40 years ago multiple doctors recommended surgery to remove my colon due to severe ulcerative colitis. I rejected this. I tried teas, vitamins & minerals, and just about everything else. Nothing worked until I started a Keto type diet long before the term was even coined. It took time but I cured myself! No problems whatsoever for last 20+ years. I'm now carnivore.
@@andreanderson-l2z It was a gradual "get better" process. Started noticing improvement in about one year. By year two I was 99.9% symptom free. By third year felt no symptoms and check up revealed no more colitis. Old man now and symptom free ever since!
It’s terrible. Right after I was diagnosed with UC, my discharge notes said to “go back to normal diet”. That should be considered malpractice, I think.
I went extremely low carb the end of May, and carnivore, I had suffered for years with colitis, now within few weeks I am fine, and very healthy will be 78 next month. Thank for all your videos they are lifesavers.
@@49thorpe Thank you❤ I thought a diagnosis is a death sentence If on a carnivore diet you experience no problem But when you eat carbs flair ups occur? I'm on a carnivore diet for 4days now Symptoms slowly decreasing Does this mean no ice cream, cakes, for the rest of our lives only meat?...
@@gunnychocofurbabies6112 I no longer have a very sweet tooth, but I love meats of all kinds except for pork, I do bacon and little ham. I do hope this diet helps you get well again.❤️
After having UC for 45 yrs I am finally off my UC meds. I eat keto/carnivore and eat OMAD and do the occasional 36 or 42 hr fast. I was diagnosed at 18 and I am 63. I had been on various meds for over 1/2 my life. Great to be off those meds. 🙏🙏🙏
Interesting, since the carnivore way of life has come to the forefront and solves so many health issues, that now governments around the world are trying to stop the people from eating it.
Wow that was good! I don’t hang out often with Doctors like you- I mean I haven’t met any. I’m 73, UC since age 11. Tough time early on, but I always knew food was the answer. No operation, no pharmaceutical drugs. It’s been a journey with grateful times of mostly good health. I’ve educated me a lot, recently functional nutrition studies and work with a functional nutritionist. Last year she suggested carnivore for me and found better health. After a break I’m back at it and surrounded myself with fellow carnivores. I notice so many positive changes: sleep, blood sugar and poops are better! I read my report from my last colonoscopy 3 years ago, and not much to report on! But I’ll take your heed and continue the scopes, if only checking for cancer. Thank you so much for this video! - I’m looking for more content on the relationship between UC and blood clots. Which was my DX for AFib.
How I wish my doctors had told me to eat carnivore over the 40 year course of my “severe ulcerative colitis”. Ended up with a Proctocolectomy approx 15 years or so ago. Disease and meds all took their toll. But carnivore now and no more blockages and no more pains after eating due to the adhesions.
Spot on. The carnivore diet had me off meds and pooping normally in less than 2 months. Once I was whole again, I introduced some veggies back into my diet, but only well cooked cruciferous vegetables, onion, garlic, and cooked leafy greens. If things stir up again, I know exactly what to do - just eat meat, seafood, and eggs and my life goes back to where I want it to be - my GP was horrified, but she clearly doesn't know something important.
@@GG-uv9okWhat exactly did you consumed? Meat, butter, and eggs?. I recently got diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, and today im finally leaving hospital
I had ulcerative colitis twice as a teenager. Now at 62 I’m one of your patients reversing diabetes. I was a high grain/starch/sugar eater most my life. Now carnivore, never healthier than I am now. .
I would urge any sufferer of this disease to follow your advice. My son has been in remission for 12 years by seeking alternative ways of treating this disease other than the standard medical model offered here in the UK of steroids etc. He initially followed the SCD diet plus supplements and lifestyle changes progressed to the Keto diet and now eats a fat adapted carnivore diet with usually one meal a day. His health has never been better
Thank you so much that has to be the best advice I have received. Having a colonoscopy this week and know already that the walls of my intestine are very thickened and inflamed. Keeping everything crossed that things go well. Thanks again xxx
Makes so much sense...I had UC for years, finally the FDA prevented me from getting the meds I needed so I just didn't take any anymore. Also T2 Diabetic and AFIB, these conditions are all linked, I see it now after so many years and then after watching all these wonderful men and women who went the extra mile like this one, Drs. Berry, Chaffee and Norton, the light bulb went on. Carnivore for a year, most of these conditions are healing now, UC is gone completely. Thank you meat!
As a lay person diagnosed with possible ulcarative colitis, my logic was to eliminate certain food types and eat less frequently to give the disfunctional colon a break, and a chance to heal. You seem to have confirmed my approach makes some sense. Thank you for the video.
I have gone carnivore one month and was doing well until I introduced egg into my diet then sudden symptoms returned for microscopic colitis. Hopefully all will be well again shortly. Dr Cywes, I appreciate your videos so much, you have helped me to understand health. Could you please do a video on Microscopic Colitis? Thankyou
I found eggs are reactive for me. I found out that it's to do with "cross reaction". Meaning the egg protein is similar to another protein that is causing you issues. For me being a coeliac, corn and rice proteins are similar so create a response
Plus I healed terrible joint pain and back pain, eczema, anxiety, depression and years of brain fog. In addition, I started to have energy all day long, whereas before I literally run out of energy a few hours after waking up. An list goes on...
Dang. I'm gonna be stuck ever since I watched the earthlings documentary. 😥 I can't stand the way the animals were treated. .🤔 I'm having a hard time these days.
I used to have Proctitis and it reversed when on Keto. Although I will get a flare up when I consume sugar free substitutes like keto sweeteners and diet drinks in excess. Surprisingly, if I have some carbs on occasion I won't get any issues.
