I would look into Morgellons and the folks at ”Get Your Life Back”: Some ingredients mentioned that can help keep skin and house clean from mites, etc ►borax—not strong enough to kill by itself ►Epson salts—not strong enough to kill by itself ►peppermint—start with 10-12 drops and go up to 30 if tolerable ►lavender—start with 7 to 20 drops or more ►bleach—a cup. ►peroxide (2 quarts of 3% or 1/3 cup of 35%) ►pool shock (hypochlorite)—one ounce or more ► White or apple cider vinegar –one cup or more ► Baking Soda—amount unknown ...
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a friend just mentioned this tonight and it took a while to find information.. the products are not made yet we can cobble together similar ones with other products, I have been told. ”Garden of Life Personal Care Clenzology® Advanced Hygiene System personal hygiene The Science of Advanced Personal Hygiene Revolutionary concept in personal care and hygiene Cleanses your entire face, including the ear canal and mucous membranes of the eyes and nasal passageways Promotes vibrant, clear skin Cleanses your entire face, including the ear canal and mucous membranes of the eyes and nasa ...
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I am also trying to find info on safe detox before amalgam removal. I cannot afford removal at this time and I’m trying to detox mold mycotoxins. I forgot that some of the detox methods, such as cilantro, pull mercury from the amalgams and make things worse. Cilantro caused major problems for me. Is bentonite or charcoal safe with amalgams or will they pull mercury from the fillings into the tissues? Does anyone know for sure?   [End]
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hi there, wanna c how r u doing now? i am in the same boat, wanna c how did ur chelate go? thanks   [End]
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It’s claimed here that garcinia cambogia extract (it’s wrongly spelled here) is good for diabetics. Hardly. That claim is made by predominantly people who sell that diet product. The research shows that this product is most likely going to increase the risk of diabetes in those taking it and is going to make the disease worse in diabetics - see the scholarly report at  Do Garcinia Cambogia Side Effects Boost Diabetes?   [End]
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Hey! I am wondering if you can or cannot eat olives on the makers diet, and what the reasoning is behind if you cannot.   [End]
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Not sure about insomnia. But there are researches about Coconut oil’s Role in Weight Loss.   [End]
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I have read all of your replies and I hope this diet can heal me as well. I have IBS-D, I’m a stay at home mom to a beautiful 2 year old little girl full of energy. Right now I can barely take care of myself much less my daughter. I’m at the end of my rope, just ordered the book and I’m praying it heals me!!   [End]
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Fusion Teas over on amazon has some great ones got mine last week 1TBS and they already doubled and are producing a quart size mason jar easily   [End]
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Sorry to hear that you are still having problems. Have you tried adding minerals? It sounds like you might be missing some essential vitamins and minerals.   [End]
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If you decide to not make your own, you can get the kefir that Jordan Rubin sells. It's for sale at RealAndNourishing dot com.   [End]
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Hello, Were you consuming cod liver oil in the raw form that is through fish? Or as supplements? Because,even I used to have the same doubt until my doctor recommended cod liver oil supplements to me 3 years ago. She advised me to consume Seacod and ever since I have had them regularly. It has helped me but just consult your doctor if you also want to consume it in order to overcome the side effects, if any.   [End]
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I had the same reaction when I started Kefir. I also was not able to take the primal defense and got very ill, ended up in one of my worst colitis flares yet. I think what is important to remember when you have colitis is that you are a better judge of your situation and your health than anyone else. Fatigue, bloating, gas - is that the start of a flare or a reaction? Also, some reactions can cause you to go into a flare up so be careful. Here is what I experienced. I was in a full flare when I started organic, raw, goat milk kefir. The first day I thought I was going to die ...
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I have been following the G&G program for nearly 6 weeks??? I am comfortably in phase 3....not following to a T partially due to finances...been out of work 2 months from first crohns flare...and couldn’t find everything in the book, so using what I think are similar supplements... I have to say that no western med professional gave me anything better to try.... I am still on prednisone...weaning 5mg per week from 40....this being my first week on 35...so I can’t say for sure BUT I believe that the G&G program has been key for me getting my strength back, my stools are mostly free of b ...
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Hi there. I to was very sick with my fillings in. I went from 128 pounds down to 100 pounds in 6 months. Couldn’t eat. Had a metal taste in my mouth. All I did was juice,protein drinks and some soups. Even though I was weak I went to the dentist. You need to go to a Holistic Dentist. They will do a battery test on you to see which fillings to do first. They will only take one or two at a time.. Even though you are sick it needs to be done. Make sure you do not take vitamin C before you go cause they will need to use more drugs on you. My naturopath had me take vitamin O,Cholostrom,probioti ...
