Ulcerative Colitis

Fed up of ulcerative colitis controlling your life and activities? Sick from the side-effects of harsh prescription medications?

The SEROVERA® Advantage is a complete GI-specific program that is formulated to replenish good bacteria that protects healthy flora balance and helps to drive the healing benefits of SEROVERA® AMP 500 for those with ulcerative colitis.

Our combination of SEROVERA® with SeroLife™ Probiotics helps to restore the levels of beneficial bacteria or naturally occurring probiotics in your digestive tract, paving the way for and creating stronger binding receptors for the AMP delivered by SEROVERA®.

More and more people are researching The SEROVERA® Advantage — they do this to educate themselves and potentially avoid health problems caused by prescription and over the counter drugs. Unfortunately, most drugs are synthetic and can cause an array of defects and side-effects.

We are so confident in The SEROVERA® Advantage’s effectiveness against ulcerative colitis, we’ll prove it with this special offer:

What is SEROVERA®?

Aloe Vera is well-known for its powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.  Under the direction of Dr. Ivan Danhof, Ph.D., M.D., we have isolated and processed the healing agent in Aloe Vera, allowing us to infuse the purest, most potent medicinal value into each SEROVERA® AMP 500 capsule.

Formulated for Ulcerative Colitis sufferers, AMP (Aloe mucilaginous polysaccharides):

• May serve as an anti-inflammatory, and may control future inflammation
• May control disease by lowering the number of times a person experiences a recurrence
• May serve as an effective intracellular antioxidants
• May have anti-bacterial and anti-viral effect
• May serve as an immune-modulator and TNF blocker
• May promotes tissue growth
• May improves cellular metabolism
• May enhances immune system functions
• May increases immune cells
• All Natural, non-toxic
• 100% Organic, no side-effects

Why SEROVERA®?

Delving Deeper

In looking closer at The SEROVERA® Advantage, scientists have discovered that aloe mucilaginous polysaccharides are broken down into 4 varying chain lengths.  Respectively, they are small, medium, large, and very large sized chains.  Each varying size of chain may uniquely provide its own healing properties. Here is a breakdown of those healing properties:

Small Chains

Between 50-600 molecules (under 50,000 Dalton) – May reduce inflammation which is involved in such diseases as ulcerative colitis, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastric reflux. May also help with the reduction of blood sugar with both type I and II diabetes.

Medium Chains

Up to 1,500 molecules (50,000 – 150,000 Dalton) – Where as vitamins and minerals can only function outside the cells, mucopolysaccharides are very effective intracellular antioxidants and free radical scavengers – which may help with arteriosclerosis, heart disease and Parkinson’s disease. With the ever increasing pollution on the planet and loss of nutrients in the soil, the increase in free radicals and loss of cellular oxygen will only become worse with time. This makes Aloe mucilaginous polysaccharides even more important.

Large Chains

Up to 5,000 molecules (150,000 – 1 Million Dalton) – These may have a direct anti-bacterial and anti-viral effect, which is important with all the new infectious diseases cropping up and the older ones becoming more virulent from long term use of antibiotics.

Very Large Chains

Up to 9,000 molecules (More than 1 Million Dalton) – The very large molecules are immune modulating, which may have a powerful healing effect on AIDS, cancer and many different immune system disorders. It is also these very large molecules (TNF blockers) that may have an inhibitive effect on tumor necrosis factor, making aloe a promising prophylactic candidate for cancer, psoriasis, and Crohn’s prevention. ¹²³

On this page:

• What is ulcerative colitis?
• What are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?
• What causes ulcerative colitis?
• How is ulcerative colitis diagnosed?
• What is the treatment for Ulcerative Colitis?
• Is colon cancer a concern?

What is ulcerative colitis?

Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the lining of the rectum and colon. Ulcers form where inflammation has killed the cells that usually line the colon, then bleed and produce pus. Inflammation in the colon also causes the colon to empty frequently, causing diarrhea.

When the inflammation occurs in the rectum and lower part of the colon it is called ulcerative proctitis. If the entire colon is affected it is called pancolitis. If only the left side of the colon is affected it is called limited or distal colitis.

Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the general name for diseases that cause inflammation in the small intestine and colon. It can be difficult to diagnose because its symptoms are similar to other intestinal disorders and to another type of IBD called Crohn’s disease. Crohn’s disease differs because it causes inflammation deeper within the intestinal wall and can occur in other parts of the digestive system including the small intestine, mouth, esophagus, and stomach.

Ulcerative colitis can occur in people of any age, but it usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30, and less frequently between 50 and 70 years of age. It affects men and women equally and appears to run in families, with reports of up to 20 percent of people with ulcerative colitis having a family member or relative with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. A higher incidence of ulcerative colitis is seen in Whites and people of Jewish descent.

What are the symptoms of ulcerative colitis?

The most common symptoms of ulcerative colitis are abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Patients also may experience

• anemia
• fatigue
• weight loss
• loss of appetite
• rectal bleeding
• loss of body fluids and nutrients
• skin lesions
• joint pain
• growth failure (specifically in children)

About half of the people diagnosed with ulcerative colitis have mild symptoms. Others suffer frequent fevers, bloody diarrhea, nausea, and severe abdominal cramps. Ulcerative colitis may also cause problems such as arthritis, inflammation of the eye, liver disease, and osteoporosis. It is not known why these problems occur outside the colon. Scientists think these complications may be the result of inflammation triggered by the immune system. Most of these symptoms are subdued when SEROVERA® AMP 500 is taken regularly.

What causes ulcerative colitis?