You get them from eating meat and eggs. I mostly eat beef and eggs, but I also have been able to add back dairy. For the 1st 3 months I just ate eggs for breakfast and occasionally bacon. Then I would have ground beef or steak for lunch and supper. In the beginning you'll likely be ravenous, but it does eventually subside.
@@Guy9998 Sorry for late reply, didn't notice you message to me. Are you still eating carnivore diet? After eating rice and boiled chicken for 2 month I almost didn't have any symptoms. Now I added tomato smoothies and it is even better now. Are you taking any medication?
UC dx in 2001. Stoma created 2005. Life with stoma is so much better then life with UC. Keto was never mentioned. Now 14 yrs with stoma and about to have open proctectomy. Started Keto Lifestyle a few months ago. Just watched your video about Keto before surgery. Just one comment to pick you up on if you don’t mind is avoiding statements like “end up with a stoma not a great way to live” we face the stigma in society, we need to start with the healthcare professional such as yourself. Use of language is vital. This is just a comment.
As a young woman I'd not know how to have a healthy sex life with a stome, sry but men are visual creatures and I also know which problems get caused by a stoma such a bad smell, embarrassing sounds etc..
I have ulcerative colitis and feel so much better when I eat "carnivor-ish". I don't really like keto, but since I can digest white rice perfectly, it's not a problem for me :)
Best recipe: 50% eggs, 50% meat [including a little liver - no liver taste to bother you], blend properly together, add salt, pepper ... make omelette with ghee or butter. I eat with homemade 24 hour yogurt.
Thank you so much for making this video. I have ulcerative colitis and I am already on low carb but cutting out fibre is a new one for me. I’m going to try it
This applies to Crohns too. Not convinced you need to cut veg alrogether but starch/grains definitely. IF the single most important thing in my opinion
100 percent. although we need to careful with vegetables and identify which ones are safe, safe volumes/quantities, and how to best prepare/cook them. dr. cywes recommends their semi-elimination simply as a way of being prudent and avoiding vegetable-based antigens that may trigger our IBD inflammation.
I have put off colonoscopy appointments 3 times this year at the Gastro clinic and now I've decided I will never darken their door again. The Doc mentions "take more fiber" every time I went in....no more! I've had 3 Colonoscopies and never a polyp was found nor removed, at 74 I'm done! I now know MMM&E is the answer and will keep me healthy.
Colonoscopies cause flares in some with UC!! Its because of peroxide which they sometimes use for sterilization and UC is partially caused by an oxidative effect so that can trigger a flare. I wont be getting them again either. There are alternatives if you feel you need something.
@DrCywesCarbAddictionDoc Hello big fan of your work. Wish we had more Doctors like you in the world. My wife has had UC for 6 years and is now has gone carnivore. But wish we could have some guidance and antibiotics to help with the flare ups. Do you know of anyone in the Charlotte area. Have a blessed day
Fabulous news!! I’m really keen to also hear a video on Crohns Disease. I’ve suffered for 35 terrible yrs with this. I’m on my way almost to full carnivore. But still in an awful flare of about 4 months now.
I saw on Josh Rogan,he had severe diarrhea for 2 weeks after starting carnivore diet Is this something you had? and is it common? I'm desperate for relief and ready to start but worried about that aspect
I fell off keto for the last year or so, but was on keto strictly for 2 years solid before that. My stomach issues were gone during that period and I didn’t even notice. Things have been pretty bad since going off keto and I figured out I’ve got all the same issues as my dad. I’ve been back on keto for a couple months and it’s already starting to get a little better. It’s miserable having flared ups all the time and feeling sick and tired. I did long stretches of carnivore during keto too and never had any problems. If anything, bowel movements were better and more regular. It’s also awesome to hear a doctor say you’re gonna get the shits haha. This inspires me to stick with it though. Thanks Doc
I really respect Dr. Cywes and the wealth of information he provides. But I have to admit, a carnivorous diet led to severe constipation for me. The only thing that helped was psyllium husk fibre. I think it's different for different people. I think some ethnic groups handle fibre well and even benefit from it
My daughter is 10. We’re at the historical now due to covid exacerbating her UC which has not been under control over the last four months. She fasted while on TPN for about 4 days. We started referring with bone broth and animal protein. She is now in no pain, had a dramatic reduction in BMs. They STILL want to cut her colon out! Ask for an update if you’d like.
Hey how’s it going ? Praying for your daughter! I know personally how difficult this disease can be. Praying for you as a parent as well. Be strong. God bless you.
Dr Cywes, thank you for all the information you give us. I live in Australia and my health issues have plagued me my whole life. Asthma, auto immune and migraines. A few years back I had issues with my bowel and became incontinent for two years. I also had a problem with mouth/ tongue liaisons. I recently had severe abdominal attacks and at first was told it was diverticulitis. Antibiotics didn’t help and a CT scan showed Ulcerative Colitis. I was then given steroid and it improved. I had further attacks and again steroids were given. I have also an inflamed and fatty liver. While I was waiting for a Colonoscopy, I went back to keto and took out all grains, starches, nuts, seeds, dairy and fructose. I had the colonoscopy and it was clear, and told I do not have ulcerative colitis. The doctor dismissed my diet changes. I believe I put it in to remission with keto / carnivore. I am due to start biologics for the spondylitis as it is not improving even with these changes. I have come off asthma meds due to taking high levels of Vit D. Still working on migraines and really would like to stop Botox and steroids blocks, If only you did consults to overseas clients. Thank you once again Carol Anne Ashlee
Two things - 1) I think the condition running in families might not just be genetic, it may also be down to inherited gut flora from the mother's birth canal and breast milk 2) Doesn't the issue with plant fibre just add more weight to the argument that homo sapiens sapiens are carnivores and opportunistic omnivores who's biology is just not suited to the massive environmental availability of plant foods due to modern agriculture and shipping/transport? I am Scottish and there is almost no edible plant material that grows in the wild here and for many months of the year there is none at all. My ancestors did, however, hunt three large mammals to extinction for their meat (European brown bear, elk and wild boar).