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Hi there, Sorry to hear about your friend in this difficult situation. This would be a difficult thing to dealt with because of the weakness at the same time something needs to change for him. Helping the body with nutritional absorption will help tremdously. Here are a few suggestion: Keep the colon clean with a good quality cleanser. Use daily for about 10 days and then maintenance levels. Replenish  with probiotics daily Eat only organic. Go light with eating meat esp. red meat. Eat several salads a day with several green leafy veggies. Stay away from refi ...
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Hi my friend still has amalgams on but is too weak to remove them. What should he supplement/eat while he has those on? What has helped you get stronger in this situation? your feedback is appreciated. thank you   [End]
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I tried the new Primal Defense Formula and it also made me tired all the time.   [End]
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 Do the oils that can increase metabolism early in the day. Coconut is great for metabolism+Thyroid, but can agitate candida causing uncomfortable syptoms. Coconut oil can also cause nausea if too much is taken too soon. Some people have combined betonite clay with caprylic acid/coconut oil to help reduce some symptoms, but betonite clay can cause some constipation for some.   [End]
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You are probably feeling die-off. Are you also following an anti-yeast diet? Without the diet, you will just feel bad without controlling the yeast.   [End]
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I have been eating only 1 teaspoon per day of virgin coconut oil for a week. Now I have insomnia, weight loss, and heart palpitations. Is this a detox I’m going through or what? I thought VCO was good for you. :(   [End]
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get some REAL kefir grains here: http://www.kefirlady.com/ I’m not advertising or anything for that site... just know from personal experience that the grains she sells are good!!   [End]
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http://www.yemoos.com/ Very reliable and reasonably priced.   [End]
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Hi, Can someone recommend the best culturization products to make kefir from Raw Milk? (ie who sells the best Kefir grains?) I don’t know too much about this but I know that the body ecology ones didn’t consistently work out for me.   [End]
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That is very easy. You try one diet for 2 months. If it makes you feel good, you try one week longer. One week at a time. If it doesn’t make you feel good, you try the different diet . Become investigator. Investigate your gut. White Shark   [End]
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In terms of healing the gut, u have two extremes: The GAPS/SCD diets which are very heavy in fats and animal proteins, very low in fiber, veggies, and fruits. The thought is that dissacharides cause gut issues and that fats (up to 80% of the diet) and meat heal the gut. (sorry, but all my research shows that high meat/fat consumption leads to gastroparesis, heart issues, cholesterol issues, colon cancer, etc) or Dr Klein and Dr Graham, who promote a whole foods, natural diet, low in fats: http://www.colitis-crohns.com/ The success rate is extremely high. The theory here is th ...
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Ah ok Thanks man!   [End]
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B vitamins are water soluble and are not stored by the body.The excess will be discarded in the urine.   [End]
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I am currently taking Dr. Shultz superfood every day which has 525% of my RDI value. I have yeast flakes which I like taking, and I love taking dessicated liver tablets. I just know that all 3 sources of these food is packed full of a ridiculous amount of B vitamins. Can I overdose on B vitamins if I get all of it from food?   [End]
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There are diets that are better for everyone like eating more fruits and vegetables and there are individual issues like tolerance of dairy or meat. If you keep rotating your fruits and vegetables and try to be moderate with animal protiens then this sounds like it could be good for you. I was wondering if you have any health related issues. Like digestion, energy level, mood issues, etc. For instance do you take any prescription or over the counter medicines? If you have any issues or take medicines then it might be good to research how to heal and/or stop taking medicines- if not liste ...
