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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulosis, Twisted and Redundant Colon, Proctitis, Fistulas, Fissures, Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Candida, Autism, Interstitial Cystitis of the Bladder, Sjogren's disease (dry eyes), Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Lupus Erythematosus and other autoimmune diseases.

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Professor Laurence Kotlikoff for the Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis confirms the USDA "Low-Fat Diet" will bankrupt the United States by causing Medicare expenses to explode.
July 14, 2006

These diseases each exhibit very different symptoms that make them appear to be completely unrelated. However, they all have one commonality. They are all autoimmune disorders in which the body's immune system has been accidentally triggered to attack a specific protein tissue of your own body. The original cause is most likely Leaky Gut Syndrome. Therefore, autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis and lupus have a very close connection with inflammatory bowel diseases. Many people exhibit several of these diseases for this reason.

The high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet as recommended by the USDA Food Guide Pyramid causes leaky gut syndrome and dozens of autoimmune diseases. The low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet in inherently deficient in protein and essential fatty acids because people shun the eating of meat. This protein deficiency is widely ignored and denied by health officials, doctors and professional nutritionists. The high-carbohydrate, low-fat, low-protein diet turns the intestines, especially the colon, into a fermentation tank that becomes a mass of pathogenic bacteria, yeasts and parasites. The protein deficiency in the presence of these disease causing pathogens degrades the lining of the intestines, thereby causing Leaky Gut Syndrome. Food particles "leak" past the damaged lining of the intestines into the blood stream where they are viewed by the immune system as foreign invaders. The immune system attacks these molecules. Because some of the leaky molecules are similar to healthy tissue in the body, the body begins attacking itself. Typical autoimmune diseases caused by the high-carbohydrate diet are irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, diverticulosis, twisted and redundant colon, proctitis, fistulas, fissures, stomach and duodenal Ulcers, interstitial cystitis of the bladder, Sjogren's disease (dry eyes), rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus erythematosus, asthma and other autoimmune diseases.

The low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet also causes inflammation of the appendix leading to appendicitis. The deficiency of fat in the diet prevents the gallbladder from discharging its contents, thereby leading to gallstones requiring a gallbladderectomy.

ANA test helps diagnose autoimmune disease.

Doctors will typically prescribe drugs to treat the multitude of possible symptoms which leads people to think the diet should be different for each. Doctors also prescribe drugs to suppress the immune system in an attempt to stop the attack. Most of these drugs have very harmful side effects. This diet program addresses the root cause by eliminating those foods that trigger the immune system to attack the body. Eating one bite of a "Forbidden Food" as listed below can trigger an autoimmune flare that will last for weeks. Therefore, strictly compliance with this diet program is required.

Warning ----- Most people suffering from chronic intestinal problems have been found to be addicted to the very foods that made them sick and continue to prevent their recovery. These people typically refuse to change their nutritional philosophy. Please keep this in mind as you study the diet suggestions presented here and compare them to the foods you eat. Breaking out of your addictions and nutritional beliefs can be extremely difficult.

What does the average doctor say?

The average gastroenterologist will tell you that Crohn's Disease and other related bowel diseases have no known cause and cannot be healed. Many gastroenterologists will say that your past diet did not cause your inflammatory bowel disease and that a change in your diet will not help your condition. They may recommend a high-fiber diet which actually makes inflammatory bowel diseases worse. High-fiber foods are also high-carbohydrate foods. Humans do not have the enzyme needed to digest fiber, but the bad pathogenic (disease causing) bacteria in the colon certainly do. Fiber will make your IBD worse, guaranteed. On the other hand, good intestinal bacteria thrive on dietary saturated and monounsaturated fats like those found in red meat. The bad, disease causing intestinal bacteria thrive on carbohydrates and fibers, as found in fruit, whole grains and legumes.

Dietary Fiber Theory. Scientific Proof Fiber in the Diet is Unhealthy.

The major medical professions and the American Medical Association (AMA) generally claim that carbohydrates are an innocent and necessary dietary requirement when in fact the scientific and health nutritional requirement for carbohydrates in the diet is ZERO, none. Most professional nutritionists and the USDA Food Guide Pyramid falsely claim that carbohydrates are required in the diet. Studies have consistently shown that the lower the dietary intake of carbohydrates, the better the long-term health. The entire family of related inflammatory bowel diseases are most likely caused by the excessive consumption of carbohydrates in combination with a deficiency of protein and fat from animal sources. Many people with IBD have a common dietary history of shunning meat and natural animal fats, especially red meat and saturated fat. The very high rate of intestinal diseases among vegetarians is the "dirty little secret" of nutritional health. Vegetarians in Southern China and Southern India have a very high incidence of IBD and colon cancer. Chat rooms, message boards and forums on the Internet for intestinal disease topics are packed with vegetarians that are hopelessly locked in their dietary religion. They suffer from a continuous worsening of inflammatory bowel diseases because of these "sacred dietary restrictions." The percentage of vegetarians in the general population of the US is about 5%, but the percentage of vegetarians and ex-vegetarians in IBD message boards is about 80%. One doesn't need a double-blind study to see the obvious, but one certainly must be double-blind to deny it. Colon cancer among vegetarians is epidemic, but the media keeps a tight lid on the topic. People are continually falling away from their vegetarian diet because they realize it is harming their health.

The vegetarians of Southern India eat a low-calorie diet very high in carbohydrates and low in protein and fat. They have the shortest life span of any society on Earth, and their bodies have an extremely low muscle mass. They are weak and frail and the children clearly exhibit a failure to thrive. Their heart disease rate is double that of the meat eaters in Northern India. HL Abrams. Vegetarianism: An anthropological/nutritional evaluation. Journal of Applied Nutrition, 1980, 32:2:53-87. The optimal diet can be determined by anthropological research studies showing that people have primarily been meat-eaters. Anthropological Research Reveals Human Dietary Requirements for Optimal Health by H. Leon Abrams, Jr., MA, EDS.

Learn the truth about the terribly unhealthy vegetarian diet at:

Vegetarianism: Another View by H. Leon Abrams, Jr.
The Myths of Vegetarianism.
The Naive Vegetarian.
Vegan vs High-Protein Diet Debate.
Vegetarians develop high cholesterol and can't correct it.
Beyond Vegetarianism - Raw Food, Vegan, Fruitarian and Paleo Diets.
Animal Rights Terrorists Strike Again?

Women more than men, tend to shun red meat and saturated fat, as advised by the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. They eat some chicken and fish, but in insufficient quantities. Women, more than men, have been brainwashed into believing red meat and saturated fats are unhealthy. Some women have become so brainwashed they say the thought of eating red meat and saturated fat "actually makes me gag." Carbohydrates are substituted in the diet in place of the red meat and saturated fat. This is the reason women to have a much higher incidence of autoimmune diseases than men.

Candida Albicans Yeast and Fungus Systemic Overgrowth Infections

A candida albicans yeast or fungus infection in the small intestine and/or the colon occurs frequently in people with inflammatory bowel diseases. The excessive consumption of carbohydrates and sugars cause candidiasis, which is a systemic candida albicans yeast fungus overgrowth. The yeast also produces alcohol as it consumes the carbohydrates and sugars. The infected person becomes addicted to the alcohol and has withdrawal systems when the sweets are restricted. A strict diet to restrict carbohydrates and sugars must be undertaken to eliminate the yeast infection, but the death of the yeast gives off toxins. Therefore, the low-carbohydrate diet will initially make the infected person feel worse. Eating sweets and sugars will make the infected person feel better, but this simply feeds the yeast and promotes the expansion of the infection.

Dr. Tullio Simoncini Successfully Treats Intestinal Cancer Fungus and Candida With Sodium Bicarbonate.

Fungi or toxic molds in foods such as grains produces mycotoxins and metabolites that cause allergies and diseases. Gliotoxins are fungal toxins produced in the body by various species of Trichoderma, Gladiocladium fimbriatum, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Penicillium. Gliotoxins have an immunosuppressive effect that can seriously depress the immune system of the sufferer. Candida places a heavy load on the immune system which leads to the onset of other diseases. People who become vegetarians or those who avoid eating meat and fats are most likely to develop one or more of these autoimmune diseases because of the over-consumption of carbohydrates and fiber. Take the candida yeast infection self test on both of the web pages below to see if you may have candida. The symptoms can be subtle, and the diagnosis can be easily missed without a laboratory stool test.

