Yay! Scrambled eggs with ground beef... um... green beans... weird.
Now we must solve the problem of where to get lunch when you can't pack something and have to eat out, but can't eat most of the food on the planet...
Friday, December 6, 2013
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Progress!!
So today we were finally allowed to have eggs! (which are suddenly appealing. very weird)
The yolk had to be raw, so that was gross. But it was nice to have a breakfast food! And we can eat sour kraut now instead of just the juice. Much better!
The yolk had to be raw, so that was gross. But it was nice to have a breakfast food! And we can eat sour kraut now instead of just the juice. Much better!
Confessions
I have a confession to make. I found a bubble gum jelly bean in my room yesterday. I licked it all day. It was yummy.
First few days
Sorry I haven't posted these sooner, I had a test to study for.
The first two days were the hardest so far. I knew we were in for a rough ride when I woke up to squash soup and sour kraut juice for breakfast. yum.
You don't realize how much you snack on stuff until you can't have it. Here are some things I have ben missing:
gum
ice cream
soda pop
jello (mom gave away my last jello cup from when I was sick)
fruit
BREAD
I think it was really hard at first mostly because of two main things.
First off, I was in my Crave Cycle, if ya know what I mean.
Secondly we ate mostly soups for the first 3 days which are not very satisfying without potato, noodle, flour, or BREAD. I have a harder time with cravings when I am hungry. Tuesday I was at work all day. Every single scoop of ice cream looked peculiarly delicious, even the flavors I don't really like. weird.
When I came home, mamma was nice enough to cook me an extra meal since I was really hungry! Something I could chew on!
Also we have had to have sour kraut juice with every meal. Gross.
We have been taking a probiotic every morning too.
The first two days were the hardest so far. I knew we were in for a rough ride when I woke up to squash soup and sour kraut juice for breakfast. yum.
You don't realize how much you snack on stuff until you can't have it. Here are some things I have ben missing:
gum
ice cream
soda pop
jello (mom gave away my last jello cup from when I was sick)
fruit
BREAD
I think it was really hard at first mostly because of two main things.
First off, I was in my Crave Cycle, if ya know what I mean.
Secondly we ate mostly soups for the first 3 days which are not very satisfying without potato, noodle, flour, or BREAD. I have a harder time with cravings when I am hungry. Tuesday I was at work all day. Every single scoop of ice cream looked peculiarly delicious, even the flavors I don't really like. weird.
When I came home, mamma was nice enough to cook me an extra meal since I was really hungry! Something I could chew on!
Also we have had to have sour kraut juice with every meal. Gross.
We have been taking a probiotic every morning too.
Last day of Joy
Ok, so for my last day of happiness and joy I had many delicious things... most of which I took pictures... sad I know. Don't judge me. :p
Here is, of course, coke. And my cheddar cheese potato chips, and then some raspberry chocolate candy donut things.
I took a picture of the other stuff I ate, but they are on my phone which is broken. but here is the tasty list:
1. yogurt
2. white raspberry truffle ice cream
3. pineapple upside down cake
4. Panara turkey sandwich
5. almost an entire loaf of asiago bread from Panara (I shared some with the family)
5.5 hazelnut cream cheese with the bread
6. steak
7. grapes
8. pomegranate
I cant remember anything else... but it was a pretty good day. :) Mom and I drove to the Whole Foods Market in Midtown and the to Panara, but I must say, I think there were more people in that little shopping center than in my entire town!
I took a picture of the other stuff I ate, but they are on my phone which is broken. but here is the tasty list:
1. yogurt
2. white raspberry truffle ice cream
3. pineapple upside down cake
4. Panara turkey sandwich
5. almost an entire loaf of asiago bread from Panara (I shared some with the family)
5.5 hazelnut cream cheese with the bread
6. steak
7. grapes
8. pomegranate
I cant remember anything else... but it was a pretty good day. :) Mom and I drove to the Whole Foods Market in Midtown and the to Panara, but I must say, I think there were more people in that little shopping center than in my entire town!
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Panara...
What are they chance of me getting my hands on a Panara bagel before Monday?? I really want and asiago with hazelnut cream cheese. ðŸ˜
Meanwhile, I sit here finishing off the last of my jelly bean supply before they are... gone... forever. Tomorrow I am having a Coke. And cheddar cheese potato chips. And... and... any other ideas??
Meanwhile, I sit here finishing off the last of my jelly bean supply before they are... gone... forever. Tomorrow I am having a Coke. And cheddar cheese potato chips. And... and... any other ideas??
