Supplements and Exercise

I take the following supplements (please note if you are thinking about SCD, some of these are not SCD legal, but I take them anyway as they've helped):

Powdered slippery elm - this was the first supplement I tried and I noticed a difference within 2 days.  I take 1 tsp mixed with hot water 2x a day

Probiotics (either VSL #3 or Garden of Life, but there are others that I've heard good things about like Florastor, Align)


VM-100 Liquid Multivitamin - I will never take another multivitamin in pill form...I feel like it absorbs so quickly since I don't have to break it down.

Hemp Oil gel caps - I started this supplement I think in September and it has made a huge difference.  This is also a good alternative to fish oil that can be harmful while in a flare.

Serrapeptase (this one and the next two I started at the same time, a few weeks ago, figuring they all are similar and will work together.  I had my first real BM's after starting on these, but it took a couple weeks for that to happen)

CoQ10

Digestive Enzymes

Please read The Enzyme Factor by Dr. Hiromi Shinya for more information on enzymes

Calcium

Ferro Food by Standard Process

         

This is my cocktail that I have come up with after trying different things to see what works and what doesn't.  When trying anything from food to supplements, you should get to a point where within 4-5 days you can tell if it's something to keep or not.

Other supplements that people have used that help

Turmeric

Boswellia











        

EXERCISE            

                       

When I go to the gym I mostly do legs, abs, and chin ups. I workout with heavier weights and 6-9 reps depending. For cardio I walk on the treadmill for 1 hour at 5.5 km/hr and 5% incline (this is great for people needing low impact due to joint problems or to go easy on the tummy, BUT you have to do at least 1/2 hour before it burns fat so bring your ipad), go to boxing/Muay Thai or a stunt class.  

Even if people don't know what to do at a gym the classes are a great place to start and usually are a fun way to meet people who can encourage you to keep going!