Candida Albicans - Analytical Research Labs, Inc.

Chronic Candida Albicans Infection - Dr. Lawrence Wilson.

Candida Self Test: Dr Salzarulo.com

The diet program present here suppresses candida albicans yeast and fungus in the digestive tract; however, complete eradication most likely will require additional efforts with herbal products and prescription drugs. This diet program will prevent the repopulation in healthy individuals. Some helpful anti-candida, anti-fungal prescription drugs are Nystatin, Nizoral (Azole), Sporanox (Itraconazole), and Diflucan (Fluconazole), but some strains of candida may be resistant. Herbal products are sometimes helpful. These should be taken before resorting to prescription drugs. Take Renew Life CandiGONE that includes many anti-candida herbs including Uva Ursi that is scientifically proven to also be an antibiotic. As a second alternative take olive leaf extract beginning with one capsule per day and increasing to three. Another choice is oil of oregano enteric coated time release softgel capsules beginning with one per day and increase to one per meal. Use oregano with caution as it may cause sudden candida die-off and diarrhea. A fourth alternative is NOW Candida Clear with Pau D'Arco, Oregano Oil, Black Walnut and Caprylic Acid. Other herbal products are barberry, golden seal and Oregon grape root.

Your doctor can send your stool specimen to Genova Diagnostics, formerly Great Smoky Diagnostic Laboratories or The Great Plains Laboratory for testing to determine the presence of pathogens such as yeast, fungus, parasites and pathogenic bacteria. The Great Plains Laboratory "Organ Acid Test" evaluates all of the well-defined inborn errors of metabolism that can be detected with this technology (called GC/MS) such as PKU, maple-syrup urine disease, and many others. In addition, we check for many other abnormalities such as vitamin deficiencies and abnormal metabolism of catecholamines, dopamine, and serotonin. They currently quantitate 62 substances, but also evaluate other substances that are not quantitated. Some of the other biochemical abnormalities common in autism include elevated uracil and elevated glutaric acid. Prescription drugs are recommended for the treatment of any pathogens the tests discover. However, the diet presented here along with the probiotics, vitamins and minerals should be started immediately before resorting to stool testing and drugs.

The Great Plains Organ Acid Test is recommenced for:

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The excessive carbohydrate diet in combination with protein and fat deficiencies causes a condition known as "leaky gut syndrome" where vegetable protein molecules from grains, corn, soy and legumes pass through the intestinal barrier and enter the blood stream. Other food molecules and parts from dead bacteria can also leak through into the blood stream. The body's immune system sees these molecules as invaders and sets about to attack them. The immune system attacks the intestinal tract and other areas of the body which contain proteins similar to those found in the vegetable products.

The excessive consumption of antibiotics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen, are a major contributing factor. Antibiotics kill off the good gut bacteria which break down toxic molecules and in doing so protect the intestinal tract. However, this is not the primary cause for bowel diseases. Dogs and cats are proof against the antibiotic theory. The cheaper pet food has corn, soybean, wheat and other grains as their primary ingredient, and corn syrup. This is especially true of dog food. Bowel diseases, arthritis, diabetes and obesity have become epidemic among household pets because they are fed grains instead of meat products. Dogs and cats are strictly carnivorous and should not eat grains. They get bowel diseases even though they have never taken any antibiotics or other drugs. Humans are very highly carnivorous also.
7,700-Year-Old Bones Prove Early Humans were Highly Carnivorous.

Leaky gut syndrome is always associated with autoimmune diseases, conditions where the immune system makes antibodies against the body's own tissue. Diseases in this category include Lupus, Alopecia Areata, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Vitiligo, Thyroiditis, Vasculitis, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hives, Sjogren's disease (dry eyes) and Raynaud's Disease. Symptoms can include gastrointestinal reflux, pains, cramps, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence, bloating or bleeding from the rectum. Diarrhea and constipation may at times alternate from one to the other. Unexplained weight loss and the inability to regain weight are very common; but weight gain to the point of obesity is common with these diseases and the high-carbohydrate diet.
Conquering Candidiasis Naturally by Stephen C. Byrnes, N.D., R.N.C.P.
Fungus and General Yeast Information by Fungus Focus.
Parasite General Information and Bacterial Infections by Fungus Focus.
Candida Symptoms Questionnaire - Short Form by Fungus Focus.
Candida Symptoms Questionnaire - Long Form by Fungus Focus.
Leaky Gut Syndrome by Jake Paul Fratkin, OMD.
Leaky Gut Syndromes by Leo Galland, M.D.
LowCarber Forum - Candida Yeast & IBS Message Board.

The protein molecules that make up the delicate lining of the intestines are replaced every three days. This is the shortest life of any structure in the body. Amino acids must be available for the body to reconstruct this intestinal lining and glutamine is one of the most important amino acids for a healthy digestive tract. The intestines are the only organ in the body that uses glutamine as its primary source of energy. Therefore, eating a high-quality animal protein every meal and supplementation with glutamine is highly recommended. Betaine hydrochloride (HCL acid) is very effective against candida and required for protein digestion. Candida thrives in an over-alkaline body chemistry environment.
Why Stomach Acid is Good for You.

Taking whey protein powder is highly recommended because the protein powder provides amino acids to begin healing of the intestinal tract, immune system, nerve system and building bone collagen when digestion may be poor. Do not substitute casein, soy or egg protein powders because they are not equivalent. Whey protein powder is NOT a substitute for eating meat. It can be added to foods or taken between meals with drinks. Whey protein powder is the best choice because it has all of the isolated amino acids as well as branched-chain amino acids (BCAA). It also contains quadra-peptides which are short protein chains containing four amino acids. These combinations of amino acids have been shown to provide the following healing properties.

• Provides pain killing effects by healing the nerve system.

• Absorption of body building amino acids without requiring digestion.

• Stimulate insulin like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) which functions similar to insulin and enhances protein synthesis and healing.

• Fights infections by stimulating the immune system. All immune cells are made from poly-peptides of amino acids.

• Provides bone growth of protein collagen and strengthens bones. Poor digestion has been shown to cause osteoporosis and degenerative bone disease.
  Preventing Osteoporosis, Bone Loss, Hip Fractures & Degenerative Disk Disease.

Pathogenic Bacteria Infections in the Intestinal Tract

Almost all the digestion and absorption of nutrients occur in the small intestine. Its long length alone provides a large surface area for digestion and absorption, and that area is further increased by mucosa villi on the surface of the interior intestinal wall. The mucosa (inside surface) and the submucosa allows the small intestine to complete the process of digestion and absorption. The mucosa forms a series of villi or small projections only 0.5 to 1.0 mm high and gives the intestinal mucosa a velvety appearance. The villi are the primary structure responsible for the digestion and absorption of food. These villi become damaged from a diet of excessive carbohydrates and the deficiency in proteins and fats. A protein deficiency may be the key because the villi have a short life and are continually being replaced. This replacement may be prevented when one or more of the essential amino acids are missing from the diet. Digestion of the carbohydrates in the small intestine can then become incomplete, and undigested carbohydrates pass to the colon or large intestine where they do not belong. This presence of carbohydrates in the colon encourages the growth of pathogenic bacteria (disease causing bacteria such as Giardia, Proteus Vulgaris or Clostridium Difficile) and pathogenic fungi which are opportunistic. There are several possible therapeutic alternatives for treating intestinal pathogenic bacteria. Clostridium difficile is the most difficult to kill. It requires Metronidazole (Flagyl ®) or  Vancomycin according to the website link above.

Intestinal flora (bacteria) are not evenly distributed in the digestive tract. As food moves down the digestive tract the amount of intestinal flora increases. The colon contain a mass of bacteria, and the stool contains a very high percentage of live and dead bacteria. The stool is about 75% water. Live and dead bacteria comprise as much as 50% of the remaining solids. The colon contains thousands of different bacteria. Some are essential, some are neutral, some are unhealthy, some are pathogenic, and in rare cases the pathogens are deadly.

