I recently discovered you and I’m learning a lot but I need to ask you have been on remission but you recently found some inflammation. Please can you make a video about how do you think this happened. Please do you have a video of what you ate in a day when u started, did u take any supplements, vitamins, teas, herbs, anything? Please I beg you to reply. Thanks.
I was fortunate to find your videos about a month after my diagnosis of severe UC. I started following your guide with probiotics and diet restrictions immediately and i have not had a flare up since the initial, which was 2 years ago. I also stopped taking the Lialda I was prescribed 8 months after my diagnosis. Words cannot describe my gratefulness for the information you provided. I thought my life was going to change in a negative way and it is actually better than before now that I take care of my gut microbiome.
I've suffered from ulcerative colitis for 16 years, I've recently started following your regime and all i can say is from the heart thank you so much, I'm starting to heal. God bless.
Awesome video, thanks for giving these videos freely, I appreciate the drive and dedication you take to heal your body and mind. God bless. I too have suffered from ulcerative colitis but, I know it's not the end.
Wait until it gets a flare and back to meds again 😂as if we haven't tried all these nonsense . . It's not in diet .. yes diet helps relief .. but definitely not caused by it.
I love the way Kenny is very open and honest about both good progress and mistake of healing UC! Unlike other UA-camrs, Kenny is always trying your best to be objective as much as possible!! Much luv to Kenny
I appreciate the kind words! I'm human and make mistakes, all I can do is dust myself off when I do and try to do better next time. Hope you're doing well!
I recently got diagnosed with severe UC & came really close to needing surgery but luckily I didn’t have to do it. I came across this channel and omg I needed this! Long story short, your channel has made my life so much easier thank you!
Kenny has good information available and I appreciate it. He is sharing what worked for him. It is possible that it may or may not work for you. Always be cautious/critical when someone is trying to sell you something. My recommendation is you have to be disciplined, mentally tough, and willing to do whatever it takes. Avoid your comfort zone, do what is necessary, confront your fears, take 100% responsibility for your health, don't blame anything or anyone for your health status, and KNOW there is a cure. Do not let complacency creep in. Every moment and every decision is a battle in this WAR for your health and quality of life. You can do it!! Don't think you can, don't believe you can, KNOW you can do it. Good luck and God bless
Kenny, your content is some of the best on the topic of IDB as far as well rounded, multi-faceted approach to dealing with UC in my opinion. Your detailed food videos are very helpful and I've successfully implemented many of your recommendations. I'm sure you are helping many people like myself recover from this challenging condition. Many thanks!
Glad I found your channel and your still here helping so many people I will be following all your routines hoping they work for me I’m going through worst flare as I speak and I just can’t handle it no more keep up the good work Kenny appreciate you man fr
Kenny, all I can say is THANK YOU. I recently had a big flare up of Ulcerative Colitis, I started passing dark blood but strangely no urgency?? It had spread to the full colon instead of proctitis. They put my on mesalazine and prednisolone. Before I had the colonoscopy I started drinking natural kefir like it was going out of fashion and that made my symptoms subside a little. The colonoscopy revealed moderate colitis and biopsies showed active colitis. They wanted to put me on immunosuppressive drugs but I kicked back at that and started following your diet but tailored to suit me. I make my own kefir and fermented veggies now. Also drinking blueberry and banana smoothies. Fingers crossed, the diet is working and there's some good bacteria down there. Hopefully this UC will stay away from now on following your protocol.
You are a man with a gold heart...people like you make this world a better place...thank you for sharing this information with us, even after your recovery 😊
Hi Kenny, Thank you for all the informative videos. They are really helpful. I have a quick question: do you ferment whole milk or 2% milk for making kefir? And from where you buy the kefir grains? Look forward to hearing from you!
Kenny, how is your cholesterol on so many eggs, and cream from the l ruteri? I am a tiny female but my cholesterol would be high on that. I have uc but currently in remission after incorporating cooked beans of all kind. Can't believe how they are helping!!! Thank you for your content, looking forward to your cookbook!
So good man! Hey what was that machine you used to make the yogurt and how long was it in there for? Loving making my own kefir but I want to start making yogurt as well :D Also; how long do you keep your kefir in fridge until it goes bad?
Here is the link to the yogurt maker: Davis & Waddell amzn.asia/d/9UBKMsg. My kefir generally seems to last about 7 days in the fridge. I usually drink it before then though. Might go bad if you leave it in the fridge for to long. If it tastes off or seems to have gone bad then I would definitely recommend not drinking it and instead making a fresh batch 👍🏻
Also thank you for all the work you do Kenny. I may not follow your routine I’ve noticed carbs kinda increase anxiety for me for some odd reason but you really are an inspiration and when I was at the point of being suicidal when first diagnosed my wife found your page and it gave me hope. That in itself is something I will forever be grateful for. You are a blessing for the entire IBD community. I wish you much success and healing.
Really appreciate your kind words and I'm extremely glad you made the decision to keep fighting. Everyone's puzzle is going to be a little unique, so I'm glad you're still working to figure yours out- I am too 👊🏻 Wishing you continued improvement and healing as well!
@@team_honnas Yeah man I actually had a talk with you once and you told me that I may have lost a battle but not a war. That stuck with me. Getting off the meds I think is more of a safety net for me. I think if I knew all that I know now, I wouldn’t have ever got on them. Thankfully I’ve been able to help a friends sister who was also diagnosed not make the same mistakes I did.