My mom was on antibiotics for mastitis while I was breastfeeding and I'm convinced this is why I have UC. No one else in my family has ever been diagnosed with UC or Crohns
@@robertcywes2966 Fun fact: I have an older brother who was born to my parents when they were very young and they couldn't look after him so sadly they put him up for adoption. Years later he tracked down his biological parents (my parents) and we learned that he had crohns disease since he was around 13 and I later developed ulcerative colitis at the age of 27. So we both shared biological parents and genetics but grew up most likely in different environments with varying diets but both ended up with some form of IBD.
I ate super healthy my entire life - I got uc bc awful gut bug eating and barely rye bread on accident and I’m allergic or something plus huge stress etc. I’m getting off of mesalamine if I can. I got it at 45 yo!!! Agh. I’m healing this
At 16 my son nearly died from loss of blood. UC doc said NOTHING about diet! I asked! Just extremely expensive medicine! After insurance my copay was 700 a month! I started ordering a 3 month supply from Canada for 300! Interesting!
Was diagnosed with UC last Christmas. Several terrible flares between October-February. Doctor said eat what you want, add more fiber, and take drugs. I went the natural route with carnivore diet, low dose naltrexone and serum bovine immunoglobulin…and lots of prayer and fasting at the start. I’m cured, feeling great. Will go off supplements slowly. Spore based probiotics actually did help me.
I’ve had UC for last 18 years . I had a total colectomy in 2006 .I have managed with a simple , all natural diet , fish, vegetables , avocados , Nuts no fruits , little dairy . I think I will try the carnivore diet . Wish I would have known the Bendicts for UC patients many years before . You mentioned the OMAD diet and that it’s good for the colon to rest eating this way . Being that I don’t have a colon , but suffer from pouchitis , what would be the best way to eat for me .? Do i benefit from OMAD? I usually do intermittent fasting 18-6 . Thank you for all your inspiring information
I went low carb to keto to carnivore over 6 months, while I was waiting for a Colonoscopy. The colonoscopy has been postponed due to a blood clot. The UC has Definitely improved, along with a reverse of fatty liver.
would love some follow-up content on ulcerative colitis/crohn's disease re: mechanisms of excess inflammation driven by excess adiposity (particularly visceral fat), i.e. body fat's role as an endocrinological organ as it relates to inflammatory processes; also interesting would be mechanisms of action in dampening inflammation through fasting or fasting-mimicking protocols. cheers.
What about akkermansia? Carnivore will destroy it. I know from experience. Carnivore made my gut inflammation worse, even tho the meat was fatty and grass fed.
Doc - could you please write down what antibiotics and other medication 💊 you prescribed your UC patients to remove the fiber-related bacteria? I am during my flare-up and would like to try out the carnivore diet + antibiotics to completely reset my microbiome. Thank you 🙏
Thank you for this video🙏 wish it was out when I first got diagnosed. Now in remission from Carnivore diet. Question is , would you recommend OMAD for a breastfeeding mother ? Thank you so much !
Please can you do a video on Barrett's oesophagus... my family members just get prescribed Trustan and zero information about diet & how the digestive system works
Hey Doc! Are you still doing consults? I would love to reach out. I had gnarly appendicitis recently and been suffering from UC. I could use all the help I can get. My GI dr said diet isn't the issue, but I'm starting to think she's wrong.
@@robertcywes2966 my son has colitis he is on mesalamine twice day and now he takes 2 pills twice day. He has gluten and dairy allergies I did carnivore he has diarrhea and now he has inflammation in his rectum and gave his suppositories mesalamine what do u recommend to do please help me out I am ready to see hollistic dr please help thanks
I've gone mostly carnivore plus some fruits and it helped a lot. And of course everytime I feel better my addiction to sugar and starch creeps in lol. Vicious cycle
Would this work for someone who has removed their colon completely and lives with a JPouch? Also if they have a pancreatic divisum would too much fat and meat make way for more pancreatitis attacks? Please help
Thx you for your wonderful video I’ve been on the carnivore diet for a few months I am trying to get myUC in remission. What are the exact antifungal & antibiotics that I should have my doctor prescribe for me to help get me out of a UC flare up. Also is taking prebiotic fiber and Psyllium husks bad for UC? It does seem to help with regulating and cutting down the amount of bathroom trips.
How can I get the medication list that I need to cleanse me before I start this way of eating? I have had UC going on 2 years and I am ready to be cured!!
Cut out eggs and milk. They are technically carnivore but they are highly allergenic foods and typically clinics that put patients on carnivore tell them no eggs or milk because it is safer to assume they are a problem than assuming because the patient does not detect any immediate responses that they are ok. Once you are more sensitive to bad foods (say after 3 months on carnivore) then try adding back in a bit of egg or milk, any bad reaction in mouth or digestion then keep away from them,
To help prevent ulcerative colitis flares and keep you in remission, the CCFA suggests that you: 👍Exercise regularly. Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet while avoiding any food-related triggers. Don't smoke. Reduce stress. Follow the treatment plan and other guidelines prescribed by your doctor.
