting for you Margie.

Hi Margie – I’m really glad to hear you want to work with a functional doctor near you. Jordan and Steve agree that is the best route for really Tough Cases like yourself. I know you’re going to be feeling better soon. In the meantime, don’t forget your other interests and try to focus on what makes you feel joy and at peace – that is so important for healing.

You can use this site to search for a FMP near you: https://www.functionalmedicine.org/

Hey Margie – so sorry to hear what you’re going through!But I’m really grateful I can provide some support.

I really recommend reading this article: https://healthygut.com/the-h-pylori-controversy/

Thank you Margie for taking the time to leave such a kind and insightful comment. I know this will inspire a lot of people. Keep on in your journey and know we are here to support you if you ever need a hand 🙂

Hi Molly – we’re so sorry to hear you’re going through such challenges with your health.

First, we encourage you to let your doctor know how you’re feeling about hurting yourself. Being sick can be overwhelming and scary, and we want you to get the support you need from your doctors.

Secondly, based on what you’ve written, I think you should seek out one-on-one advice from a practitioner who is familiar with SCD – like one of our recommended practitioners Stephanie and Brie.

You can connect with them here: https://healthygut.com/practitioners/

I truly empathize with what you’re going through and I want to tell you – don’t give up hope! We all feel hopeless sometimes when our health is bad, but myself, Steve, Jordan, and all the other success stories out there are proof you CAN get better!

Five years ago I was fabulous. Thin with clear skin. Then in over night I gained ten pounds and started breaking out in cystic acne again. I’d been doing low carb to heal my acne and the results were great. Five years later I’m bloated and acne riddled and still on the diet. I ate some turmeric last month and that made the acne worse.

I hate the way I look and have no control over this weight gain. I’ve started pureeing everything I eat, I do pro-biotics (which make me worse) I do enzymes ( worked about three months then just stopped. The bone broth has done a thing in the six months I’ve been making it. I hate the idea of having to live like this. I’m only 31. No energy. I have ulcerative colitis which I actually enjoyed last year because I was thin again and wasn’t bloated, but for some reason I became constipated with the UC and my hips spread way out, unnatural shape for me, followed by my hips and behind then my arms.

I’m so sad that I want to hurt myself to have control over something. My GI doctor blames the UC, as does my dermatologists, but a year on Humira and no improvement except constipation. I’m miserable and in pain. My clothes don’t fit and I’ve never had a baby.

I’ve done everything your blog said and it all worked and then stopped. I really need help.

Wow Linda, thanks so much for sharing with us. We are all rooting for you on your journey to better health. Hang in there! You will get better every day in one way or another (mentally, physically, emotionally!)

We’re so grateful to have you as part of this community.

Hi Magdalene, sorry to hear you had this reaction. Beside the fact that you could have come down with a bug, you could be experiencing die off. We suggest sticking to your safe food zone at this point, consuming plenty of water and resting as much as possible.

@Colin – get our eBook that’s what we built it for http://www.scdlifestylebook.com

@Marian – Thanks for adding to this, I agree it appears our beliefs are diverging. I don’t believe anyone knows for sure how chronic disease is developed and someone who is saying they know for sure is a huge red flag for me. Acidosis is an especially troublesome idea… not proven at all and mostly debunked at the blood level. There’s an Acid / Base balance at every level from our inside our cells, to our cells, to our tissues, to our organs, to our circulating bodily fluids. To suggest we can know or understand about Ph levels at each of these levels and the interactions between them is make believe at this point. I wish you all the best and hope that you keep up your quest for optimal health and the best information.

@S – my pleasure, you got this, you are young and while you’ve been suffering for awhile… I know you can do it! Start with the sugars and then move to a full diet switch to SCD or Paleo or anything real food. Just stay committed to the journey and you’ll figure it out.

@Meaghan – So happy for you! And thank you for sharing your journey, I loved reading it. I agree, there’s some fundamental physical, emotional and psycological root issues for most of us and unfortunately the physical stuff gets all the attention. Glad you are doing so much better.

@Lois – thank you, glad you are making progress! It’s such a good book!