Add a little fun!!
I think I have decided to take any money I would spend on food I can't eat anymore (eating out, school vending machines, ect) and use it for helping to ease the pain of no junk food for the next year (or however long this lasts). I am thinking movie theatre trips and shopping trips. Let's see... I need a hit list...
Books a Million (besides books, they also have a large supply of dr who stuff and a pair of portal earrings I really want)
Charming Charlies
Rue 21
Anywhere else??
What good movies are coming out? Next year there will be new Fantastic Four and Avengers movies. They are certainly on the list... any others?
Any other great ideas people??
Books a Million (besides books, they also have a large supply of dr who stuff and a pair of portal earrings I really want)
Charming Charlies
Rue 21
Anywhere else??
What good movies are coming out? Next year there will be new Fantastic Four and Avengers movies. They are certainly on the list... any others?
Any other great ideas people??
My symtoms at the beginning
Ok, in order to track improvement I need to record my current symptoms copared to how I do in the future. Here is a list of the symptoms I have been dealing with for the past 6+ years. I want to be as accurate as possible, but they kinda suck.
First is what I have been officially diagnosed with:
1. Chronic Inflammation
2. Asthma
3. Allergies (mold, pollen, dust)
4. Irritable bowel syndrome
5. Severe Vitamin D deficiency
Here are some other symptoms I have been dealing with in order of severity
1. Severe joint pain (I visit a chiropractor at least once a week)
2. Muscle pain
3. Irregular menstrual cycles
4. Depression
Well, that is all I remember right now. I am hoping for the best!
First is what I have been officially diagnosed with:
1. Chronic Inflammation
2. Asthma
3. Allergies (mold, pollen, dust)
4. Irritable bowel syndrome
5. Severe Vitamin D deficiency
Here are some other symptoms I have been dealing with in order of severity
1. Severe joint pain (I visit a chiropractor at least once a week)
2. Muscle pain
3. Irregular menstrual cycles
4. Depression
Well, that is all I remember right now. I am hoping for the best!
Step 3 (borrowed from gapsdiet.com)
3. DETOXIFICATION AND LIFE-STYLE CHANGES
The first and most important thing is to remove the main source of toxicity, which means cleaning up and healing the gut.
Since this alone will not rid the body of years worth of toxic build up in the system, juicing is recommended. Juicing provides very concentrated fruit and vegetable nutrients to the body in an easily absorbed form.
Black Elderberry is also beneficial and has strong immune-stimulating properties and it is one of the most powerful anti-viral remedies known to man.
The General Toxic Load
An important part of the treatment is reduction
of the general toxic load. Keep your house
chemical free and avoid bringing anything into
the home which will let off chemicals such
as new carpet, furniture, and paints. Also
remember that your skin absorbs just about
everything it comes in contact with so be
very cautious with the products you put on
your skin.
Household plants are great at reducing the
toxic air in our houses. They consume the
toxic gases and replace them with oxygen and
other beneficial substances.
This is a brief summary of important points addressed in Gut and Psychology Syndrome. It is very important to read the sections devoted to these areas in the book for a clear understanding of each. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride also provides additional information on her website www.gaps.me.
The first and most important thing is to remove the main source of toxicity, which means cleaning up and healing the gut.
Since this alone will not rid the body of years worth of toxic build up in the system, juicing is recommended. Juicing provides very concentrated fruit and vegetable nutrients to the body in an easily absorbed form.
Black Elderberry is also beneficial and has strong immune-stimulating properties and it is one of the most powerful anti-viral remedies known to man.
The General Toxic Load
An important part of the treatment is reduction
of the general toxic load. Keep your house
chemical free and avoid bringing anything into
the home which will let off chemicals such
as new carpet, furniture, and paints. Also
remember that your skin absorbs just about
everything it comes in contact with so be
very cautious with the products you put on
your skin.
Household plants are great at reducing the
toxic air in our houses. They consume the
toxic gases and replace them with oxygen and
other beneficial substances.
This is a brief summary of important points addressed in Gut and Psychology Syndrome. It is very important to read the sections devoted to these areas in the book for a clear understanding of each. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride also provides additional information on her website www.gaps.me.
