Guest guest Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Ronnie - I've been completely gluten-free for 3 years now. If I eat something " contaminated " I feel it immediately, which tells me how bad I was doing before, because I was too sick to notice! (I only have the one gene related to celiac, but my body produces antibodies whenever I eat gluten.) Perhaps when I get healthier I'll be able to make and eat some of my famous baked goods again, but right now, I figure avoidance gives my body one less burden to bear. At first it was upsetting that I didn't feel HUGELY better after eliminating gluten and dairy, but I figure I need to do everything I can to support the body so it can continue to heal. It's much easier to go gluten-free than it used to be, because there's more awareness now and more pre-made substitutes out there. Still, read labels carefully, because even gluten-free items can be high-glycemic and loaded with sugar and fat. It takes getting used to not being able to grab sandwiches on the go and the like, but it's worth it. (I went through a period where I was determined to be as good a gluten-free baker as I'd been a regular baker. What a pain in the bum. Decided there were so many other things I'd rather be doing!) Try it cleanly for a while and notice how you feel when you ingest gluten. That's the real test if you don't feel better while abstaining. Oh, and READ LABELS. Did you know that Twizzlers are made with wheat? And those fakey caramels with the white centers? Wheat-based. It's everywhere. BTW...thinking of balance issues...have they tested you for mold? That had me stumbling and falling, among other things. Best regards, Fifi > > Has anyone tried a gulten free diet? Was it successful? I know it is recommended for gut issues but my main issue is balance problems. The Naturopathic has recommended a gluten free diet. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Ronnie,take a look into mag. deficiency for balance. http://www.mbschachter.com/importance_of_magnesium_to_human.htm also check out choline deficiency. http://www.healthsupplementsnutritionalguide.com/Chloride.html got these from jim. i have had balance issues also and i am finding help with these. may not be of help to you, but may be?? worth a try barbara Ronnie - I've been completely gluten-free for 3 years now. If I eat something " contaminated " I feel it immediately, which tells me how bad I was doing before, because I was too sick to notice! (I only have the one gene related to celiac, but my body produces antibodies whenever I eat gluten.) Perhaps when I get healthier I'll be able to make and eat some of my famous baked goods again, but right now, I figure avoidance gives my body one less burden to bear. At first it was upsetting that I didn't feel HUGELY better after eliminating gluten and dairy, but I figure I need to do everything I can to support the body so it can continue to heal. It's much easier to go gluten-free than it used to be, because there's more awareness now and more pre-made substitutes out there. Still, read labels carefully, because even gluten-free items can be high-glycemic and loaded with sugar and fat. It takes getting used to not being able to grab sandwiches on the go and the like, but it's worth it. (I went through a period where I was determined to be as good a gluten-free baker as I'd been a regular baker. What a pain in the bum. Decided there were so many other things I'd rather be doing!) Try it cleanly for a while and notice how you feel when you ingest gluten. That's the real test if you don't feel better while abstaining. Oh, and READ LABELS. Did you know that Twizzlers are made with wheat? And those fakey caramels with the white centers? Wheat-based. It's everywhere. BTW...thinking of balance issues...have they tested you for mold? That had me stumbling and falling, among other things. Best regards, Fifi > > Has anyone tried a gulten free diet? Was it successful? I know it is recommended for gut issues but my main issue is balance problems. The Naturopathic has recommended a gluten free diet. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Gluten causes a lot of inflammation in the body and I have a book called the Lyme Diet by an ND in San Diego, Nicola McFadden. Anyway, most Lyme symptoms will improve just cutting out Gluten and Dairy. The MS diet is often recommended for Lyme patients. I know that my food allergies clear up when I stop Gluten and return when I eat it. My head tremor is practically non existent when I go Gluten free. Everyone is different, but it is worth a try for you to see if your symptoms do improve. Wheat has been genetically modified to be more pest resistant as well as to produce more Gluten which makes whole wheat bread it. That is why we are seeing more Gluten Free options in markets and restaurants. > > Has anyone tried a gulten free diet? Was it successful? I know it is recommended for gut issues but my main issue is balance problems. The Naturopathic has recommended a gluten free diet. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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