The Colitis Healing Path – Details, episodes & analysis

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work

👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes

👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp

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In this episode, host Marc McLean emphasises the importance of getting the basics right—sleep and sunlight—in the journey to gut healing and overall health.

He explains how modern lifestyles disrupt our circadian rhythms, affecting our hormone production, sleep quality, and energy levels. Marc details the detrimental impact of artificial light at night and inadequate sunlight exposure during the day.

He shares practical tips, including using night glasses to block artificial light and taking breaks to get outside during the day.

Additionally, Marc discusses his personal experiences and learning from experts like Ari Whitten, and highlights a guest interview with health coach Nicole Carter, who shares her own healing journey with natural sunlight exposure.

Concluding, Marc encourages listeners to implement these foundational changes and offers resources for further support.

KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Introduction
01:48 Sleep, Sunlight, and Water Quality
03:34 The Importance of Circadian Rhythm
04:17 Personal Experiences and Expert Insights
13:16 Practical Tips for Better Sleep
24:22 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work

👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes

👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp

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Confession time...

Things have not been going as planned lately with the podcast.

Host Marc McLean explains why and the need for a slight change. 

Got a topic you'd like to be covered on the podcast? Drop Marc an email at: marc@colitisremission.co.uk

KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Introduction
02:00 A Life-Changing Phone Call
05:57 Podcast Schedule Changes
06:49 Call for Listeners' Feedback

HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work

👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes

👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp

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Everything is backwards in healthcare today…

And that’s the main reason gut health problems are at epidemic levels these days, according to gut health coach and podcast host Marc McLean.

In this episode, Marc talks about the #1 gut healing mistake which keeps us stuck – and sick.

Marc also shares his advice on how to avoid repeating this mistake which can help you take back control of your gut health.

KEY MOMENTS

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:02:35 – Cause vs Effect

00:08:46 – Finding The Root Cause

00:10:49 – Addressing Root Cause Issues

HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work

👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes

👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp

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Diet is a very controversial topic in the ulcerative colitis world…

There's so much conflicting advice out there - and it obviously doesn't help that we get very little nutritional advice from health professionals who diagnose us.

And the big question is: “What is the real impact of diet on ulcerative colitis?"

In this episode, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Marc McLean weighs up various different views and shares his own strong opinions.

KEY MOMENTS

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:02:14 – Debunking Diet Myths

00:10:14 – Real-life Experiences

00:20:26 – Body Screaming For Nutrients

HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work

👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes

👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp

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Heidi Moretti, a dietitian and gut health expert with over 25 years of experience, reveals details of a really effective supplement for reversing IBD symptoms.

Also the author of the amazing book ‘Gut Fix’, Heidi shares additional info on problem foods for people with ulcerative colitis, along with some of her own digestive wellness tips.

CONNECT WITH HEIDI

Website: https://thehealthyrd.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/heidihmoretti

Check out her book ‘Gut Fix’: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C888GXWL

Study On N-acetyl Glucosamine & IBD

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11121904/

KEY MOMENTS

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:04:54 – Nutritional Myths

00:09:33 – Autoimmune Protocol

00:13:59 –  N-acetyl Glucosamine

00:23:20 – Heidi's Gut Healing Advice

HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

Most of us are walking around with less energy than before, feeling muscle pains, tightness etc somewhere in the body.

But what if there was a tool you could use to dissolve these pains, release trapped emotions in the body, and increase your energy and vitality?

Bioenergetics – a dynamic form of body-based therapy – can you help you achieve this. 

In this week’s episode Bionenergetics expert Devaraj Sandberg explains exactly what it is, how you can get started, and the many health benefits you can tap into. 

This topic is relevant because addressing emotional issues is one of the five pillars for reversing ulcerative colitis symptoms naturally, which I share in my ebook Gut Rescue.