Do not forget the mental part of healing. The mind and body need to be healed. You can eat as healthy as you want but if you do not address the mental part of the dis ease you will not get better.
Hi, I was wondering after you were diagnosed, stopped taking medication, and focused on your diet instead to start healing your gut microbiome, how long did it take for you to stop bleeding and having other symptoms? I was on prednisone, but I’m starting to get off of it because I wanted to try focusing on my diet before resorting to medication, but I’m worried that it’s not working for me since I still have some symptoms. but I don’t know if I’ve given it enough time yet, it’s been a few weeks.
Hey Nick, How is diet working out for you? I am about to tapper down Prednisone and I have anxiety about starting other meds.. Still have mild symptoms..
I have just started the recommended plan... Feeling bloating is it normal? I have kefir and pickled vegetables and Sauerkraut with my lunch. I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease since 2011, 7 years in humira - in Greece medicine is free and they prescribe like crazy - I stopped taking it since 2018. I will communicate with you via email to have some points clear out. Thank you for the inspiration!!!
Hey Kenny thanks so much for sharing so much useful content over the years! Our 12 year old has UC and has been in remission for almost 6 months now. He has home made raw milk kefir everyday. Wanted to ask you about fermenting cucumbers. We fermented peeled cucumbers but they taste very strong. We do a salt content of 2.5%. Was wondering if fermenting with the peel would turn out better and how many days to leave to ferment? Thanks again!🙂
Hey Kenny, I don’t know if you’ll ever see this comment. But if you do, then I would like to ask what’s your take on chicken broth. Right now I’ve been drinking cabbage juice, kefir milk, fermented foods like kimchi and my diet has mainly been rice with cooked vegetables like carrot and broccoli with chicken or salmon. I also eat smoked salmon with white bread(low in finer and can handle). So far I haven’t been able to tell if I’m healing since it’s only been two weeks and I’ve been diagnosed since two years ago. But I feel I’m on the right track after removing sugar and fatty foods completely. So my question is whether you’ve ever tried chicken broth for its collagen, which I’ve heard is very useful for healing the gut lining. Thanks - Narayan.
Kenny I love your content it has helped me understand how to help my dad who has Crohn ❤️ (Im defiantly looking forward for your book) anyways I want to buy him a reverse osmosis water system but I've seen this type of water can develop bacteria very easily. So I'm wondering if you've had any problems? Or what do you do to address this?
thank you for your video...one question I am vegetarian, so can I eat oats and rice everyday with other fruits and steam veggies ?..I even enjoy my beans and lentils but not able to handle raw veggies and citric fruits
I think your channel is fab . For me regular fasting - monthly 2-3days is v helpful and I drink KAMBUCHA eat kefir and sauerkraut or home made kimchi regularly-it’s for me a major benefit against UC - stopped meds 2years ago and no flare ups (sugar or high carbs out !)
Hoping to have the cookbook sometime in early March. In the meantime, yes, you could sign up for the online course that the cookbook is based on: www.teamhonnas.com/resources/biome-optima. Anyone who signs up for the course will get a free PDF copy of the Biome Optima cookbook once it is released. Hope that helps!
Thank you so much for all the information you put out there! Just one question: how come meat is ok if not boiled/oven? Is there a special way of cooking it not to be raw and thus difficult to digest? God bless you and your family
Sorry for the late response! I definitely prefer to eat only cooked meats. I ate raw meat one time in Italy because it was a special dish that was recommended to me by the restaurant owner. That being said, I do not recommend eating raw meat for the purposes of improving your gut health. If you were specifically referring to the steak, I like my steak medium-rare to medium, but well-done is also okay it just won’t taste as good in my opinion haha. Thank you for the kind words and God bless you and your family as well!
Hi man, do you have a procotol to heal candida and sibo? I would like to understand if you can fix a gut infection before we can start your protocol. Thanks
Kenny hi. I wanted to email you but here iam. Like most, i had Colitis since 15 im 33 now. Been doin ok and managed a boxing career. I simplified my diet and got by with some heavy reasearch and emails to docs. Recently i got off my meds, 30 DAYS, I DID WELL then slowly as i kept on with my broccoli, jasmine rice, chicken breast fix. I felt a heavy heavy constipated feeling. Wierd to me. I since have been poopin liquidy, soft. Orange this morning smh. But still no blood i said if i see blood hospital it is. Sooo i want to succeed man i got this lil girl to live for. Should i give it time? I have a pretty similar diet. Should i follow a whole new protocol. I recentky put in a tablespoon of kefir to my smoothies. Some bloating but i expect that. Bless me with some confidence man lol.
One thing that has generally worked for me is that I will generally eat high fat meats or eggs by itself without any plant fibers. Seems to digest better for me. If I eat potatoes or even a salad, I won't add meat or eggs to it. The only protein that I may add to a vegetable rich meal is cottage cheese, but then again I don't eat that many high fiber vegetables anymore I also seem to do well drinking Kefir by itself or with some liver or bone marrow pills before going to bed rather than with a meal. I notice I get morning boner with that formula and at age 50, that is a sign of good health. So I often get accused of being a Vegetarian or Carnivore since I separate my veggie meal from my meat meals. Also what do you think of Oxalates and your gut issues.