Therefore, these pathogenic bacteria in the colon are commonly found in most bowel diseases. The pathogenic bacteria produce toxins which further irritate the digestive system and cause symptomatic reactions by the body. The intestinal tract take on the characteristics of a hazardous waste dump. The healthy gut bacteria can become overpowered and destroyed by the bad bacteria and/or candida yeast infections. Treatment of the bacteria by drugs is only a temporary solution because the opportunity exists for their reestablishment. Proper diet together with the reestablishment of a good bacterial flora is essential. The bacteria must be starved to death by removing their primary food source, dietary carbohydrates and fiber, from the diet. Removal of these undesirable bacteria by drug treatment will not be successful if carbohydrates are continued to be consumed. They will simply return after drug treatment ends because they are opportunistic. The overuse of antibiotics is one of the contributors leading to bowel diseases. See the medical disclaimer below.
Trouble in the Gut, When Antibiotics Work Too Well and Clostridium Difficile Infection.
Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns - Bacteria Sensitivity to Various Drug.
Intestinal Parasites & Bacteria by Leo Galland, M.D.

People commonly have a test of their fecal matter done whereupon they are found to have one or more pathogenic bacteria present. The assumption is commonly made that they must have contracted the pathogenic bacteria in some manner, and this is the reason for their inflammatory bowel disease. Both of these assumptions are wrong. People are routinely exposed to these bacteria which are suppressed by a healthy digestive system. The abundance of carbohydrates and fiber in the diet causes the opportunistic pathogenic bacteria to proliferate and thereby make the IBD worse. Your doctor can send your stool specimen to Genova Diagnostics, formerly Great Smoky Diagnostic Laboratories, for testing for the presence of pathogens.

Dietary Fiber Theory. Scientific Proof Fiber in the Diet is Unhealthy.

The abundance of pathogenic bacteria in the gut caused by the consumption of carbohydrate foods such as whole grains and fruit proliferate in the appendix where they cause chronic inflammation. Appendectomies are very common in people with IBD as a result.

Colon Cleanup of Undesirables and Pathogenic Bacteria

A routine or annual colon cleanup with an antibiotic is recommended to clear the colon of undesirable bacteria that creep into the digestive tract.. This is healthy procedure when done correctly. Even those who show no sign of pathogenic bacteria from a stool analysis should take a treatment of antibiotics to cleanup undesirable bacteria that could be continually disturbing digestion. One recommended prescription drug of choice for gastroenteritis is Ciprofloxacin. The routine or annual dosage should be much less than recommended for a pathogenic infection. Take 250mg twice a day with meals at breakfast and dinner for the first two days followed by 250mg once a day with breakfast for five more days, or as recommended by your doctor. Probiotics should also be taken at the same time in order to replace the undesirable flora with these better choices. Take one each of the following two probiotics three times a day with meals for 10 days followed by one each per day with breakfast on a continuous basis thereafter. The daily supply of these good probiotics help to prevent the growth of undesirable bacteria.

Multidophilus - Lactic Flora by Solaray - Link for info only. Buy locally from a refrigerated display case and keep refrigerated.

Lactobacillus Sporogenes probiotic by Thorne Research. Refrigerate after opening.

Benefits of Lactobacillus Sporogenes as a probiotic.

Fiber and carbohydrates turn the colon into a hazardous waste dump.

Carbohydrates cause irritable bowel diseases. Carbohydrates cause an increase in insulin which promotes the release of epinephrine (adrenalin) causing a collection of physiological actions called the fight-or-flight responses. Two of these responses are in the gastrointestinal tract where muscular movements and digestive secretions slow down or even stop. This causes constipation. Most gastroenterologists erroneously recommend a high-fiber diet to combat the constipation caused by carbohydrates when the correct action should be to stop eating carbohydrates. The fiber can be digested by pathogenic bacteria which encourages their growth. These bacteria stimulate intestinal secretions causing diarrhea. This is why so many people with intestinal diseases find no relief from eating fiber or taking fiber supplements. High-fiber foods are always high-carbohydrate foods. The body responds to prevent offensive carbohydrates entering the colon by pulling out the water. This causes constipation. The body can also reverses the tactic by pouring lots of water into the colon in order to flush out the offensive carbohydrates. This causes diarrhea. A sudden switch from one to the other and back can occur.

Cancer - The Cause, Prevention, Treatment, Control and Spontaneous Remission of Cancer of the Breast, Prostate, Lung, Colon, Liver, Pancreas, Brain, Bone, Lymph Gland or Skin Melanoma

Dietary Fiber Theory. Scientific Proof Fiber in the Diet is Unhealthy.

Study Find That Dietary Fiber Does Not Lower the Risk of Colorectal Cancer. PDF file.

High-fibre diets do not prevent growths which can develop into bowel cancer tumours, say researchers - April 20, 2000.

The low-carbohydrate, low-fiber diet recommended here has been shown to stop this vicious cycle. The high-protein, high-fat diet presented here reduce insulin and adrenalin responses. It promotes healing, a healthy digestive system and normal bowel movements. These improvements occur in a matter of weeks or days in most cases simply by eating a diet typical of many primitive cultures over the centuries. This is the natural diet for humans prior to the cultivation of grains and the production of factory foods. In order to fully appreciate this diet plan one must overcome the current nutritional myths which are promoted by food manufacturing companies.
Top Ten Nutritional Myths, Distortions and Lies That Will Destroy Your Heath.

Some people have a defective gene that causes carbohydrate intolerance or the inability to absorb glucose and galactose in the small intestine. The unabsorbed glucose and galactose continue through the intestinal tract to the colon where they promote the growth of pathogenic bacteria, fungi and yeasts. Glucose-Galactose Malabsorption is inherited as an recessive genetic trait. The defective gene responsible for this disorder (the sodium-glucose cotransporter [SGLT1]) is located on the long arm of chromosome 22 (22q13.1).
Complex Carbohydrate Intolerance or Glucose Galactose Malabsorption.
Carbohydrate Intolerance.

The Bran Wagon article by Barry Groves, PhD, exposes many of the common myths about high-fiber foods. Dietary fiber actually causes or increases the severity of many diseases.

All carbohydrates are turned to glucose (blood sugar) during digestion. This blood sugar zings the baby's metabolism. The result is a hyper-metabolism which may be the root cause behind the epidemic rise in childhood Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Unfortunately, official health organizations don't have a clue about the cause or cure for these problems.

Other infants start on the road to insulin resistance when given the standard high-carbohydrate diet. This has been proven to be the root cause of childhood and adult obesity, diabetes, allergies and heart disease. The high-carbohydrate infant foods are setting the child up for a life time of health problems. On the other hand some children are exceedingly thin and fail to thrive. They are often misdiagnosed as being anorexia instead of having Crohn's disease.
Crohn's 'mistaken for anorexia'

Nutrition and Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Intellihealth.

"Inflammatory bowel disease is the term used for both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. These conditions may be associated with malnutrition because of such factors as poor appetite, decreased absorption, surgical loss of bowel, intestinal injury and chronic diarrhea. Patients commonly experience weight loss. Vitamin and trace-element deficiency may also occur. If the disorder occurs during childhood, growth failure due to malnutrition must be treated before the potential for normal growth is lost."

"Diet can't cure inflammatory bowel disease. Avoiding certain foods, however, may help to control symptoms. Foods to avoid include dairy foods high in lactose, such as milk and soft cheeses (in patients who are lactose intolerant), raw fruits and vegetables, spicy foods and nuts."

"Specialized, predigested liquid diets (elemental diets), combined with the exclusion of other food, may induce remission in some patients. Recent data suggest less highly predigested (polymeric) diets may work as well as elemental diets. Preliminary studies have examined the benefits of using fish oils to relieve the symptoms of ulcerative colitis or prolong remission in Crohn's disease."

General Symptoms Related To Gastrointestinal Disorders by Intellihealth.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease by The American Gastroenterological Association.

"Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common but poorly understood disorder that causes a variety of bowel symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea and/or constipation, bloating, gassiness and cramping. While these symptoms may be caused by a number of different bowel diseases, IBS is usually diagnosed only after your doctor has ruled out the possibility of a more serious problem. The severity of the disorder varies from person to person. Some patients experience intermittent symptoms that are just mildly annoying, while others may have such severe daily bowel problems that IBS affects their ability to work, sleep and enjoy life. In addition, symptoms may change over time, such a that an individual may have severe symptoms for a several weeks and then feel well for months, or even years. Most people are never cured of IBS, but the disorder is not related to and does not progress to any other disease, such as ulcerative colitis or colon cancer."

"Celiac disease (also called non-tropical sprue, celiac sprue and gluten-sensitive enteropathy) is an intestinal disorder in which gluten -- a natural protein commonly found in many grains, including wheat, barley, rye and oats -- cannot be tolerated by the body. In normal, healthy people, gluten is digested like any other protein or nutrient, then absorbed through the fingerlike protrusions called villi (and the even tinier hairlike protrusions called microvilli) that make up the surface of the small intestine. But in people with celiac disease, gluten causes an immune reaction in the body, leading to inflammation and damage to the villi and microvilli of the small intestine. The result is that the intestine cannot absorb nutrients properly and the person can become malnourished."

"Celiac disease is believed to be hereditary and is most common among people of northern European descent. As many as one in every 250 Americans may have celiac disease, but most cases go undiagnosed, often because the symptoms are assumed to be caused by other diseases or because symptoms are mild. Although many cases are diagnosed in childhood, celiac disease can be diagnosed at any age. It is believed that surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, viral infection or severe emotional stress can trigger symptoms of the disease in people who are predisposed genetically."

"Celiac disease is considered to be an autoimmune condition because the body's own immune system damages the intestinal villi, even though the process is started by eating gluten. People with celiac disease also tend to have an increased risk of developing other autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes (which usually requires insulin and is most common in children and young adults), systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid disease. Other conditions that may coexist with celiac disease include dermatitis herpetiformis (an itchy, blistering skin rash), liver disease and immune system abnormalities."

Tue. February 11, 2003 05:39 P.M. ET By Alison McCook
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - "New research shows that some people with no obvious symptoms of the digestive disorder celiac disease can, in fact, have the condition. A survey of more than 4,000 people with no genetic risk factors or symptoms of celiac disease revealed that about 1 in 130 had the disorder. Over time, celiac disease can damage the small intestine and interfere with the normal absorption of nutrients from food. The only treatment for the illness is a diet that strictly avoids foods that contain gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley."

"Ulcerative colitis is a lifelong condition that begins with rectal inflammation but can progress to involve much or all of the large intestine. Ulcerative colitis typically begins to cause symptoms in young adulthood, most often between the ages of 15 and 40."

"No one knows for sure what triggers the inflammation in ulcerative colitis. Many people think that it begins with a virus or a bacterial infection and that the body's immune system malfunctions and stays active after the infection has cleared. In this kind of autoimmune problem, the bowel is injured by the body's immune system. The disease does not act contagious, even within families, so there is no worry of direct spread of the disease from one person to another."

"Ulcerative colitis affects the inner lining of the rectum and adjoining colon, causing it to wear away in spots (leaving ulcers), to bleed or to ooze cloudy mucus or pus. A few other parts of the body seem to be affected by inflammation and can develop symptoms in ulcerative colitis, including the eyes, skin, liver, back and joints."

"Crohn's disease is a chronic condition associated with inflammation and injury of the intestines. It typically begins to cause symptoms in young adulthood, most often between 15 and 40 years of age."

"No one knows for sure what triggers the intestinal inflammation. Many people think that a virus or a bacterial infection might start the process, and that the body's immune system "malfunctions" and stays active after the infection has cleared. Family members may share genes that makes Crohn's disease or another similar inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, more likely to develop if the right trigger occurs. (Twenty to 25 percent of people who have Crohn's disease have at least one relative with Crohn's or ulcerative colitis.) The disease is not contagious, even within families, so there is no worry of direct spread of the disease from one person to another."

"Once Crohn's disease begins, it can cause intermittent, lifelong symptoms by inflaming the inside lining and deeper layers of the intestine wall. The irritated intestine lining can thicken or wear away in spots (creating ulcers) or in cracks (creating fissures). Inflammation can also allow an abscess (a pocket of pus) to develop. In between attacks of inflammation, the intestine attempts to heal by recoating itself with a new inside lining. When the inflammation has been severe, the intestine can lose its ability to distinguish the inside of one piece of intestine from the outside of another piece. As a result, it can mistakenly build a lining along the edges of an ulcer that has worn through the whole wall of the gut, creating a fistula -- a permanent tunnel between one piece of gut and another. A fistula can sometimes even form between the gut and the skin surface, creating drainage of mucous to the skin."

"Diverticulosis is a colon condition so common among older adults in developed countries -- and so rare in rural Africa and Asia -- that it has been called " a disease of Western civilization." Diverticulosis develops in weak spots along the walls of the colon, typically in the sigmoid colon on the left side of the abdomen. In response to pressure, small, balloonlike pouches called diverticula may poke outward through the weak spots. Most people have no symptoms, but if a diverticulum bleeds or becomes infected, hospital care generally is required. Surgery may be recommended in specific circumstances."

Possible antibiotic therapeutic alternatives and definition of drug abbreviations. The diverticula become infected and inflamed by pathogenic bacteria. A combination of two prescription drugs are commonly used for diverticulitis, Flagyl (Metronidazole) plus Levofloxacin. Unfortunately, the standard medical practice of placing the patient on a high-carbohydrate, high-starch and high-fiber diet makes the pathogens return in a vicious cycle. The drugs also kill of the good intestinal flora. The pathogens are opportunistic, and the good intestinal bacteria are needed to block their return. The best approach is to start the diet program presented on this web page below before starting the drugs. Increase the probiotics to two capsules each with each meal for a month. The benefits claimed for the high-fiber diet are a myth. Read the truth here. Dietary Fiber Theory. Scientific Proof Fiber in the Diet is Unhealthy.

Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis Theories presented on the following links are wrong.

Does Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis cause Crohn's disease?

Anti-Mycobacterial treatment and Crohn's Disease.

Two-year outcomes analysis of Crohn's Disease treated with rifabutin and macrolide antibiotics.

Two-year outcomes analysis of Crohn's Disease treated with rifabutin and macrolide antibiotics.

There is one big error in the theory that Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis causes Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease is definitely an autoimmune disease as proven by the administration of steroidal immune system suppressant drugs. The bacteria are opportunistic. Killing them only brings temporary relief, although the time before reintroduction could be several years. A high-carbohydrate, high-fiber, low-fat diet recommended by most gastroenterologists provides the opportunity for the Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis to flourish. The steroidal immune system suppressant drugs bring temporary relief from the symptoms, but suppression of the immune system allows the Mycobacterium to multiply even more. This is why Crohn's patient continue to be worse and worse over the years when on the standard immune suppressant therapy. The diet program presented here stops this escalating cycle. This diet suppresses the Mycobacterium by removing the foods that feed the bacteria. This diet also causes the bad immune system response to carbohydrates and fiber in the diet to decrease, and it increases the strength of the immune system to fight the Mycobacterium. The "Perfect Diet" program presented here brings success. The Mycobacterium Paratuberculosis Theory is also proven wrong because it does not help mild cases of Crohn's disease. The diet program presented here helps to calm all autoimmune diseases.

Stomach Peptic Ulcers and Helicobacter Pylori Bacteria Infections

Stomach Peptic Ulcer Disease and Duodenal Ulcers. A peptic ulcer is a type of sore or hole that forms in the lining of the stomach or intestine. An ulcer in the mucous lining of the stomach is called a gastric ulcer. One in the upper-most part of the small intestine, or duodenum, is called a duodenal ulcer.

