# Complementary Therapies

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## [Controlling Inflammation With Supplements](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/controlling-inflammation-with-supplements/290)

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**Author:** [@DaveCJ](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/DaveCJ)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2014, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/controlling-inflammation-with-supplements/290 "2014-02-27T03:01:30Z")

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Hello everyone, I'm always trying to obtain new information on supplements, herbs and vitamins that could possibly help fight the bile duct inflammation associated with PSC. Has anyone had any success with any products a…

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## [Gluten and it's affects on the Liver and PSC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/gluten-and-its-affects-on-the-liver-and-psc/283)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [February 26, 2014, 9:07am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/gluten-and-its-affects-on-the-liver-and-psc/283 "2014-02-26T09:07:01Z")

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Hello everyone, If you have ever wondered about all the latest talk about Gluten intolerance and Celiac disease and if there is any connection between PSC, PBC or liver disease, then please read the attached article. …

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## [Gluten free diet + Probiotic +](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/gluten-free-diet-probiotic/282)

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**Author:** [@Mike](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/Mike)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2014, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/gluten-free-diet-probiotic/282 "2014-02-24T19:34:20Z")

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Diag. with PSC in 2003 and 42 yrs old. Getting close to the 12 years marker. Need to try something out as it is i am reading lots of positive readouts on this topic. Could someone please recommend an probiotic they tak…

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## [Colon hydrotherapy](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/colon-hydrotherapy/279)

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**Author:** [@Jeanette](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/Jeanette)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2014, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/colon-hydrotherapy/279 "2014-02-20T15:06:57Z")

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Strange question...but has anyone tried colon hydrotherapy. I was reading up on how beneficial it is in cleaning out your system and in turn giving your liver less "work"...I'm going to my first appt today. I figure it d…

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## [Tea?](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/tea/262)

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**Author:** [@PrincessD](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/PrincessD)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/tea/262 "2014-02-15T15:11:45Z")

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Dear Everyone, My seven year old daughter has PSC, UC and Kidney Disease. I read somewhere that drinking herbal tea is good for her, so apart from water, coconut water and almond milk, I allow her a cup of David's Tea…

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## [Castor oil packs](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/castor-oil-packs/238)

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**Author:** [@wnv0210](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/wnv0210)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2013, 8:07am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/castor-oil-packs/238 "2013-11-28T08:07:09Z")

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Has anyone tried or benefited from castor oil packs? I have read it is good for the liver.

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## [Gluten free diet](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/gluten-free-diet/204)

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**Author:** [@carolq](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/carolq)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2013, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/gluten-free-diet/204 "2013-11-11T23:08:50Z")

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I was officially diagnosed with PSC 5 or 6 years ago after several years of wrong diagnosis. I am currently being treated with high dose Ursodiol. I was just wondering if anyone has tried gluten free diet? After doing a …

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## [Gluten free?](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/gluten-free/76)

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**Author:** [@Kate1](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/Kate1)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2013, 4:47am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/gluten-free/76 "2013-01-12T04:47:12Z")

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Hello friends! I was reading some information on gluten sensitivity/celiacs this morning and I came across something very interesting. One of the symptoms they listed was PSC. I have had the blood test for celiacs which …

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## [Frankincense](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/frankincense/131)

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**Author:** [@husk78er](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/husk78er)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/frankincense/131 "2013-01-02T20:33:59Z")

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Wondering if any of you have heard of frankincense in helping with liver protection and anti-inflammatory properties? I received frankincense for Christmas from my sis-in-law who is a registered dietician. She looked u…

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## [Dietary advice - PSC and colitis in children](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/dietary-advice-psc-and-colitis-in-children/102)

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**Author:** [@rcmoore50](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/rcmoore50)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 10, 2012, 6:07am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/dietary-advice-psc-and-colitis-in-children/102 "2012-10-10T06:07:07Z")

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Hi there My son is recently diagnosed with PSC with colitis overlap - the gastro dietician has advised high fat high sugar low fibre diet to settle his colitis but I'm concerned that this may affect his liver condition -…

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## [Ox Bile/ Bile Salts Supplement](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/ox-bile-bile-salts-supplement/67)

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**Author:** [@bubba29](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/bubba29)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2012, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/ox-bile-bile-salts-supplement/67 "2012-06-22T00:22:37Z")

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Ox Bile is a supplement that is recommended to aid in the digestion of fats....especially for people who have had their gall bladder (bile reservoir) removed. fat and fat soluble vitamins are important to our health ht…

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## [Psc study](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/psc-study/66)

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**Author:** [@Ryan\_D](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/Ryan_D)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2012, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/psc-study/66 "2012-06-16T04:50:38Z")

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Hello, A few months back I had participated in a study. This study was with patients at Yale new haven hospital and also patients at Mayo clinic. I was on a vitamin to help reverse the progression of PSC. Each month I w…

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## [Diet](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/diet/57)

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**Author:** [@FunLovingCarol](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/u/FunLovingCarol)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 7, 2012, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.livingwithpsc.org/t/diet/57 "2012-06-07T02:58:16Z")

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Has anyone found that changing your diet has helped your PSC ? I have changed mine and my numbers have dropped down..I'm interested if anyone has been told the same& what has worked for them?

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