Diarrhea

[Guest guest]

Hi Dawn,

I have the same watery diarrhea, but am happy that my dry, cracked lips are

improving! I don't do anything to stop the diarrhea as I feel better after a

bout of it. I still only drink according to my thirst (besides the electrolyte

drink with meals).

As for the raw tushy - the best thing is to mix a couple of drops of Oil of

Oregano with say about a 1 Tbsp. coconut oil in a small jar to keep in the

bathroom. Rub that in after visit to the bathroom. This works really well for

me. *blush*

>

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>

> Also, with the diarrhea, should I take in more water to remain hydrated? My

lips have been dry, but I know that is also a candida thing.

>

> Any tips on a raw tushy? (Sorry.)

>

> Thanks,

> Dawn

>

[Guest guest]

Ha ha!

I meant to say rub in a little bit (whatever fits on your finger tip) not the

entire tablespoonful!

>

> Hi Dawn,

>

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>

> As for the raw tushy - the best thing is to mix a couple of drops of Oil of

Oregano with say about a 1 Tbsp. coconut oil in a small jar to keep in the

bathroom. Rub that in after visit to the bathroom. This works really well for

me. *blush*

>

>

[Guest guest]

> Hi Dawn,

I don't do anything to stop the diarrhea as I feel better after a bout of it. I

still only drink according to my thirst (besides the electrolyte drink with

meals).

>

> As for the raw tushy - the best thing is to mix a couple of drops of Oil of

Oregano with say about a 1 Tbsp. coconut oil in a small jar to keep in the

bathroom. Rub that in after visit to the bathroom. This works really well for

me. *blush*

>

>

So, has your diarrhea been constant? Or is it more on and off? I'd like it

better if it was just a 'bout' and things would ease up a bit, just for my

tushy's sake! Thanks for the coconut oil idea...I WILL try it!!

}}Thanks again, !

[Guest guest]

Hi Dawn,

The diarrhea was fairly constant for the first 3 or 4 months or so, but as I

said, I felt better for having it (as bizarre as that sounds!).

Now that I've been on the diet 10 months, it comes and goes in bouts, and it

still makes me feel better.

Good luck!

>

> So, has your diarrhea been constant? Or is it more on and off? I'd like it

better if it was just a 'bout' and things would ease up a bit, just for my

tushy's sake! Thanks for the coconut oil idea...I WILL try it!!

> }}Thanks again, !

>

[Guest guest]

> Even with enzymes (TriEnza and NoFenol), my son has frequent diarrhea and/or

> light colored stools. Any suggestions of a different enzyme to try or

> something else? By the way, DS's behavior is great -- slight fine motor

> issue, tinnitus, picky eater and a little more high strung than most, but

> mostly an AMAZING nine year old.

At my house, yeast overgrowth caused three kids to be constipated but one child

had diarrhea. So it might be yeast, especially with the tinnitis which was

caused by yeast here.

Bad bacteria causes diarrhea also.

Or it might be other things like zinc deficiency, B12 deficiency, and a few

other things.

Dana

[Guest guest]

Yes, I believe it could. In my experience, lithium is best given for specific

symptoms and not just as a mineral added into daily supplements.

>

> could the lithium orotate give diarrea?

>

[Guest guest]

What kind of milk do you use? we use rice milk.

>

> Our 3 year old son was recently diagnosed with autism and we

> implemented the gluten free casein free diet about 3 months ago. Things

> were going great for awhile, but just within the last 2 weeks he has

> been battling daily diarrhea and stomach cramps. We think it may be soy

> intolerance (yougurt he eats) or sodium nitrate intolerance (Hebrew

> National hot dogs that he eats). My wife and I being new to a GFCF

> diet, just don't know what to do. ANY help out there would be greatly

> appreciated!

>

> ny and in Minneapolis-St. MN area

>

[Guest guest]

I gave it for aggression.

On Dec 13, 2009, at 2:44 PM, Liz wrote:

> Yes, I believe it could. In my experience, lithium is best given

> for specific symptoms and not just as a mineral added into daily

> supplements.

>

>

> >

> > could the lithium orotate give diarrea?

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Bee and moderators: I have been doing the diet for about 5 weeks or so. I

had some constipation issues for a few days, weakness, a headache that lasted 2

days, and the worst symptom has been ocular rosacea that has been going on since

January before I started the diet and when I gave up grains and fruits on my

own....these have been my detox/healing reactions. The rosacea around the eyes

is practically gone. Now my new symptom, for over 1 week, I have had diarrhea

every morning and sometimes a few times later (once I had to wake up from

sleeping). It never hurts and I don't have any stomach cramps to go with it. I

am becoming concerned, though, because it's been going on for so long. I also

cheated a bit on Easter with some dark chocolate. This has not stopped the detox

of diarrhea at all or increased it either.