I've heard and read several times that fiber is bad for people who suffer from UC. Does this mean that supplements like Metamucil (psyllium husk fiber) are bad to take? I had amazing results after taking Metamucil once daily, but after about 10 months, had a severe flare. Is it possible that Metamucil was a contributor to that?
Doesnt dairy cause IGF-1 around blood, promoting cancer? My family is known for IBS, Colitis and all that, and dairy messes us all up. My dad had bad colitis, and dairy gives me the biggest pressure in the scrotum/lower ab area. Real dairy, yogurts and cream, cheese.
My son is 17 and suffering right now almost 2 months 😞 we started the diet 2 weeks ago but just a little improvement. He is also taking supplements, could be the caused of not getting well? 😢
Lot of people on carnivore diet mention that they are sick all the time with cold and flu, especially those with lactose intolerance. Do you have to take probiotics in order to keep away from flu and things like that? To have some sort of immune system when eating only meat and eggs?
Please give links to the studies you have done to substantiate your claims about a carnivorous diet, especially red meat. Numerous published studies show red meat increases inflammation. I think you are giving misleading information
This is NOT true! Dr Ken Berry refutes this lie and has tons of studies to reference, check his channel. This whole thing about red meat causing inflammation is just so much propaganda!! Please research the facts!!
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40 years ago multiple doctors recommended surgery to remove my colon due to severe ulcerative colitis. I rejected this. I tried teas, vitamins & minerals, and just about everything else. Nothing worked until I started a Keto type diet long before the term was even coined. It took time but I cured myself! No problems whatsoever for last 20+ years. I'm now carnivore.
How long did it take ?
@@andreanderson-l2z It was very gradual process. Slowly realized I was getting better. About three years to completely disappear and never come back.
@andreanderson-l2z great question. Waiting for the answer.
@@andreanderson-l2z It was a gradual "get better" process. Started noticing improvement in about one year. By year two I was 99.9% symptom free. By third year felt no symptoms and check up revealed no more colitis. Old man now and symptom free ever since!
The amount of times doctors and nurses have told me food has nothing to do with it is insane 😑😑😑
Same here.
Literal morons. I’ve been reading UC forums too and none of the people suffering from it ever mention food either.
same here
It’s terrible. Right after I was diagnosed with UC, my discharge notes said to “go back to normal diet”. That should be considered malpractice, I think.
Me too! I asked if I needed to change my diet and I was told no.
I went extremely low carb the end of May, and carnivore, I had suffered for years with colitis, now within few weeks I am fine,
and very healthy will be 78 next month. Thank for all your videos they are lifesavers.
That's fantastic, and very courageous... A long and healthy life to you!...♥️
How old are you when you were diagnosed with ulcerative colitis?
@@gunnychocofurbabies6112 I was mid 40s. I had a flair up for this past month, but it’s because I had eaten more carbs.
@@49thorpe
Thank you❤
I thought a diagnosis is a death sentence
If on a carnivore diet you experience no problem
But when you eat carbs flair ups occur?
I'm on a carnivore diet for 4days now
Symptoms slowly decreasing
Does this mean no ice cream, cakes, for the rest of our lives only meat?...
@@gunnychocofurbabies6112 I no longer have a very sweet tooth, but I love meats of all kinds except for pork, I do bacon
and little ham. I do hope this diet helps you get well again.❤️
After having UC for 45 yrs I am finally off my UC meds. I eat keto/carnivore and eat OMAD and do the occasional 36 or 42 hr fast. I was diagnosed at 18 and I am 63. I had been on various meds for over 1/2 my life. Great to be off those meds. 🙏🙏🙏
Wow! That’s fabulous so happy for you! I have the cousin, Crohn’s Disease really seeking answers in my diet.
amazing! i have a similar story, and like you, i have the 'jewish cancer' of ulcerative colitis. bless you.
Interesting, since the carnivore way of life has come to the forefront and solves so many health issues, that now governments around the world are trying to stop the people from eating it.
@@robertkraychik1884 pleasw guide how did u get rid of it
@@robertkraychik1884 fellow uc sufferer I'm in the worst possible state
Wow that was good! I don’t hang out often with Doctors like you- I mean I haven’t met any. I’m 73, UC since age 11. Tough time early on, but I always knew food was the answer. No operation, no pharmaceutical drugs. It’s been a journey with grateful times of mostly good health. I’ve educated me a lot, recently functional nutrition studies and work with a functional nutritionist. Last year she suggested carnivore for me and found better health. After a break I’m back at it and surrounded myself with fellow carnivores. I notice so many positive changes: sleep, blood sugar and poops are better! I read my report from my last colonoscopy 3 years ago, and not much to report on! But I’ll take your heed and continue the scopes, if only checking for cancer. Thank you so much for this video!
- I’m looking for more content on the relationship between UC and blood clots. Which was my DX for AFib.
How I wish my doctors had told me to eat carnivore over the 40 year course of my “severe ulcerative colitis”. Ended up with a Proctocolectomy approx 15 years or so ago. Disease and meds all took their toll. But carnivore now and no more blockages and no more pains after eating due to the adhesions.
Spot on. The carnivore diet had me off meds and pooping normally in less than 2 months. Once I was whole again, I introduced some veggies back into my diet, but only well cooked cruciferous vegetables, onion, garlic, and cooked leafy greens. If things stir up again, I know exactly what to do - just eat meat, seafood, and eggs and my life goes back to where I want it to be - my GP was horrified, but she clearly doesn't know something important.
