hi all - I'm newly diagnosed and went to a holistic MD who put me on a macrobiotic diet - I eat a lot of whole grains (they give me balanced energy), veggies, beans, some fish - everything cooked, including any fruits. I am doing well on it (the painful a.m. urgency has greatly lessened and as long as I eat enough veggies I don't have a C problem. I tried flax meal for fiber the other day and I don't think it agreed with me. Heather's site further helped with eating soluble (brown rice/spelt bread/corn or rice cakes). Doc has me off of dairy, soy, chocolate, alcohol and wheat too. My biggest issue is the anxiety that accompanies a flare up. I usually can't tell which comes first. I do exercise, yoga and take Rescue Remedy as needed, but need something more for the anxiety -- it is very uncomfortable. I am going to try hypnotherapy as well as some other holistic energy therapies. If that doesn't work I will consider an anti-anxiety med. This has become a full-time thing for me, but I really enjoy the relaxation techniques. I believe God is redirecting my life.
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