Guest guest Posted November 5, 2001 Report Share Posted November 5, 2001 My husband has substantial improvement if he does not eat wheat. He is now on Enbrel but when he was on MTX they only way he could manage the PA was to also not eat the wheat Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2001 Report Share Posted November 6, 2001 > My husband has substantial improvement if he does not eat wheat. He is now on Enbrel but when he was on MTX they only way he could manage the PA was to also not eat the wheat > > Hope this helps. > > Hi - I found the same thing in combination with my antibiotic therapy, and I have heard of quite a few other people who also find they do better on a wheat-free diet. I've been curious about why this might be true, and have found out a few things. First, quite a few people, particularly of european descent, have inherited some degree of sensitivity (allergy) to some of the proteins in wheat, which collectively are known as gluten. If a person has this, antibodies to these proteins can be found in a blood test. This gluten sensitivity damages the wall of the small intestine, making it more permeable to bacteria and large molecules in food that can stir up the immune system in several different ways. This story is very widely known and may be connected with making arthritis and other autoimmune diseases worse. Luckily, the damage is usually reversible, and within a few weeks of a gluten-free diet the problem gets better. Just last weekend, I was talking with a molecular biologist who told me that gluten proteins also cause nonspecific activation of T cells even in non-allergic people. This really struck me as important for arthritis, because T cells are the immune system cells that direct the autoimmune attack that causes arthritis. One of the mysteries about arthritis is why T cells stay activated so that they continue this attack over long periods of time even though the body has strong mechanisms to discourage this. Nonspecific activation means that antibodies specific to the protein are not involved, so even if you are not allergic to gluten, eating it may still encourage the immune system to perpetuate its attack on your joints. Though a gluten-free diet is not so easy to do, I really think it is worth a try, especially because it takes only a few weeks to find out if it helps. I noticed a real change after about two weeks. There's lots of info on the Web about this diet. Best regards, Greenly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2001 Report Share Posted November 6, 2001 What do those of you on a wheat-free diet eat in place of bread? My doctor suggested I might try to eliminate wheat (among other substances) from my diet, but I found it nearly impossible. what do you eat? -- Jan O', Alaska jbgreenly@... wrote: > > > My husband has substantial improvement if he does not eat wheat. > He is now on Enbrel but when he was on MTX they only way he could > manage the PA was to also not eat the wheat > > > > Hope this helps. > > > > > > Hi - I found the same thing in combination with my antibiotic > therapy, and I have heard of quite a few other people who also find > they do better on a wheat-free diet. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2001 Report Share Posted November 7, 2001 I have heard of quite a few other people who also find > they do better on a wheat-free diet, Greenly : Thanks so much for this information. I did do a search and found lots of really great information. I also found that a great deal of the symptoms listed whereas gluten free diets were of benefit, are they same symptoms I have that reoccur over my health history. Thanks so much. I've started to eliminate wheat and sugar to see how this effects my body. You are right that not eating wheat and its products will not be easy...but you know... if it works, then it will be worth everything. I just can't live with this skin the way it is now any longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 I cook with rice flour for my husband and I purchase Spelt bread from a bakery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2001 Report Share Posted November 8, 2001 I found the same thing in combination with my antibiotic > therapy, and I have heard of quite a few other people who also find > they do better on a wheat-free diet. I've been curious about why > this might be true, and have found out a few things. > > Best regards, Greenly : I read with great interest your story about using a gluten free diet. I started trying this yesterday and think I can manage with the information that I have found on the internet as you suggested. One site that I found particularly useful is http://www.gicare.com/pated/edtgs06.htm It lists foods that are gluten free or not. , I was wondering if you would share with me some of the things that you have found you enjoy eating. This morning I was thinking about breakfast and ended up eating grits and a banana. I normally like to eat oatmeal but for a gluten free diet, I should not eat the oatmeal. I don't think that a gluten free diet would be something I would want to live with for the rest of my life.... but then again... if this works and my psoriasis improves and the total body skin itch disappears, then I'll continue for sure. What I am hoping is that trying this gluten free diet will help me gain control and then I can just be very careful and only eat gluten foods as a treat. That I would enjoy. Any thoughts you can add would be appreciated. Phyllis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2001 Report Share Posted November 12, 2001 Hi Jan I don't know if you can get these there but in Australia you can buy rice cakes, rice crackers, corn cakes and a lot of the health food stores sell wheat and gluten free breads. My daughter finds the sugar affects her more than the wheat but she is only young Take care Sue --- Jan <wizard@...