I love that..I've had UC for 20 years and you all have great imformation and tips. 🙏😊
Hate to tell you but your cooked leafy greens are the worst thing you could consume. See Dr. Sally Norton's work here.
@@commonsense246 I do very well with leafy greens. The worst? I doubt that very much. If I had a bad reaction to them, I wouldn't eat them.
@@GG-uv9okWhat exactly did you consumed? Meat, butter, and eggs?. I recently got diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, and today im finally leaving hospital
I had ulcerative colitis twice as a teenager. Now at 62 I’m one of your patients reversing diabetes. I was a high grain/starch/sugar eater most my life. Now carnivore, never healthier than I am now. .
...and you're adding years to your life! Good on you...
Finally some sense! My doctor told me to eat white bread and white rice! No wonder I had UC for 15 years.
Most doctors haven't got a clue how to feed a human! Thank God for doctors like Rob Cywes!...♥️
same. 'low-residue diet' is idiocy and standard protocol in hospitals for addressing severe flares.
I would urge any sufferer of this disease to follow your advice. My son has been in remission for 12 years by seeking alternative ways of treating this disease other than the standard medical model offered here in the UK of steroids etc. He initially followed the SCD diet plus supplements and lifestyle changes progressed to the Keto diet and now eats a fat adapted carnivore diet with usually one meal a day. His health has never been better
Same here: SCD >> Keto >> Carnivore
Congratulations to your son. It takes a lot of courage to make a major dietary change...
incredible. the medical establishment/orthodoxy is failing us across the board with respect to IBD/ulcerative colitis/crohn's disease.
With Black seed oil...is no more flares...you can eat everything...God, bblessf you
@@constantineremia6241
Black seed oil? Do you have UC? How do you take it?
Thank you so much that has to be the best advice I have received. Having a colonoscopy this week and know already that the walls of my intestine are very thickened and inflamed. Keeping everything crossed that things go well. Thanks again xxx
Thank you for speaking truth! The meds are so scary!
Makes so much sense...I had UC for years, finally the FDA prevented me from getting the meds I needed so I just didn't take any anymore. Also T2 Diabetic and AFIB, these conditions are all linked, I see it now after so many years and then after watching all these wonderful men and women who went the extra mile like this one, Drs. Berry, Chaffee and Norton, the light bulb went on. Carnivore for a year, most of these conditions are healing now, UC is gone completely. Thank you meat!
As a lay person diagnosed with possible ulcarative colitis, my logic was to eliminate certain food types and eat less frequently to give the disfunctional colon a break, and a chance to heal. You seem to have confirmed my approach makes some sense. Thank you for the video.
I have gone carnivore one month and was doing well until I introduced egg into my diet then sudden symptoms returned for microscopic colitis. Hopefully all will be well again shortly. Dr Cywes, I appreciate your videos so much, you have helped me to understand health. Could you please do a video on Microscopic Colitis? Thankyou
I found eggs are reactive for me. I found out that it's to do with "cross reaction". Meaning the egg protein is similar to another protein that is causing you issues. For me being a coeliac, corn and rice proteins are similar so create a response
Thank you so so much for speaking about this disease. I stopped it with a carnivore diet. Nit even one symptom
Plus I healed terrible joint pain and back pain, eczema, anxiety, depression and years of brain fog. In addition, I started to have energy all day long, whereas before I literally run out of energy a few hours after waking up. An list goes on...
amazing.
@@-dirtydeeds- were you on medication when you started the carnivore diet?
Dang. I'm gonna be stuck ever since I watched the earthlings documentary. 😥 I can't stand the way the animals were treated. .🤔 I'm having a hard time these days.
Wish I would have known this 17 years ago.
Me too🙏🏼
Probiotics is just putting shit in a capsule....i friggn love your honesty
I've never heard a Dr. Talk about bile, pancreas function, stomach acid levels. You know the things that make digestion possible.
I used to have Proctitis and it reversed when on Keto. Although I will get a flare up when I consume sugar free substitutes like keto sweeteners and diet drinks in excess. Surprisingly, if I have some carbs on occasion I won't get any issues.
Learn to live without sweeteners. It’s easy.
@AbuHamid al-Ghazali No I haven't
Thanks Doc for doing this one that I asked for last week. I'm shooting this right off to my son who suffers from this. Thanks again!
Have him look at the comments too
yes, very encouraging. My son says he's going to listen to your video...glad I sent it to him. Thx. again.
Definitely agree with this. After going primarily carnivore, my symptoms cleared up in less than a week. I didn't even get the diarrhea either.
How do you get the vitamins? I have UC and want to do carnivore diet. I love fresh veggies and that scares me
You get them from eating meat and eggs. I mostly eat beef and eggs, but I also have been able to add back dairy. For the 1st 3 months I just ate eggs for breakfast and occasionally bacon. Then I would have ground beef or steak for lunch and supper. In the beginning you'll likely be ravenous, but it does eventually subside.
@@SuperMrAndersen vitamin c from liver. Manganese from mussels, oysters, clams and liver. All the other vitamins are provided in the carnivore diet
@@MattMick Thanks for advise, but this diet is for healthy people. Yesterday I ate sea food and got a flair up 😬
@@Guy9998 Sorry for late reply, didn't notice you message to me. Are you still eating carnivore diet? After eating rice and boiled chicken for 2 month I almost didn't have any symptoms. Now I added tomato smoothies and it is even better now.
Are you taking any medication?
UC dx in 2001. Stoma created 2005. Life with stoma is so much better then life with UC.
Keto was never mentioned. Now 14 yrs with stoma and about to have open proctectomy. Started Keto Lifestyle a few months ago. Just watched your video about Keto before surgery.
