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Why did I get better?

hey there everyone. I haven't been on in quite awhile due to the fact that I mysteriously got better for the most part. I have no idea what happened. I had a real bad flareup back in March, April and May and then I cit back on everything that might be an irritant. My biggest irritants were anything with artificial flavorings. But, now for some reason, I am able to eat basically anything I wish. Rice Krispy treats (artificial Flavorings) Causes no problems, Cookies (artificial flavorings) NO PROBLEMS, Spicy things like tacos NO PROBLEMS. I have no idea what happened. I am not going to say that I am totally cured, because I do not want to jinx myself. I know a flareup can occur at anytime. I am still going to be careful about what I eat. The only thing that I can attribute to me getting better, is that I started to eats one apple a day. Some websites on the internet say that apples have healing properties. Of course the IC network says apples are very irritating to the bladder, but hell, who knows??? I eat 2 and 3 a day sometimes, but this also helps me keep my bowels regulated very well LOL!!!! Anyway, I hope everyone on this board gets better someday. I hope that I stay in good health also. But, I am still AFRAID to eat anything with large amounts of vinegar in it..... I am not brave enough to try it., well..... maybe small amounts of the mayonnaise on my hamburgers hasn't hurt me. Good luck everyone.... Doug

Follow Ups:

• Re: Why did I get better? michele 12:10:41 7/12/03 (0)
• Re: Why did I get better? (Archive in wellness.) Walt Stoll 08:07:43 7/12/03 (0)

In Reply to: Why did I get better? posted by Douglas McKinney on July 11, 2003 at 23:55:15:

Hi, Douglas.

ALL chronic conditions are characterized by having remissions and exacerbations--gradually getting worse over the years.

What we have been suggesting here are ways to reverse that characteristic permantly. That means not stopping what you learn helped, when things get better, but adding it to your lifestyle while learning the next thing that will help & adding THAT to your lifestyle, etc.

Hope THIS helps.

Walt

In Reply to: Why did I get better? posted by Douglas McKinney on July 11, 2003 at 23:55:15:

What was your condition or flare up? Skin? Bowel?