Mastic Gum Kills Helicobacter Pylori

Mastica, the resinous gum of a species of Greek pistachio tree, Pistacia lentiscus, has been used in Greece for hundreds of years as a remedy for a broad range of gastro-intestinal disorders. It has been found to be an effective alternative to pharmaceuticals in the treatment of gastrititis, gastro-esophegeal reflux disease (GERD) and many types of intestinal inflammation. It is a safe and effective alternative to antibiotics in the treatment of stomach and duodenal ulcers and the clearance of the bacteria so frequently the cause of these conditions, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Unlike antibiotics, Mastica does not eradicate the populations of friendly bacteria in the intestines, so crucial to health and well-being.

Source: New England Journal of Medicine

"Even low doses of mastic gum -- 1 g per day for two weeks -- can cure peptic ulcers very rapidly, but the mechanism responsible has not been clear. We have found that mastic is active against Helicobacter pylori, which could explain its therapeutic effect in patients with peptic ulcers."

"Mastic is a resinous exudate obtained from the stem and the main leaves of Pistacia lentiscus. It is used as a food ingredient in the Mediterranean region. Clinically, mastic has been effective in the treatment of benign gastric ulcers (1) and duodenal ulcers. (2) In rats, mastic showed cytoprotective and mild antisecretory properties. (3) We assessed the antibacterial properties of mastic against H. pylori."

There are several possible antibiotic therapeutic alternatives for treating Helicobacter Pylori. Helicobacter Pylori is very difficult to eradicate. A good antibiotic treatment therapy is required. The diet program presented here should help prevent the repopulation of this bacteria that causes stomach ulcers.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder in which the stomach's juices (acid and digestive enzymes) flow backwards, or reflux, into the esophagus. Because the lining of the esophagus is not equipped to handle these caustic substances, the esophagus becomes inflamed. This produces the sensation we call heartburn as well as other symptoms of esophageal irritation.

The lower esophagael sphincter is a valve between the esophogus and the stomach that prevents stomach acid from refluxing up into the esophogus. The pyloric sphincter is a valve at the discharge of the stomach. The lining of the stomach secretes several different gastric products necessary for the healthy digestion of food after eating. These products include hydrochloric acid (HCL) that is used to assist in the digestion of protein in meat and other foods. The pyloric sphincter valve opens when the acid reaches a desirable high level. A low acid level in the stomach results in the pyloric valve to remaining closed causing a bloated feeling. Gases are formed causing the person to burp stomach acid along with the gases up into the sensitive esophogus. The acid reflux occurs because acid level is below normal, not because of excessive stomach acid. The lower esophagael sphincter valve can also become damaged which leads to an incurable acid reflux problem. Acid reflux should not be allowed to continue because it damages the esophagael sphincter valve and the lining of the esophogus.

Acid reflux is not caused by too much stomach acid. Acid reflux, GERD, is caused by the stomach excreting acid at the wrong time when the stomach is empty or by not excreting enough acid to open the pyloric sphincter valve. Young people have much higher levels of stomach acid which drops as we grow older. Yet young people rarely have GERD even though they have a very high stomach acid level. Most older people do not have enough stomach acid as described in the book. Why Stomach Acid is Good for You.  Taking Betaine HCL, hydrochloric acid, with meals may help somewhat, but there is more to it than that. GERD generally disappears within a few day on the low-carbohydrate diet presented below. One must eat a low-carbohydrate diet in addition to taking Betaine HCL to completely prevent GERD.

Stomach acid reduces and restricts stomach bacteria, viruses, yeast and fungus, although many bacteria and viruses can survive the normal level of stomach acid. Taking antacids or drugs to reduce stomach acid is the wrong approach. Low stomach acid promotes the growth of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, yeast and fungus, and leads to worse inflammatory bowel disease. Never take antacid tablets or drugs to reduce stomach acid.

Parasites Intestinal Infections

Dientamoeba Fragilis & Blastocystis Hominis Parasites.

Blastocystis Hominis and Dientamoeba Fragilis are protozoal parasites which can cause constipation and/or diarrhea, mushy stools, stomach pain, bloating, chronic fatigue, & weight loss. The diet program present here will not eradicate parasites in the digestive tract. Additional efforts with herbal products and prescription drugs will be required. Testing of a stool specimen is required in order to identify the specific parasite. Your doctor can send your stool specimen to Genova Diagnostics, formerly Great Smoky Diagnostic Laboratories, for testing for the presence of pathogens.

Do not fall for the "colon cleanse and detoxification" scam. The colon does not contain a lining of putrid material that looks like "chunks of debris that resembled cooked liver, long black twisted rope-like pieces." A colon cleanse and/or a detox program of harsh herbs and fiber products only serves to create more problems that may lead to leaky gut syndrome.

Associated Autoimmune Disease and Disorders

The irritable bowel diseases can predispose one to Alzheimer's disease because the digestive tract becomes acidic. Many doctors and nutritionists erroneously recommend a high-carbohydrate diet with very little meat and fat as a way to reduce acidity when it actually causes the problem. The acid increases the amounts of aluminum, cadmium, lead, mercury, tin and zinc that will be absorbed. Aluminum has been linked to Alzheimer's disease. Vitamin B-12 may not be absorbed which has been suspected as contributing to Alzheimer's disease. This diet will return digestive system acidity to normal.

Information on hemorrhoids including symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments.

Interstitial cystitis is a "puzzling bladder condition, in which the bladder wall becomes irritated or inflamed, causing pain and frequent or painful urination. The symptoms of interstitial cystitis are often similar to the symptoms of a urinary-tract infection. However, in interstitial cystitis, there is no infection, and the symptoms do not respond to antibiotic treatment." Interstitial cystitis is probably an autoimmune disease caused by the excessive consumption of carbohydrates and especially grains. Leaky gut syndrome likely started the autoimmune reaction. The "Starting Diet" presented here will probably bring prompt relief. However, this diet plan must be continued to prevent recurrence of the disease.

Proctitis is inflammation of the rectum. The flesh can split forming fissures that become infected with bacteria. Healing is difficult because it is an autoimmune reaction that forms the fissure. This diet program in combination with antibiotics should heal the fissures nicely. Infectious viruses can also cause proctitis.

Sjogren's Dry Eye Syndrome is another autoimmune disease that is very common for those with IBD, arthritis, Lupus and other autoimmune diseases. The program presented here should help greatly, but eye drops are also suggested. Try the following suggestions.

Lubricant Eye Drops for Moderate to Severe Dry Eye Relief | GenTeal | Beauty and Spa | Walgreens

Lubricant Eye Gel for Severe Dry Eye Relief | GenTeal | Beauty & Spa | Walgreens

Dry Eye Treatment

"It is apparent that there is no single artificial tear eye drop that provides all of the surface healing strategies (bicarbonate ions, hypotonicity, viscosity, non-preserved). Therefore perhaps it may be beneficial to use different eyedrops interchangeably or sequentially - i.e. a drop of Systane or Refresh liquigel followed 5 minutes later by a drop of Bion Tears (Murine Tears has the preservative BAC, therefore avoid it) followed 5 minutes later by a drop of Thera Tears or Thera Tears liquid gel (Hypo Tears and Akwa Tears has BAC, therefore avoid them). This cycle may be repeated every 2 to 4 hours. At night use a non-preserved ointment like Refresh PM ointment. Avoid Lacrilube as it has preservative (chlorbutanol)."

Grains, Legumes, Fruit, Starches, Sugars, Milk, Nuts,
Fiber and Vegetable Oils Are Your Enemy

One thing is certain, you don't have constipation or diarrhea because you eat too many porterhouse steaks. Red meat and saturated animal fats do not cause inflammatory bowel diseases, heart disease or cancer. Those claims are all myths, lies and politically correct nutritional propaganda. People have constipation or diarrhea because their diet consists primarily of high-fiber, high-carbohydrate foods such as whole grain breads, bagels, cereals, pasta, rice, legumes, potatoes, fruit and fruit juices. Sugar, a carbohydrate, adds to the problem, although it does not contain fiber.

Reversing Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Coronary Artery Disease, Stent, HDL and LDL Cholesterol Success Stories.

Beef is one of must healthy food anyone could eat. Beef is naturally loaded with essential protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, enzymes and a multitude of other dietary supplements needed for optimal health. Red meat is very low in unhealthy, inflammatory omega-6 fats except the one essential omega-6 fatty acid, arachidonic acid. All of the negative claims against eating red meat are lies, and the negative studies are fraudulent. A diet consisting of 100% beef would provide wonderful health. Red meat provides awesome health. Studies of primitive meat eating societies such as Indians and Eskimos have proven this scientific fact.