> Another thing I have been doing in the last 2 weeks every day is dry skin

brushing...could this be causing the diarrhea?

>

> I figure that I must be detoxing but I am concerned about getting dehydrated.

I found myself unable to jog and even walking for 30 minutes is somewhat

difficult.

+++Hi . Dry skin brushing helps your body detoxify, so you could do one

every other day. Don't overdo exercise either, since it mobilizes toxins too.

That's why you do dry skin brushing, which is a mild form of exercise. Of

course walking is okay, but 30 minutes may be too long at this time. No one

should jog since it jars your body too much and makes it very stressed.

+++Diarrhea isn't dangerous. My brother is 61 years old and had it for over 20

years; it took him 20 months (1 month for every year) for it to stop. Just

ensure you drink enough fluids, like 6-8 glasses of 6-8 ounces per day.

+++Also remember that IF you've ever had diarrhea in the past your body will be

retracing it as this article explains:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/heal10.php

+++Also taking higher doses of vitamin C will cause loose stools, and ensure you

are taking the correct amounts of calcium and magnesium.

All the best, Bee

[Guest guest]

Thanks Bee. I feel better knowing it isn't dangerous. I haven't had a problem

with diarrhea in the past, like your brother. Thanks for relating that story.

Except for once when I had been ill with a sinus infection and on strong

antibiotics and I was sure that it caused C. Difficile to take over. I have

never been so sick with diarrhea...it lasted one week and unfortunately, I took

flagyl to stop it.

I have been jogging for 15 years and it is one of my greatest joys. It's my

break from the kids, and you could call it my meditation. I love to go outside

and jog in my neighborhood, especially in the spring weather. I would hate to

have to stop it for this diet but I have found it to be too difficult to do

lately. If I feel up to it, can't I just jog? I don't really go for that long,

about 20-30 minutes. Sometimes I alternate with walking.

I am taking 325mg of magnesium twice per day. I have the Natural Calm powder

magnesium citrate and it's 2 rounded teaspoons 325mg of magnesium. Then, I

purchased your NOW calcium citrate powder from iHerb. That one is 700mg of

calcium citrate for 1.5 teaspoons. I am taking 1/2 teaspoon twice per day.

Those are not exact numbers of 600 each for the day.

Bee: Is that still ok? Do I need to do something differently?

I take the 4,000 mg of vitamin C per day,(caplets), in divided doses. I take

2,000mg in the morning, 1,000 after lunch, and 1,000 after dinner.

Is that also ok?

Thanks so much.

> >

> > Hi Bee and moderators: I have been doing the diet for about 5 weeks or so. I

had some constipation issues for a few days, weakness, a headache that lasted 2

days, and the worst symptom has been ocular rosacea that has been going on since

January before I started the diet and when I gave up grains and fruits on my

own....these have been my detox/healing reactions. The rosacea around the eyes

is practically gone. Now my new symptom, for over 1 week, I have had diarrhea

every morning and sometimes a few times later (once I had to wake up from

sleeping). It never hurts and I don't have any stomach cramps to go with it. I

am becoming concerned, though, because it's been going on for so long. I also

cheated a bit on Easter with some dark chocolate. This has not stopped the detox

of diarrhea at all or increased it either.

> > Another thing I have been doing in the last 2 weeks every day is dry skin

brushing...could this be causing the diarrhea?

> >

> > I figure that I must be detoxing but I am concerned about getting

dehydrated. I found myself unable to jog and even walking for 30 minutes is

somewhat difficult.

>

> +++Hi . Dry skin brushing helps your body detoxify, so you could do

one every other day. Don't overdo exercise either, since it mobilizes toxins

too. That's why you do dry skin brushing, which is a mild form of exercise. Of

course walking is okay, but 30 minutes may be too long at this time. No one

should jog since it jars your body too much and makes it very stressed.

>

> +++Diarrhea isn't dangerous. My brother is 61 years old and had it for over

20 years; it took him 20 months (1 month for every year) for it to stop. Just

ensure you drink enough fluids, like 6-8 glasses of 6-8 ounces per day.

>

> +++Also remember that IF you've ever had diarrhea in the past your body will

be retracing it as this article explains:

> http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/heal10.php

>

> +++Also taking higher doses of vitamin C will cause loose stools, and ensure

you are taking the correct amounts of calcium and magnesium.