> wrote: > What do those of you on a wheat-free diet eat in > place of bread? My doctor suggested I might try to > eliminate wheat (among other substances) from my > diet, but I found it nearly impossible. what do you > eat? -- Jan O', Alaska > > jbgreenly@... wrote: > > > > > > My husband has substantial improvement if he > does not eat wheat. > > He is now on Enbrel but when he was on MTX they > only way he could > > manage the PA was to also not eat the wheat > > > > > > Hope this helps. > > > > > > > > > > Hi - I found the same thing in combination > with my antibiotic > > therapy, and I have heard of quite a few other > people who also find > > they do better on a wheat-free diet. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 GREAT info!!!!! I agree 1000% - I am wondering what kind of acidic reactions would you be referring to? My daughter (3 1/2) takes c everyday - 500mg chewables and she does tend to have constipation. I'm wondering now if that acidic condition you refer to isn't the cause. I need to give her the akaline strip test to see. Which C do you recommend? Also do you know of any liquid prenatals? I havent' been able to find any so I use Country life - capsule instead of tablet - hoping its more digestable. Any ideas for others? Thanks! In a message dated 11/14/01 6:45:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, oxyssage@... writes: << Because it is not a complete balanced C complex many people have acidic reactions to it. They are not using the complete Vitamin C. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 In a message dated 11/14/01 4:38:08 PM GTB Standard Time, Terzi@... writes: << Which C do you recommend? Also do you know of any liquid prenatals? >> Soudium ascorbate is the best.Chewables,esp. asorbic acid ,will damage the tooth enamel in the long run. I don't know about prenatal liquid.I take a folic acid tablet,and some liquid iron/herbs by Floradix.Sometimes I eat a gummy vite. sara in ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Thanks a lot for the info - I'll check it out! In a message dated 11/14/01 9:55:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, walterkt@... writes: << But I wanted to let you know about both a liquid Vitamin C and a liquid multi-vitamin. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Thanks! I take the iron too from Floradix. I'll have to order the sodium ascorbate c. In a message dated 11/14/01 10:03:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, nnu29@... writes: << Soudium ascorbate is the best.Chewables,esp. asorbic acid ,will damage the tooth enamel in the long run. I don't know about prenatal liquid.I take a folic acid tablet,and some liquid iron/herbs by Floradix.Sometimes I eat a gummy vite. sara in ohio >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 A REPLY TO: Message: 9 Date: Sun, 11 Nov 2001 16:56:52 EST From: nnu29@... Subject: Re: question for all mamas re: vaccinating ... In a message dated 11/11/01 11:44:53 PM GTB Standard Time, chaunamarie@... writes: << so, my question is...are we better off immunizing our kiddos? thanks in advance for any advice! >> No. As for diet you can make healthier choices even with safeway foods.Not everyone has a local hfs,or can afford to shop at one.First replace the white with wheat,and look into baking your own bread every so often.If your kids prefer a chewable vit then consider switching to the elmo sesame street brand.I found the ingredients to be a little better than flinstones.Also there are gummi bear vitamins.I bought some at Walmart,and they are the same as the ones sold at the hfs. Go to McD once a month instead of 2 and instead make burgers and fries at home.If it is the playground that interests them I know some grocery stores have the same type of thing. Your kids will survive. Browse through some vegetarian/vegan sites for recipes. sara ________________________________________________________________ Hi - I agree with Sara, but for me and mine I would add 'ABSOLUTELY' in front of the NO. I'm fairly new to this list and have just been lurking and reading to gain more current information regarding vacs. My youngest son, now 9 years old, did not receive any of the Hep shots, although he did receive some of the others. I was aware of alot of controversy years ago regarding these particular vacs and refused to subject him to them. Since Alaska mandated the Hep shots for school kids now, we found a doctor to get him an exemption. No need to go into the whys and why nots regarding immune system disfunction from immunizations as from what