Click on the picture of the USDA prime porterhouse steak to see an enlargement.

The claims that supermarket beef contains harmful antibiotics, hormones, pesticides, toxins, diseases and bad fats are simply false. This web site will expose these myths, distortions and lies propagated by vegetarians, grass-fed beef salesmen and carbohydrate food manufacturing companies.

Myths, Distortions and Lies About Beef.

TEST: If you believe supermarket beef steaks from feedlot steers are unhealthy in any way you have been brainwashed.

Brainwashing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Psychotic, Sociology, Sociopath, Schizophrenia, Anorexia, Bulimia, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive, Paranoia, Phobia, Addiction and Other Mental and Personality Disorders.

Give this program a week and it will give you a life.

Proper Diet Summary

The IBD healing program presented here was developed by the author, Kent R. Rieske, after several years of searching medical, health, and nutritional scientific studies. Many studies reach opposite conclusions. Therefore, the key is to selectively reject those studies that have an agenda bias. IBD message boards were monitored for several years in order to obtain actual feedback from thousands of IBD sufferers in order to identify the list of healing foods and the list of offending foods. The results for this diet program are much different from those recommended by most medical professionals. People on this diet program have consistently confirmed the quick disappearance of IBD symptoms and the restoration of normal digestion. This diet program is effective for all inflammatory bowel diseases as well as many other autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

The information and references contained on this web page will show the proper diet for healing and health preservation. Fiber is not the IBD sufferers friend. The reasons are presented below.

Dietary Fiber Theory. Scientific Proof Fiber in the Diet is Unhealthy.

Calculate your dietary intake at the FitDay - Online Diet and Fitness Manager.

High-Protein, Low-Carbohydrate Diet
High-Protein, Low-Carb Breakfast Two eggs fried in refined coconut oil topped with Swiss cheese. Half an avocado. Tomato juice with one level teaspoon L-glutamine amino acid, one heaping teaspoon of low-carb whey protein powder and one cap of colloidal minerals. One tablespoon Carlson's lemon flavored cod liver oil. Vitamins, minerals and supplements. Click picture to enlarge.	High-Protein, Low-Carb Lunch Baked chicken left-over with stewed combination of eggplant and tomatoes. Reverse osmosis water. Vitamins, minerals and supplements. Click picture to enlarge.	High-Protein, Low-Carb Dinner 7-bone beef roast cooked in a Crock-pot with diced tomatoes. Reverse osmosis drinking water. Vitamins, minerals and supplements. Click picture to enlarge.
High-Protein, Low-Carb Breakfast 100% ground beef fried in coconut oil topped with Swiss cheese. Add fried mushrooms and boiled asparagus. Reverse osmosis water, potassium chloride salt substitute, vitamins, minerals and supplements. Click picture to enlarge.	High-Protein, Low-Carb Lunch Gas-grilled lamb riblets. Shoulder steaks are also very good. Cooked red peppers and tomatoes. Reverse osmosis water, cod liver oil, potassium chloride salt substitute, vitamins, minerals and supplements. Click picture to enlarge.	High-Protein, Low-Carb Dinner Baked farm-raised salmon fillet with boiled asparagus. Always enjoy real butter on cooked vegetables. Reverse osmosis water, potassium chloride salt substitute, vitamins, minerals and supplements. Click picture to enlarge.

Warning! The program presented here consists of an abundant selection of fresh foods that have been shown to cause a low allergic response. The vitamins and supplements listed are commonly available in any vitamin store. This program is not intended to replace the treatment recommended by your physician. You should discuss this with a physician who is versed in the benefits of the low-carbohydrate diet before beginning this diet and supplement program. Please read the "Medical Disclaimer" below.

Low-Carb Initial Symptoms

Going from a standard high-carb diet to the low-carb diet can initially cause several negative symptoms depending on other health problems. Typical temporary symptoms are:

• Slight headache. Simply ignore it.

• Ketosis is not harmful at all but it does cause a funny taste in the mouth. This will only last for a few weeks at most.

• Slight constipation or sluggish bowel. This improves to normal in a few weeks. Digestion on low-carb is perfect with very little gas. Skipping days with no bowel movement is normal and expected.

• Leg muscle weakness at the beginning of a hike. Simply keep going. The strength will return in a few minutes, and the legs will be stronger than ever as you continue on the hike.

Carbohydrates are HIGHLY addictive. People don't believe this until they try not eating them. This is the main reason people give up on low-carb, especially those prone to addictive behaviors and weak self control. They make up all kinds of excuses for quitting low-carb, but the truth is they couldn't overcome their addiction to carbohydrates. Addiction to high sugar fruit is a serious problem among adults and children. A study of the shopping carts of adults and the eating habits of children easily proves this unhealthy addiction in all age groups is real. They would rather be sick than give up the addiction.

Starting Diet

• Full Nutrition. This is a high-protein, very high-fat diet. This IBD "Starting Diet" helps all autoimmune diseases, diabetes, heart disease, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), osteoporosis and cancer. The diet has an abundance of all of the nutritional essentials and eliminates all the offending foods such as sugar, fructose, grains, fiber, starches, other carbohydrates, trans fats, and omega-6 vegetable, nut and seed oils. Remember, eating only one of the offending foods will cause severe symptoms as if the diet were doing no good at all. Therefore, it is extremely important that the diet program be followed to the letter. The extra vitamins, minerals and supplements are very important as a surcharge of essential nutrients. This helps to overcome deficiency in vitamin and mineral absorption that is common in IBS and IBD due to intestinal damage. Follow the vitamin, mineral and supplement program list on the following link. Adding colloidal trace minerals to the list of other minerals is extremely important. Symptoms of vitamin K deficiency include easy bruisability, epistaxis, gastrointestinal bleeding, menorrhagia and hematuria. DHEA prevents the formation of autoimmune antibodies.
  My personal vitamin, mineral and supplement program by Kent R. Rieske.

• Restrictions. This is a very low-carbohydrate, low-fiber diet. All high-carbohydrate and high-fiber foods are forbidden. The diet for the first six weeks should be highly restricted in order to bring the digestive system under control, reduce inflammation, control constipation or diarrhea, reduce yeast overgrowth, control blood sugar and begin healing the intestinal mucosa. The "die-off" of yeast can cause symptoms to worsen over the initial short term. Supplement with probiotics as described below in all cases to restore the beneficial gut bacteria. Supplement with enzymes. Only after symptoms have been reduced should foods from the acceptable list below be added one at a time to test for sensitivity. Test a new food for at least two weeks before adding a second. All of the food must be fresh and unprepared before cooking.

• Meat and Animal Fats. The primary factor in healing intestinal diseases is eating meat and animal fats every meal. This cannot be overly emphasized. The complete compliment of amino acids and essential fatty acids are the primary nutrition elements from which the body builds tissue and the immune system. These can only be found in meat and animal fats. Meat and animal fats also contain vast amounts of vitamins, minerals and other nutritional elements. This diet cannot be adapted to the vegetarian lifestyle. There are no combinations of food from vegetable sources that can provide the complete nutritional requirements necessary for healing. Most vegetable sources contain offending carbohydrates, fiber and allergic factors that are the causes of intestinal diseases, not the cure.

• Fish. Eat salmon at least once a week. Cook by boiling, poaching, baking or frying in refined coconut oil. Some people report problems with salmon which can contains rancid omega-3 fatty acids. Avoid salmon with a strong fishy smell. Canned salmon with the bones is very good as long as additives are not present. Eat the bones in canned salmon as well. Do not eat salmon packed in soybean oil.

• Fowl. Eat roasted chicken thighs with the skin and eat the skin. Avoid lean breast meat. Fowl injected with a salt, sugar solution is absolutely forbidden.