I watched your video from 8 months ago about your Test levels and HCG. I'm curious to know what kind of average test levels you've been maintaining these days and if you ever got your set point high enough after doing a longer HCG cycle.
Plan to retest my testosterone pretty soon- haven’t since that last video. hCG has a lot of cool benefits but it didn’t do exactly what I was hoping for. Exploring alternative options to try to increase the set point. Not entirely against TRT, but that’s a box I’m not quite ready to open. I feel good, getting stronger, but I assume I’m either still hovering in the low end normal ranges of T or slightly below. The endocrine system has so far been quite a tough nut to crack.
@@team_honnas I've had UC for about 2 years and I just got out of 2 weeks in hospital recently from a very severe flare, up until then I was on zero medication but am now on Infliximab/Remicade (which I obviously don't want to be on, but it brought me back from the brink of surgery, so I am grateful for that.) I just got my blood work done and my test levels are absolutely decimated. My doctor asked if I wanted TRT and given I have always been in to fitness, I intend to eventually when I get a bit older, however, like you I am currently not ready to go down that path just yet given I'm only 28, which is why I am personally interested and curious about your results with HCG thus far. I appreciate the responses.
We're working furiously on it. Hoping to send it to the publisher this weekend if possible actually. So with edits and back and forth we're expecting sometime late February or early March!
Hi i have question, i try slowly to do your rutin (whats good for me)..i'm on Therapie in moment, main problem is Appetit and no power...i have 2 normal days then i go on Toilette and im dead man next 3-4 days ..any advice?
Hi Kenny thank you for posting these videos they are really helpful. I just wanted to ask you something : when I drink a glass of home made kefir I feel extremely bloated and with stomach pain, instead of I only drink like a shot of kefir no problem. What can I do ? Where can I get all the probiotics that kefir has ? By the way If I drink the supermarket Kefir I don’t have any problem , I can drink as much as I want.
Hi Lorenzo, glad you like the videos! I am definitely not a doctor or dietician so please don't take this as a substitute for medical advice. That being said, it's possible that you may be experiencing what is known as the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction. Basically, as you introduce probiotic microorganisms into your gut microbiome that competitively exclude/kill pathogenic microorganisms- the dead pathogens release toxic substances that our immune systems can react to and result in an increase in symptoms such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, etc. If this is what is happening, one way to potentially overcome this type of reaction might be to slowly increase your consumption of kefir, if comfortably tolerated, over a period of time. For instance, if you can comfortably tolerate a shot of kefir with no problem, as you said, then you could take 1 shot of kefir per day for a week. Then on week 2 you could try taking 2 shots of kefir (1 in the morning and 1 in the evening) every day for a week. If this increase in kefir aggravates symptoms in anyway, then immediately decrease the dose back down to 1 shot of kefir per day or discontinue entirely until symptoms are no longer aggravated. Then you can slowly start to reapproach and build up the amount of kefir again. You could repeat this process of increasing and decreasing kefir as necessary until you are able to build up to being able to comfortably tolerate therapeutic levels of kefir- such as 1 glass of kefir per day. Just an idea. Consult and double check this with your doctor and, as always, do not act upon this information without the approval and supervision of a licensed physician.
First of all, I'm obliged to encourage you to consult with your doctor and seek medical supervision before making any changes to your medication or diet. That being said, I think cooked pumpkin should be a relatively safe food for most individuals, but it all comes to down to what you specifically are able to tolerate comfortably. If pumpkin exacerbates symptoms then I would recommend to avoid consuming it until it can be tolerably consumed. Hope that helps!
This is the newer version that I just bought: www.amazon.com/Kefir-Fermenter-Infuser-Simple-Homemade/dp/B08B18MW91/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2DK8LFL6WK1RE&keywords=microbiota+inc&qid=1675919325&sprefix=microbiota+i%2Caps%2C508&sr=8-3.
I actually don’t pay much attention to the type of milk. I’ll use either to make kefir because that’s what I think is most important. The fermentation process and the resulting probiotic microorganisms in the beverage have a much bigger impact than focusing on either A1 or A2 milk in my opinion. So, I think either option is okay as long as it’s fermented into kefir.
@@team_honnas thank you..I started using cows milk for my kefir then I got ugly symptoms I figured it out that it’s the A1 casein protein in the milk. Now I am trying to get goat milk which is A2 or A2 cows that’s produce A2 milk
So I've been making pasteurized milk Kefir for a month now. I want to transition to raw milk, I know you aren't a health specialist, but just wondering: You've been drinking it for a long time, have you ever gotten ill from it? Or were you fine and others you know who drink this fine? (I will buy from a German farm that routinely checks for contamination/is very controlled for hygiene by the state, since they sell raw). Appreciate you for doing this, if I ever make it in life and survive, I'll return the favor to people like you one day. Take care.
