Ep:123 FIX YOUR IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME - IBS AND DIVERTICULITIS - by Robert Cywes

[@jb6712]

I've been an IBS sufferer since the age of two years old (I'm now 68), but had no idea what exacerbated it until just one year ago. Went to the keto way of living, but things actually got much worse, and I was nearly a prisoner in my own home, unable to leave because of needing to be near a bathroom all the time. I listened to you, and to one video Dr. Berg did at about the same time (about six weeks ago, but I also had COVID right at Thanksgiving, so am not sure of when I saw/heard them), about changing to a completely carnivore diet for 30 to 90 days to see if that might help the issues. It's made all the difference in the world for me; while I love most vegetables, especially the cruciferous ones, there's just no way my body can process them without hideously painful, terribly debilitating effects. I really do miss the allium vegetables, too, but not being in pain all the time, and being able to go outside my home for several hours at a time is so freeing, if carnivore is the way I have to eat for the rest of my life, then so be it, I'll do it.

[@emilyemily6316]

How long did it take to see improvement and what are you eating? Thanks so much...my son and myself are in misery.

[@bill4786]

Dr Berg is a scam artist. He's a chiropractor. Not an MD. He aligns backs for a living.

[@cincin4515]

Me too. 50+ years of agony healed with low carb. Healed overnight.

[@pamlovell9125]

I never have understood why people are listening to a chiropractor...which is what Dr. Berg is!

[@jacksquat4140]

@@pamlovell9125: Your average MD has less than 40 hours of study within the field of nutrition. "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food," is not a philosophy they endorse. MD's are Medicinal Dispensers who choose pharmaceuticals as their "go to," believing a patient cured is a customer lost.

[@angiesrecipes]

I used to eat darn lots of veggies and bloated and I thought it was normal until I started all meat diet..gosh..feel so good after eating a fatty juicy steak without feeling bloated and gassy.

[@williamowen2422]

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[@KETODiamond]

Keto cured my terrible.IBS very quickly.

[@maureenvenables9766]

Me too.

[@deeb2747]

I just turned 58 in December. And just now I was diagnosed with diverticulitis. Due to the pain in my left side lower abdomen. Had few test done. So the finally diagnosed was diverticulitis. I was doing Ketovore since May 2023. Lost 30lbs and feeling great. Then. In November had my blood drawn. Shows very high cholesterol levels. And my doctor prescribed rosuvastatin and ezetimibe. Took it for a week, did not like the way I feel. So I decided to stop taking them. Plus. Dementia and Alz are in my family genes. So after my appointment with my November meeting with doctor. Just made me more depressed and adding more fiber and veggies to my diet to avoid high cholesterol. Then December came I ate crap for the whole month of December. Now. Actually yesterday had an emergency issue with my lower left side pain. Turns out to be diverticulitis. As for the food choices to heal. It far from keto or ketovore diet. They tell me to eat mashed potatoes, soft foods, banana. Applesauce, rice and stay away from fatty meat and only eat lean meat. Have to be soft. I am so unhappy and so frustrated with what to do. Now I am having fear of consuming foods. Wondering if anyone else has this problem and what to do about it. Please help!!!

[@Susie-se4mv]

That’s almost exactly my scenario. I’m in bed suffering with a bout of diverticulitis right now. I’m going carnivore when I feel better. At the moment I’ve been fasting for 46 hours. Just drinking water. My first flare up I got whilst having covid 4 years ago. (Although I didn’t know I had diverticulitis. I just told my husband if I feel like this tomorrow, take me to the hospital). It went away on its own. My second flare up, well it occurs to me that eating all the vegetables from my very productive allotment might have had something to do with it. It took me to A&E where I was diagnosed by ultrasound. I spent 4 days on a drip. Lots of antibiotics. Lost a stone. Drs told me NO FIBRE. Especially nothing cruciferous. Then they started me on toast and apple purée! Told me to eat a “white” diet. Mashed potatoes, rice, plain pasta, more puréed fruit. I went with it. But I was terrified really and confused because I knew deep down that those foods weren’t good for me. Healed nicely. Or so I thought. This third flare up came while I had covid. Again! I don’t suffer from constipation, I eat a nice Mediterranean diet. I don’t drink to excess. I have one black coffee a day and I drink about 1.5 to 2 litres of water a day. I’m really fed up. Mind you, as my husband is a vegetarian I rarely eat meat any more. He thrives, while I don’t. So, I’ve decided, it’s carnivore for me from now on. I can’t go through this again!

[@Dakalberry]

I have been diagnosed with diverticula disease, I tried low FODMAP diet made symptoms worse. Started carnivore diet Five months ago, no bowel pain, one formed bowel motion per day, instead of three loose motions per day. This goes against current medical advice but it’s working for me.