>

> All the best, Bee

>

[Guest guest]

Hello there,

I'm sure Bee will chime in and might tell you about her brother who had Crohn's

for many years... I wanted to also add that since about the start of the year, I

think I might have had 2 BMs that were " normal " or " formed. " Everything else

was a diarrhea variant.

Your body is detoxing! As long as you're not feeling bad, i.e. no cramps or

anything, drink the electrolyte drink (and other fluids), take it easy - no

jogging, perhaps? - so your body can do its job, and celebrate that fact

andra

>

> Hi Bee and moderators: I have been doing the diet for about 5 weeks or so.

Now my new symptom, for over 1 week, I have had diarrhea every morning and

sometimes a few times later (once I had to wake up from sleeping). It never

hurts and I don't have any stomach cramps to go with it. I am becoming

concerned, though, because it's been going on for so long.

>

> Thanks for your help. I hope I don't have to continue with diarrhea for too

much longer.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello andra and

I have diarrhea for 1 1/2 year now, that I am following the diet. I had only 5-6

normal bowel movements all this time. so I guess that 5 weeks is not long

. We all have diarrhea during the program caused by toxins coming out.

Marisa

> >

> > Hi Bee and moderators: I have been doing the diet for about 5 weeks or so.

Now my new symptom, for over 1 week, I have had diarrhea every morning and

sometimes a few times later (once I had to wake up from sleeping). It never

hurts and I don't have any stomach cramps to go with it. I am becoming

concerned, though, because it's been going on for so long.

> >

> > Thanks for your help. I hope I don't have to continue with diarrhea for too

much longer.

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Thanks Bee. I feel better knowing it isn't dangerous. I haven't had a problem

with diarrhea in the past, like your brother. Thanks for relating that story.

Except for once when I had been ill with a sinus infection and on strong

antibiotics and I was sure that it caused C. Difficile to take over. I have

never been so sick with diarrhea...it lasted one week and unfortunately, I took

flagyl to stop it.

+++Hi . Diarrhea is one of the many ways your body gets rid of toxins,

so that's a good thing!

> I have been jogging for 15 years and it is one of my greatest joys. It's my

break from the kids, and you could call it my meditation. I love to go outside

and jog in my neighborhood, especially in the spring weather. I would hate to

have to stop it for this diet but I have found it to be too difficult to do

lately. If I feel up to it, can't I just jog? I don't really go for that long,

about 20-30 minutes. Sometimes I alternate with walking.

+++As I wrote before: No one should jog since it jars your body too much and

makes it very stressed. Walking is okay.

>

> I am taking 325mg of magnesium twice per day. I have the Natural Calm powder

magnesium citrate and it's 2 rounded teaspoons 325mg of magnesium. Then, I

purchased your NOW calcium citrate powder from iHerb. That one is 700mg of

calcium citrate for 1.5 teaspoons. I am taking 1/2 teaspoon twice per day. Those

are not exact numbers of 600 each for the day.

+++That's close enough.

> I take the 4,000 mg of vitamin C per day,(caplets), in divided doses. I take

2,000mg in the morning, 1,000 after lunch, and 1,000 after dinner. Is that also

ok?

+++Yes, that is good too.

Luv, Bee

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

If you are getting diarrhea, I'd say that the diet *is* working for you. Loose

stools is one way for the body to get rid of toxins. For some people, like me,

it's the body's preferred method of getting the toxins out of the body.

It could also be that you are 'retracing' previous episodes of diarrhea as well.

If you go to Bee's website and type in the word " retracing " in the search field,

you should find an article that explains what retracing is. (Sorry, her site

won't load for me at the moment.)

Hang in there!

(a group moderator)

>

> Hi,

>

> This is my sixth day of the diet and I've gradually adopted the amount of good

fats to reflect in fitday as appropriate for my " due body weight. " But, I'm

also developing diarrhea after being concerned about possible constipation for

the first few days. I'm wondering if I took on too much fat too soon or what

might be causing this. I had chronic diarrhea as a result of undiagnosed

candida for almost six months before a week's Nystatin stopped the diarrhea

three years ago and adopting a candida diet for six months. I don't think that

this is related but I don't know what to think.

>

> Any ideas or suggestions. I do feel drawn to this plan, it's just not working

for me right now,

>

> Help!

> Thanks,

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi,

>

> This is my sixth day of the diet and I've gradually adopted the amount of good

fats to reflect in fitday as appropriate for my " due body weight. " But, I'm

also developing diarrhea after being concerned about possible constipation for

the first few days. I'm wondering if I took on too much fat too soon or what

might be causing this. I had chronic diarrhea as a result of undiagnosed

candida for almost six months before a week's Nystatin stopped the diarrhea

three years ago and adopting a candida diet for six months. I don't think that

this is related but I don't know what to think.