I've never gotten ill from drinking raw milk or kefir made from raw milk, nor have I known anyone who has. But the risk of foodborne illness is definitely possible. I drink kefir made from regular pasteurized milk more often now since raw is harder to get. I think the fermentation process is key and still makes regular pasteurized milk an absolute probiotic powerhouse.
what do you think about german new medecine which saied that " crohn's disease or UC 's cause is a indigestible anger , a good diet is good think for overall health but food is not what causes IBD "
Disagree for the most part. I definitely think your mental and emotional health can play a significant role. However, there is a physiological connection between the gut and the brain. So they do communicate back and forth. If your emotions are all over the place I could see that impacting your bowel habits, but the reverse is also true. If your gut microbiome is in a dysbiotic state and there is rampant inflammation within the gut then I could see that negatively impacting your thoughts and emotions. I think it’s important to thus work on both your gut health (by eating a gut microbiome optimizing diet, exercise, and drink clean water) and also work on improving your mental and emotional health. I don’t think it can simply be boiled down to just mental and emotional bc we are physiologic beings and what we eat and drink and how we move matters and impacts our thoughts and emotions. I reserve the right to change my opinion as I gather new information, but these are my general thoughts at the moment.
hello I think potatoes are to be avoided for people who have crohn's or rectocolitis because the diet that treats these diseases is the SCD and this one says that starches pose a problem for these sick people
Hey Kenny what do you think about the carnivore diet as perhaps a reset diet? Going to try and get off my meds perhaps by going carnivore and taking vitamin D beef liver, magnesium, enzymes and also looking into a probiotic once I find a good brand
I'm actually a pretty big fan of the carnivore diet even though I don't adhere to it. I especially think there is utility in using it as an elimination or reset diet as you described and then slowly incorporating a full variety of foods. I like to think of it as a bridge to better gut health (among other areas). I have nearly an hour long video that is still in the works all about this topic complete with 3 example routines and meals. Have to get a little help on editing it because it's been a beast of project. As always, I'm obliged to encourage you to consult with your doctor and seek medical supervision before making any changes to your medication or diet. That being said, if your doctor is on board, I think what you’ve described can be a pretty solid starting point on the road to gut microbiome optimization.
I know you seeked Kennys answer and he gave you a very solid answer. I also think it's an excellent reset diet there is one problem tho with the carnivore diet that I've noticed with friends who've gone on it. The diet in itself is excellent for resetting but don't get stuck on it after healing! If you do and eat carnivore for a very long time I've noticed that people have a hard time getting out of it and expanding to other foods.
@@team_honnas it's an autoimmune marker, can possibly indicate ulcerative colitis or other auto immune issues, that's the only marker that implies I have ulcerative colitis, crp, etc are all fine. Although my home cysteine levels are off, take b complex for that
I think people are dumb enough to believe .. someone who says healed even if its true his food phobias ,health everything would not ve same as ours or urs ... Make your own protocol. Every individual reacts differently .
🙃🙂 I think u don't have to do so many colonoscopies .... It's caused by stress and definitely fixing gut microbiome is not a permanent solution when the attack is coming from brain 🧠. Its more stressful when u put urself in strict diet avoid food and make food phobias ...just relax it never gets fixed cause it's not a disease at all .
I gave up, I’ve tried to re- introduce foods when I’m not in a flare and it ends up putting my other autoimmune in flares 😢😫 I’m done .. I just stick to carnivore and call it good 😂 fortunately, I am able to incorporate everything coconut and one of those lucky carnivores that can tolerate raw dairy 🙌🏻❤️🩹
Hi Kenny, Thank you for all the informative videos. They are really helpful. I have a quick question: do you ferment whole milk or 2% milk for making kefir? And from where you buy the kefir grains? Look forward to hearing from you!
Hi Kenny, Thank you for all the informative videos. They are really helpful. I have a quick question: do you ferment whole milk or 2% milk for making kefir? And from where you buy the kefir grains? Look forward to hearing from you!
Check out the Biome Optima Course & Cookbook: www.teamhonnas.com/biome-optima-course-and-cookbook (Hardcover copy is not yet available!)
I recently discovered you and I’m learning a lot but I need to ask you have been on remission but you recently found some inflammation. Please can you make a video about how do you think this happened.
Please do you have a video of what you ate in a day when u started, did u take any supplements, vitamins, teas, herbs, anything?
Please I beg you to reply. Thanks.
I was fortunate to find your videos about a month after my diagnosis of severe UC. I started following your guide with probiotics and diet restrictions immediately and i have not had a flare up since the initial, which was 2 years ago. I also stopped taking the Lialda I was prescribed 8 months after my diagnosis. Words cannot describe my gratefulness for the information you provided. I thought my life was going to change in a negative way and it is actually better than before now that I take care of my gut microbiome.
Just reading this. Thank you so much for sharing. So glad you've seen improvement! Great perspective and outlook as well, excellent mindset.
I've suffered from ulcerative colitis for 16 years, I've recently started following your regime and all i can say is from the heart thank you so much, I'm starting to heal. God bless.
You're very welcome! Glad to be able to help in anyway. Wishing you continued improvement and God bless you as well.
Awesome video, thanks for giving these videos freely, I appreciate the drive and dedication you take to heal your body and mind. God bless.
I too have suffered from ulcerative colitis but, I know it's not the end.
Wait until it gets a flare and back to meds again 😂as if we haven't tried all these nonsense . . It's not in diet .. yes diet helps relief .. but definitely not caused by it.
you sound like some one who had their intestines removed and is a little bitter they didn't find this information sooner.@@storminghades6664
I love the way Kenny is very open and honest about both good progress and mistake of healing UC! Unlike other UA-camrs, Kenny is always trying your best to be objective as much as possible!!
Much luv to Kenny
I appreciate the kind words! I'm human and make mistakes, all I can do is dust myself off when I do and try to do better next time. Hope you're doing well!