I can see in reading the list these issues are pretty very well covered. What I haven't seen is alot of information regarding the importance of understanding nutrition, particularly with regards to actually receiving any benefits from the food we eat, or nutritional supplements being consumed. Unfortunately, most supplements go in the top end and come out the bottom with very little being left inside the body that will accomplish any good. Major cities have hundreds of pounds of these vitamin/mineral pills, some with the manufacturers name still legible, that have to be removed from their treatment plants on a monthly basis. They just don't break down to be utilized by the body. A related problem is just because it says Vitamin C on the label, doesn't mean that's what is actually in the container. Most people are only taking ascorbic acid, which is a small part of the Vitamin C complex. Because it is not a complete balanced C complex many people have acidic reactions to it. They are not using the complete Vitamin C. This holds true for many of the other vitamins and minerals as well because - and it's important to understand this - " It's because they are synthetic copies made by man in an attempt to duplicate what nature originally created. " You can easily spot the containers that have the synthetics as they all list the contents and give the quantity of mgs. or mcgs. contained. The only way to measure and quantify them is to manufacture and measure them into each pill/capsule. In order for V & Ms to function within the body in the manner in which they are required to operate to maintain or reobtain good health, there is the requirement for balance among them. Balance could even be more important than potency, as the requirement for certain ones to be used in conjunction with others at the same time (eg: Calcium requires mag, Vit D, and others to be utilized) is of paramount importance. Perhaps most important is the requirement for the cell receptors throughout the body to 'recognize' them and admit them at the cellular level. What's the big difference between 'natural' vs synthetic? Chemically, very little - but because of the hundreds, perhaps thousands of other cofactors found in the naturally occuring V & Ms which are not duplicated in the manmade synthetic ones, the body can absorb multiples of times the natural versus the synthetic because they are recognized as a beneficial element that is to be admitted into the cellular system. They get to Pass GO. The PDR lists the absorbtion rate for synthetic pills as approximately 10-20% getting into the body. Then, only about 10-20% of that actually gets into the cells. That is a pretty dismal showing for the money spent to buy them. Of every $100 spent over $90 of it is wasted. Another consideration is the absorbtion rate of liquids vs pills and capsules. Liquids are close to 100%. God made foods to contain all the naturally balanced nutritional factors, and then man decided he could improve upon Gods work and man decided to alter everything. First man depleted the soils of the basic minerals and began to use NPK fertilizers to quicken the growth of the plants and keep alittle nutrition available. Then, man created hybrids that look like the original, but contain only a fraction of the vitamins. Then man decided he could pick them long before they were ripened in the sun thereby ensuring the myriad benefits for nutrient content the sun provides would never be. Man could do that because the product could be stored in warehouses under gas at cool temperatures, held for long periods of time, transported over long distances, and then another gas could be applied to cause them to " appear " to ripen and they would be bought in the grocery store by those who thought they were getting quality nutritious foods. Apples and oranges also get their proper colored paint applied to really make them appear as " delicious " . The next step where man improved upon the product is to cut, dice, slice, mix, and cook it. Cook it at a high enough temperature so you can be sure all the enzymes are dead, and you'll not only get to enjoy eating it but can also enjoy the accompanying stomach ache that comes along because it's not being properly digested. Oh, and let's not forget the milk that is pasteurized to kill bacteria that also kills all the enzymes. It's no wonder so many people are lactose intolerant. If it doesn't have the enzymes, it can't be properly digested. Then the milk is homogenized and that breaks the fats down into miniscule sizes that can easily penetrate deep into our bodies and get deposited in places it was never intended by nature to be found. Oh, and let's not forget the added V & Ms that can no longer be utilized because the heat destroyed their organic state and turned them into unusable inorganics. If you're drinking milk for calcium, sorry, but it's no longer recognized as a nutrient unless you have Bessie in the back yard and she's giving you the real stuff. Then there's the bread. Let's strip the bran off and package it so it can be sold separately in health food stores as a food supplement. Then let's bleach the flour so we destroy all the naturally occuring V & Ms there and then we'll replace all