Natural Treatments for Ulcerative Colitis

My mom suffers from Ulcerative Colitis, and medication hasn't helped her. She has had it since she was 20 and she is now 49. Do any of you know of any natural treatments that she can try?

[TrudieC]

In addition to her medications (assume she has been on a variety of colitis meds, what about prednisone, suppositories, imuran?) she should eat a low residue diet, avoid caffeine, alcohol, sugar and dairy.  Many people have found relief switching to a gluten free diet.  She must find ways to reduce and deal with stress in her life.  She may find some relief through acupuncture or chiropractic.  She also may be a candidate for the J-Pouch surgery.  I had mine 16 years ago and have had 16 years of cure.  It is rough going through the surgery but the freedom from disease has been wonderful.