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Slippery elm bark is a balm for inflamed or irritated tissue. It is mild enough for use by small children and yet very nutritive. Slippery elm is one of the best and mildest cleansers for the digestive system.

Marshmallow root is also known for its soothing, healing properties, especially for all the mucous membranes. Since the stomach and intestines are lined with these protective membranes, marshmallow helps the body get rid of substances that often collect or stick to these membranes.

Its pectin fiber is capable of carrying a host of toxic substances from the body.

Plantain leaves are known for their antiseptic properties and have been used to help neutralize certain poisons. They help reduce swelling of inflamed tissue, which can reduce pain. This allows blood to circulate and help heal the swollen area.

Chamomile flowers have nervine qualities, which can help the body cope with tension. Chamomile also has stimulates and helps digestive functions.

Rose hips contain vitamin C and its attendant compounds, which help neutralize toxic waste in the body. The wide range of nutritional and healing elements in rose hips makes them highly desirable for any digestive or bowel formula.

Bugleweed leaves amplify the properties of other herbs. With its sedative and tonic properties, it works well as a team player. As an astringent herb, bugleweed helps tightens the capillaries that may otherwise bleed—a benefit that may provide critical support to the bowel and stomach in times of stress.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

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I was having daily D, had no idea what it meant to feel "well". For me well is not TOO many pains and cramps and not too bad D (going once or twice instead of heaps more).

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Are you still eating anything other than wheat which MIGHT be triggering a reaction? Have you tried the what to eat when you can't eat anything diet?

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I follow Heather's diet exactly -- I have been doing this a year now so I know all the rules and read labels like crazy. I keep my fat under 25% -- most days it's more like 10-15%. Because I have GERD, I also rarely eat "iffier" things like tomatoes, onions, garlic, etc. I eat practically no IF. I did cut out soy & peanut butter for six months, but it made absolutely no difference so I added it back in.

I was on the breaking the cycle diet for a month. I went off it not because I was feeling better but because I ended up so malnourished (although, for awhile there I did have killer cheekbones from all the weight I lost). I felt better once I started adding in more food.

Thanks for the list of GF staples in your other post -- I'll keep that handy once I do go GF.

Also, that's interesting that you mentioned the doctor might not think it important enough to say anything about the high antibodies. I had a CAT scan a week after my colonoscopy, and the barium I drank gave me the worst D I have ever had. Well, the D was bloody -- so of course I call the GI, freaking out. When the nurse finally called back (several hours later), she said, "Oh, yeah, that's due to the hemorrhoids." I was like, "What hemorrhoids???" She said, "Oh, the colonoscopy showed you had some small hemorrhoids." It drives me crazy that doctors just won't mention stuff like that. I know that it's not life-and-death stuff, but it's still information the patient should have!

OK, had a bit of a crazy fit there. Sorry.

I hope you are still feeling good GF! I am keeping my fingers crossed for you -- you've been sick long enough, you really deserve to stabilize. Also hope you're getting over the flu.


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