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Im confused arn’t people saying that all dairy is bad? I Have been drinking goats milk now. I read that its alkaline and actually good for you. I just don’t know anymore lol. I started Dr. Shulzes Vitality pack. And I can say I can definitely tell a difference. I guess I am going to try to go on a Highbrid type of vegetarian diet. Tons of fruits, and vegetables, Dr. Shulzes Suprefood and grains, and only the purest sources of protein. Such as dessicated liver, Organic and local grass fed beef. Buffalo meat, etc..... Any thoughts about that?   [End]
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Veg and dairy is best for all. and eggs are too good as a protein resource.So have them some time in a month would be fine.But veg and dairy products are the must.   [End]
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Most people are body builders as opposed to body destroyers.The sport of bodybuilding is very corrupt as far as compromising health for a freaky look goes.It is so corrupt that it is not in the Olympics and never will be.   [End]
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Also consider that you may have alergies(food sensitivities). If you don’t know it might be best to rotate your diet. I notice some body builders have a daily routine(like eating eggs daily or the same protien powder every day) and that could be tricky for some people. Some of the most common alergens are dairy,soy, wheat (gluten),nuts, corn, eggs and shellfish. You can try rice protien or pea protien, generaly tolerated by most. Those might work for you. Be healthy.   [End]
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Do what you believe is best for you. Just keep in mind that many people DO NOT convert plant based nutrients well enough to rebuild and repair tissue damage well and thrive over the long run on a vegan diet. grz-   [End]
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Whats making this hard for me is that I am a bodybuilder. So I need to consume 4,000 calories a day and 200-250 grams of protein a day. That is going to be dam near impossible eating vegetables.   [End]
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Hmm.. possibly. I did notice a certain dip in mood and that slight feeling of breathlessness after the 10mg (I have split in half for testing) of citralopam. I’ve been fasting today for utter test ... [Video Embedded Here]   [End]
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There is a great book that you can find her on curezone called Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman. I liked this book because there is so much information about nutrition and it is easy to understand. I reccomend you read it. I don’t want to spoil the ending for you but he does claim that a vegan diet is the most healthy diet. What I came away from is that the more vegetables(greens) the better. Vegetables heal. Eat vegetables. Read this book.   [End]
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I agree with you on the poor grade meat part, but not on the rest. Meats should be as unprocessed as possible. Free range, organic, grass-fed, etc. Too much of anything leads to disease. Raw meat is great. The only thing not great about it is the lack of availability of high quality meats.   [End]
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A logic based bias against poor grade meat.And it`s over hyped consumption leading to many diseases.Along with the repugnance y of eating raw meat.   [End]
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Most people here have a bias against meat, but the answer to that question depends on who you ask. Personally, I think a raw primal/paleo diet is the healthiest and makes the most sense. Raw meats, raw dairy, raw fat, raw vegetable juice, some fruits, some fermented foods, some herbs, etc. The main disagreement people have with that is the worms. I think worms are janitorial and not pathogenic; some worms even have POSITIVE benefits, like the hookworm, and yes, even the whipworm as hard to believe as that is. Herbs keep it in check either way, and they won’t flourish in a healthy cle ...
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Sign I recently saw on the door of a Kentucky Fried Chicken fast-food joint: ”Freshly breaded chicken” I thought it said ”Freshly beheaded chicken” the first time I read it!   [End]
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143038583?ie=UTF8&tag=wwwmichaelpol-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0143038583   [End]
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There seems to be a huge debate within these forums. What is the healthiest way to eat? Is it all out Vega? Or vegetarian (Vega + Eggs/dairy), or high amounts of veggies, fruits, grains, nuts, and organic meats? What exacly am I supposed to eat every day to maximize my health? I am so confused....   [End]
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Hi healthseeker,sorry for the late response.. yes i found the clay baths were very helpful.. when you are very toxic or ill it is recommended to only do about 1 to 2 baths aweek.. Each box lasted me for about 2-3 months.. THIS IS THE FORUM I FOUND TO BE VERY HELPFUL ON MERCURY DETOX http://orbisvitae.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=13&page=1   [End]
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Don’t take cilantro while you have mercury fillings! You will hurt yourself. Do a search for modified citrus pectin.   [End]
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I agree with peacenow84, as Cilantro has been the most helpful and life saving chelator for me after the amalgam removal and also you might want to try chlorella to get rid of heavy metal toxins. Best of luck..   [End]
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Hi Peace: Did your mom take cilantro while she had the fillings still in? Hi Bgone: yes, I have heard that. I certainly do not want to make things worse..... the sad thing is I can not get the fillings out until my body can get stronger. I need to know how to manage (any leaking mercury, etc.) and DETOX chemicals/ metals without adding to the damage. I’m not sure I want to risk taking cilantro while my fillings are in ( I have a lot of them) but willing to listen to and appreciate all research and experience on this. HOPING to hear more about this subject as I don’t think I’m alone i ...
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DO NOT TAKE CILANTRO WHILE YOUR AMALGRAM FILLINGS ARE STILL IN. Cilantro will pull mercury from the fillings and it will be a never ending story. First you have to get rid of the source, then you can use cilantro with a biding supplement.   [End]
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It is ABSOLUTELY critical that you start ingesting cilantro and/or cilantro oil EVERY DAY. Cilantro helped to save my mom’s life while she was detoxing from her 16 amalgam fillings. My mom was able to cure herself from 18 years of bipolar disorder (yes, bipolar disorder!) thanks in part to an herbal cilantro tincture that helped to chelate the heavy metal from her body. Although I don’t have personal experience with taking cilantro regularly, I can highly vouch for what helped my flesh and blood. Best of luck!   [End]
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Thank you for your response. I really liked what I’m reading about the magnetic clay and will try it out. Do you feel this was the best thing that helped before getting your fillings out? Do you remember how often you used the magnetic clay? Did you try anything else, too?   [End]
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you could try magnetic clay baths, i did these for years before deciding to have my amalgams removed This is the product http://www.magneticclay.com/   [End]
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Thought of some other things that might be helpful. Rebounding, start walking, eat more raw fruits and vegetables, juicing....... also, thinking of doing some cleanses (liver, etc.). Would really love to hear from others and some feedback and ideas.   [End]
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Hi, I’m hoping to get suggestions from other health seekers for detoxing mercury while I still have dental fillings (too many and 2 caps plus 1 root canal)plus exposed to other mercury sources. Yes, I know the fillings need to be removed ASAP BUT unfortunately that can NOT happen yet -- since, I am very sick and highly allergic & have severe chemical allergies. I’ve have chronic fatigue, chronic EBV, Lupus, thyroid/hormone problems, underweight, lower leg swelling, TMJ, etc. The past week a new symptom showed up a small hard lump on left palm and now another one is forming -- I read hands ...