I recently got diagnosed with severe UC & came really close to needing surgery but luckily I didn’t have to do it. I came across this channel and omg I needed this! Long story short, your channel has made my life so much easier thank you!
Kenny has good information available and I appreciate it. He is sharing what worked for him. It is possible that it may or may not work for you. Always be cautious/critical when someone is trying to sell you something. My recommendation is you have to be disciplined, mentally tough, and willing to do whatever it takes. Avoid your comfort zone, do what is necessary, confront your fears, take 100% responsibility for your health, don't blame anything or anyone for your health status, and KNOW there is a cure. Do not let complacency creep in. Every moment and every decision is a battle in this WAR for your health and quality of life. You can do it!! Don't think you can, don't believe you can, KNOW you can do it. Good luck and God bless
Agreed 👊🏻
Kenny, your content is some of the best on the topic of IDB as far as well rounded, multi-faceted approach to dealing with UC in my opinion. Your detailed food videos are very helpful and I've successfully implemented many of your recommendations. I'm sure you are helping many people like myself recover from this challenging condition. Many thanks!
Glad I found your channel and your still here helping so many people I will be following all your routines hoping they work for me I’m going through worst flare as I speak and I just can’t handle it no more keep up the good work Kenny appreciate you man fr
Kenny, all I can say is THANK YOU. I recently had a big flare up of Ulcerative Colitis, I started passing dark blood but strangely no urgency?? It had spread to the full colon instead of proctitis.
They put my on mesalazine and prednisolone. Before I had the colonoscopy I started drinking natural kefir like it was going out of fashion and that made my symptoms subside a little. The colonoscopy revealed moderate colitis and biopsies showed active colitis. They wanted to put me on immunosuppressive drugs but I kicked back at that and started following your diet but tailored to suit me. I make my own kefir and fermented veggies now. Also drinking blueberry and banana smoothies. Fingers crossed, the diet is working and there's some good bacteria down there. Hopefully this UC will stay away from now on following your protocol.
Update?
Do you live in Bris, Australia now? I saw the city skyline and I was like damn that looks like Brisbane, then I saw the description.
Yep! Been here since last June, but move back to the states sometime around November or December this year.
You are a man with a gold heart...people like you make this world a better place...thank you for sharing this information with us, even after your recovery 😊
Thank you for the kind words! I’m happy to help. Wishing you the best!
Hi Kenny, Thank you for all the informative videos. They are really helpful. I have a quick question: do you ferment whole milk or 2% milk for making kefir? And from where you buy the kefir grains? Look forward to hearing from you!
Kenny, how is your cholesterol on so many eggs, and cream from the l ruteri? I am a tiny female but my cholesterol would be high on that. I have uc but currently in remission after incorporating cooked beans of all kind. Can't believe how they are helping!!! Thank you for your content, looking forward to your cookbook!
Not quite sure what my cholesterol is, been a while since I've had a blood test. Glad the beans are helping!
Did you move to Brisbane? I noticed the Coles labels straight away and have been following your vids for a while. that tripped me out haha
So good man! Hey what was that machine you used to make the yogurt and how long was it in there for? Loving making my own kefir but I want to start making yogurt as well :D
Also; how long do you keep your kefir in fridge until it goes bad?
Here is the link to the yogurt maker: Davis & Waddell amzn.asia/d/9UBKMsg.
My kefir generally seems to last about 7 days in the fridge. I usually drink it before then though. Might go bad if you leave it in the fridge for to long. If it tastes off or seems to have gone bad then I would definitely recommend not drinking it and instead making a fresh batch 👍🏻
Also thank you for all the work you do Kenny. I may not follow your routine I’ve noticed carbs kinda increase anxiety for me for some odd reason but you really are an inspiration and when I was at the point of being suicidal when first diagnosed my wife found your page and it gave me hope. That in itself is something I will forever be grateful for. You are a blessing for the entire IBD community. I wish you much success and healing.
Really appreciate your kind words and I'm extremely glad you made the decision to keep fighting. Everyone's puzzle is going to be a little unique, so I'm glad you're still working to figure yours out- I am too 👊🏻 Wishing you continued improvement and healing as well!
@@team_honnas Yeah man I actually had a talk with you once and you told me that I may have lost a battle but not a war. That stuck with me. Getting off the meds I think is more of a safety net for me. I think if I knew all that I know now, I wouldn’t have ever got on them. Thankfully I’ve been able to help a friends sister who was also diagnosed not make the same mistakes I did.
Do not forget the mental part of healing. The mind and body need to be healed. You can eat as healthy as you want but if you do not address the mental part of the dis ease you will not get better.
Hi, I was wondering after you were diagnosed, stopped taking medication, and focused on your diet instead to start healing your gut microbiome, how long did it take for you to stop bleeding and having other symptoms? I was on prednisone, but I’m starting to get off of it because I wanted to try focusing on my diet before resorting to medication, but I’m worried that it’s not working for me since I still have some symptoms. but I don’t know if I’ve given it enough time yet, it’s been a few weeks.
Same here Kenny.
Hey Nick, How is diet working out for you? I am about to tapper down Prednisone and I have anxiety about starting other meds.. Still have mild symptoms..
Good question
Thank you for doing what you do. Your videos are very helpful and informative. A lot of your advice and suggestions have helped me deal with my UC.