[@lifecoachcher-ie6554]

Watch dr Ken berry video on the subject

[@RoseAngelaJames]

I am having a really bad flare up of IBS at the moment. It is so bad I can’t go out. My stomach is so bloated and the pains and gas is horrendous. I have had this since the age of 19. I am 57 now ! This is a curse

[@groundrodshorts]

I, too, am getting over a flare. Officially diagnosed about 1.5 weeks ago. I don't know what to do either. I've been eating "light and white" and taking augmentin. They first tried me on flagyl and bactrim. I had a horrible time with them. Terrible terrible meds. I don't ever want this again. I think I have had these flares before but never realized what they were. Today I have only drank "Pure protein" drinks, ate 3 eggs sunny side up, a mix of Sauer kraft and kimchi, keifer, water, salt, butter and diet dr peppers. I'm going to be working to stop the ddp. Here's to hoping strict carnivore and more fat does it! Keep me updated everyone. I can't find info either for carnivore and DV. God bless yall

[@Snapkrackpop]

i developed UC after years of NSAIDs to manage chronic pain from Hypermobility type Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. When I was no longer able to use NSAIDs, my opioid use increased exponentially. My Auto Immune doc wanted to put me on Humira and methotrexate when my UC turned into Enteropathic Arthrits. Thankfully she gave me 2 months to try dietary changes. Going paleo got rid of my visible inflammation from the EA within 1 week. I was a believer. When I then went paleo-keto, I got rid of my fibromyalgia flares and then finally was able to get off of opioids. That's when I went dairy free keto carnivore b/c the sugars from low sugar/starch veges were still triggering opioid cravings. My UC flares are mostly triggered by emotional trauma and I am in remission most of the time without medications. When I do have a flare, the carnivore way of eating completely changes what the symptoms are. After hearing your video on how prebiotics are not necessary for carnivores, I stopped my prebiotic and feel significantly better WRT bloating and bowel movement consistency. Your channel is amazing. Please keep putting out the valuable content you do.

[@anusikhgoswami377]

Hey there, I am an UC patient myself. Can you tell me in detail what diet you followed and what you ate to heal from flares and keep it at bay! Also what you did on the emotional aspect?

[@ninascott9995]

I just saw this for the first time today. So overwhelming! I have diverticulitis , gastritis and kidney stones. So many things I'm told not to do! I'm having a diverticulitis flare up now. I don't eat red meat because I find to hard to digest. I'm terrified have getting constipated from it and get a flare up. I have researched so much to the point of being tired and overwhelmed. I will continue to listen to the KZbin s.

[@delizzy107]

Look into chanca piedra for the kidney stones :)

[@Susie-se4mv]

I’m interested in what way you find red meat hard to digest. Does it give you gerd? I started 2 weeks ago. My gerd stopped immediately. I don’t just eat red meat. Today I had two fatty, juicy chicken thighs with crispy skin. At supper time I ate 2 eggs scrambled in a tablespoon of chicken fat. Very filling. Tomorrow it’ll be ground beef in some form. I hope you also watch Dr Ken Berry. Good luck. I hope you get where you need to be.

[@dfrost2949]

Eating red meat doesn't cause constipation. I have been doing carnivore diet for at least a full year in 2023 & I am very regular. To help you digest meat better, take 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar with a glass of water before meal. Good luck. Don't be afraid of eating red meat. Make sure to eat more animal fat.

[@randibass7558]

Eat meat, butter, eggs, coconut water, maybe a little olive oil, fermented stuff, but not pasturized which kills the benifits, but keeps the taste....so make it yrslf!

[@staceyfrangomichalos1502]

When I stick to a keto/carnivore way of eating, I have zero IBS issues. I consume a little Swerve and heavy cream with coffee and handle that well. Great video.

[@haramLamyK]

How long did it take you to feel better on carnivore? Especially if you had bloating, how long did it take for bloating go away?

[@staceyfrangomichalos1502]

@@haramLamyK It took about two months for me to lose the IBS issues. I felt better instantly.

[@haramLamyK]

@@staceyfrangomichalos1502 Thank you for answering!

[@staceyfrangomichalos1502]

@@haramLamyK I’m still trying to figure everything out but feel my best on carnivore with one cup of coffee per day. Good luck to you!

[@shareefa5763]

How about your stool . Are tou back on your normal diet now

[@daveporter4667]

After playing for many years with smoothies I can say this: the fermentation of fiber in human tract is not benefic. We need some vegetables but without soaking, boiling and pickling these veggies are just wearing us off slowly. It is like dying from 1000 cuts.

[@bekayezme]

I am 67..back in the day my family always got bakery cake for birthdays. They were delicious. Then when I was 16 and after eating a cake, I got upset stomach. At 19 was my first IBS attack. A year later I could not go at all and dealt with c/d from then I. As most of us dealing with this, every time you go to the dr they say it’s your IBS acting up. I recently has a GI dr tell me that. For over 40 years I needed to lose weight and eat more fiber. Omg….I just gave up. My life has sucked and nobody understands why I can’t go out to eat or attention functions and I pray I never get jury duty. And going to the dentist is a nightmare as the anxiety causes intestinal rumblings.