those with a couple of synthetic ones and call it " enriched " . In reality, the only people being enriched from that bread are the ones who are selling it. Even most so-called " whole wheat " breads are nothing more than enriched flour with alittle whole wheat flour thrown in to give it a brown coloring. The bottom line is that DEAD FOOD CREATES DEAD BODIES. The stores are loaded with dead foods. You can easily recognize them as they are the ones that come in boxes and cans. They've been through mans creative methods for visual appeal and the virtual destruction of most nutritional value. A constant intake of only these foods will lead one down the road to sickness, incompentency, suffering, embarrassment, and an early death. Because our body must deal with eliminating these dead substances much energy is used up, but is not replaced. 30 - 40 - 60 years of this abuse and the body begins to rebel, sometimes it's much sooner. The body, like a battery, eventually just loses it's charge. While dead foods will " sustain " life for a time, unlike living foods, they do not " regenerate " life. Good health requires that our batteries be recharged by foods that will regenerate life. This includes our children. LIVING FOODS CREATE LIVING BODIES. These foods are found around the outer edges of most stores. Is supplementing expensive? I suppose that depends upon ones point of view. For me, it's the difference between Health Care - which I have control of - or Sick Care - where the doctor is usually the boss. Personally, I prefer to be my own boss. The expense of Sick Care far out weighs the cost of Health Care. Our health, or lack thereof, is always paid for. It can be paid for at the beginning and the attendant benefits are a long, healthy, enjoyable life - or - It can be paid for at the end with misery, suffering and an early death. We make that choice for ourselves and our children. I believe our best defense against disease and illness is a strong immune system. A body that is fortified with quality nutritional factors from living food complemented by a good supplementation program is a good start. Doug Also in Alaska ______________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 In a message dated 11/14/01 6:30:14 PM GTB Standard Time, Terzi@... writes: << Thanks! I take the iron too from Floradix. I'll have to order the sodium ascorbate c. >> I have to get mine online too.My hfs never even heard of it! I love the floradix,but it is darn expensive. sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Hi - I'm a little behind on this discussion so I am not 100% sure of the points being made. But I wanted to let you know about both a liquid Vitamin C and a liquid multi-vitamin. The vitamin C is called Emer'gen-C, it comes in a powder form and you mix it with water. My 2 year old loves it. You can get it at most health food stores or order it online at www.alacer.com The liquid multi-vitamin is called " Body Balance " and is made by Lifeforce International. You can only get this one by ordering it through a distributor or on line at www.lifeforce-intl.com I am 6 months pregnant and take it instead of a " pre-natal. " It absorbs more completely and quickly and does not upset my stomach. Check these out -- you might like them. Take care, Brittney --- Terzi@... wrote: > GREAT info!!!!! I agree 1000% - I am wondering > what kind of acidic > reactions would you be referring to? My daughter (3 > 1/2) takes c everyday - > 500mg chewables and she does tend to have > constipation. I'm wondering now if > that acidic condition you refer to isn't the cause. > I need to give her the > akaline strip test to see. Which C do you > recommend? Also do you know of > any liquid prenatals? I havent' been able to find > any so I use Country life > - capsule instead of tablet - hoping its more > digestable. Any ideas for > others? Thanks! > > > In a message dated 11/14/01 6:45:55 AM Eastern > Standard Time, > oxyssage@... writes: > > << Because it is not a complete balanced C complex > many people have > acidic reactions to it. They are not using the > complete Vitamin C. >> > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 Hi It's generally manifest by an upset stomach, however an acidic reaction could show up in other in other ways also. The pH test strips are a great idea. They've been referred to as " The one cent health test " as they are inexpensive to use and give a readily available reading as to where your body is on the acid/alkaline scale. Acidity is the cause of most diseases as it destroys the cells ability to maintain a high level of oxygen which is the cells protector. Dr. Otto Warburg received a Nobel Prize 70 years ago for discovering the cause of cancer (and most other diseases) which is a lack of oxygen at the cellular level. An example of the ability to absorb oxygen in an alkaline or acidic solution is demonstrated by using two glasses of water. Into one a teaspoon of vinager is added, and into the other a teaspoon of baking soda. Then with an oxygen bath over both glasses it has been shown the baking soda, which is the alkaline solution, will absorb 20 times more oxygen than the acidic vinager solution. An alkaline solution will draw in oxygen and an acidic