So glad they've been helpful! Thanks for commenting and I wish you continued improvement. 👊🏻
I have just started the recommended plan... Feeling bloating is it normal? I have kefir and pickled vegetables and Sauerkraut with my lunch. I have been diagnosed with Crohn's disease since 2011, 7 years in humira - in Greece medicine is free and they prescribe like crazy - I stopped taking it since 2018. I will communicate with you via email to have some points clear out. Thank you for the inspiration!!!
Hey Kenny thanks so much for sharing so much useful content over the years! Our 12 year old has UC and has been in remission for almost 6 months now. He has home made raw milk kefir everyday. Wanted to ask you about fermenting cucumbers. We fermented peeled cucumbers but they taste very strong. We do a salt content of 2.5%. Was wondering if fermenting with the peel would turn out better and how many days to leave to ferment? Thanks again!🙂
Hey Kenny, I don’t know if you’ll ever see this comment. But if you do, then I would like to ask what’s your take on chicken broth. Right now I’ve been drinking cabbage juice, kefir milk, fermented foods like kimchi and my diet has mainly been rice with cooked vegetables like carrot and broccoli with chicken or salmon. I also eat smoked salmon with white bread(low in finer and can handle). So far I haven’t been able to tell if I’m healing since it’s only been two weeks and I’ve been diagnosed since two years ago. But I feel I’m on the right track after removing sugar and fatty foods completely. So my question is whether you’ve ever tried chicken broth for its collagen, which I’ve heard is very useful for healing the gut lining. Thanks - Narayan.
Kenny I love your content it has helped me understand how to help my dad who has Crohn ❤️ (Im defiantly looking forward for your book) anyways I want to buy him a reverse osmosis water system but I've seen this type of water can develop bacteria very easily. So I'm wondering if you've had any problems? Or what do you do to address this?
Awesome! Would love to hear you talk about your experience with your 3 day water fast and your plan with that moving forward!
Will do! I talk about it a little more on twitter, but definitely a good video idea as well.
thank you for your video...one question I am vegetarian, so can I eat oats and rice everyday with other fruits and steam veggies ?..I even enjoy my beans and lentils but not able to handle raw veggies and citric fruits
Please make this book available in Pakistan also
I think your channel is fab . For me regular fasting - monthly 2-3days is v helpful and I drink KAMBUCHA eat kefir and sauerkraut or home made kimchi regularly-it’s for me a major benefit against UC - stopped meds 2years ago and no flare ups (sugar or high carbs out !)
So great to see you're doing Maca, brother!
Big fan of Maca!
Do you have any free videos on what foods are optimal for improving the gut microbiome when having candida? i cant have much carbs / sugar...
So when is this book coming out ? Or do you have somthing now that I can get to follow for all the food ??
Hoping to have the cookbook sometime in early March. In the meantime, yes, you could sign up for the online course that the cookbook is based on: www.teamhonnas.com/resources/biome-optima. Anyone who signs up for the course will get a free PDF copy of the Biome Optima cookbook once it is released. Hope that helps!
Thank you so much for all the information you put out there! Just one question: how come meat is ok if not boiled/oven? Is there a special way of cooking it not to be raw and thus difficult to digest? God bless you and your family
Sorry for the late response! I definitely prefer to eat only cooked meats. I ate raw meat one time in Italy because it was a special dish that was recommended to me by the restaurant owner. That being said, I do not recommend eating raw meat for the purposes of improving your gut health. If you were specifically referring to the steak, I like my steak medium-rare to medium, but well-done is also okay it just won’t taste as good in my opinion haha. Thank you for the kind words and God bless you and your family as well!
@@team_honnas thank you so muh for your answer and for everything that you do for this community. God bless you!
Hi man, do you have a procotol to heal candida and sibo? I would like to understand if you can fix a gut infection before we can start your protocol. Thanks
I dream of coffee lol. Hope I get to the place your at someday. I’ve got a long way to go but it helps to see that someone got there
Kenny hi. I wanted to email you but here iam. Like most, i had Colitis since 15 im 33 now. Been doin ok and managed a boxing career. I simplified my diet and got by with some heavy reasearch and emails to docs. Recently i got off my meds, 30 DAYS, I DID WELL then slowly as i kept on with my broccoli, jasmine rice, chicken breast fix. I felt a heavy heavy constipated feeling. Wierd to me. I since have been poopin liquidy, soft. Orange this morning smh. But still no blood i said if i see blood hospital it is. Sooo i want to succeed man i got this lil girl to live for. Should i give it time? I have a pretty similar diet. Should i follow a whole new protocol. I recentky put in a tablespoon of kefir to my smoothies. Some bloating but i expect that. Bless me with some confidence man lol.
While healing did you still take pharmaceutical medicine?
I'm from Bangladesh... I have been following you since 2 years..❤️
Thank you for watching and commenting! Wishing you all the best.
Please don't use the background music it really irritating and should use small microphone so this will make your sound more clear and loud.
One thing that has generally worked for me is that I will generally eat high fat meats or eggs by itself without any plant fibers. Seems to digest better for me. If I eat potatoes or even a salad, I won't add meat or eggs to it. The only protein that I may add to a vegetable rich meal is cottage cheese, but then again I don't eat that many high fiber vegetables anymore I also seem to do well drinking Kefir by itself or with some liver or bone marrow pills before going to bed rather than with a meal. I notice I get morning boner with that formula and at age 50, that is a sign of good health. So I often get accused of being a Vegetarian or Carnivore since I separate my veggie meal from my meat meals. Also what do you think of Oxalates and your gut issues.
are there too many spices and oils that put a strain on the body?