Step 2 (borrowed from gapsdiet.com)
2. Supplementation
The essential supplements for GAPS patients:
A. An effective therapeutic strength probiotic
B. Essential Fatty Acids
C. Vitamin A
D. Digestive enzymes
E. Vitamin and mineral supplements.
A. An effective therapeutic strength probiotic
Probiotics are most commonly used in the
treatment of gastro-intestinal disorders:
In addition to digestive issues many other
health problems have been shown to
respond to treatment with probiotics:
the use of probiotics, the above list has
had scientific papers published on the
benefit of probiotics with the specific
condition.
General Guidelines for choosing a good
probiotic:
a. A good probiotic should have as
many different species of beneficial
bacteria as possible.
b. A mixture of strains from different
groups of probiotic bacteria is more
beneficial than just one group.
c. A good probiotic should have a
concentrated amount of bacteria: at
least 8 billion of bacterial cells per
gram.
d. The manufacturer of the probiotic
should test every batch for strength
and bacterial composition and
should be prepared to publish
the results.
(Bio-kult is the recommended probiotic and
Dr. Campbell-McBride is one of the
inventors)
B. Essential Fatty Acids
GAPS children and adults should have a
group of essential oils supplemented:
a. A good seed/nut oil blend in the ratio
of 2:1 of omega-3:omega-6 fatty acids.
b. Cod liver oil to supply EPA, DHA,
vitamin A and vitamin D.
c. Fish oil with higher ratio of EPA to
DHA, as more EPA seems to be
beneficial for GAPS patients. There
are no toxic levels for these oils.
C. Vitamin A As listed previously, vitamin A is
recommended in the form of Cod Liver Oil
(CLO). Vitamin A deficiency can
cause digestive problems.
Leaky gut and malabsorption are the typical
results of vitamin A deficiency.
Unfortunately, due to digestive problems,
GAPS children and adults usually cannot
absorb or use many forms of vitamin A,
commonly found in supplements.
A natural form of vitamin A found in CLO
appears to be the best form for these patients.
D. Digestive Enzymes
People with abnormal gut flora almost
without exception have low stomach acid
production. Toxins produced from bacteria
such as Candida and Clostridia have a
strong ability to reduce secretion of stomach
acid.
Stomach acid is the first barrier for huge
numbers of microbes arriving with every
bite of food or drink we consume. If
the stomach is not acid enough, these bad
microbes may have a chance of colonizing in
the stomach itself.
Dr. Campbell-McBride recommends that
GAPS patients supplement with stomach
acid. The most physiological preparation
available is Betaine HCl with Pepsin.
Pancreatic Enzymes
These are the enzymes people generally
think of when hearing the
words "digestive enzymes". These
enzymes are usually combinations of
proteases, peptidases, lipases, amylase,
lactase and cellulase.
In a healthy digestive tract, these enzymes
are naturally produced by the pancreas. If
normal stomach acidity can be returned,
these enzymes should work efficiently.
Dr. Campbell-McBride recommends
supplementation with stomach acid. If
you feel benefit from the use of these
supplements, make sure they do not
contain fillers or binders which may
interfere with the healing process in the
gut.
E. Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Dr. Campbell-McBride does not generally
recommend any vitamin or mineral
supplementation at the beginning of the
program.
Some patients may require targeted
supplementation but this is a matter for a
qualified practitioner to decide.
If you are going to use supplements:
a. Choose supplements without any
ingredients which may aggravate the
gut condition.
b. Choose supplements with a high
absorption rate.
c. Keep supplements to an absolute
minimum.
The essential supplements for GAPS patients:
A. An effective therapeutic strength probiotic
B. Essential Fatty Acids
C. Vitamin A
D. Digestive enzymes
E. Vitamin and mineral supplements.
A. An effective therapeutic strength probiotic
Probiotics are most commonly used in the
treatment of gastro-intestinal disorders:
- viral infections of the digestive tract
- necrotising enterocolitis in infants
- intractable pediatric diarrhea
- pseudomembranous colitis
- traveler's diarrhea
- Clostridium Difficile enterocolitis enterocolitis
- Helicobacter infection
- enteropathogenic E. coli infection
- inflammatory bowel disorders: Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and chronic pouchitis
- irritable bowel syndrome
- lactose intolerance
- prevention of colonic cancer in laboratory studied
In addition to digestive issues many other
health problems have been shown to
respond to treatment with probiotics:
- allergies including food allergy
- autism
- chronic viral infections
- urogenital infections
- hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and biliary disease
- tuberculosis
- meningitis
- malignancy
- arthritis
- diabetes
- burns of various degree
- perioperative care and intensive care in surgical patients and patients with massive blood loss
- clinical infections
- autoimmune disorders
the use of probiotics, the above list has
had scientific papers published on the
benefit of probiotics with the specific
condition.