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I went on the maker’s diet just over two months ago. I suffered with symtoms very similar to yours. I feel so much better im myself, my digestive problems have improved soo much that when i do accidently eat an offending food i know about it straight away and wonder how i functioned feeling so ill!!! My weight has stabilised, but i am still very much underweight. It’s like my organs have healed first so i’m waiting now for the healthy weight to appear! I would totally recommed going on one of Jordan’s books, i have not looked bacK. Good luck   [End]
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Hello, Research indicates that White Flour and refined sugars are the major cause of Acne. Soda, Candy, donuts, breads etc. Eliminate them and judge for yourself. The other things you can do are simple face washing to remove the excess oil from blocking your pores. Research came from book ”Anti-Cancer, A New Way of Life”. Study came from 3rd world country were people don’t experience acne and don’t have access to processed food products or dairy. When these people are provided Western process foods, acne developes! All the best.   [End]
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I have been on the makers diet for just over 3 week’s. When i started the diet i was very underweight, stomach pains upon eating, constant nausea, dairy wheat and gluten intolerances to name just a few symptoms. Been tested for pretty much everything and all came back negative. I have only gained 7lb in 3 weeks and i am constantly hungry! I am feeling really frustarated. I have read other peoples stories of how well they felt after a month and i still feel like poo! When i went through the phase one detox i feel really ill. I am still detoxing and while the stomach pains stopped after star ...
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have you done the program yet? what is your illness and what are your results? you sound like you havent done it yet but now youll be able to do it and it will be great. i dont mean to be overly skeptic, but when you get results could you post them? so we know how effective it is for you? thanks peace be love free ~ruff   [End]
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Save yourself time and trouble by following the Guts and Glory Program to the letter,outlined by Jordan Rubin’s other book, Resoring Your Digestive Health. If you are injured gastrointestinally, you can benefit from all kinds of plans, candida diet, SCD, probiotics, etc but never fully HEAL. When you stay injured there, other processes are deranged and add other problems to your health. I spent years between getting most things 95% right and other times giving in to all foods. Meanwhile, my body was collecting more and more bad bacteria, pathogens,creating cytokines,etc. Often, when I adde ...
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primal defense probiotics gives me severe pain and gas almost immediately after ingestion i dont know why but i know its no good theyre still sitting in my fridge in hope that it is something else that is causing my intolerane and that once i stop eating sugar it will work i dont know why it happens...it also used to happen when i got indigestion from eating foods im intolerant to i would have to lay on my stomach on a pillow to apply pressure to alleviate some of the pain...which would naturally dissapear within 20 mins- hour it was bad but hasnt happened in months   [End]
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Several years ago, when his stuff first came out, I went on his primal defense. I was dealing with what was diagnosed as IBS but I really think it was gall bladder. Anyway, I went on the Primal defense 6 tablets 3 times a day for 3 months. It did help and I haven’t had any more pain or spasms. However, the stuff I used is not the same stuff now. A few strains have been removed. Swansons vitamins makes a HOS probiotic that has ALL of them. So that would be a better choice and it’s way less money. You can go to their site and compare their ingredients with Jordan’s new Primal Defense ...
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Alternative Treatments for Diabetes Treatments for diabetes can include many elements. Conventional treatments in addition to complementary and alternative treatments are available. A health treatment that is not classified as standard Western medical practice is referred to as complementary and alternative medicine. Complementary and alternative therapy encompasses a variety of disciplines that include everything from diet and exercise to mental conditioning and lifestyle changes. Examples include acupuncture, guided imagery, chiropractic treatments, yoga, hypnosis, biofeedback, aro ...
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Hi i have heard of this book to and i think eating lactofermented food is very helpfull for candida suffers. yoghurt is very good but many people do bad with dairy products but i have bought a yoghurt machine and i am doing it with soy beans instead and just add a probiotic capsule to the milk a make from soybeans and put it in the yoghurt machine and voila ! it becomes a nice yoghurt . some people do bad with soy beans to then you could try making it with almonds but you have to get freshly cracked almonds and rinse them with water and then soak them in vitamin c water for 15 min th ...