Just one comment to pick you up on if you don’t mind is avoiding statements like “end up with a stoma not a great way to live” we face the stigma in society, we need to start with the healthcare professional such as yourself. Use of language is vital. This is just a comment.
As a young woman I'd not know how to have a healthy sex life with a stome, sry but men are visual creatures and I also know which problems get caused by a stoma such a bad smell, embarrassing sounds etc..
I've had zero fibre in 9 months and have has no issues with bowel movements, infact I absorb more nutrients.
I have ulcerative colitis and feel so much better when I eat "carnivor-ish". I don't really like keto, but since I can digest white rice perfectly, it's not a problem for me :)
Best recipe: 50% eggs, 50% meat [including a little liver - no liver taste to bother you], blend properly together, add salt, pepper ... make omelette with ghee or butter. I eat with homemade 24 hour yogurt.
Very healthy, ...also sounds delicious!
Thank you for this. I'll do it today.
Do you have ulcerative colitis? And did you get into remission with this?
@@goranh2357 Yes
Excellent! Thourough explanation. Appreciate you DR. C!
Thank you so much for making this video. I have ulcerative colitis and I am already on low carb but cutting out fibre is a new one for me. I’m going to try it
tremendous video/information. thank you, dr. cywes.
This applies to Crohns too. Not convinced you need to cut veg alrogether but starch/grains definitely. IF the single most important thing in my opinion
See my video on Crohns
@@robertcywes2966 👌
100 percent. although we need to careful with vegetables and identify which ones are safe, safe volumes/quantities, and how to best prepare/cook them.
dr. cywes recommends their semi-elimination simply as a way of being prudent and avoiding vegetable-based antigens that may trigger our IBD inflammation.
@@robertcywes2966 please guide me I'm also suffering from uc
Fantastic doctor
Thank you so very, very much, Dr. Cywes! My bf was just dx with severe UC. This is very helpful!
I have put off colonoscopy appointments 3 times this year at the Gastro clinic and now I've decided I will never darken their door again. The Doc mentions "take more fiber" every time I went in....no more! I've had 3 Colonoscopies and never a polyp was found nor removed, at 74 I'm done! I now know MMM&E is the answer and will keep me healthy.
Colonoscopies cause flares in some with UC!! Its because of peroxide which they sometimes use for sterilization and UC is partially caused by an oxidative effect so that can trigger a flare.
I wont be getting them again either. There are alternatives if you feel you need something.
@DrCywesCarbAddictionDoc
Hello big fan of your work. Wish we had more Doctors like you in the world. My wife has had UC for 6 years and is now has gone carnivore. But wish we could have some guidance and antibiotics to help with the flare ups. Do you know of anyone in the Charlotte area. Have a blessed day
That is a horrible idea giving somebody antibiotics, that actually is what caused me to have a major flare. Antifungal, maybe.
Fabulous news!! I’m really keen to also hear a video on Crohns Disease. I’ve suffered for 35 terrible yrs with this. I’m on my way almost to full carnivore. But still in an awful flare of about 4 months now.
How are you now Amanda hope you are better, are you still on the carnivore diet.
I saw on Josh Rogan,he had severe diarrhea for 2 weeks after starting carnivore diet
Is this something you had? and is it common?
I'm desperate for relief and ready to start but worried about that aspect
I fell off keto for the last year or so, but was on keto strictly for 2 years solid before that. My stomach issues were gone during that period and I didn’t even notice. Things have been pretty bad since going off keto and I figured out I’ve got all the same issues as my dad. I’ve been back on keto for a couple months and it’s already starting to get a little better. It’s miserable having flared ups all the time and feeling sick and tired. I did long stretches of carnivore during keto too and never had any problems. If anything, bowel movements were better and more regular. It’s also awesome to hear a doctor say you’re gonna get the shits haha. This inspires me to stick with it though. Thanks Doc
I really respect Dr. Cywes and the wealth of information he provides. But I have to admit, a carnivorous diet led to severe constipation for me. The only thing that helped was psyllium husk fibre. I think it's different for different people. I think some ethnic groups handle fibre well and even benefit from it
Only non humans NEED fibre. Often xs cheese results in constipation.
@@robertcywes2966 I have UC and my doctor told me to get metamucil to clear out the mucus. TMI !
My doctor just told me to get some of that..
What is your ethnicity?
It can be caused by too much or too little fats, you can research carnivore channels to see ( I cant remember which it is)
My daughter is 10. We’re at the historical now due to covid exacerbating her UC which has not been under control over the last four months.
She fasted while on TPN for about 4 days. We started referring with bone broth and animal protein. She is now in no pain, had a dramatic reduction in BMs. They STILL want to cut her colon out!
Ask for an update if you’d like.
Hey how’s it going ? Praying for your daughter! I know personally how difficult this disease can be. Praying for you as a parent as well. Be strong. God bless you.
Thanks
Dr Cywes, thank you for all the information you give us.
I live in Australia and my health issues have plagued me my whole life.
Asthma, auto immune and migraines.
A few years back I had issues with my bowel and became incontinent for two years.
I also had a problem with mouth/ tongue liaisons.
I recently had severe abdominal attacks and at first was told it was diverticulitis.
Antibiotics didn’t help and a CT scan showed Ulcerative Colitis. I was then given steroid and it improved.
I had further attacks and again steroids were given.
I have also an inflamed and fatty liver.
While I was waiting for a Colonoscopy,
I went back to keto and took out all grains, starches, nuts, seeds, dairy and fructose.
I had the colonoscopy and it was clear,
and told I do not have ulcerative colitis.
