I have UC.  I am currently seeing a naturopathic doctor as my GI was less than helpful and only wanted to cut out my colon or put me on a dangerous drug (at least for me; I lack the ability to metabiloze it--according to tests).   UC, I am told can be controlled with the following medications; Asacol, Prednisone or Cortisol (ask about cortisol, as it has fewer side effects.  Most GIs do not mention it because it is used mainly in naturopathy), Remicade, Imuran, Lialda.   BUT GIs often do not turn to naturopathic nutrition, otherwise known as nutritional therapy.  It requires the elimination of certain foods (that naturopathic doctors will test you for) to lower inflammation and the use of dietary supplements and enzymes to help digest food.  It helped me an awful lot.  I felt healthier, my pain was less, and I was able to get out of bed and not use the bathroom like mad.   I also take special probiotics and other supplements now to help other problems caused by my UC.  Probiotics are very good...Shaklee has quality ones.  I would also look into the following; omega 3 fatty acid capsuls, and castor oil.  Omega 3 is good for inflammation and overall health, and when rubbed onto the abdomen followed by a heat source, castor oil helps sooth inflammation, and stimulate the lymphatics