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I just bought a sample pack from zukay.com and it’s pretty good! A bit pricey and I hope one day to make my own fermented foods, but their stuff is raw and fermented. The sampler included salad dressing, relish and salsa! YUM.   [End]
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Yeah they are nice and tasty :-)   [End]
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I don’t rely on Bubbies as a use for probiotic type of help. But I do love Bubbies taste and when you are craving a pickle, their’s is the only one I know of that does not have vinegar in it, but still tastes amazing!   [End]
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Bubbies is heated though there has been some debate. I found out it is. No wonder it did nothing for me what so ever. It’s tasty though :-) Rejuvenative is the only one i found that’s helped me. It certainly has proved worth the money over the years. No doubt about it.   [End]
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You can get fermented foods without vinegar. Bubbies has dill pickles with no vinegar and they include the beneficial bacteria. Their sauerkraut supposedly has beneficial bacteria but other people prefer another brand, Rejuvenate Foods, made without having to heat the cabbage. I prefer the Bubbies sauerkraut because it not only tastes better but the cost is less than half of the other brand.   [End]
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WOW this sounds alot like me. I am dehydrated alot and I have a problem with vinegar, citric acid, etc. I am having problems with minerals. I feel more dehydrtated if I take them. Someone told me to take Primal Defense. Have you tried that and tell me what you think of it? I just ordered some saukeraut fermented and I am wondering if it will bother me. I had a stool analysis and I really need some good bacteria, but don’t know how to get it. I am allergic to so much including dairy. Maggie   [End]
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maybe check out the candida support forum and rotation-elimination diet. eliminating offending foods from the diet and giving the body rest time to cure the sensitivities is probably the best bet wheat, gluten, dairy, corn, peanuts, tree nuts, vinegar, citric acid (industrially created with aspergillis niger -fruit citric acid is ok), sugar these are very common triggers. if he eats any offending foods/chemicals at all, a reaction will likely happen and its very disheartening trying out foods, rotatating, and eliminating is the best bet to figure out what personal intolerances ...
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hey y’all ive done slipped up again, epic fail. once i have any bad food im binging for the night. a friend gave me this book by jordan s. rubin called ”the maker’s diet” about older foodways (specifically the isrealites), and basically including live, fermented, enzyme filled foods in the diet it sounds alot like the body ecology diet that someone posting yesterday said cured them... so far ive been doing the candida diet and anti-fungals and it got me to a good plateau...but didnt cure...im still left dehydrated all the time, which i think is because of a persistant coati ...
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Hi, My son has Crohn’s disease (diagnosed this past summer). He is 11 and they are still having trouble getting things under control. He was hospitalized twice this summer. I emailed Jordan Rubin’s company about modification suggestions for children and they pretty much recommended we contact our pediatrician (who we are most certainly talking to regularly). If anyone has any success stories about kids with Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis that would be a blessing. Thanks!   [End]
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I would also like to know if anyone has tried the Guts & Glory program for Colonic Inertia (paralysis of the bowel)? Thanks.   [End]
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I am getting ready to start this program...I am desparate. I am now about 20lbs underweight and struggle to maintain that weight (standing at a little over 6’ at 130, I look seriously anorexic). People laugh when I tell them I struggle to put on weight, and sometimes to just maintain it...most everyone wants to lose, not find it. I fluctuate between a runny bowel, and constipation, bloating, gas, etc. I am not really sure what the problem is, but do know it is digestive in nature...whether parasite, candidas, IBS, or Chrons. I seem to have many food allergies whereas they have never b ...
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greetings all, i have a 12 yr. old diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.. does anyone have any experience with children and using the supplementation suggested for adult use while on diet? help....   [End]
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I started taking this 2 days ago.....http://applepatchdiet.com/mj90114/index.html Has anyone heard of it?   [End]
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Did you have success with Bioset? We’re trying it for my 14 year old. It seems to be helping with his environmental sensitivies.   [End]
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Will check it out. I live fairly close to Marin. If it looks promising, especially if I try it, will report back. Di   [End]
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Does anyone know where to buy multi vitamin-minerals with equal strength of Empower here in Toronto, but cheaper I have heard great things about these vitamins   [End]
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hi, maybe you could look into Bioset. they are about removing food allergies, and claim to have success. they are based in marin, ca., but i think they have branched out, so there may be a practitioner near you.   [End]
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I can tell you waht helped me. This is, in my opinion, a yeast issue, at least for me. Get Donna Eden’s book ”Energy Medicine”. It very much has to do with the immune system being overactive. Specifically do the 5 minute daily routine plus the accupressure points for sedating triple warmer meridian and strenghtening the spleen meridian. I noticed a differenec after 2 weeks. I only have slight sensitivies now. Also try the other exercises if you have time. Other helpful stuff: Avoid chemicals of all kinds, including cleaning and personal care products. There are better natural altern ...