[@wandaarnt234]

Thank You so much cheers from Pennsylvania ... I come from Pennsylvania Dutch cooking suffered since a child with bowel issues,drs said eat more fiber dear God the pain I lived with...now carnivore, it’s a miracle,absolutely amazing,my linen closet was full of fleets enemas,bottles of mom, refrigerator bran,vegetables,drank water like crazy, my days off from work were my bowel prep days ....I’m a retired nurse ( understand the issues with constipation)however never had a doc . give reliable information as to help, bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@MossGlenAK]

Saturated fat and salt was what the Dr.’s told my husband not to eat. Being that I control the food in the house (I do all the cooking and shopping) he gets more. His numbers were great at his dr visits this past month. They were so happy with his weight loss too. Wish we could break through big pharma and the food companies grip on the country.

[@oysteinsoreide4323]

The classic medicine is not a conspiracy about big pharma. But rather some misconceptions from the 60s and 70s about saturated fats and cholesterol which still, unfortunately still are tought in classical medicine I'm afraid. But I hope that better nutritional advices will be given as time goes on, but it takes many decades to change such things.

[@DebzZi]

@@oysteinsoreide4323 then howcome the 70's saw butter demonised so quickly. Marketing plays a huge role in how quickly mindsets change. The food industry has no desire for us to eliminate the garbage they produce and big pharma has no intent to stop us from needing more and more medication! It's a vicious cycle and driven by money.

[@jamesm.9285]

​@@oysteinsoreide4323Please research how Ancel Keys and then the Seventh Day Adventists have completely and purposely corrupted nutrition recommendations. It is jot conspiracy theory, but transparent conspiracy fact.

[@garybednarz]

That would interfere with business as usual and their bottom line.

[@roxyfarley2864]

Thank you for another great video. I’ve shared this with two of my siblings who suffer from diverticulitis. They believe all the garbage the nutritionist are telling them. No red meats etc.

[@andreas956]

Have they improved by not eating red meat?

[@TheBroLounge]

I don’t have diverticulitis but lately noticed that red meat seems to cause some constipation and discomfort.

[@LauraB.335]

@@TheBroLounge- red meat doesn’t cause constipation. Too little fat, salt, or magnesium does.

[@TheBroLounge]

@@LauraB.335 My problem was caused by parasites. I still have to work out the beef digestion completely, but things are better.

[@helgawiese5748]

My ongoing stomach issues have become so much better since quitting alcohol sugars. However the Admin of the Banting Group I was on strongly disagreed with any criticism against Erythritol or Xylitol so I left that group.

[@oysteinsoreide4323]

xylitol is quite ok as it is taken in small amounts. It will not be good in large amounts.

[@helgawiese5748]

Listen carefully to what Dr Rob is saying... Sugar alcohols are FODMAPS.. They inflame and irritate the gut. Not fine in any amount for people who have IBS.

[@robertcywes2966]

Sad. Its ur choice and should not be dogmatic

[@Pepita4759]

The only sweetener I tolerate is 100% pure sucralose powder form

[@CAM-fq8lv]

Really clear explanation of FODMAPs, which I never really got before. Thanks. I am learning a lot from your channel.

[@kathleenczinner375]

Have been a big fruit and vegetable eater. In trying to heal my gut problems, i gradually reduced my fruit consumption to next to nothing. Also reducing vegetables except for lettuces because I found difficulty digesting them especially the cruciferous ones. After starting keto, I really suffered from bloating and gut pain. Now I'm starting carnivore and the problem has lessened.

[@haramLamyK]

How long did it take you to feel better on carnivore? Especially how long did it take for bloating go away?

[@teresahiler5866]

Thank you. This info is so helpful. I have been on the keto diet for 4 years now, but still having issues with IBS. FODMAP sounds like a good answer. :)

[@chrisnewtownnsw]

yes! This advice is bang on. It is legendary. I already cured my ibs and I just watched this video out of curiosity to see if he was bullshitting or not and the things he mentioned are exactly the things I did to cure myself of it. You passed my test and now I know I can trust you on future advice for other things.

[@crystalwords821]

Romans 14:1-23 1Thessalonians 5:21 Test all things; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil.

[@grafxgrl8030]

How are you applying this verse here? I’m a Believer and I don’t see the point you are making. Are you challenging this diet w the Word?

[@beau5296]

Metamucil always helped me but going low carb remits my ibs perfectly. Used to go 10x a day.

[@motcom134]

Switched to Fodmap in 2009. Game changer. It made the transition to keto in 2018 so easy. Excellent video, thanks for posting.

[@cetogenicaportugal8514]

THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR THIS FANTASTIC VIDEO, DR CYWES 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏👏👏

[@carolinemarie44]

My IBS left when I started the carnivore diet. I did increase wih some digestive issues after increasing my use of dairy. I just eliminated dairy and my problems are clearing up quickly.

[@debjordan4399]

Excellent content. This works.

[@cherricrockett9308]

So much great information for a 20- plus year Chrones patient. I've experimented with so many different lifestyles... I've failed, too many times. I hope I can make this change permanent.

[@M4MLiving]

how did it go? IBD here as well carnivore has done wonders for me wonder if you tried it and what you found?

[@TheStacieRN]

Husband has IBD. Solid information, I too suffer w/dairy intolerance. Thank you for breaking it down easier to understand.

