Re: Does age have anything to do with response to diet??

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/8/01 12:40:37 AM Eastern Standard Time,

moorecp@... writes:

>

> I am far from an expert, but I would think the older a child, the more time

> for damage to occur. Our listmates will probably know better about it than

> I. I kicked myself for about a two weeks that I didn't know sooner too (my

> son is 5 years old), but have decided that it is a waste of energy to beat

> myself up. My kids and hubbie need me as healthy as can be, so after a

> serious couple of weeks of self pity, fear, and depression, I have decided

> to feel better. And to do what I can now for my son. I would say stick with

> it. It took us a couple of false starts to where we found he was getting

> food from schoolmates and/or foods we thought were safe. Hang in there

> though, I think for some kids it takes longer and there may be other food

> issues.

>

> Anyways- hope that helps. Lots of Love

>

> (Los Angeles)

>

This is exactly what I said about chelation therapy. The old they are, the

more damage there is and maybe the longer it takes for improvements to show.

[Guest guest]

My brother found out he was a celiac when he was around 40. He is so damaged

that just smelling the flour dust can affect him. They have no gluten that

they know of in their house.

I've known since my teens that some grains bothered me. In my 20's I realized

it was gluten, and in my 30's I found out all about it - when my brother was

diagnosed. I have never been as bad as he is, and hoped that cutting back on

my consumption would be good enough! It wasn't until a couple of years ago -

when I found out about the milk factor - that I was able to start going

completely GFCF.

I have been basically GFCF for a year. I had no major overnight changes, but

infractions have taught me what the food does to me. The changes are minor,

and they quietly add on to themselves until I am miserable. I lost 30 lbs in

6 months without trying! My panic attacks have diminished considerably, and

my moods are smoother.

My 22 year old son, diagnosed autistic at 19, has seizures. He has seen how

much better my brain can function, and he is in the process of changing his

diet. It is a slow process, but he is sticking to it more and more.

Does this help? :-) I hope so!

Mags

avoiding wheat, oats, barley, rye, and regular milk

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