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Hello. My 17 year old has a variety of symptoms and multiple sensitivities: salicylates, amines, allergies to almost everything environmental. He also has gut issues, IBS, Chronic Fatigue, Adrenal Fatigue. He’s really had a horrible year. Has anybody had success with getting rid of food and chemical sensitivities on this diet? He’s had problems like this off and on his whole life - do you think it’s related to a suppressed immune system? That’s what it seems like to me - but I’m a little perplexed about how to overcome them.   [End]
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I just began using Wobenzym N today as a natural anti-inflammatory supplement for my ulcerative colitis. I have read amazing research on Wobenzym’s ability to eat up inflammation in the body when taken on an empty stomach. Has anyone had any positive results using Wobenzym’s for an Irritable Bowel disease or other digestive issue? What doses did you use? How severe was your flare up when you used it? Here is some research on this lady that took 50 Wobenzym’s a day and calmed down a 20 BM/day flare up to 6 BM/day in 1 week: http://www.buywobenzym.com/Enhancing_the_Hea ...
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I am on meds as well and have been wrestling with this question for a while. It seems counter productive to take meds while on this diet, but I’m not sure what the answer is.   [End]
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I am so glad to hear that you are healing! I love that smoothie. Have you tried making it with yogurt yet. I eat raw egg yokes. (I raise my own chickens.) I do not eat the egg whites. They may contribute to biotin deficiency. http://www.mercola.com/2005/feb/9/raw_eggs.htm Dr. Mercola use to be my doctor when he was still seeing patients. At the time I was seeig him, he advocated eating just the yolk; then he changed his mind and said it was ok to eat the yolk and the white. Then I guess it was proven to him that you should not combine the two. I did not like eating the white anyway. I ...
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Hey Naturalist, I’ve noticed some good improvements over the last few days - less bloating, gas, and fewer BMs. Also I’ve had more energy and less lethargy. I stopped Phase 2 and entered phase 3 but I’ve cut out sugars, grains and non-fermented dairy, and I have just 1-2 servings of fruit a day (berries). The newly added supplements and regimens that have helped me a lot are: -Perfect Food (1/2 scoop morning and night) -Colostrum by Symbiotics (3000mg/day) -raw eggs/Synergy smoothies I have 2 smoothies a day, each with 2 raw eggs (I carefully clean the shell and only buy omeg ...
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Hi 2life, How are you? I have never tried Caprotein, but I have used Goatein and I did not care for it. I did not like the taste and it made me feel off, kind of out of it and slightly nauseated. However, you may like it. Hope this helps...   [End]
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I was trying to compare the quality of 2 goat milk protein powders - Goatein (Garden of Life) and Caprotein (Mt. Capra). They seem pretty much the same but caprotein is cheaper. Does anyone know the main differences like in protein quality, taste, and basically which one is better to buy. Thanks, 2Life   [End]
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Hi 2life, I do not think the PD or kefir is causing your constipation. You will go through different stages on your road to healing. Stay the course. Your body is changing everyday. One day you will wake up and your body will be healed. It sounds like you have improved. This is great! You have a very nasty dis-ease. I know you are well aware of this. It is going to take some time to heal. However, It will heal. If the PD is taxing you, think about lowering the dose for now. I would recommend you stay with the kefir and increase the amount you are now consuming when you feel you can. ...
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So far I’m almost done with Phase 2 of the Guts and Glory program and I feel like I’ve been experiencing some rough symptoms after adding probiotics back into my system. Right now I am up to taking 6 Primal Defense a day and each day about 1 cup of 24-36hr fermented homemade real kefir from pasteurized goats milk. I am having some formed stools and gas has subsided a lot but I am now experiencing bad constipation and bad bloating. Is the PD and kefir causing it you think? I thought kefir and PD was suppose to get rid of bad stuff not back the system up. Is this really bad? I’m drin ...
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Hi I read an e-book. And the guy recommended having raw goat milk kefir 1/2-1 cup 1-2x daily with extra virgin coconut oil, EFA’s like flaxoil, raw egg yolk, 1 t. L-Glutamine and cod liver oil. He also recommended primal defense and eating raw aloe straight from the leaf or getting manapol(i think it’s by carrington labs) as a substitute. He otherwise recommends lots of green juices and greens in all forms raw, salad, blended. And very little fruit, like one piece in the morning pref. berries. He says to take the L-Glut. and manapol until you have the perfect bowel movements. He also ha ...
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I have used kefir grains in the past. I now use Body Ecology’s kefir starter culture. http://www.kefir.net/ Please stay focused and take care of yourself also.   [End]
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Yeah, repeating the info from the book does help, its good reinforcement. Phase 1 is tough. My family has been really supportive, it would seem nearly impossible to do without help from others. And thank you for that very generous offer, but I’ll be fine obtaining organic stuff and such. In a way, eating healthy isn’t that much more expensive than the food the average shopper buys. But it takes a lot more time to find items that are cheaper in volume and to cook more meals. Simply not going out as much or having all those common snack foods (crackers, chips, sodas...) saves a lot too ...