[@wilmafoster6754]

This is so en pointe!! I was plagued with heartburn for many years. My GI doc told me to take Zantac bid. I was on that regimen for a brief time before I discovered keto/carnivore. I was unable to eat a steak after about 2pm because it would stay in my stomach for so long and then keep me up at night. Since this new way of eating, I have rarely (and I mean rarely) had heartburn issues. One less medication in my pillbox. Now just down to ONE pill to take daily for thyroid (wish I could get rid of that one too)! Thank you Dr. Cywes for your always informative videos. Happy New Year to you and your family!!

[@tammerahall6949]

Thank you for the helpful info!

[@susaneclark]

I was not diagnosed, but my digestive issues that plagued me for hours after meals on SAD disappeared on Day #4 of carnivore. My symptoms were bloating, miserable cramping, a toss-up between constipation and diarrhea. I would also have acid reflux and heartburn about 4 hours after eating. That also stopped. I am almost 3 months on carnivore and my tummy hasn't been this happy in years. I use some cream in my coffee, otherwise I typically don't eat any other dairy right now.

[@shawndoty2920]

Thank you for this information!! I actually trying this approach now

[@shar7508]

Hi Dr. Cywes! I’m unsuccessfully trying to heal DIVERTICULITIS. I just read 2 Pubmed studies saying that RED MEAT causes diverticulitis flares. UGH! HELP🙏🏻

[@singernicolecooper]

I’ve read that too! What is the truth?

[@onepunchflan3071]

​@@singernicolecooperit's all bullshit

[@Jake6837]

IBS robbed me of 20lbs over 3 years. Could barely eat. Switched to keto/carnivore. 3 weeks ago. Feel Great! Don't poop 5 times a day. Measurably in ketosis. Went from 182 in IBS. Down to 162 now. How do I get my muscles back? Most all the weight I lost was muscle. I'm 5'11". About 3/4 of my food is meat and fat. Some green vegetables. Happy eating twice a day. Medium lunch big supper.

[@artsiecrafty4164]

Keep going it takes time. Walking, and if you can some light weight training. Many carnivores do no exercise and they gain muscle!

[@Anonymous-fj2uo]

I've just had cabbage and I am in so much pain. 🥵😭My intestines just can't tolerate it.

[@DanielE15]

I reversed my horrid imodium every other day ibs with keto within 8 months thanks doc

[@goldarua3802]

Thank you. I have learnt a lot from your podcasts.

[@martincontreras8390]

Thank you for posting this.

[@johnbiswanger4292]

What about eating fermented foods like sauerkraut?

[@Zunzun.9]

My question too!

[@groundrodshorts]

My question too.

[@julieswhirled9532]

This was fascinating and so helpful! This is probably what I need to cut out!

[@susanhawkins3890]

Interesting! I have chronic diarrhea! & found there was no sodium in my system in the hospital! Drs made me stay in bed for fear of stroke!!!!

[@amylaing8377]

My IBS-d symptoms disappeared within 2 days of going keto, I was astounded and pleased because I found the fodmap diet to be so complicated... After a month on keto I started using stevia and monkfruit sweeteners and some of my symptoms came back, I didn't make the connection at first. I have lived with them since then ( 10 months) simply cuz I really like my coffee but need a little sweet in it 😕 but this video kind of gave me that kick in the butt in need to really get rid of sweeteners

[@caseybrannon4975]

Are you using pure stevia powder or a blend? The stevia powder (I use pyure) comes in a salt shaker sized canister with a tiny little scoop. Otherwise it's a mix and has typically has erythritol in it. I've never seen monkfruit sweetners that aren't a blend with some kind of sugar alcohol. If you're using a blend try switching to the pure extract. I find 1-1.5 scoop mixed in with my coffee and heavy cream is just about perfect. I like a scoop in my Fage 5% yogurt too. Good luck!

[@aparentfamily1]

What are your thoughts on a bit of Monk Fruit?

[@tanyasydney2235]

Dr Cywes likes it.

[@jpritch2]

Well, here's the question: can a carnivore diet reverse diverticulitis? Or does it just help you avoid diverticulitis. And see my comment below please.

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

Dairy gives me poos....im allergic too calcium citrate. Yes keto/ carnivore took away my ibs.

[@deberebor]

How about fermented foods such as kimchi and sauerkraut? Do we handle those well?

[@annav7538]

No it’s fermented.

[@onepunchflan3071]

I've read that Fermented foods have been really beneficial for those with diverticulitis. Especially kefir

[@judithhogan453]

You could try these foods separately and if you have a reaction from it, stop eating it. Elimination is your best friend. You can try to reintroduce later to see if you can tolerate it, if not leave it alone

[@pattikaye5607]

Thank you this was very helpful for me...

[@janisrich1952]

Much needed! Thank you

[@pamlovell9125]

If it's all evolutionary...then why can some people have no problem with dairy and others do??

[@SingerEric]

I was diagnosed with diverticulitis last year around this time. I had to have surgery to remove part of my colon in order to fix the abscess in my abdomen. Now I am once again going on day four of being in hospital due to another flare up. Every doctor tells me the same thing. We don't know what causes diverticulitis and eat more fiber. I am desperate to find a diet that isn't going to keep me on a revolving door policy with my local ER. Is there anyone who has had a similar experience that can tell me if the carnivore diet is going to help or eventually make my situation worse? Thanks in advance for any advice you may have.