I watched your video from 8 months ago about your Test levels and HCG. I'm curious to know what kind of average test levels you've been maintaining these days and if you ever got your set point high enough after doing a longer HCG cycle.
Plan to retest my testosterone pretty soon- haven’t since that last video. hCG has a lot of cool benefits but it didn’t do exactly what I was hoping for. Exploring alternative options to try to increase the set point. Not entirely against TRT, but that’s a box I’m not quite ready to open. I feel good, getting stronger, but I assume I’m either still hovering in the low end normal ranges of T or slightly below. The endocrine system has so far been quite a tough nut to crack.
@@team_honnas I've had UC for about 2 years and I just got out of 2 weeks in hospital recently from a very severe flare, up until then I was on zero medication but am now on Infliximab/Remicade (which I obviously don't want to be on, but it brought me back from the brink of surgery, so I am grateful for that.) I just got my blood work done and my test levels are absolutely decimated. My doctor asked if I wanted TRT and given I have always been in to fitness, I intend to eventually when I get a bit older, however, like you I am currently not ready to go down that path just yet given I'm only 28, which is why I am personally interested and curious about your results with HCG thus far.
I appreciate the responses.
@@joshpanebianco9710did you go on Trt?
Hi Kenny! when will your cookbook be available? :)
We're working furiously on it. Hoping to send it to the publisher this weekend if possible actually. So with edits and back and forth we're expecting sometime late February or early March!
@@team_honnas looking forward to it!
How come you dont use the beef tallow on the oven potato? Im very sceptical to aluminum :|
Did you move somewhere tropical? Thanks for the content!
We’re currently living in Australia! Thanks for watching!
Does the cookbook break down phases?
What foods can i eat to improve gut microbiome when i have candida?
Hi i have question, i try slowly to do your rutin (whats good for me)..i'm on Therapie in moment, main problem is Appetit and no power...i have 2 normal days then i go on Toilette and im dead man next 3-4 days ..any advice?
Hi Kenny thank you for posting these videos they are really helpful. I just wanted to ask you something : when I drink a glass of home made kefir I feel extremely bloated and with stomach pain, instead of I only drink like a shot of kefir no problem. What can I do ? Where can I get all the probiotics that kefir has ? By the way If I drink the supermarket Kefir I don’t have any problem , I can drink as much as I want.
Hi Lorenzo, glad you like the videos!
I am definitely not a doctor or dietician so please don't take this as a substitute for medical advice. That being said, it's possible that you may be experiencing what is known as the Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction. Basically, as you introduce probiotic microorganisms into your gut microbiome that competitively exclude/kill pathogenic microorganisms- the dead pathogens release toxic substances that our immune systems can react to and result in an increase in symptoms such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, etc. If this is what is happening, one way to potentially overcome this type of reaction might be to slowly increase your consumption of kefir, if comfortably tolerated, over a period of time. For instance, if you can comfortably tolerate a shot of kefir with no problem, as you said, then you could take 1 shot of kefir per day for a week. Then on week 2 you could try taking 2 shots of kefir (1 in the morning and 1 in the evening) every day for a week. If this increase in kefir aggravates symptoms in anyway, then immediately decrease the dose back down to 1 shot of kefir per day or discontinue entirely until symptoms are no longer aggravated. Then you can slowly start to reapproach and build up the amount of kefir again. You could repeat this process of increasing and decreasing kefir as necessary until you are able to build up to being able to comfortably tolerate therapeutic levels of kefir- such as 1 glass of kefir per day.
Just an idea. Consult and double check this with your doctor and, as always, do not act upon this information without the approval and supervision of a licensed physician.
You eat protein poweder in the smoothie ?
Hi Kenny. I want to ask one thing so cooked pumpkin is good for uc?
First of all, I'm obliged to encourage you to consult with your doctor and seek medical supervision before making any changes to your medication or diet. That being said, I think cooked pumpkin should be a relatively safe food for most individuals, but it all comes to down to what you specifically are able to tolerate comfortably. If pumpkin exacerbates symptoms then I would recommend to avoid consuming it until it can be tolerably consumed. Hope that helps!
Why did you prefer l reuteri yogurt only... sir can you explain? Is kefir not as potent and more powerful
I’m still drinking kefir too! Just also adding L. reuteri yogurt into the protocol as well.
Where did you buy the kefir basket thing that you use to make it?
This is the newer version that I just bought: www.amazon.com/Kefir-Fermenter-Infuser-Simple-Homemade/dp/B08B18MW91/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2DK8LFL6WK1RE&keywords=microbiota+inc&qid=1675919325&sprefix=microbiota+i%2Caps%2C508&sr=8-3.
Hello Kenny please what type of milk do you use for making kefir A1 or A2 milk? Please your reply would save my life. Thank you
I actually don’t pay much attention to the type of milk. I’ll use either to make kefir because that’s what I think is most important. The fermentation process and the resulting probiotic microorganisms in the beverage have a much bigger impact than focusing on either A1 or A2 milk in my opinion. So, I think either option is okay as long as it’s fermented into kefir.
@@team_honnas thank you..I started using cows milk for my kefir then I got ugly symptoms I figured it out that it’s the A1 casein protein in the milk. Now I am trying to get goat milk which is A2 or A2 cows that’s produce A2 milk
Do u have any tips for candida?
