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My Best Autoimmune Life Hacks
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items I have Ulcerative Colitis and I am not in remission yet, but these things have helped me to still live my life while I figure it out with my doctors.
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The supplements and dietary items that help keep me upright and coherent.
Personal care items for flare ups but also all-the-time self care.
The supplements and dietary items that help keep me upright and coherent.
I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice (always consult your physician) but these are the supplements that help me feel normal while I try to live my best life with Ulcerative Colitis.
Digestive enzymes help me greatly, and I've been using them for years. I trust Enzymedica over any other brand for enzymes.
Enzymedica Digest Complete Digestive Enzymes for Fast-Acting Gas & Bloating Relief -- 90 Capsules
I've used probiotics for a long time, and I feel that they do help- but the strains and the amount matter in my opinion. This one has all of the beneficial strains I was looking for without a crazy price tag attached. I've been using this company for...
Kyolic Kyo-Dophilus® Multi 9 Probiotic -- 6 billion CFU - 90 Capsules
Flare ups can wreak havoc on your joints, skin, nails, hair. I started taking this collagen and it made a difference for me.
NOW BioCell Collagen Hydrolyzed Type II -- 120 Vegetarian Capsules
I have to take vitamin D daily and this one is tiny and tasty. It's my go-to.
NOW Vitamin D-3 Chewable Natural Fruit -- 1000 IU - 180 Chewables
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I have to take iron and I researched to find one that was not upsetting to the gastro-parts and non constipating. This is that one. I've been taking it for several months, no problems, and for me it works.
NOW Iron -- 18 mg - 120 Vegetarian Capsules
I have to take iron and my doc says I have to take vitamin C with that so it's better absorbed. I figured, why not be a child about it and get the fruity yummy kind. These are quite delicious.
NOW Chewable C-500 Natural Cherry-Berry -- 100 Tablets
Staying hydrated matters a lot with UC. I drink this regularly to try to keep the electrolyte levels balanced. It doesn't have any garbage in it at all.
Trace Minerals ZeroLyte Watermelon Electrolyte Mix - 30 Packets
Ok, this is not my first choice for hydration, but when I get really dehydrated which happens often, this does better than anything else for correcting it. I keep the canister stocked because it's more cost effective than buying the bottles of premix...
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder, Glacier Cherry
Getting fiber and other nutrients can be challenging when you're supposed to avoid fiber and certain types of veggies and proteins. I've tried lots of meal replacement shakes that all upset my guts and made things worse. This is a gentle way for me t...
Max Fiber Unsweetened - Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods
Acacia fiber is a soluble fiber that is gentle and very good for gut health. I mix some in with my hemp protein and fiber powder shake (with a banana) for all the prebiotic and gut balance goodness. No upset tummy or gas with this. It's also a low re...
NOW Foods Acacia Pure Powder Organic
I've been using maple syrup in my matcha latte and my hot peppermint tea instead of sugar. It has more nutritional value and it's very yummy. This brand tastes great and it's relatively affordable.
Butternut Mountain Farm 100% Pure Vermont Maple Syrup Dark Color & Robust Taste, 32 fl oz.
I use this sugar in place of refined sugar because it's better for the blood sugar levels (especially when on meds that can affect that) and it's not upsetting to my guts.
Great Value Organic Coconut Sugar, 32 oz
I gave up coffee entirely, but I'm not trying to be a martyr in the morning either. I love this matcha powder, it's fresh and so good tasting, and the price is my favorite too. I make a bullet blender matcha latte every morning.
100% Matcha Green Tea Powder | Green Tea Powder | Nuts.com
Peppermint tea is so soothing and settling for the tum tum. I'm a tea snob as well, and this is the best peppermint I know of.
Harney & Sons Peppermint Herbal Tea, 30 Sachets
Personal care items for flare ups but also all-the-time self care.
These items are non-negotiables during a flare up but honestly, I use most of these all the time because I love them.
If you have IBD, you know you go through these. I buy in bulk, and these are pretty gentle on the bum bum.
Parents Choice Fragrance-Free Baby Wipes, 1200 Count (Select for More Options)
I don't know what I would have done without these during the worst of my flare ups, especially in the gaps between pain meds doses. They were a life-saver.
Microwave Heating Pad 6x12", 2 Pack
Dry and sometimes red eyes are a thing, so I keep a bottle of this on hand always. I don't really trust just any company for stuff I'm putting in my eyes, but my eye doc said this was a good choice.
Refresh Tears
I have to be on steroids at times, and and they can sometimes cause puberty-grade acne. This bar soap is an absolute miracle for handling that. In fact, my facial skin looks clearer, brighter, and younger than it has in years. I can't speak highly en...
PanOxyl Acne Treatment Bar 10% Benzoyl Peroxide
I use this after cleansing my face with the PanOxyl 10% Benzoyl bar, and I love love love it! It keeps my skin looking matte but healthy all day long, and the spf protection is an awesome bonus.
PanOxyl AM Oil Control Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid & Mineral Sunscreen
I use this at night after cleansing with the PanOxyl 10% benzoyl bar, and I love this stuff! It's super moisturizing, but not greasy, and it makes my skin feel amazing.
PanOxyl PM Balancing Repair Moisturizer
Having IBD can leave your bathrooms smelling less than fresh. I keep a palo santo stick in each bathroom and light it after I “go”. Palo Santo is a natural fragrant wood, it smells lovely, and helps purify the air. It also helps calm my mind, so I al...
Palo Santo Sticks - Shamans Market
With restrictions on what I can eat and drink, it's become all the more important for me to surround myself with good smells and olfactory stimulation. I like this incense because it smells wonderful and it's safe- all plant based, nothing harmful or...
All-Natural Incense Sticks with Essential Oils
Between having dry skin anyway, and washing my hands A LOT (and even moreso during bad flare up times), my hands are beyond dry and cracked. I can't even function without this stuff, so I buy in bulk.
Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion 4 Pack 20.3oz