[@dl8619]

Had 2 bad bouts myself no surgery yet. I honestly just don't eat anything that's hard to digest like insoluble fiber or nuts. Mostly meat, potatoes and white bread or white rice,eggs and stay away from cruciferous veggies.

[@SingerEric]

@DL86 thank you for the reply. I hope you never have to have surgery. I was down almost half of last year. I'll give that a try. Eating the veggies and whole grains like they recommended isn't working.

[@MLARA04]

Help I’ve tried everything. This last flare almost took me out seriously. I have ibs and diverticulitis

[@BrandonWalker-r7b]

I was misdiagnosed with colon cancer, IBS, Crohns for eight years suffer 24 hrs a day 6 hrs which were hell. My doctor told me at years to start taking my BP med at 7:00pm. My sever symptoms changed to day time indicating to me that it was Linisopril that was causing angieodemia of the bowels. Damage to my heart and intestines are permanently damaged due to restricted blood flow, and perforation of my intestines with diverticulitis. I lost enough blood flow that my colon started to die opening up to ~ 3”, enlarged heart , 2” descending aorta aneurysm, & BP uncontrollable. Just waiting to die.

[@GenaMcLean-pj3iw]

Fight back.....go carnivore..... utube natural healing for you issues......stay away from dry and their poisons......don't give in

[@kyledycio2865]

Thank you!!!

[@KWMc1952]

Could Roundup in everyone's systems cause this? Since many people have it.

[@coreencasey5109]

Im 69 and spent 13 years on a farm using round up ( about 15 years ago) I used it responsively and been on mostly carnivore for 6 months and feeling great😊

[@ronstanley9873]

when I eat Fiber I poop much better,,when I am calm and eat with mindfulness I bloat less,,when I get anxious about what I am about to eat,,I bloat more....

[@caseybrannon4975]

If you don't poop well without fiber up your intake of salt. It does the same thing as the fiber for stool.

[@suel5914]

Is stevia an artificial sweetener?

[@алласмирнова-ж9н]

I eat only animal foods and dark chocolate, bloating and constipation have gone away.

[@barbaracoyle72]

I love this thank you. Would apple cider vinegar pills help.

[@robertcywes2966]

Overhyped imho

[@crowhouse4778]

Worth trying. Has worked for some. Has other benefits. No harm.

[@peterfrancisharris]

Dairy is okay without lactose, ie 6 month old cheeses and 24 hour yogurt you make yourself.

[@Olenka13angels]

Golden info 🧡💛🧡💛

[@lorimcmanus5657]

What about Dr. Davis Williams recommending making your own L-Ruetori and inulin yogurt to get needed fiber especially if you have been Keto for 5+ years?

[@johannesswillery7855]

The only way to know precisely what works for a person is to do a cleanse. Fast for a week, then add one item at a time and document your body's response. For me I cannot have anything with vegetable oil as an ingredient or cooked in vegetable oil. No beef, no chicken, pork only if it is smoked. No processed foods which means they have preservatives. Most recently I have determined that oatmeal is a no go. I live on turkey and wild meat. Fresh or frozen vegetables and dairy. I am down fifteen pounds on a lean frame. My energy level has returned to something like it was twenty-five years ago. Thirty years of IBS is gone. No more diarrhea. No more gas. No more pain. God bless everyone.

[@derwynmdockenjr]

Dr. Cywes a bit of constructive criticism with respect to your Video production: studio lights are reflecting in your glasses. Somewhat distracting and is blocking your gaze throughout. Your eyes play a key role in building trust and your steady eye contact is one thing I love about you! Great content as always!!

[@cheryl1909]

I eat 2 slices of g/ free whole meal bread aday-- no seeds-- no nuts-- no dairy--- no sugars--- no sodas--- no white food shades--- i eat fruit-- veg---eggs -- fish--- chicken --- and some red meats--- you need some fiber in yr diet so you can pass stools--- with out fiber you strain that can cause divertuculitis !!!!! Every diet i guess works for different people---

[@heidibryden9992]

I’ve been on carnivore for 3 weeks. I haven’t had a proper movement since week 1. 😢

[@stephaniecatena7966]

Make sure you consume enough salt wit you diet

[@andrearib6935]

I had my gallbladder out and have been on cholestyramine to stop the diarrhea caused by excess bile. I have tried to stop taking it but the diarrhea just starts again. I have lost 45 pounds in 5 months on Keto and really want to stop taking the cholestyramine since it can inhibit the absorption of vitamins A D E and K and who knows what else. I don't know how to get off this medication.

[@JYAN2852]

Have you tried increasing saturated fat to offset the bile? TUDCA or bile salt supplements?