+++Hi ,

You changed over to this program very fast. Usually it takes 1-2 months to get

your fat ratios up enough since they cause a lot of detoxifying and healing

symptoms and reactions like diarrhea. It isn't because good fats cause

diarrhea; it's because they help the body get rid of toxins. I think it is too

soon for you to retrace something from 3 years ago.

Diarrhea won't harm you so if you are doing okay just continue on the way you

are.

All the best, Bee

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

Increasing fat intake, particularly if you are new to the program, can also

cause loose stools/diarrhea.

How much vitamin C are you taking?

andra, a group moderator

>

> Hi Bee, moderators and folks,

>

> I've been on the diet for two weeks now and getting an idea of what re-tracing

and detoxing is all about. I'm challenged getting the amount of fat in the

correct range but I'm so new that is probably fine.

>

> Diarrhea has been a problem for me off and on for a lifetime. I began dry

brushing a few days ago and got the predicted mucous in my loose stool. I'm

having diarrhea once to three times a day, very close to when I eat (breakfast,

lunch and sometimes on waking). I'm also increasing my vitamin C and want some

kind of feedback as to when i've reached the maximum amount (I've also accessed

a local resource for Vit. C injections and will take the preparatory blood test

this week).

>

> I'm wondering how to determine if the diarrhea is re-tracing or a current

digestive problem (it's usually preceded by gut rumbling) or I've reached my

Vit. C maximum or it's some combination of all three. How do I find my maximum

Vit. C with this kind of confusion?

>

> Thank you for all of your helpful responses to questions from myself and

others,

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Bee, moderators and folks,

>

> I've been on the diet for two weeks now and getting an idea of what re-tracing

and detoxing is all about. I'm challenged getting the amount of fat in the

correct range but I'm so new that is probably fine.

+++Hi . Take your time increasing your good fats, since they are

cleansing and increase detoxification.

>

> Diarrhea has been a problem for me off and on for a lifetime. I began dry

brushing a few days ago and got the predicted mucous in my loose stool. I'm

having diarrhea once to three times a day, very close to when I eat (breakfast,

lunch and sometimes on waking). I'm also increasing my vitamin C and want some

kind of feedback as to when i've reached the maximum amount (I've also accessed

a local resource for Vit. C injections and will take the preparatory blood test

this week).

+++I doubt that your diarrhea is because of vitamin C, so keep increasing it so

you are getting 4,000 mg per day.

+++That's wonderful you are going ahead with the vitamin C injections! Hooray!

>

> I'm wondering how to determine if the diarrhea is re-tracing or a current

digestive problem (it's usually preceded by gut rumbling) or I've reached my

Vit. C maximum or it's some combination of all three. How do I find my maximum

Vit. C with this kind of confusion?

+++It could be either retracing and/or current since diarrhea is one of the ways

your body detoxifies itself.

+++To feel more secure about what is happening read this article on Retracing,

and scroll down to the section " Healing Reactions Versus Disease Reactions "

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/heal10.php

>

> Thank you for all of your helpful responses to questions from myself and

others,

+++You are very welcome indeed! Onward & upward!

Bee

[Guest guest]

I'm taking 5 grams/day Vit. C., upped recently from 3grams to 4 grams

and 5.

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

Bee's diet recommends 4 g (4,000mg) of vitamin C daily. Is there any reason you

are taking 5g?

andra, a group moderator

>

> I'm taking 5 grams/day Vit. C., upped recently from 3grams to 4 grams

> and 5.

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> I'm taking 5 grams/day Vit. C., upped recently from 3grams to 4 grams

> and 5.

+++Hi ,

Since you are getting intravenous vitamin C treatments soon, only take 4,000 mg

of vitamin C per day. Also when you get the treatments find out if you should

be taking any vitamin C during the treatment.

Bee

[Guest guest]

Hello Sharon,

Sometimes diarrhea is just part of our healing/retracing we cannot avoid. If

you've cut back on the coconut oil/fats and have not noticed a difference, it's

probably not the fats. Diarrhea is a great way for your body to get rid of

stuff it doesn't want, so you can celebrate your body doing its job so

efficiently!

Best,

andra

group moderator

>

> Well, I've seen other people report diarrhea problems, and now it is my

> turn. This occurred two days ago, a day of rest, and now again today.

> I feel real weak and beat up. I don't need to lose any more weight!