General Guidelines for choosing a good
probiotic:
a. A good probiotic should have as
many different species of beneficial
bacteria as possible.
b. A mixture of strains from different
groups of probiotic bacteria is more
beneficial than just one group.
c. A good probiotic should have a
concentrated amount of bacteria: at
least 8 billion of bacterial cells per
gram.
d. The manufacturer of the probiotic
should test every batch for strength
and bacterial composition and
should be prepared to publish
the results.
(Bio-kult is the recommended probiotic and
Dr. Campbell-McBride is one of the
inventors)
B. Essential Fatty Acids
GAPS children and adults should have a
group of essential oils supplemented:
a. A good seed/nut oil blend in the ratio
of 2:1 of omega-3:omega-6 fatty acids.
b. Cod liver oil to supply EPA, DHA,
vitamin A and vitamin D.
c. Fish oil with higher ratio of EPA to
DHA, as more EPA seems to be
beneficial for GAPS patients. There
are no toxic levels for these oils.
C. Vitamin A As listed previously, vitamin A is
recommended in the form of Cod Liver Oil
(CLO). Vitamin A deficiency can
cause digestive problems.
Leaky gut and malabsorption are the typical
results of vitamin A deficiency.
Unfortunately, due to digestive problems,
GAPS children and adults usually cannot
absorb or use many forms of vitamin A,
commonly found in supplements.
A natural form of vitamin A found in CLO
appears to be the best form for these patients.
D. Digestive Enzymes
People with abnormal gut flora almost
without exception have low stomach acid
production. Toxins produced from bacteria
such as Candida and Clostridia have a
strong ability to reduce secretion of stomach
acid.
Stomach acid is the first barrier for huge
numbers of microbes arriving with every
bite of food or drink we consume. If
the stomach is not acid enough, these bad
microbes may have a chance of colonizing in
the stomach itself.
Dr. Campbell-McBride recommends that
GAPS patients supplement with stomach
acid. The most physiological preparation
available is Betaine HCl with Pepsin.
Pancreatic Enzymes
These are the enzymes people generally
think of when hearing the
words "digestive enzymes". These
enzymes are usually combinations of
proteases, peptidases, lipases, amylase,
lactase and cellulase.
In a healthy digestive tract, these enzymes
are naturally produced by the pancreas. If
normal stomach acidity can be returned,
these enzymes should work efficiently.
Dr. Campbell-McBride recommends
supplementation with stomach acid. If
you feel benefit from the use of these
supplements, make sure they do not
contain fillers or binders which may
interfere with the healing process in the
gut.
E. Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Dr. Campbell-McBride does not generally
recommend any vitamin or mineral
supplementation at the beginning of the
program.
Some patients may require targeted
supplementation but this is a matter for a
qualified practitioner to decide.
If you are going to use supplements:
a. Choose supplements without any
ingredients which may aggravate the
gut condition.
b. Choose supplements with a high
absorption rate.
c. Keep supplements to an absolute
minimum.
Step 1 (Borrowed from gapsdiet.com)
Here is a simplified outline of the GAPS Nutritional Program. Please refer to Gut and Psychology Syndrome for more detailed information.
THE NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM
1. Diet
2. Supplementation
3. Detoxification and Life-style Changes
1. Diet
The GAPS Diet is made out of three stages:
1. GAPS Introduction Diet
2. The Full GAPS Diet
3. Coming off the GAPS Diet.
THE NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM
1. Diet
2. Supplementation
3. Detoxification and Life-style Changes
1. Diet
The GAPS Diet is made out of three stages:
1. GAPS Introduction Diet
2. The Full GAPS Diet
3. Coming off the GAPS Diet.
Starting Monday I am going on the Gap Diet. I am both excited and nervous. I am hopeful for improved health but nervous about how I am going to survive on the allowed food. I will post about all the stuff I can't eat soon. So far I've been told that then first week will be all stock, boiled meat and boiled vegetables. Hmmmm...
1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us, and cause his face to shine among us. (Selah.)
2 That they may know thy way upon earth, and thy saving health among all nations.
3 Let the people praise thee, O God: let all the people praise thee.
4Let the people be glad and rejoice: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon the earth. Selah.
5 Let the people praise thee, O God: let all the people praise thee.
6 Then shall the earth bring forth her increase, and God, even our God shall bless us.
7 God shall bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
-Psalms 67
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