[@robertcywes2966]

Cheese

[@fabio.1]

Dr Cywes, do you have a video on electrolytes? Thanks

[@Denise0752]

Carnivore does not work for everybody. I have long history of IBS.. I started the Carnivore diet in hopes of relieving the symptoms. I felt good at first then I started getting diarrhea and then constipation. Then severe pain that sent me to the ER & diagnosed with diverticulitis. Now I am afraid to try carnivore again.

[@Billionbucks007]

It takes a while to see improvements just like with medication.

[@heartandmindovercome3214]

Thanks doc! Amazing information 👍 💩

[@Dendrotera1]

How you get vitamins and minerals when you are doing Carnivore?

[@Susie-se4mv]

Meat has everything in it

[@tanyaherbert8572]

I've started canivore day 8 now. For chronic constipation. Yrs ago I did atkins diet and binge drunk. I ended up with chronic pancreatitis was very ill. So of course we blamed meat aswell as the drink. So I gave up both. Become vegetarian for 7yrs. Then came chronic idiopathic constipation FYBROMYalga and more. So I decided to start canivore again. My last hope. My stomach was calmer than ever and felt great. Until yesterday when I started having burning pain after eating. And have it again today. Feels alot like pain again. And all I've done is eat high fat canivore. Il be gutted if it is. As I finally had hope again on canivore diet. But could it now be causing panic again? I'm really at my wits end can u help please?

[@GentlePauseASMR]

This is my situation. Did you heal?

[@tanyaherbert8572]

@sarahmarquez2558 yes 100% take some apple cider vinegar. Helps with stomach acid. And within days I was fine. Still carnivore and no pain at all. Xx

[@aarongonzalez4458]

​@@tanyaherbert8572how long did ir take for you to start passing stool normally? I had this constipation since i was 2 years old my parents told me. Im 19. Im beeen on the carnivore diet 3 days so far. Nothing really seems to work. I also added honey to the diet because i had headaches from lack of carbs.i also read that it wont ferment unlike fruit sugar.

[@leavesofchange]

Yes but stay away from aspartame.

[@michellewatkins9848]

I have a 21 yr old daughter with down syndrome. She suffers terribly with abdominal pain. Im trying so hard to clean up her diet. But she struggles with meat. It's the texture, she just doesn't chew it well. She's been gf for years due to celiac. She's had an upper gi and colonoscopy to rule out anything major. Drs advice... lots of fiber and whole gains. I've been keto/ carnivore for years, so needless to say, I'm trying what I know. Does anyone find that probiotics, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, etc, help at all? I would love to hear personal experiences, ive already watched all the videos. Please keep in mind, she has down syndrome. Changing her habits is HARD.

[@gk-mt3vy]

A friend works in a living-group for young adults with dowmn-Syndrom. She experienced the same. They all are really carb addicts. Big challenge .... Can you cut the meat with a really sharp knife in extremely fine slices? Or do slow cooking it will be very tender. Decorate the plate ? Little plate - food looks more on it ☺ children's forks and knife? (I use it myself to prevent too much food with one bite) For prebiotics you may find something at a Dr. Ekberg or Dr. Berg yt-video. Good luck for you both!! Hope you find

[@MyHelga1]

Can you puree her meats and mix it with something colorful or healthy that she likes?

[@saltyprepper5513]

Ancestral Supplements pancreas, bile, liver and intestines has been working for me. I had serious problems digesting fatty meat before taking AS.

[@alimccoy9132]

What do you do when first starting Carnivore about constipation?

[@noobiedooby26]

Good day, can give your thoughts! I have no pain or discomfort or bloat. I poop 3 times a day, but 1 of 3 will ususally be looser. Other 2 perfectly fine…. Is something bad?

[@OGAesthetics]

Dr Cyews, have u treated patients with Candida Overgrowth? did carnivore diet work for that?

[@derwynmdockenjr]

Does Stevia get lumped in with artificial sweeteners? Of course its plant based, processed and concentrated so I assume its less than good for you.

[@russellgallman7566]

That was super interesting.

[@tomasagarcia6288]

Is taking probiotics recommended with the Carnivore diet?

[@gradimirnovakovic5379]

Hej doc, is it carnivore also good if you have IBS-C? I suppose it must be started gradually, any suggestions or protocol how to transition to be safe and easy?

[@juz_a_layman9926]

Diverticulitis symptoms pls

[@shabu682]

Iam on 10th day of carnivore diet .all symptoms gone except for loose motion . I have ibs d . I take zincorup syrup as a supplement. So how to firm the stool

[@mariacarrasquillo1247]

no carb veggies or dairy. more meat? i have diverticulosis

[@susannahwhite7561]

What do u do if you have a 9 foot intestine?

[@roseedzerza6647]

Is PEAS AND BROCCOLI GOOD FOR US SUFFERERS OF I S AND ICID REFLUX ?

[@Susie-se4mv]

Peas do terrible things to me. Bro not so much

[@bobj2447]

Sweetener kill me

[@dreamofmermaids]

I just found out i have diverticulitis. I'm 59 eat a very clean diet of mostly meat, eggs, fruit and some veggies. Is it the fruit? I didnt do well on carnivore but now im confused.

[@candace289]

Same here

[@dreamofmermaids]

@@candace289 I'm five days into carnivore again. I'm feeling amazing!!!