The doctor dismissed my diet changes.
I believe I put it in to remission with keto / carnivore.
I am due to start biologics for the spondylitis as it is not improving even with these changes.
I have come off asthma meds due to taking high levels of Vit D.
Still working on migraines and really would like to stop Botox and steroids blocks,
If only you did consults to overseas clients.
Thank you once again
Carol Anne Ashlee
don’t know about overseas patients, but he does do patients within the U.S. - email him to see🙂
@@MrsSmith-ti2gn thanks I just read he does zoom appointments
@@carolashlee8002 you’re welcome
Can you eat any potatoes? Lettuce with is carnivore?
Thank you so much for this video
Two things - 1) I think the condition running in families might not just be genetic, it may also be down to inherited gut flora from the mother's birth canal and breast milk 2) Doesn't the issue with plant fibre just add more weight to the argument that homo sapiens sapiens are carnivores and opportunistic omnivores who's biology is just not suited to the massive environmental availability of plant foods due to modern agriculture and shipping/transport? I am Scottish and there is almost no edible plant material that grows in the wild here and for many months of the year there is none at all. My ancestors did, however, hunt three large mammals to extinction for their meat (European brown bear, elk and wild boar).
Ha! Don't put thistle-eaters in the human category! Love Scotland, but not on the rugby field
My mom was on antibiotics for mastitis while I was breastfeeding and I'm convinced this is why I have UC. No one else in my family has ever been diagnosed with UC or Crohns
@@jesseholshouser400 have you tried carnivore?
@@u4ea70 Not carnivore, but I did the ketogenic diet for about 3 months with good results
Acacia Senegal plus curcumin piperine will support long remission too
Doc, don't terrible diets run in families as well?
Oh yes
@@robertcywes2966 Fun fact: I have an older brother who was born to my parents when they were very young and they couldn't look after him so sadly they put him up for adoption. Years later he tracked down his biological parents (my parents) and we learned that he had crohns disease since he was around 13 and I later developed ulcerative colitis at the age of 27. So we both shared biological parents and genetics but grew up most likely in different environments with varying diets but both ended up with some form of IBD.
I ate super healthy my entire life - I got uc bc awful gut bug eating and barely rye bread on accident and I’m allergic or something plus huge stress etc. I’m getting off of mesalamine if I can. I got it at 45 yo!!! Agh. I’m healing this
This is what I’ve been looking for
At 16 my son nearly died from loss of blood. UC doc said NOTHING about diet! I asked! Just extremely expensive medicine! After insurance my copay was 700 a month! I started ordering a 3 month supply from Canada for 300! Interesting!
Put him on Carnivore!
Was diagnosed with UC last Christmas. Several terrible flares between October-February. Doctor said eat what you want, add more fiber, and take drugs. I went the natural route with carnivore diet, low dose naltrexone and serum bovine immunoglobulin…and lots of prayer and fasting at the start. I’m cured, feeling great. Will go off supplements slowly. Spore based probiotics actually did help me.
I’ve had UC for last 18 years . I had a total colectomy in 2006 .I have managed with a simple , all natural diet , fish, vegetables , avocados , Nuts no fruits , little dairy . I think I will try the carnivore diet . Wish I would have known the Bendicts for UC patients many years before . You mentioned the OMAD diet and that it’s good for the colon to rest eating this way . Being that I don’t have a colon , but suffer from pouchitis , what would be the best way to eat for me .? Do i benefit from OMAD? I usually do intermittent fasting 18-6 . Thank you for all your inspiring information
I went low carb to keto to carnivore over 6 months, while I was waiting for a Colonoscopy.
The colonoscopy has been postponed due to a blood clot.
The UC has Definitely improved, along with a reverse of fatty liver.
would love some follow-up content on ulcerative colitis/crohn's disease re: mechanisms of excess inflammation driven by excess adiposity (particularly visceral fat), i.e. body fat's role as an endocrinological organ as it relates to inflammatory processes; also interesting would be mechanisms of action in dampening inflammation through fasting or fasting-mimicking protocols. cheers.
I have never in my life felt better than when I'm eating lots of red meat!🐄🥩 (UC GONE!!!)
Meat heals!...♥️
were you on medication when you started eating carnivore?
How long did it take you to heal? Im a UC sufferer. Life is hard!
@@goranh2357 you have to change your diet completely, no sugar, no bread no processed foods, carnivore has helped me greatly, i do have RAW milk.
@@eddkennedy6458 I did exactly that, now I have my life back. Im not fully healed but I am a different man now. Healthy. Thanks.
What about akkermansia? Carnivore will destroy it. I know from experience. Carnivore made my gut inflammation worse, even tho the meat was fatty and grass fed.
Thank you Dr.!
Please do a video on what causes "diverticulosis," and how to stop the progression of it.
Doc - could you please write down what antibiotics and other medication 💊 you prescribed your UC patients to remove the fiber-related bacteria? I am during my flare-up and would like to try out the carnivore diet + antibiotics to completely reset my microbiome.
Thank you 🙏
what causes fecal occult of 4 and high calprotectin?
Many many thanks...
what's an example of a "well balanced" carnivore diet?
Thank you for this video🙏 wish it was out when I first got diagnosed. Now in remission from Carnivore diet. Question is , would you recommend OMAD for a breastfeeding mother ? Thank you so much !
On google it says its dangerous for breast feeding moms and can be life threatening. 😳
@@lauralittle6899 thanks so much for your comment. I landed up by not doing Omad, ate a lot of fatty meat and always had a lot of milk.
Dr. Cywes. Where are you located???