Many theories exist about what causes ulcerative colitis. People with ulcerative colitis have abnormalities of the immune system, but doctors do not know whether these abnormalities are a cause or a result of the disease. The body’s immune system is believed to react abnormally to the bacteria in the digestive tract.

Ulcerative colitis is not caused by emotional distress or sensitivity to certain foods or food products, but these factors may trigger symptoms in some people. The stress of living with ulcerative colitis may also contribute to a worsening of symptoms.

How is ulcerative colitis diagnosed?

Many tests are used to diagnose ulcerative colitis. A physical exam and medical history are usually the first step.

Blood tests may be done to check for anemia, which could indicate bleeding in the colon or rectum, or they may uncover a high white blood cell count, which is a sign of inflammation somewhere in the body.

A stool sample can also reveal white blood cells, whose presence indicates ulcerative colitis or inflammatory disease. In addition, a stool sample allows the doctor to detect bleeding or infection in the colon or rectum caused by bacteria, a virus, or parasites.

A colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy are the most accurate methods for making a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis and ruling-out other possible conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, diverticular disease, or cancer. For both tests, the doctor inserts an endoscope-a long, flexible, lighted tube connected to a computer and TV monitor-into the anus to see the inside of the colon and rectum. The doctor will be able to see any inflammation, bleeding, or ulcers on the colon wall. During the exam, the doctor may do a biopsy, which involves taking a sample of tissue from the lining of the colon to view with a microscope.

Sometimes x rays such as a barium enema or CT scans are also used to diagnose ulcerative colitis or its complications.

SEROVERA® AMP 500

The goal of SEROVERA® is to induce and maintain remission, and to improve the quality of life for people with ulcerative colitis.   25 to 40% of people with ulcerative colitis require surgery at some time.  Surgery for ulcerative colitis can be performed either: in crisis situations, or voluntarily. SEROVERA® AMP 500 has shown to reduce and prolong this statistic when combined with a healthy diet and constant consumption.

Other alternative drugs may be given to relax the patient or to relieve pain, diarrhea, or infection.  However, be advised that drugs aren’t always a viable solution, as most of them have long-term side effects.  With SEROVERA® you can rest-assured that you are taking a 100% organically certified, non-toxic supplement.  SEROVERA® is NOT a drug/medication.

What is the treatment for ulcerative colitis?

Treatment for ulcerative colitis depends on the severity of the disease. Each person experiences ulcerative colitis differently, so treatment is adjusted for each individual.

Hospitalization

Occasionally, symptoms are severe enough that a person must be hospitalized. For example, a person may have severe bleeding or severe diarrhea that causes dehydration. In such cases the doctor will try to stop diarrhea and loss of blood, fluids, and mineral salts. The patient may need a special diet, feeding through a vein, medications, or sometimes surgery.

Surgery

You can greatly minimize the need for surgery by taking SEROVERA® on a concurrent basis.  SEROVERA® helps to dramatically reduce the inflammation and sores that are derivative of ulcerative colitis.

About 25 to 40 percent of ulcerative colitis patients must eventually have their colons removed because of massive bleeding, severe illness, rupture of the colon, or risk of cancer. Sometimes the doctor will recommend removing the colon if medical treatment fails or if the side effects of corticosteroids or other drugs threaten the patient’s health.

Surgery to remove the colon and rectum, known as proctocolectomy, is followed by one of the following:

• Ileostomy, in which the surgeon creates a small opening in the abdomen, called a stoma, and attaches the end of the small intestine, called the ileum, to it. Waste will travel through the small intestine and exit the body through the stoma. The stoma is about the size of a quarter and is usually located in the lower right part of the abdomen near the beltline. A pouch is worn over the opening to collect waste, and the patient empties the pouch as needed.
• Ileoanal anastomosis, or pull-through operation, which allows the patient to have normal bowel movements because it preserves part of the anus. In this operation, the surgeon removes the colon and the inside of the rectum, leaving the outer muscles of the rectum. The surgeon then attaches the ileum to the inside of the rectum and the anus, creating a pouch. Waste is stored in the pouch and passes through the anus in the usual manner. Bowel movements may be more frequent and watery than before the procedure. Inflammation of the pouch (pouchitis) is a possible complication.

Not every operation is appropriate for every person. Which surgery to have depends on the severity of the disease and the patient’s needs, expectations, and lifestyle. People faced with this decision should get as much information as possible by talking to their doctors, to nurses who work with colon surgery patients (enterostomal therapists), and to other colon surgery patients. Patient advocacy organizations can direct people to support groups and other information resources.

Because SEROVERA® AMP 500is an all-natural, organically grown non-toxic supplement for ulcerative colitis, you may reduce the risk of side effects and greatly improve the conditions before you need you surgery.

Is colon cancer a concern?

About 5 percent of people with ulcerative colitis develop colon cancer. The risk of cancer increases with the duration of the disease and how much the colon has been damaged. For example, if only the lower colon and rectum are involved, the risk of cancer is no higher than normal. However, if the entire colon is involved, the risk of cancer may be as much as 32 times the normal rate.

Sometimes precancerous changes occur in the cells lining the colon. These changes are called “dysplasia.” People who have dysplasia are more likely to develop cancer than those who do not. Doctors look for signs of dysplasia when doing a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy and when examining tissue removed during these tests.

According to the 2002 updated guidelines for colon cancer screening, people who have had IBD throughout their colon for at least 8 years and those who have had IBD in only the left colon for 12 to 15 years should have a colonoscopy with biopsies every 1 to 2 years to check for dysplasia. Such screening has not been proven to reduce the risk of colon cancer, but it may help identify cancer early. These guidelines were produced by an independent expert panel and endorsed by numerous organizations, including the American Cancer Society, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America.