You can download Gut Rescue: 5 Pillars For Reversing Ulcerative Colitis Naturally here: www.colitisremission.co.uk/gutrescue

CONNECT WITH DEVARAJ

Website: https://bioenergetics.org.uk

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevarajSandberg

Check out his books: https://bioenergetics.org.uk/therapy-ebook-shop/

CONNECT WITH MARC

Website: https://colitisremission.co.uk/

Email: marc@colitisremission.co.uk

KEY MOMENTS

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:04:00 – Bioenergetics Explained

00:07:39 – Suppressed Emotions

00:10:36 – Body-Based Therapy

00:18:02 – Benefits Of Bioenergetics

00:25:22 – Bioenergetics vs. Yoga

SHARE THE LOVE

If you’ve got value from listening to any of the Mission: Colitis Remission podcast episodes, please leave a rating/review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 

HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work

👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes

👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp

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We know the symptoms of ulcerative colitis all too well, but what’s really going on in your long-suffering digestive tract?

Wouldn’t it be great if you could take a sneak peek inside to discover why your digestive system is messed up?

In this episode, Marc McLean shares all about the gut microbiome test he did, which was completed with the UK’s leading gut health company and scientists from Cambridge University in England.

You’ll discover all the really useful information that you can learn from gut biome testing, and Marc also shares the great gut health advice a nutritional therapist gave him after the test.

KEY MOMENTS

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:03:04 – Infections That Go Unnoticed

00:05:45 – The Testing Process

00:07:39 – The Results

00:16:30 – Nutritional Therapist’s Advice

HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work

👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes

👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp

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Being told to drink more water is a universal piece of health advice.

Problem is, the h2o that comes out of your taps is often toxic.

In this episode, host and integrative nutrition health coach Marc McLean delves deep into why tap water worsens your gut health.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

Effect of chlorine water consumption on phenotypic and microbiome development

https://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/rutgers-lib/60903/

Exposure to chlorinated drinking water alters the murine fecal microbiota

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38199366/

KEY MOMENTS

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:06:25 – Nasty Surprise In The Water

00:11:39 – How Chlorine Affects Gut Health

00:17:50 – What You Can Do About It

HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work

👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes

👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp

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We’re talking all things detoxification in this episode – and the huge importance of cleansing the body in order to overcome gut health problems.

Our special guest, Leigh Brandon, is ridiculously knowledgeable on this topic. 

Leigh’s a functional medicine expert, a CHEK practitioner, active release therapist, author, and host of the Radical Health Rebel podcast.

Detoxing the body and a gut health cleanse are also key steps for reversing ulcerative colitis symptoms naturally, which I share in my ebook Gut Rescue.

You can download Gut Rescue: 5 Pillars For Reversing Ulcerative Colitis Naturally here: www.colitisremission.co.uk/gutrescue

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER…

* The unique nutritional approach Leigh uses with clients to help them restore their health.

* The type of toxins we are exposed to daily and the surprising places and products they come from.

* Two different types of detox that Leigh recommends we should all be doing to protect our health.

* And plenty more.

CONNECT WITH LEIGH

Website: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BodyCHEK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radicalhealthrebel/

Check out his books: https://www.bodychek.co.uk/books/

KEY MOMENTS

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:02:59 – Functional Medicine and Personalized Nutrition

00:05:32 – The Power of Metabolic Typing in Diet and Health

00:11:26 – Linking Skin Conditions to Gut Health & Environmental Toxins

00:25:21 – Practical Advice for Improving Gut Health

HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.

THE COLITIS COMEBACK: Overcoming Ulcerative Colitis Naturally – Stories, Strategies & Steps That Truly Work

👉The inspirational book is here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FPLVBY9P

THE ULTIMATE 7-DAY MEAL PLANNER FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS: Proven Dietary Tips & 50 Gut-Friendly Recipes

👉Order your copy here: https://marcmclean.gumroad.com/l/upvpp

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Simple dietary choices can be the big difference between staying healthy and balanced – or the trigger for a massive ulcerative colitis flare-up.

Diet does matter. Big time.

In this episode, I share my top three food groups / foods to avoid with ulcerative colitis.

KEY MOMENTS

00:00:00 – Introduction

00:01:31 – #1 Foods To Avoid

00:08:23 – #2 Foods To Avoid

00:11:14 – #3 Foods To Avoid

HEALTH DISCLAIMER
The content shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure any disease, or make any medical claims. We do not dissuade anyone from seeking medical attention for their condition. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from medical professionals.