[@candace289]

@@dreamofmermaids Oh ok thank you That’s good to know 😊

[@Susie-se4mv]

Remove the fruit

[@dreamofmermaids]

@@Susie-se4mv now Four months carnivore with no diverticulitis attack! I just got my blood work results back and I've reversed my fatty liver, diabetes, lost over thirty pounds and feel great!!!!!!

[@beckydampier8805]

I have IBS-C. Does carnivore help with this?

[@About36Greekss]

Yes

[@jrcreator2257]

I’m here looking for answers as I’m the opposite in virtually every way of someone who would typically be diagnosed with diverticulitis. I’m 37, very fit (heavy lifting and cardio 5 days a week), good eater (mainly lean protein and protein shakes), I’m 182lbs, probably 15% body fat. I may eat red meat once or twice a week on occasion, but mostly maybe twice a month. Out of nowhere about a week ago I wake up with an bad (what I assumed was gas) pain in my stomach. I figure it was bad Chipotle from a chicken burrito I’d eaten the day before for lunch. It was the first burrito I’d had in a month or so. My regular lunch is 5 Pollo Tropical chicken breasts and some garlic cilantro sauce. In the evening I’ll have two cans of canned chicken with light Mayo, and occasionally I’ll add it to a few low carb tortilla with tomato sauce and sharp cheddar (this is a treat for me). I supplement with core power pro vanilla shakes a couple of times a day. Literally nothing heavy. In the gym 5 days most weeks. Then bam, 37 years old, peak physical condition, in the ER with bad cold chills. They give me a CT and tell me I have diverticulitis. Wtf? I can’t really change anything diet wise. My diet is clean. I’m the “health freak” in the family. It’s asinine. The only culprit I can think of would be zero sugar Sunkist. It was my guilty pleasure but I didn’t think about it bc I ate so clean otherwise. I’d have a few cans a day on average to satisfy my sweet tooth. But how could a few cans of soda cause my colon to bubble? It makes no sense.

[@saltyprepper5513]

Soda is horrible but protein shakes are just as bad. That stuff is highly processed and I do believe it is all synthetic. Not surprised you are having issues but I do hope you figure out what's going on and get better.

[@jrcreator2257]

@@saltyprepper5513 Nah, nothing to do with the shakes. They’re all natural, low sugar, made from organic milk. About as natural as you can get for a bottled drink. The doctor stated that I likely did it to myself by pushing too hard to pass a bowel. I essentially blew a bubble in my colon. After one round of antibiotics the infection was gone and I haven’t had any issues since. I make sure to drink plenty of water, vitamin C & probiotic every morning. I also take a stool softener before major meals. Still exercising etc as normal.

[@ashleyforbis1952]

You aren't "completely opposite" of someone who would be diagnosed with diverticulitis. What you've described about your diet lines up completely with the type of diet that would cause it. Red meat is one of the healthiest forms of protein, yet you are avoiding it while substituting with protein shakes. The meat has protein in combination with healthy fats. The fats are what contribute to healthy bowle movements, instead of over working the colon with the SAD diet, even if it is a "clean" version. The result is going back and forth between constipation and diarrhea, weakening the walls of the colon. Meat and fat are friends, not foes. The solution is to reframe your thoughts on what a good diet is. Good luck from a fellow diverticulosis sufferer.

[@TheBroLounge]

Glad you feel better. Have you tried any fasting? I think I pushed too hard as well because before I had done that I didn’t have this pain I have now.

[@rhondasaraullo5115]

I have a lot of diverticulitis And did have colitis. I’m going to take your advice as I’m in bed with an attack and feel shitty. I don’t know if you will read this 😂😂😂

[@pittsburgh-gal]

In 2020, I had diverticulitis 3 times!! 😔😔

[@robertcywes2966]

Do the carnivore experiment

[@instastory4026]

I have 19 days on carnivore but i still have bloating i dont eat dairy or eggs juste meat and chicken and fish and butter??? Why this??

[@instastory4026]

@@BelCantoLari yeah I do Carnivore for 30 days but I still have to much gases

[@saltytexasranger6301]

It takes time to get your body adjusted to the carnivore diet.

[@instastory4026]

@@saltytexasranger6301 Yes maybe But the gases must disappear from the first days,.. I was suffering from a lot of gas Because I used to eat ground meat

[@Dendrotera1]

Hi how are you doing now

[@DL-rl9bd]

Test

[@melissam.6054]

Eliminating kale salads w/cukes, tomatoes, nuts, & seeds, and most all veggies, completely eliminated a lifetime of bloating, gas, & constipation -- as a result of being open minded with a "What do I have to lose?". Switched to nose-to-tail ancestral eating w/ modest butter & heavy cream in my coffee, and was set free from my sugar/carb bondage....dropped from size 12 to size 8 w/normal walking, gardening, & chores. Have heightened sense of smell & taste; no bloat/gas; pearly white teeth (remineralization occurs w/eating carnivore grass-fed meats/organs, bcuz cells pull calcium from bloodstream and put it back into my (vegetarian-weakened) teeth & bones, despite 30 years of calcium supplements). Peace & health to all.💜🙏🙂 God bless you Dr. C, for sharing your own stories about carb addiction and making helpful, educational content.

