An Unexpected Cure For The Gut! How Number 2 Can Help You

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This new cure for the gut is not actually so new. The treatment has been used as an effective treatment for Clostridium difficile (c. diff), an infectious bacteria that causes severe diarrhea in over half a million people a year in the US. In the past, this treatment has been reserved as a last resort for patients who were not responding to antibiotics. Recently several studies have shown that this treatment is effective for inflammatory bowel diseases such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease. The full benefits of this treatment are now being brought into the light and it is gaining recognition throughout the medical community.

How does this safe, effective, drug free treatment work?

It’s all about bacteria. Yes, bacteria! If you immediately think of dingy sponges and disease you are not alone, but in reality not all bacteria are “bad”. Not even close! There are about 100 trillion microscopic bacteria, or microbiota, making up the “flora” of our guts. That means there are more bacteria in our guts then there are cells in our bodies. A well-balanced population of gut flora is essential for a healthy, happy life. These “good” bacteria do more for us then just help digest our food, the health of our gut affects our bone marrow, blood, and even our mental health. Interestingly, the gut produces every class of neurotransmitter found in the brain and 95% of serotonin, which is commonly known as the “happy” hormone.

What happens when the gut bacteria becomes unbalanced?

Dysbiosis or an imbalance in the normal gut flora most commonly occurs due to chronic use of antibiotics or illness (such as gastroenteritis). Dysbiosis causes symptoms such as gas, bloating, and indigestion. More severe dysbiosis has been linked to conditions such as obesity, allergies, asthma, a whole array of inflammatory conditions, and autoimmune diseases such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease.

What is this miracle cure for the gut?

It’s called a Fecal Microbia Transplant (FMT). Also known as a fecal transplant, and it is just what it sounds like. FMT involves transferring fecal bacteria from a healthy donor to repopulate the unbalanced flora of a sick person. Fecal donors are chosen carefully and screening tests are done before transplant is preformed.

It is a natural, medication free way to repopulate the intestinal microbiome and restore balance in the gut. FMT is being researched as a treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) including UC and Crohn’s. One study done by the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition concluded that,

“Fecal enemas were feasible and tolerated by children with UC. Adverse events were acceptable, self-limiting, and manageable by subjects. FMT indicated efficacy in the treatment of UC [ulcerative colitis].”

The Fecal transplant has generated a lot of buzz in the medical community and the procedure’s potential has barely been tapped.

A Patient’s Amazing Personal Story: Healing With Fecal Transplant

Aloha Dr. Baylac

May this New Year bring you the blessings of health and joy.

I feel it is important for me to inform you of my current condition. The following is a brief summary of my experiences since I last saw you.

I was diagnosed in July 2013 with “Crohn’s/Colitis” by specialist Dr. A***. After performing a colonoscopy, Dr. A*** told me this was his best guess. The current standard treatment for Crohn’s/Colitis is RX drugs such as Prednisone. In spite of his strong recommendation, I refused to take it.

I tried several different things to cure my illness. It included our work together as well as special diets, supplements, Sodium Butyrate enemas, fasting for short periods, hypnotherapy, meditation, etc. When nothing I chose to do worked, I was forced to take the bull by the horns. To take control of my own health and try to dig deep to figure out how to make myself well. I did hours upon hours of research on-line regarding my diagnosis. Eventually I came to the conclusion that I had been misdiagnosed. I diagnosed myself with suffering from “Microscopic Colitis”. This is somewhat less serious than Crohn’s/Colitis disease. The symptoms of Microscopic Colitis seemed to closely match mine . When I read that Microscopic Colitis can be caused by over use of Anti-Inflammatory medications, that caught my attention.

You may recall the procedure I had done on my ear in May of 2012 by Specialist Dr. B**** in Honolulu. My ear became inflamed. Dr. B**** recommended taking 4 Advil every six hours until the inflammation went away. I took 96 Advil in 4 days. Again I was misdiagnosed as it was not an infection but rather a condition. Dr. B**** determined this himself. In the long run, this wrecked my gut causing damage to the lining of my colon.

My research lead me to learn about Fecal Microbial Transplant or FMT. This procedure is not routine in the USA nor is it allowed by the American Medical Association (AMA). Currently, in the USA, the AMA will only allow this procedure to be done on patients with C. Diff., via colonoscopy.

I had become desperately ill. I lost nearly 20% of my body weight, dropping to just 94 lbs at the worst point. It required all my courage to decide to try something so alternative and far from mainstream medicine. Through my research and experiences, I learned how to perform this procedure at home. I found a very healthy and willing donor. I performed upon myself a total of 17 FMT’s over a 33 day period. This was the cure! I began gaining my weight back after the first FMT. It came back 2 lbs by 2 lbs. Currently, I am nearly my normal weight, having gained back 22 lbs.

There are many simple details to consider while performing this procedure. I was able to figure it out. The main procedure was a retention enema. I also used two essential oils. These oils are therapeutic grade essential oils. I used Helichrysum and Digestzen oil topically. I also drank organic psyllium husks twice a day.

This procedure is amazing to me. I am comforted as I write this letter and see my truth manifest. My effort, along with the loving help of my donor, cost me nearly nothing. In my opinion, this procedure appears to be a cure. A lifetime of ingesting Prednisone, as Dr. A*** recommended, is not a viable solution. Should you wish to know more about my experience I would be very happy to discuss it with you. It is important to share this so other people, who are suffering just like I was and even worse, can find relief.

In healthcare today, knowledge is power.

Wishing you many blessings for the year ahead.

Aloha, Jenny (pseudonym)

January 2014

Resources:
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition: June 2013 – Volume 56 – Issue 6 – p 597–601. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e318292fa0d. Original Articles: Gastroenterology

Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease. Inna Sekirov , Shannon L. Russell , L. Caetano M. Antunes , B. Brett Finlay

Physiological ReviewsPublished 1 July 2010Vol. 90no. 859-904DOI: 10.1152/physrev.00045.2009. http://physrev.physiology.org/content/90/3/859

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