What is that brand of yogurt maker you are using?
It’s called the Davis & Waddell electric yogurt maker: amzn.asia/d/9UBKMsg
So I've been making pasteurized milk Kefir for a month now. I want to transition to raw milk, I know you aren't a health specialist, but just wondering: You've been drinking it for a long time, have you ever gotten ill from it? Or were you fine and others you know who drink this fine? (I will buy from a German farm that routinely checks for contamination/is very controlled for hygiene by the state, since they sell raw).
Appreciate you for doing this, if I ever make it in life and survive, I'll return the favor to people like you one day. Take care.
I've never gotten ill from drinking raw milk or kefir made from raw milk, nor have I known anyone who has. But the risk of foodborne illness is definitely possible. I drink kefir made from regular pasteurized milk more often now since raw is harder to get. I think the fermentation process is key and still makes regular pasteurized milk an absolute probiotic powerhouse.
@@team_honnas Thanks for the input Kenny. I'm gonna give it a try, since there are people that swear by raw Kefir, rather than pasteurized.
I appreciate your content very helpful
Thank you!
During uc what i eat please tell me brother
Pregnancy is possible with ulsrativ colitis
what do you think about german new medecine which saied that " crohn's disease or UC 's cause is a indigestible anger , a good diet is good think for overall health but food is not what causes IBD "
Disagree for the most part. I definitely think your mental and emotional health can play a significant role. However, there is a physiological connection between the gut and the brain. So they do communicate back and forth. If your emotions are all over the place I could see that impacting your bowel habits, but the reverse is also true. If your gut microbiome is in a dysbiotic state and there is rampant inflammation within the gut then I could see that negatively impacting your thoughts and emotions. I think it’s important to thus work on both your gut health (by eating a gut microbiome optimizing diet, exercise, and drink clean water) and also work on improving your mental and emotional health. I don’t think it can simply be boiled down to just mental and emotional bc we are physiologic beings and what we eat and drink and how we move matters and impacts our thoughts and emotions. I reserve the right to change my opinion as I gather new information, but these are my general thoughts at the moment.
@@team_honnas that's pretty much my view on German Medicine too.
hello I think potatoes are to be avoided for people who have crohn's or rectocolitis because the diet that treats these diseases is the SCD and this one says that starches pose a problem for these sick people
What city is that in the background?
Brisbane!
@@team_honnas ok, looks nice.
Hey Kenny what do you think about the carnivore diet as perhaps a reset diet? Going to try and get off my meds perhaps by going carnivore and taking vitamin D beef liver, magnesium, enzymes and also looking into a probiotic once I find a good brand
I'm actually a pretty big fan of the carnivore diet even though I don't adhere to it. I especially think there is utility in using it as an elimination or reset diet as you described and then slowly incorporating a full variety of foods. I like to think of it as a bridge to better gut health (among other areas). I have nearly an hour long video that is still in the works all about this topic complete with 3 example routines and meals. Have to get a little help on editing it because it's been a beast of project. As always, I'm obliged to encourage you to consult with your doctor and seek medical supervision before making any changes to your medication or diet. That being said, if your doctor is on board, I think what you’ve described can be a pretty solid starting point on the road to gut microbiome optimization.
I know you seeked Kennys answer and he gave you a very solid answer. I also think it's an excellent reset diet there is one problem tho with the carnivore diet that I've noticed with friends who've gone on it. The diet in itself is excellent for resetting but don't get stuck on it after healing! If you do and eat carnivore for a very long time I've noticed that people have a hard time getting out of it and expanding to other foods.
Pero tenes que traducir al español o sutitulo .asi no nos sirve a todos .muy mal
What's your antiproteinase 3 levels?
Not sure, I’m not familiar with that marker actually.
@@team_honnas it's an autoimmune marker, can possibly indicate ulcerative colitis or other auto immune issues, that's the only marker that implies I have ulcerative colitis, crp, etc are all fine. Although my home cysteine levels are off, take b complex for that
Do you ever eaten eat india food ??
Yes!
I think people are dumb enough to believe .. someone who says healed even if its true his food phobias ,health everything would not ve same as ours or urs ... Make your own protocol. Every individual reacts differently .
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🙃🙂 I think u don't have to do so many colonoscopies .... It's caused by stress and definitely fixing gut microbiome is not a permanent solution when the attack is coming from brain 🧠. Its more stressful when u put urself in strict diet avoid food and make food phobias ...just relax it never gets fixed cause it's not a disease at all .
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Leaving America cured my Crohn’s disease
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You lost some weight ?
Yo…homeopathy. Cure it.
I gave up, I’ve tried to re- introduce foods when I’m not in a flare and it ends up putting my other autoimmune in flares 😢😫 I’m done .. I just stick to carnivore and call it good 😂 fortunately, I am able to incorporate everything coconut and one of those lucky carnivores that can tolerate raw dairy 🙌🏻❤️🩹
Get a homeopath.
Hi Kenny, Thank you for all the informative videos. They are really helpful. I have a quick question: do you ferment whole milk or 2% milk for making kefir? And from where you buy the kefir grains? Look forward to hearing from you!
Hi Kenny, Thank you for all the informative videos. They are really helpful. I have a quick question: do you ferment whole milk or 2% milk for making kefir? And from where you buy the kefir grains? Look forward to hearing from you!