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From the book ”Restoring Your Digestive Health.” pg. 218/219: Phase One is the most difficult phase of the Guts and Glory Program. Approach this phase as though you were in training for an Olympic sport or the military. Be diligent. The goals of Phase One are to Rest and Repair. You should feel better right off the bat because your intestines will get a rest. However, you may feel somewhat weak and fatigued. You will have fewer bowel movements and less bleeding. You may experience sweating, but that is okay. At the end of Phase One, you will start to believe for the first time that you ...
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On day 3 and had a lot of fatigue today and still have very soft stools but no more bleeding. But I have a lot of gas and I’m not sure if it’s all the onions in the Brasco Broth. What do you think? Also, does the bentonite clay cause fatigue or have any bad effects like dehydration by blocking the absorption of minerals and vitamins? I’m taking 2 Tbs twice a day. Thanks Naturalist, You gave me the motivation I needed to finally attempt this program. I’ve been tip toeing around it for too long.   [End]
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Hi 2Life, I know I told you about my nephew. He tried this program and could not stick to it. He did not have the willpower. He quit after 2 weeks because of extreme fatigue. I am very excited for you! Good luck! I know you can do it. Please keep us informed of your progress.   [End]
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Some other books are from Don Colbert, What You Don’t Know Maybe Killing, What Would Jesus Eat, Deadly Emotions, Stress Less, and The & Pillars of Health.   [End]
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I have moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and just started the strict 3-step Guts and Glory Program laid out in Rubin’s book, ”Restoring Your Digestive Health”. I was wondering what experiences others with bowel disorders have had with the program. -How was your energy level throughout Phase One and so on? -Has anyone had any problem with the Brasco Broth giving you a lot of gas initially? -What type of goat milk yogurt did you consume if at all? -I am only able to get the Redwood Hills Farms yogurt which Rubin recommends second to the White Egret Farms yogurt. Has anyone ...
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Hi I live in Europe and I have bought my primal defense from a nice supplier on Ebay. The problem is that live microbes, also herbs and supplements can die/lose their potency after irradation. When supplements are such are shipped and put through an x-ray at the airport, what happens to the microbes in Primal defense? Thanks   [End]
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2Life, I have used Primal Defense and do recommend it. I have never used glutamine. I know that glutamine helps to heal the gut. Primal Defense did not take care of my candida issues. My nephew was in college at the time of his diagnoses. His ulceration was initially minute, however by the time he had his colon removed, his total colon was ulcerated. Please take care of yourself.   [End]
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Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I’m so sorry to hear about your nephew. Organ removal is a scary path. It’s so true that western medicine is simply ineffective in treating diseases such as Ulcerative Colitis. But its so hard to follow a naturopath philosophy because it takes so much time and effort. I for one am willing and thankfully have the opportunity to put in the effort (no outside commitments like marriage and kids, just taking time off from college...) I did stop the kefir because I think it was stirring up my stomach TOO much. Probably killing off too much b ...
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Hi 2life, I am not familiar with organic pastures kefir or raw colostrum. Can you make your own kefir out of goats milk? There is no one around you that has milking goats? You should drink 2 quarts of kefir a day. In regards to the colostrum, I had a pancreatic attack that burnt my total digestive system and I could not take it. Since your digestive tract is ulcerated, anything you eat may trigger loose stools and yes you will have ”GREAT” fatigue and your system is very inflamed. I took primal defense. This is very good for you. I was very distressed for a very long time when consu ...
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I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis nearly 4 years ago at age 19 and each year I seem to get progressively worse flare-ups. I am currently dealing with a severe case of dysbiosis, candida overgrowth and leaky gut now for nearly 6 months. This is the first time I am trying to calm down my system without medications and completely naturally considering the medications were overall ineffective to bringing me into full remission. My flare-ups have undoubtedly been caused by nearly 3 years on antibiotics for acne. I now have about 10-15 trips to the bathroom a day with blood occasio ...