[@pb5191]

@ Melissa M. fantastic. Are you pure carnivore? I have been living a Keto lifestyle for several years. Though, for the last 2 1/2 months, I have been strictly carnivore. I wanted to try it. I miss my homemade fermented sauerkraut and homemade fermented pickles, I must admit. I am curious whether you are pure carnivore or if you add veggies into your daily or every other day meals? I do IF and also I fast on/off for several days. Doing 5 days of simply water fasting as I type. I am on Day 4 today. Appreciate your response. By the way, I used to be a vegetarian and later a vegan for several years. Never would I do that again. Have a healthy New Year.

[@UweWerler]

@@pb5191 I guess sauerkraut is not bad because it's fermented already.

[@wandaarnt234]

Yes !

[@jonitouschner6040]

@@pb5191 how are you doing now? Still carnivore?

[@rocknawe7336]

@Melissa M - your comment has alot of helpful, healthful details, so thank you for that! So confusing trying to figure out what a healthy diet is! Scientifically, what is our GI system designed to process??? Want to stay healthy & NOT screw myself up in these latter decades. Even when researching, different authoritative voices say contradicting things!

[@penzack]

The Carnivore way of eating cured my IBS. When I was on Keto, it didn't correct IBS. Thank you, Dr. Cywes.

[@AuntieEm294]

ME TOO!

[@karolinaoffic]

If you cant eat veggies and fruits, you are not healed, are you?

[@critter4004]

Me too!!

[@ambrocio2626]

How long were you on the diet for?

[@heartandmindovercome3214]

👍💩

[@rnava16]

I would love to know Dr. Cywes take on olives, avocados, and coconut and their oils as a fruit, IBS, and carnivore point of view or perspective. Maybe a video? Thank you, Dr. Cywes!

[@jackmaddesty]

Hard core Beef Butter Bacon and Eggs, combined with intermittent fasting and I love it. Feeling much better❤

[@rojobell1]

Once we can get anxiety stress traumas under control ibs and other ailments can heal 😢I’m in process 🙏

[@magiermexico]

Indeed !!!! Try Joe dispenza meditation!!

[@Hew.Jarsol]

How?

[@sallyvalentine9124]

I love your focus on personalizing the eating process and the fact that one size does NOT affect all-also the fact that you must give yourself time to figure out what works for you!

[@flipflops4ever659]

Wow! Hospitalized with Diverticulitis. Now I FINALLY understand why! I’ve been snacking regularly on “keto” brownies and prepackaged snack bars. Having been strict ketovore for almost three years I see now how sugar alcohols can really mess up everything. I have so much gratitude for you & this 14 minutes of eye opening info!

[@shar7508]

Yes how did you heal your diverticulitis?? Thanks!

[@shar7508]

@@BelCantoLari I’ve been having REPEATED episodes and don’t want surgery. I just read 2 Pubmed studies saying that red meat causes diverticulitis. CAN ANYONE HELP?! 🙏🏻

[@kelwrg]

@@shar7508 i was in the ER this morning with a flare up and was told by the nurse red meat is not good for diverticulitis. I am trying to find out if it true also.

[@shar7508]

@@kelwrg hope you are better! Yes it’s so confusing! Everyone has their own thing to say about it. What’s the truth?

[@shar7508]

@@kelwrg oh thank you. Good luck to you

[@MysterySemicolon]

So, basically last time I tried keto I followed the lots of vegetables and 'net carb' foods with lots of fibre. I had the trots for weeks, but no bloating. I started carnivore with meat cooked to rare in butter and haven't had the reoccurance. I guess throwing a bunch of crap in my intenstines and letting it rot wasn't good for me.

[@dl8619]

Ibs hit me out of nowhere July of 2018 I went from a healthy 32yo guy working a 40hr a week job to barely able to function and lost 35 lbs from all the diarrhea,never ending stomach pain,2 rounds of horrible antibiotics to try and clear my gut and a bunch of bull from local doctors and I was still left to my own time figuring out what the hell went wrong until I cut out all bread grains and cruciferous vegetables from my diet ...I'm just now starting to climb out of this hell I've been in for some time.

[@dl8619]

@@johnhaney8553 honestly what I've learned since posting this comment is stay away from insoluble fiber , if you don't know what that is look it up, and don't eat anything that's hard to digest like nuts or corn on the cob. I mostly eat meats,cheese,potatoes some veggies mostly soluble fiber ones and anything that's not hard to digest. Hope this helps. I know it can suck.

[@dl8619]

@@johnhaney8553 eat white rice not brown rice... eat white bread not brown bread

[@TheBroLounge]

But they say low fiber can cause appendicitis.

[@dl8619]

​@@TheBroLoungeI don't know about that I'm just saying what worked for me

[@tawnyaelliott1268]

Thank you for this information. I had silent reflux which caused ulcers in my esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Did not realize carbs did this, however I feel so much better on carnivore.

[@ceptember.]

How do carbs cause reflux?