• Red Meat. Eat beef, lamb or pork grilled, roasted, or fried. Select fatty cuts and eat all the fat. Cooking meat to medium rare is best because the enzymes are preserved. Ground meat and pork should be cooked throughout. Fry calf or chicken liver in refined coconut oil and include a small piece with other foods each day. Avoid over-cooking liver. Bacon can be tested after healing has progressed, but the bacon must be totally free from sugars. One cannot be sensitive to salt. The ingredient list on the bacon package must not contain sugar of any type. Avoid all other prepared meats, injected chickens and turkeys and all seasonings. Fried pork skins are an acceptable snack food and can be used with eggs to "bread" other meats and vegetables. Avoid label listing "natural flavors." These additives could contain sugar and MSG, a nerve toxin that makes cancers incurable.

• Eggs. Eggs must be tested to see if you have a food allergy, which is possible. If no allergy exists, eat eggs cooked any way desired. Frying in refined coconut oil is best. Soft boiled is very good because the boiling kills any salmonella bacteria which may be present on the outside, and boiling prevents oxidization of the healthy cholesterol in the yolk. Do not limit the quantity.
  Science Proves Eggs Do Not Increase Heart Disease Risk.

• Vegetables. Click on the name to see a picture. Eat well done boiled or steamed asparagus, eggplant, green or yellow string beans, red tomatoes, spinach, celery, peppers or green or yellow zucchini squash only. Red, gold and yellow peppers may be better than the standard green peppers. These must be well cooked. They are good in a stir fry with refined coconut oil. Make a nice lunch or dinner by adding cubed precooked meat or leftover meat to stir fried vegetables. Some cabbage is OK if well cooked. Try pressure cooking cabbage with green beans. Avoid the cabbage if it produces gas. Ripe avocados are acceptable with caution. Raw vegetables are not tolerated by the digestive system because of the fiber. Cooking reduces the fiber content. Do not drink raw vegetable juices. Canned 100% tomato juice is acceptable in moderation. Vegetables are of a minor importance and those listed here should also be viewed with suspicion. Avoid any vegetable that gives an adverse reaction such as cramps, pains or intestinal gas. Avoid all seasonings. Avoid large servings of vegetables. This diet is primarily meat, fish and fowl with the natural fats.

• Cheese. Hard cheeses are acceptable for those without a candida yeast infection. Eat only hard cheeses which list no more than 1g of carbohydrates on the nutritional label. Low-salt Swiss cheese is a very good choice that can be eaten without limit. Avoid eating high-sodium cheese with sodium content above 200mg per serving, especially for those with hypertension, high blood pressure. The book, Cheese Primer by Steven Jenkins, is the best reference for a good education about cheeses. Avoid low-fat, low-cholesterol cheese, but part-skim milk cheese is acceptable. Do not eat cream cheese, cottage cheese, soft cheese spreads, dry curd cottage cheese (DCCC) or Farmer's cheese. Some good cheeses are made from sheep's milk and goat's milk, but goat's milk cheese offers nothing special or better than cow's milk cheese.  Blue-veined mold cheeses may promote candida more than other types and should be limited. Do not drink or cook with kefir milk which is a fermented liquid product made with active yeasts and bacteria from grains and goat or sheep milk. Do not eat kefir yogurt.

• Appetizers. These must be limited to the food restrictions listed here. Acceptable examples are baked chicken wings, boiled or baked shrimp, or raw or cooked oysters. No seasonings are allowed.

• Desserts and Snacks. There are no desserts in the common sense of the word in this diet program. The limited acceptable foods for snacking are pine nuts, macadamia nuts, fried pork skins, hard cheeses or one of the appetizer foods. Common high-sugar desserts are one of the primary causes for IBD. Most IBD sufferers will blindly follow any diet that allows desserts such as yogurt, fruit and honey that are forbidden on this diet program. Yogurt, fruit and honey prevent healing and cause repeated flare-ups. Most people refuse to admit they are carbohydrate addicts and continue to suffer for this simple reason. Special homemade dips can be avocado, salsa or mayonnaise. Commercial products are forbidden.

• Recipes. Do not cook using recipes. Throw your recipe books away. Do not make soups or use thickeners of any kind. Cook chicken by baking without any additives, frying in butter or coconut oil, or grilling without any additives. Boiled chicken is OK, but it does not taste as good. Butter and coconut oil must not have any sugar added. Do not use spices. Cook fish the same as chicken except boiled salmon is very good. Cook red meat the same way as chicken. A slow cooker or Crockpot is great for all meats. Beef 7-bone roast is wonderful in the Crockpot. Beef, lamb or pork shoulder roasts are great. Add some diced tomatoes and let it cook for at least 5 hours. Serve with a small bowl of the fat drippings as a dip for the meat as you eat. Drinking the fat dripping is very good. Never eat lean meat without added fat. The pressure cooker is best for vegetables because the higher temperature breaks down the fiber. Boiling is OK if continued until the vegetable is soft or well done. During a flare eat only green beans until your digestion improves. Then add other vegetables one at a time to test. Do NOT eat a vegetable only meal. Eat mostly meat, fish or chicken with lots of fat. Eat small portions of vegetables.

• Artificial Sweetener. The best sweetener is Necta Sweet that contains sodium bicarbonate and sodium saccharin. It comes in a small bottle with red and white label and a red cap. Clear liquid Stevia Glycerite without FOS is acceptable. Splenda (sucralose) is acceptable but not encouraged. Use all artificial sweeteners sparingly.

• MCT Oil. Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) are special oils for those who are unable or have difficulty digesting or absorbing conventional fats. MCT consists of very stable C8 caprylic and C10 capric saturated fatty acids extracted from coconut oil. MCTs are more readily hydrolyzed and absorbed than conventional food fat. MCTs require less enzymes and bile acids for digestion. MCT oil is intended for those with a defect in the intraluminal hydrolysis of fat (decreased pancreatic lipase, decreased bile salts), a defective mucosal fat absorption (decreased mucosal permeability, decreased absorptive surface), or a defective lymphatic transport of fat (ie, intestinal lymphatic obstruction). These defects are common in people with IBD. MCT oil can be used for low temperature cooking or adding to foods in place of other oils. MCT oil gives quick energy, does not increase body fat and does not increase serum cholesterol levels. MCT oil metabolizes without bile; and therefore, gives the gallbladder a rest.
  The Health Benefits of Medium Chain Fatty Triglycerides.
  MCT Oil, Functional Gourmet, Life Enhancement.

• Coconut and Coconut Oil. Eat unsweetened flaked or shredded coconut as a snack, and cook with refined coconut oil. Super Wal-Mart stores have a low-price, refined coconut oil that is very good. The flavor of unrefined coconut oil is much to strong. Eat and cook with refined or virgin coconut oil, and eat unsweetened, shredded coconut. Try both together at the same time for a taste treat. Do not eat processed coconut flour because it is the concentrated bad portion of coconut consisting of fiber and carbohydrates.

• Fats and Dips. All natural animal fats are highly recommended and should be eaten. Butter is very good and extra light olive oil is acceptable. Saturated fat is healthy and necessary to build healthy body cells. Avoid unhealthy polyunsaturated vegetable, seed and grain oils made from corn, soybean, canola, safflower, sunflower, cottonseed, almond, apricot, grapeseed, peanut, poppyseed, rice bran, sesame, teaseed, tomato seed, walnut, and wheat germ because they are very high in inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids as described below. Make homemade mayonnaise as a dip for meat, fish, chicken or steamed vegetables. Place one tablespoon of lemon juice and one raw egg in a blender. Wash the egg and hands well before cracking to avoid salmonella bacteria contamination. Salmonella bacteria is found on the outside of the eggs shell, not inside of the egg. Start the blender on high speed. Add one cup of extra light olive oil very slowly in a fine steam. Take at least 60 seconds or longer to add the oil. The special mayonnaise should be eaten in moderation. Start with one heaping teaspoon per meal to test. Don't exceed two heaping tablespoons per meal. This is not a substitute for avoiding animal fats.
  Science Proves Eggs Do Not Increase Heart Disease Risk.
  Proof Saturated Fats Are Healthy - News You Can Use.