>

> I've cut way back on the coconut oil, to one teaspoon per meal rather

> than the 1.5 tablespoons I was taking. Also, I was almost up to 2000 C

> per day, and tonight I was scared to take any. Any suggestions on how

> to deal with this? I seemed to be doing so well. Is cutting back so

> drastically on CO the right thing to do? Best, Sharon

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Well, I've seen other people report diarrhea problems, and now it is my

> turn. This occurred two days ago, a day of rest, and now again today.

> I feel real weak and beat up. I don't need to lose any more weight!

>

> I've cut way back on the coconut oil, to one teaspoon per meal rather

> than the 1.5 tablespoons I was taking. Also, I was almost up to 2000 C

> per day, and tonight I was scared to take any. Any suggestions on how

> to deal with this? I seemed to be doing so well. Is cutting back so

> drastically on CO the right thing to do?

+++Hi Sharon,

Like andra advised your body is detoxifying itself, so getting diarrhea is a

common symptom when your body becomes able to detoxify as it should.

Lowering the fats may not change anything, and they are what help your body

detoxify more than anything else, so you do not want to stop or interfere with

those processes.

Diarrhea won't hurt you when you are consuming enough fluids. My brother had it

for over 20 years (Crohn's Disease) before starting on my program and he had to

experience it another 20 months when it finally stopped. 20 months because it

takes 1 month of natural healing for every year.

Also IF you have ever had diarrhea in the past your body will be " retracing "

every episode while it is healing itself:

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/heal10.php

In fact all dis-ease processes are exactly the same as healing/ detoxifying

processes, with the only difference being that a person on this healthy program

is progressing towards health rather than becoming more and more unhealthy, or

dis-eased.

The medical field labels each and every " sign " of poor health as separate

dis-eases, illnesses, symptoms, etc. instead of calling them what they actually

are, i.e. " signs " the body is working hard at maintaining its health in spite of

poor nutrition, toxins, etc., which means it is trying to heal and detoxify

itself.

All the best, Bee

[Guest guest]

Today is the third day of extreme diarrhea and I am feeling very weak

and my intestines are sore. I made it till 6:00 p.m. today so was

getting hopeful it was over. I had added 1 1/2 teaspoons of coconut oil

to my dinner egg drink at 5:00 p.m. Should I not have any for a few

days? Bee, you say I should not cut it back. I guess I'm pretty

worried at having this so long.

I keep reading your article on diarrhea, and I'm trying to drink

continually. I guess I'm worried about ending up in a hospital with IVs.

In the past I rarely had diarrhea; rather, the opposite was more of a

problem. How is constipation retraced? I can't imaging that this

coconut oil would allow for it to actually be retraced.

Hoping for better tomorrow... Sharon

nocalc wrote:

>

>

> Hello Sharon,

>

> Sometimes diarrhea is just part of our healing/retracing we cannot

> avoid. If you've cut back on the coconut oil/fats and have not noticed

> a difference, it's probably not the fats. Diarrhea is a great way for

> your body to get rid of stuff it doesn't want, so you can celebrate

> your body doing its job so efficiently!

>

> Best,

> andra

> group moderator

>

>

> >

> > Well, I've seen other people report diarrhea problems, and now it is my

> > turn. This occurred two days ago, a day of rest, and now again today.

> > I feel real weak and beat up. I don't need to lose any more weight!

> >

> > I've cut way back on the coconut oil, to one teaspoon per meal rather

> > than the 1.5 tablespoons I was taking. Also, I was almost up to 2000 C

> > per day, and tonight I was scared to take any. Any suggestions on how

> > to deal with this? I seemed to be doing so well. Is cutting back so

> > drastically on CO the right thing to do? Best, Sharon

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> > >

> > > Well, I've seen other people report diarrhea problems, and now it is my

> > > turn. This occurred two days ago, a day of rest, and now again today.

> > > I feel real weak and beat up. I don't need to lose any more weight!

> > >

> > > I've cut way back on the coconut oil, to one teaspoon per meal rather

> > > than the 1.5 tablespoons I was taking. Also, I was almost up to 2000 C

> > > per day, and tonight I was scared to take any. Any suggestions on how

> > > to deal with this? I seemed to be doing so well. Is cutting back so

> > > drastically on CO the right thing to do? Best, Sharon

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi Bee,

> When I started having diarrhea, I thought good, I'm detoxing! But now it's

time for school to start, and I can't leave my kindergarten class to go to the

bathroom every hour. Should I cut back on Vitamin C or coconut oil? Is there

any herb I could take?

>

+++Hi Jodie,

How long have you been on my program, and did your diarrhea start after that?

If so, how long have you had it now?

Also, have you ever had diarrhea in the past?

How much coconut oil and vitamin C are you taking?

Cheers, Bee