solution will repel it. Our bodies cells are no different. We can bathe them in oxygen or we can destroy them in acid. I switched to the Emergen-C products several years ago. Many grocery stores also carry it in their nutrition sections. www.alacercorp.com Lots of really good information located there on health related subjects. At one time I was using the Lifeforce Body Balance but I now use a product called SEASILVER http://oxyssage.seasilverhealth.com Doug ______________________________________ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2001 09:34:20 EST From: Terzi@... Subject: Re: Re: Diet GREAT info!!!!! I agree 1000% - I am wondering what kind of acidic reactions would you be referring to? My daughter (3 1/2) takes c everyday - 500mg chewables and she does tend to have constipation. I'm wondering now if that acidic condition you refer to isn't the cause. I need to give her the akaline strip test to see. Which C do you recommend? Also do you know of any liquid prenatals? I havent' been able to find any so I use Country life - capsule instead of tablet - hoping its more digestable. Any ideas for others? Thanks! In a message dated 11/14/01 6:45:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, oxyssage@... writes: << Because it is not a complete balanced C complex many people have acidic reactions to it. They are not using the complete Vitamin C. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2001 Report Share Posted November 14, 2001 I'm familiar with Alacer corp and Emergen C - I will try to get baby girl to drink it up! She is pretty good with that and I only need to give her a small portion. This sea silver sounds interesting. Is it multi level? Do you sell it? Have you really felt a big difference in your health from it? Thanks, In a message dated 11/14/01 4:14:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, oxyssage@... writes: << At one time I was using the Lifeforce Body Balance but I now use a product called SEASILVER http://oxyssage.seasilverhealth.com >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 Yes, it is a network marketing company. When I first heard about it I told the lady I was not interested. Then I read the website. I decided that if even half of the information was true it would be worth a try so I ordered a case. I wanted to try it myself, and had some friends who if it would help them, it would be wonderful as nothing else really had. I have seen some virtual miracles happening with people using the product and my personal experience upon starting it was rather exciting. Do I feel a difference? Within 4 days of beginning to use the SEASILVER I literally felt like my body was regenerating itself. This was very surprising to me as I was already on what I considered a very good nutritional program using many supplements from various sources and I really did not expect to see much of a difference, if any. The company recommends using 2 oz. daily to begin with. I started with 8 oz. because I wanted to see if I would actually feel any of the purported benefits. My second day I awoke with a nasty headache. That was exciting because it told me that perhaps a detox was beginning. It was. Because of the complexity of nutritional factors found in it my shelves are not covered with as many products, and my wallet is not as thin either. I had been spending the equivalent ofa car payment monthly on health related items. I figured out some time ago that I don't live in a car but I do have to live in my body. When the doctors wanted to cut me open 35 years ago because of stomach ulcers I made the decision to heal myself through nutrition. Now, when someone asks me who my doctor is I just say, Mother Nature. If we're going to protect ourselves I believe the best solution is building the immune system through nutrition. Cut, burn, poison, and pricks in the arm (or other places) are not the answer. It can be ordered from the company through the website. www.oxyssage.seasilverhealth.com Thanks, Doug > I'm familiar with Alacer corp and Emergen C - I will try to get baby girl to > drink it up! She is pretty good with that and I only need to give her a > small portion. This sea silver sounds interesting. Is it multi level? Do > you sell it? Have you really felt a big difference in your health from it? > Thanks, > > > In a message dated 11/14/01 4:14:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, > oxyssage@p... writes: > > << At one time I was using the Lifeforce Body Balance but I > now use a product called SEASILVER http://oxyssage.seasilverhealth.com >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2001 Report Share Posted November 15, 2001 Thanks Doug - Sounds like a good product. I'll check it out. T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2001 Report Share Posted November 26, 2001 Wonderful Idea! Lelsie At 08:42 AM 11/26/2001 -0800, you wrote: >Hi Gang. > >I'm in the process of assembling an online diet/problem database for us. >The idea is that you'll be able to search on a food and see the problems >others experience from it, how long the trouble lasts and what, if >anything, they have done which has successfully mitigated it. For >instance, the post about how corn causes the writers