Please can you do a video on Barrett's oesophagus... my family members just get prescribed Trustan and zero information about diet & how the digestive system works
What about soluble fibre?
About dogs are carnivore and we do not need fiber for healthy poops: Why do dogs eat grass outside..? If not to get some help for digestion..?
To puke
@@robertcywes2966 wow..
To vomit, when the stomach is overwhelmed
ok... so lets just be gross here & ask... does uc cause large ammounts of mucus in the stool?
thank u
It definitely does for me I’ve been diagnosed with UC for 8 years now and my main symptom in a flare up is bloody mucus.
@@mikefrankland3553 thank u sir
Yes
thank u
Get an LRA test for food sensitivity.
Hey Doc! Are you still doing consults? I would love to reach out. I had gnarly appendicitis recently and been suffering from UC. I could use all the help I can get. My GI dr said diet isn't the issue, but I'm starting to think she's wrong.
Will do. Can you be a consulting doc for him via phone or media?
Sure txt 561 5170642 or email kimf@jsapa.com
@@robertcywes2966 my son has colitis he is on mesalamine twice day and now he takes 2 pills twice day. He has gluten and dairy allergies I did carnivore he has diarrhea and now he has inflammation in his rectum and gave his suppositories mesalamine what do u recommend to do please help me out I am ready to see hollistic dr please help thanks
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Great tips❤
I've gone mostly carnivore plus some fruits and it helped a lot. And of course everytime I feel better my addiction to sugar and starch creeps in lol. Vicious cycle
Thank you, Dr! Have you heard of these supplements called Ancestral grass fed beef organs and intestines?
Would this work for someone who has removed their colon completely and lives with a JPouch? Also if they have a pancreatic divisum would too much fat and meat make way for more pancreatitis attacks? Please help
Yes, I saw an interview with Dr Ken Berry.
That include nuts?
How do I get a carnivore diet list?
Eat meat, mostly beef or lamb fatty cuts add salt to taste, drink water. Eggs, butter and hard cheese if you can tolerate.
Thx you for your wonderful video I’ve been on the carnivore diet for a few months I am trying to get myUC in remission. What are the exact antifungal & antibiotics that I should have my doctor prescribe for me to help get me out of a UC flare up. Also is taking prebiotic fiber and Psyllium husks bad for UC? It does seem to help with regulating and cutting down the amount of bathroom trips.
How can I get the medication list that I need to cleanse me before I start this way of eating? I have had UC going on 2 years and I am ready to be cured!!
Why manganese ??
So what happens if the carnivore diet doesn’t work?
Cut out eggs and milk.
They are technically carnivore but they are highly allergenic foods and typically clinics that put patients on carnivore tell them no eggs or milk because it is safer to assume they are a problem than assuming because the patient does not detect any immediate responses that they are ok. Once you are more sensitive to bad foods (say after 3 months on carnivore) then try adding back in a bit of egg or milk, any bad reaction in mouth or digestion then keep away from them,
To help prevent ulcerative colitis flares and keep you in remission, the CCFA suggests that you:
👍Exercise regularly.
Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet while avoiding any food-related triggers.
Don't smoke.
Reduce stress.
Follow the treatment plan and other guidelines prescribed by your doctor.
Please explain to us what is in your opinion " healthy , well balanced diet " .
Ryan Ray Food Pyramid no doubt. Pfffft.
@@ryanray6215 he recommends ketogenic or carnivore diet
Sorry but i dont trust doctors anymore especially during the plandemic.
Yea wish it were that easy lol. There’s a lot more to it and everyone’s different.
I've heard and read several times that fiber is bad for people who suffer from UC. Does this mean that supplements like Metamucil (psyllium husk fiber) are bad to take? I had amazing results after taking Metamucil once daily, but after about 10 months, had a severe flare. Is it possible that Metamucil was a contributor to that?
YES!!!
Plz how we can make difference between crohn and uc without coloscopie and biopsy
You can't if both are only in colon.
What u mean by macro and micro fibers ???
Fibre comes in soluble or micro form and insoluble or macro form
I have tried and was doing well and then.... .. histamine overload happened .. heartbeats etc and I haf to stop . So now what must I do
Maybe an electrolyte imbalance?
Doesnt dairy cause IGF-1 around blood, promoting cancer? My family is known for IBS, Colitis and all that, and dairy messes us all up. My dad had bad colitis, and dairy gives me the biggest pressure in the scrotum/lower ab area. Real dairy, yogurts and cream, cheese.
For some it does but not for all
My son is 17 and suffering right now almost 2 months 😞 we started the diet 2 weeks ago but just a little improvement. He is also taking supplements, could be the caused of not getting well? 😢
How is your son doing if you don’t mind my asking?
Which suppliment do you take
Is this true for IBS also?.
My IBS was cured overnight when I went animal-based. Life changing!
cipro!?
Every time a doctor says 'genetic cause' think in 'parasites cause'.
Goeie!
Lot of people on carnivore diet mention that they are sick all the time with cold and flu, especially those with lactose intolerance. Do you have to take probiotics in order to keep away from flu and things like that? To have some sort of immune system when eating only meat and eggs?
Most in carnivore are very healthy and rarely sick!
No ...answer ....
im in remission from a vegan diet. this sounds horrible
Please give links to the studies you have done to substantiate your claims about a carnivorous diet, especially red meat. Numerous published studies show red meat increases inflammation. I think you are giving misleading information
This is NOT true! Dr Ken Berry refutes this lie and has tons of studies to reference, check his channel. This whole thing about red meat causing inflammation is just so much propaganda!! Please research the facts!!