two questions

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Hello everyone,

I'm new to this forum. What a wonderful support network and wealth of

information. I have been on a sugar/yeast-free diet for 3 weeks now

and am starting to see incredible results which is most encouraging.

Even my partner has already noticed changes in my ability to keep

focussed. I see how managing the die-off symptoms is a real

balancing act, which I am finding is a full time job, only second to

food preparation. Second week on the diet, I increased coconut oil

and raw garlic to find nightly chest pressure/burning and adrenaline

rushes so bad I landed in an emergency ward. A day later, I had oral

thrush which seems to now be under control. I'm assuming this was all

part of die-off. Keeping a daily journal of foods I eat to monitor

the level of die-off reaction has been helpful at pinpointing what I

need to add or pull back from.

First question is this... I've always suffered from constipation, but

it seems to be worse with my increased protein. I've been vegetarian

for 20 years and have now started eating chicken on this diet and

although I feel much better, I just can't seem to move things

through me despite the mounds of salad and vegetables, herbal tea and

water. I'm taking probiotics and " Ultra Flora " before and after

meals. Any tips?

Also, I'm known for my cheery, positive disposition. I feel so

frustrated and angry on this diet, something I rarely feel. Is this

normal frustration as foods are so limited in the beginning? I

actually exploded into tears while cutting a piece of cheddar for

someone yesterday and even though I'm feeling physically better, I am

beside myself with anger at the supper table as others heap their

plates with carbs.

Thanks,

Heidi