finger joints to >stiffen and remain that way for 24 hours (assuming no more corn is >ingested.) When it's all done it will be posted at >http://www.healingyou.org/ and will be user add/edit capable, meaning >that you will be able to add content from your own experiences online >and edit same (others will not be able to edit your entries.) > >If you feel this is a worthwhile project and wish to contribute to it, >please contact me privately. > >Regards, ----------------------- >Geoff ** Usual Disclaimers ** > ----------------------- >The Formula: >Ge12.2+2Sa7.12.13(1Ch17.12.14)+(Ps2+69.4\72/78.2+107.9)+ >Is2.3/7.14\11.1-5/35.4-6(42.1-4+45.21+50.6+52.13)53+59.16+ >Je31.15+Mi5.2=SarShalom HaMoshiach > >http://www.healingyou.org/ NonRx Herbs, Homeopathics & supp's. >http://www.800-800-cruise.com/index-aff.html Make money & travel! >http://www.800-800-cruise.com/ Over a MILLION travel deals! > > > > >To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hi Ali! Geoff here. > Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 15:29:03 -0000 > From: " abbuttercup55 " <abbuttercup55@...> > > hi~ i just went to the nutritionist on campus and i would like to say > in not so many words that she sucked. Welcome to the world of arthritis... you will need to do a lot on your own. This is just a mild example. Many people find they must seek help from many places, a few happen to be fortunate enough to find, and be able to afford, truly caring and effective professionals to help them; but that is the exception, not the rule. > i don't mean that to be rude, but she did not help me one bit. Don't worry about it, we've all been there. > knows of any good links that would help me with this diet i will be Water. Clean, filtered plain, room temperature water. By the gallon. Depending on your weight, 2-3 large glasses on rising, 1-2 glasses with breakfast, 2-3 glasses between breakfast & lunch, 1-2 glasses with lunch, 2-3 glasses between lunch and dinner, 1-2 glasses with dinner, 2-3 glasses between dinner and retiring. NO SODA, NO COFFEE, for the most part no teas, alcohol, NOTHING WITH BUBBLES, i.e., no carbonated stuff The www.rheumatic.org has some links that may be of help. Here is one to Dr. Mercola's site which addresses diet & FM specifically: http://www.mercola.com/2001/nov/7/fibromyalgia.htm Here's a browse area: http://www.rheumatic.org/docs.htm As a rule of thumb you can eat anything and everything EXCEPT: ALL ITEMS ARE *IN ANY FORM* BEEF DAIRY <<--- there goes the pizza! CORN SOY WHEAT NIGHTSHADES Potatoes Tomatoes Eggplant and other stuff - lengthy list & I don't know them all PRE-PACKAGED PROCESSED FOODS FAST FOODS (BURGERS/DOG/ETC.) REFINED SUGAR <<--- there goes the candy! CHOCOLATE (this is the worst... :_( CAFFEINE YEAST <<--- there goes the beer! CARBONATED ANYTHING <<--- there goes the soda! The reason I said you can eat anything is that we get into patterns of eating just a few things fixed in a zillion ways. When we take these things out, we tend to feel like we can't eat. It's just not so, but it does require a " new " way of thinking. Try very, very hard to eat organic foods: fruits, vegetables, chicken. You'll need to be wary of wild fish in your area, farm-raised are generally fine. There are about a bazillion different fish and everyone tastes different (hint.) ROTATE!!!!! Rotate your foods. Eat reasonably, but whatever you eat try not to repeat that food in your diet more than once every 4 days. If you find you experience gas, bloating, etc., be aware that gas indicates food fermenting in the gut. It does this when you are not digesting it properly, IOW, that food is not good FOR YOU, regardless of how good it may be for other people. If you do not defecate regularly, your food is rotting in your gut. Ideally, every time a meal goes in, a prior one comes out. Fecal matter should be dark, soft but well-formed, expelled easily and sink to the bottom of the bowl. Fecal matter which floats is filled with gas, again, a sign of digestive troubles. If you only defecate a couple of times a day, that is fine. If you defecate only once a day or less, you have a problem. Address this easily with roughage (raw veggies) and increased water intake. Urine should be light to clear and free of odor. If you do not urinate regularly, if your urine is yellow to dark, or any other color, and if it is odiferous, you have a problem: Address this easily by increasing water intake. Flatulence (gas) indicates foods are not digesting properly. Gas that does not smell indicates a peculiar sort of fermentation in the gut - again, you have a problem: Increase water, alter foods, add Aloe Vera and enzymes. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: AVOID IN ALL FORMS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, INCLUDING SOAPS, SHAMPOOS PERFUMES COLOGNES NEWSPRINT CIGARETTE SMOKE (OTHER SMOKE TOO, BUT THIS IS THE WORST) GLUES HAIRSPRAYS Do not stress your body with piercing, tattooing, partying, etc. Get lots of sleep -- become --- DULL. Perhaps the most difficult of all this for you to face will not, in the end, be the prospect of losing your fiancé, it may be having to leave college for a time and move home to get this issue under control. Hopefully you will not have to face that, but if you do remember, college will be there tomorrow. Geoff soli Deo gloria http://www.healingyou.org/ NonRx herbals, homeopathics & supplements http://www.800-800-cruise.com/ Cruises, tours, resorts & luxury trains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2002 Report Share Posted February 23, 2002 Hi, I have a sample diet I would like to share with you. Breakfast: Slow-cooked oatmeal with fruit. Blueberries, apples, cinnamon, strawberries. Egg white omelet with vegetable. Cooked in olive oil. Cantaloupe, honeydew or orange slices. Yogurt with fresh fruit. Baked or grilled salmon. A bowl of fresh berries, cantaloupe, peaches, plums, or pears. Drink. Decaf. green tea or herb tea. Or better yet water. Lunch. Avocado stuffed with tuna, onion & celery. Served with tossed salad with lemon & olive oil dressing. Fruit for dessert. Vegetable or bean soup made with low-fat chicken broth. Add onions, garlic, carrots, parsley and favorite herbs. Grilled tuna or salmon. With tossed salad and fruit. Sliced white meat of turkey or chicken. Served with spinach salad or Spinach stir fried with garlic and olive oil.(saute garlic in olive oil and then add spinach and stir until wilted). Fresh fruit. Lunch or dinner. Veggie burger with onion, lettuce, on wheat less bread. Served with raw vegetables, like broccoli, celery sticks, cucumbers, etc. Turkey burger (without bun). Served with stir fried vegetables cooked in olive oil. Fresh strawberries or blueberries with yogurt. Roasted white meat of chicken or turkey. Served with collards, spinach, mustard greens or kale. Baked apple with cinnamon. Grilled shrimp with garlic and soy sauce. Served with brown rice and broccoli. Favorite fresh fruit. Snacks: Apple, orange, pear, plum, peach, etc. Fresh unsalted nuts. Fresh veggies, celery sticks, carrot sticks, broccoli, cucumber, etc.etc, Six black or green olives. The ideal meal which I tore out of USA Weekend is: Ginger carrot soup, Salmon filet with fruit salsa, spinach with garlic, mashed sweet potatoes, green salad plus and berries with yogurt. I hope this diet helps. This type of diet is also recommended by Dr. Perricone in his book "The Wrinkle Cure." He also has a list of fruits and vegetables to eat. And he has a three day diet that is supposed to make your skin look its best. The reason I mention his book is because he believes inflammation causes wrinkles and this diet is supposed to cut inflammation. This diet is also similar to Dr. Null's diet in "Get Healthy Now!" Wishing you well, Janette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2002 Report Share Posted March 21, 2002 In a message dated 3/21/02 7:53:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, ddudzik@... writes: > > I have a question for those of you that are following strict diet > guidelines > for autism or for candida. What can you eat? I see you can eat brown rice, > which is what I've started using, but what about pasta? Is there a pasta > you can eat? I printed out the do's and don'ts, but I feel a little > overwhelmed by it. It seems like there's nothing left but fruits and > vegetables, and maybe not even fruit. Help! > > Diane > > > Diane: If you visit this website, it will answer all your questions and provide you with many resources for locating foods: www.GFCFdiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 1, 2002 Report Share Posted July 1, 2002 Hi Kate, Mercury is toxic to the liver, and removing it in large quantities dumps the mercury into the liver....I call it liver overload....the liver is supposed to be our detox organ...but it can be overloaded. For my diet, with AIH, I try to avoid too much fat in my foods, especially deep fried foods, and I avoid foods with chemicals and preservatives, and I avoid foods (as much as possible) with my food allergens, in my case wheat, dairy, refined sugar, red meat. More later... aisha >From: " Brent Forbis " <bforbis@...> >Reply- >< > >Subject: [ ] diet >Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2002 09:33:45 -0400 > >Hey! I'm new to this group - I've been reading with interest and I have a >couple of questions: >1. What is the relation between the mercury fillings and AIH? >2. What can you tell me about the special diet you all seem to be using? >Has this help decrease your symptoms? >Thanks, >Kate _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2002 Report Share Posted July 8, 2002 Kate, Not all of us are on such a strict diet. I have moderate to severe liver damage and would never think of restricting my diet that drastically. Be careful and always check with your doctor before starting a special diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2002 Report Share Posted July 8, 2002 Hi , I don't know what book you are referring too, but from the websites I have seen and the diet i am following eggs are okay but bacon isn't. http://wholeapproach.com/diet_eat.html I am juts following there diet only, nothing else. I am going to see my doc next week to find out what natural antifungals i can take. I don't endorse that website i only used it for the diet. Best Wishes, Ruby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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