A Regimen for Remission
This log tracks my regimen of attitude, exercise, stress management, and SCD foods. Since I started this regimen in 1997, I've been able to keep my Crohn's in a drug-free remission.

Monkey-see,
monkey-don't
Even though I may have experimented beyond the SCD from time to time, one must remember that everyone is different. Follow the intro diet for 3-5 days, and stick with the SCD until you are completely symptom free for at least one year before experimenting.

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Ready to get your shit together? Got the intestinal fortitude? Yearning for a nirvana of peristalsis? Buy Breaking The Vicious Cycle! Written by Elaine Gottschall B.A., M.Sc., the book includes guidelines for dietary relief and sustainable remission of Crohns, Ulcerative Colitis, and other IBDs.

Feel free to contact me if you still have questions.

The summer heat has almost completely disappeared, and we can once again use our oven for cooking! What better way to welcome cooler weather than with Elaine's delicious recipe for walnut and almond with cranberry muffins?! This delicious recipe is found in Breaking The Vicious Cycle.
mhs@13:49

Lunch: leftover roasted chicken, tossed salad.
mhs@13:46

You must listen to this: Lucy Rosset on Dr. Ronald Hoffman's 'Healthtalk'. Those suffering from Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and IBS can learn how a change in diet can provide superior, long-term remission without surgery or those awful drugs.
mhs@09:24

Breakfast: fried eggs, an apple, and a banana.
mhs@09:23

Friday, September 22, 2000

Dinner: well, the Turkey Store brand's "Italian flavored" ground turkey made really awful burgers so we dined on the leftover roasted chicken. Laura made a delicious sauteed swiss chard, as well as baked acorn squash with honey and butter.
mhs@19:48

What is the CCFA's problem?!
The following is a response to a post on the SCD listserve about an upcoming CCFA sponsored march in Indianapolis. Apparently the CCFA is completely owned by the pharmaceutical companies. Patients that get well by changing their regimen or are "healed" through surgery are not desirable role models. What a shame!

Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2000
From: "rachel"
To: SCD-list
A sweet young student at my college was once selected to be the local CCFA youth ambassador. She was devastated when they took away her title after she'd had her colon removed. As they explained to the 12 year old, they didn't want other children to become frightned into thinking that they might need surgery some day as well. Seems a colostomy doesn't project a proper image for this position. I'd love to tell the CCFA what they can do with their dubious honors, but of course they'd never elect me as spokes-person. Rachel
mhs@17:36

Lunch: roasted chicken, tossed salad.
Breakfast: fried eggs, an apple, and a banana.
mhs@14:33

Thursday, September 21, 2000

Dinner: leftover cornish hens, Thai vegetable stir-fry, and tossed salad.
mhs@19:58

Breakfast: fruit, some nuts, and dried figs.

Hey! Flog's regimen for remission is now listed on blogstart!
mhs@08:53

Wednesday, September 20, 2000

Dinner: grilled cornish hens, tossed salad.
mhs@19:25

I'm a purple yogi fan! :-) This is a new utility that runs in Windows (only), watches where your browser goes, and dynamically makes suggestions on related links and news articles. It's like a Copernic or Sherlock on amphetamines because it that learns what you like to see! Scary? Yes. Useful? I think so! Check it out @ purpleyogi.com
mhs@16:48

Lunch: chicken tandoori from Trader Joe's.
Dinner (yesterday): we dined out with Connie. A crabcake appetizer, roasted lamb shank with spaghetti squash entree. I had some evil chocolate-y dessert, but don't do as I did!
mhs@12:46

Tuesday, September 19, 2000

Breakfast: fruit, nuts, some quiche from Wild Oats.
mhs@08:25

Monday, September 18, 2000

Dinner: grilled swordfish with butter and pepper, and sauteed vegetables in a Thai red curry sauce.
mhs@20:24

From Business2.0, "Apple unquestionably wants to be as hip as the Linux community." Fine with me--Linux is way cool!
mhs@15:13

Lunch: leftover grilled chicken sausages and collard greens with garlic, tossed salad. A banana for dessert.
mhs@12:46

SCD question-of-the-day: "can I use a small amount of milk in a recipe?"
According to Elaine's book, no. Is there something you can substitute for milk that would be acceptable? Yoghurt, perhaps?
But if you want to try the milk, I'd say it depends. Here are a few questions to ask yourself:
How small is the proportion of the milk to the overall amount (weight) of ingredients?
How well have I been doing without the milk?
What other non-SCD foods will I be consuming along with the recipe containing milk?
What symptoms or other indications will I get if I add milk?
Is it worth it? (or to quote Clint Eastwood in "Dirty Harry", "Do I feel lucky..?")

If you've been on the SCD for enough time you will know which rules you can "bend", how often, and for what duration. If you are new to the SCD, just stick with it for a few more months before making modifications. It is worth it!
mhs@07:40

Breakfast: an apple, a banana, some cantaloupe, and some nuts.
mhs@07:31

SCDRecipe.com has a new "add a recipe" page. Feel free to contribute your own SCD recipes for remission of IBD and IBS!
mhs@07:30

Sunday, September 17, 2000

Dinner: totally awesome! Here goes: butterfly a cornish hen (slice it in half down the back), rub some olive oil, salt, and pepper on it, and grill it skin side down until the skin gets golden and crispy. Flip it, cook it another 8 minutes, and then flip it back one more time. Meanwhile, prepare some artichokes for grilling by taking off their tops and bottoms and cutting them in half lengthwise. Microwave (with a little water) for 10 minutes or so. Then put some olive oil or butter on the artichokes and grill them, cut side down, for 3-5 minutes. Serve all of this with a tossed salad, some melted butter for dipping, and a glass of merlot for yourself and your lovely assistant. Enjoy!
mhs@20:50

Lunch @ Flying V at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort with Sanjay and Fred from from UPnAbove.com: turkey club with avocado and bacon, without the bread (pretend you're in Europe, use a knife and fork!!).
Breakfast: fruit, nuts.
Dinner, yesterday: grilled Alaskan salmon with butter, pepper, and rosemary, grilled eggplant, and beet and arugula salad in a vinaigrette sauce. Mmmmmm! We saw a coyote and some tiny, tiny toads (about 1/4 inch long!) during our after-dinner walk.
mhs@13:36

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