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<blockquote data-quote="Winnie53" data-source="post: 891184" data-attributes="member: 160246"><p>Am I "sure the continuing mucus and bleeding is 100% due to the flaxseed?"</p><p></p><p>Yes. And no. Only time and a lot of trial and error will sort this out. </p><p></p><p>I am confident in that eating ground flaxseed was the only dietary change I had made that could explain my IBS flare, my third in 25 years.</p><p></p><p>I believe the ground flax seed increased one or more "bad" bacteria in my gut - (remember, fiber is a prebiotic) - which lead to the erosion of the mucus barrier at the end of my colon, which significantly damaged the tissue in that area. This was suggested to me when I read this statement from Elaine Gottschall - (author of the book, Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet... <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Vicious-Cycle-Intestinal-Through/dp/0969276818/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436032840&sr=8-1&keywords=elaine+gottshall&pebp=1436032860824&perid=04T45KD9G9KE4M6531R2" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Vicious-Cycle-Intestinal-Through/dp/0969276818/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436032840&sr=8-1&keywords=elaine+gottshall&pebp=1436032860824&perid=04T45KD9G9KE4M6531R2</a> ):</p><p></p><p><em><strong>Flax seed is illegal.</strong> </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>From Elaine: "lignin is found when the whole seed (and its stiff coat) are ground up. I think it is harmful for people just starting out on SCD. I think some bacteria feast nicely on lignin - it is tough like bark."</em></p><p></p><p>Years ago, it was thought that fiber for UC patients was bad. It's now understood that fiber is good, but some fibers, may not be helpful, damaging even. With ulcerative colitis, the battle is inflammation of the intestines.</p><p></p><p>It typically takes months and months for my colon to heal. Now that three months have passed, I'm considering going on a liquid diet to rest my colon for three days to a week, described in the book, The Protein Power Lifeplan, by physicians Michael Eades and Mary Dan Eades. ("Healing the Breach - Plugging the Leaks", pp. 146-149) I thought all I needed to do was take L-glutamine, but upon further reading, I've since learned that Eades have their patient's take 20 to 40 grams a day for a brief period of time, along with cross-flow microfiltered whey powder (protein), 300 mg magnesium, 99 mg potassium, and a couple of tablespoons of cod liver oil, and a lifetime ban on grains. Luckily, I'm not on any medications, so don't need to consult my doctor first.</p><p></p><p>If this doesn't work, I'll have no choice but to see my gastroenterologist which will cost me thousands of dollars, due to the high deductible on our medical insurance. [Sigh...]</p><p></p><p>[USER=17713]@donnellysdogs[/USER] Most people, like you, not only tolerate freshly ground flax seed well - (be sure to store it in the refrigerator or freezer) - but also enjoy it's many benefits. That said, there's a small subgroup of us who don't. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>I really appreciate you posting about your experience, and what's worked for you, because there are diabetics who share your slow digestion condition who will <em>greatly</em> benefit from adding ground flax seed daily to their diet. It's been a life changer for you, and I believe it will be a life changer for others who read your post too. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Winnie53, post: 891184, member: 160246"] Am I "sure the continuing mucus and bleeding is 100% due to the flaxseed?" Yes. And no. Only time and a lot of trial and error will sort this out. I am confident in that eating ground flaxseed was the only dietary change I had made that could explain my IBS flare, my third in 25 years. I believe the ground flax seed increased one or more "bad" bacteria in my gut - (remember, fiber is a prebiotic) - which lead to the erosion of the mucus barrier at the end of my colon, which significantly damaged the tissue in that area. This was suggested to me when I read this statement from Elaine Gottschall - (author of the book, Breaking the Vicious Cycle: Intestinal Health Through Diet... [URL]http://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Vicious-Cycle-Intestinal-Through/dp/0969276818/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1436032840&sr=8-1&keywords=elaine+gottshall&pebp=1436032860824&perid=04T45KD9G9KE4M6531R2[/URL] ): [I][B]Flax seed is illegal.[/B] From Elaine: "lignin is found when the whole seed (and its stiff coat) are ground up. I think it is harmful for people just starting out on SCD. I think some bacteria feast nicely on lignin - it is tough like bark."[/I] Years ago, it was thought that fiber for UC patients was bad. It's now understood that fiber is good, but some fibers, may not be helpful, damaging even. With ulcerative colitis, the battle is inflammation of the intestines. It typically takes months and months for my colon to heal. Now that three months have passed, I'm considering going on a liquid diet to rest my colon for three days to a week, described in the book, The Protein Power Lifeplan, by physicians Michael Eades and Mary Dan Eades. ("Healing the Breach - Plugging the Leaks", pp. 146-149) I thought all I needed to do was take L-glutamine, but upon further reading, I've since learned that Eades have their patient's take 20 to 40 grams a day for a brief period of time, along with cross-flow microfiltered whey powder (protein), 300 mg magnesium, 99 mg potassium, and a couple of tablespoons of cod liver oil, and a lifetime ban on grains. Luckily, I'm not on any medications, so don't need to consult my doctor first. If this doesn't work, I'll have no choice but to see my gastroenterologist which will cost me thousands of dollars, due to the high deductible on our medical insurance. [Sigh...] [USER=17713]@donnellysdogs[/USER] Most people, like you, not only tolerate freshly ground flax seed well - (be sure to store it in the refrigerator or freezer) - but also enjoy it's many benefits. That said, there's a small subgroup of us who don't. :( I really appreciate you posting about your experience, and what's worked for you, because there are diabetics who share your slow digestion condition who will [I]greatly[/I] benefit from adding ground flax seed daily to their diet. It's been a life changer for you, and I believe it will be a life changer for others who read your post too. :) [/QUOTE]
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