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Take one tablespoons twice a day with a meal of Carlson's Lemon Flavored Cod Liver Oil. Take one tablespoon 1/2 hour before a meal if you burp an unpleasant fish taste. Remove the taste from the mouth, if necessary, by chasing with a small amount of 100% pure tomato juice not made from concentrate. Cod liver oil has a high level of vitamins A and D. The importance of taking cod liver oil (EPA and DHA fatty acids) and borage oil (GLA fatty acid described below) cannot be over stated. This combination is absolutely required.
  Borage Oil Has Anti-inflammatory Effects.
  Borage Oil is Beneficial Under Inflammatory Conditions.
  Bowel Disease Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency.
  Cod Liver Oil: The Number One Superfood.

• Omega-6 GLA Fatty Acid. Supplement with omega-6 gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) by taking one capsule twice per day of borage oil. The body does not produce essential fatty acids - they can only be ingested through food. GLA and omega-3 fatty acids together produce prostaglandins, called E1 series. This type of prostaglandin helps reduce inflammation and aids in digestion. Do not take any omega-6 oils such as flaxseed or primrose oil. Avoid all other vegetable omega-6 oils from grains, nuts and seeds. Solid scientific research shows omega-6 fatty acids are highly inflammatory and should never be eaten by anyone with a bowel disease, heart disease, arthritis or any other autoimmune disease. Everyone should seriously limit these omega-6 fatty acids. Dr. Robert C. Atkins' in his book, "Age-Defying Diet Revolution" and Dr. Michael Eades in his book, "Protein Power Lifeplan" both have long sections describing the unhealthy effect of these oils.
  Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids and inflammatory mediator production.
  "The pro-inflammatory eicosanoids prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) and leukotriene B(4) (LTB(4)) are derived from the n-6 fatty acid arachidonic acid (AA), which is maintained at high cellular concentrations by the high n-6 and low n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid content of the modern Western diet." Omega-6 fatty acids should be avoided. They are found in vegetable, seed and nut oils such as safflower oil, corn oil, soybean oil, peanut oil and others.

• Calcium. The "Starting Diet" excludes eating cheese, the major source of calcium. Therefore a calcium/magnesium tablet can be taken in this phase. Later avoid taking excessive amounts of calcium from supplements. Calcium has a serious negative ramification in that it depletes magnesium from the body. Seventy-five percent of the people in the United States eat a diet that is deficient in magnesium. This low-carbohydrate diet allows a generous quantity of hard cheeses that are very high in calcium. The daily multivitamin tablet also has calcium, therefore do not supplement with a separate calcium tablet if generous amounts of cheese are consumed. Doctors commonly prescribe "calcium channel blocker" drugs to treat heart disease because of the excess calcium to magnesium ratio in the cells of the heart muscle causes heart disease.

• L-Tryptophan and P5P. <== Very Important. Emotions and mood swings, such as excitement, anxiety and depression can have very negative effects on the body, including high blood pressure, high heart pulse rate, poor digestion, constipation or diarrhea. The combination of these supplements are a major breakthrough in digestive health. They work by calming the digestive system, hormones and all autoimmune diseases. The combination of NSI L-Tryptophan (an essential amino acid) and vitamin P5P (pyridoxal-5-phosphate, a form of vitamin B6) promotes healing of the digestive system. P5P is needed to convert L-tryptophan to serotonin. The serotonin calms digestion and the immune system. Serotonin promotes sound sleep and can be the cure for insomnia, an awesome side benefit. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood. Take one 500mg L-tryptophan capsule and one 50mg P5P capsule with dinner. Do not substitute 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan (5-HTP) for the pure pharmaceutical L-tryptophan recommended here. The body does react to them in the same way. Do not substitute vitamin B6 for the P5P. It is not the same. These two supplements may not be available at your local vitamin store. Click the links above to buy them via mail order on the Internet or telephone. Do not skip this important new alternative treatment for all autoimmune diseases. 

• Magnesium. Magnesium is important to prevent osteoporosis, high blood pressure, heart disease, heart palpitations, diabetes, asthma, chronic bronchitis, migraine headaches, muscle cramps, premenstrual syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression and other psychiatric disorders. People are commonly magnesium deficient, so this magnesium supplement is highly recommended. Take one Magnesium Glycinate 400 200 mg three times a day with a meal. Break the magnesium glycinate in half. Take one half about one-quarter of the way through the meal and the other half at the three-quarter point to help distribute the magnesium. KAL Magnesium Glycinate 400 is the highly absorption form of magnesium chelated with amino acids that can be taken at twice the dosage as other brands without causing intestinal distress. Do not substitute another brand. Magnesium is essential for a healthy heart and cardiovascular system.
  Essential Facts About Magnesium.
  Magnesium-Deficiency Catastrophe: The Magnesium Web Site.

• Pantethine Coenzyme A and Pantothenic Acid Combination. The combination of Pantethine Coenzyme A and Pantothenic Acid B-5 raises the level of coenzyme A enough to relieve discomfort from inflammation. Take two capsules each per day during discomfort periods and one thereafter.

• Potassium. Season foods lightly with Morton's Salt Substitute which is potassium chloride. Do not use regular table salt which is sodium chloride. Other brands are not acceptable. Strictly avoid monopotassium glutamate because it has been shown to excite and activate existing viral infections such as herpes.

• Probiotics. A healthy balance of beneficial bacteria (called probiotics) must be restored in the intestines during the low-carbohydrate, anti-yeast diet. The most common approach is to supplement the diet with a probiotic containing live lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus bulgaricus and bifidobacterium bifidum as the better choices. Lactobacillus bulgaricus is intended to help the GI tract be more suitable for the survival and growth of lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacterium bifidum. Acidophilus is the primary bacteria of the small intestine while bifidum is the major bacteria of the large intestine. Others beneficial bacteria include bifidobacterium lactis, bifidobacterium longum, and/or others. New evidence points to lactobacillus sporogenes as being particularly effective against intestinal and vaginal infections and should also be taken. Most should be refrigerated. Capsules and liquids are available, but care should be taken in the selection because many brands contain dead spores. Quality products are usually kept in a cooler at the health food or vitamin store. Expect some or all products to contain rice flour, potato starch, maltodextrin and other fillers which are needed to keep the bacteria alive. Take only one tablet or one teaspoon with each meal or with water. Do not take high quantities as may be suggested on some bottles. Sporogenes is highly recommended for everyone, even healthy individuals. It does not require refrigeration. Multidophilus by Solaray should also be taken. Multidophilus must be refrigerated and purchased only from a refrigerated display at a local vitamin store.
  Benefits of Lactobacillus Sporogenes as a probiotic.
  Lactobacillus Sporogenes supplier.
  Multidophilus - Lactic Flora by Solaray - Link for info only. Buy locally & Refrigerate.

• Enzymes. Pancreatic enzyme deficiencies can cause bowel disease because various carbohydrates and proteins are not digested. Take one multiple enzyme supplement with each meal that includes amylase, maltase, sucrase, lactase, lipase (for lipids), protease (for proteins) and any others available. Discontinue taking enzymes if they cause constipation. There is no enzyme available for those who are fructose intolerant; therefore, avoidance of all fructose is the only solution. Avoid products with carbohydrate fillers.

• Protein and L-Glutamine Drink. Prepare a drink made with whey amino acid protein powder which is enriched with extra glutamine amino acid. The protein powder consists of a full compliment of amino acid isolates that heal the body and require no digestion. Prepare the drink by blending 8 to 16 oz of reverse osmosis with UV lamp water or unsweetened, low-sodium tomato juice with 1 heaping teaspoon (12 gm) of whey protein powder plus 1 rounded teaspoon (8 gm) of glutamine amino acid powder. Stirring vigorously with the teaspoon is sufficient. The whey protein must be specified on the carton as isolates from cross flow microfiltration and ion-exchange, ultrafiltered concentrate, low molecular weight and partially hydrolyzed whey protein peptides rich in branched chain amino acids and glutamine peptides. The low-carbohydrate type at one gm per scoop or less is best, but it should not be more than four to five gm of carbohydrates per scoop. Do not substitute protein from soy, egg, casein or any other source. Sugar or any other sweetener is unacceptable. Use the "natural flavor" without additives. This amino acid drink can be enjoyed anytime, with or without a