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I’ve been having other weird symptoms such as leg cramps and other muscle weakness, and ear sensitivity to some sounds. Has anyone had these symptoms or heard of them related to a yeast die-off?   [End]
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I’m in Phase One of The Maker’s Diet; I started a week ago. One of the things I was hoping this diet would cure is yeast overgrowth. However, since I’ve been in Phase One, my problems such as yeast infection symptoms and body tingling seem to be stubbornly hanging on, sometimes feeling worse. Is this the die-off reaction? Can I still eat the berries, minimal raw honey, and cheeses listed under Phase One? I am taking Primal Defense and drinking raw goat’s milk Kefir. Thank you!   [End]
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First, if I had a kid that was overweight I would not give him dairy. I would cut way back on that. I have some other ideas, let us know what the test results show and I can give you some more thoughts then. You may want to look at this site to give you some ideas. I am not suggesting that you go completely raw vegan. You may just want to up the amount of raw food you give your son. It will make a difference. Maggie http://www.thegardendiet.com P.S We need more good moms like you. Also see the original source for Jordan’s book: http://www.westonaprice.org   [End]
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I have recently begun following ”The Maker’s Diet”, but I have a question about using the plan with children. About four years ago, my second son, now age 10, began gaining weight. We immediately changed our diet and eliminated white flour and sugar, added whole grains and more vegetables, and increased protein. The weight gain continued. We have worked with a nutritionist and a personal trainer and sought advice from several doctors. Nothing has worked. In doing all of this, he actually gained 23 pounds from March to September. Talk about frustration. We recently visited a new doc ...
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I also can digest raw milk better too. I enjoy raw goat’s feta cheese in my salads too with no problems. From what I read in Dr. Hulda Clark’s book, A cure for All Cancers, that you can even get fluke worms from pastuerized milk because the pastuerization process will not kill them in their larvea stages. This is probably why fluke worm is so commonly seen with eveyrone doing a parasite cleanse. Boiling all milks will kill this larvea, ironically- so she reccomends boiling your milk in a pot on your stove.   [End]
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Hi I gained back alot of weight after eating lots of healthy dried fruits and whole grains during the Winter-- because they were organic and I guess my body was looking for any excuse to have Carbs because I wasnt getting enough Sunlight. Though wholegrains and dried fruits arnt bad like refined flour or sugar , too much of a good thing will still cause imbalances in the body. Those power bars you mentioned probably may be a good idea to keep in your purse or car for emergencies when you are stuck away from home and know you shouldnt stop at a fast food restaurant, but I would only us ...
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Hi there... I hope you’re doing well. First of all, you say you weigh 39lbs... I know that you live in England and probably use the International System but here in the U.S we use metric... so maybe when you say that you weigh 39 pounds, you really mean 39 kilos because 39 kilos would approximately equal 86 pounds... Because if you weigh 39 pounds there is no way anyone would think you look good and are faking your illness. This is my two cents... When Jordan got well... he first did it through diet... it’s all in his book The maker’s diet which I hope you have. I went from com ...
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Interesting... Personally I can only do grain in minimal amounts...extremely minute. I’m weary of pasta... it’s just not a natural food really. What about eating brown rice just by itself? Japanese studies have revealed that brown rice must be soaked 22 hours prior to cooking in order to attain maximum amounts of nutrients and to increase absorbtion. Example some nutrients increase sometimes 10 times after the rice soaks... due to germination process. Also brown rice must be kept in the refrigerator due to oils in it that can go rancid.. I have a great recipe for soaked brown rice i ...
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I also wanted to ask you if you read Jordan’s book The maker’s diet??? In the hardcover book on page 26 he said that he felt a little worse for the first thirty days as his body purged itself of toxins... the nausea increased slightly and his digestion got a little worse and his energy levels dropped lower than usual. It’s called hersheimer reaction a.k.a die-off effect that many people experience when they dramatically improve their diet and lifestyles... It’s all in the book... read it when you can!!!!! Also JOrdan was on the maker’s diet for 9 months before he took any suppleme ...
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I’m lucky to live in California where I can go to farmer’s market and get raw grass fed organic milk but... you can too http://organicpastures.com/ This is the highest quality raw milk... I would start with raw colostrum Kephir... It just has all the stuff your colon needs to get started on digesting foods. I have a great recipe 1/2 cup colostrum kephir 1 tablespoon barlean flax seed oil 1/2 cup raspberries... they can be frozen or fresh This is amazingly delicious and so goood for you... I practice yoga and flow right through my poses when i drink this colostrum kephir... ...
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Think of yourself as a baby. YOU’re starting all over again... best thing I would suggest is for you to drink Raw goat kephir or raw colostrum kephir from cows... I highly recommend colostrum kephir because colostrum is what mammals pass on to their babies right after they give birth, it contains nutrients and disease fighting bacteria your colon needs right now... so that is the first food you should eat when you are transitioning...   [End]
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Hi, I answered my own question, psyllium does not contain phytates. DPT   [End]
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Is it OK to use psyllium husks on the Maker’s Diet to stay regular? I am half way through his book and I like using psyllium husks (along with olive oil) to stay regular, but now I wonder if the husks have the mineral blocking phytates like bran has. Does anyone know? Thanks, DPT   [End]
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I have noticed positive changes in my health in several areas: more flexibility, clearer complection to name a few. I am using organic everything (almost) including coconut oil, butter, milk, vegetables, fruits. I wonder if I just pigged out a little on that butter, nuts, whole food bars? I am not a one to eat much and found myself enjoying these foods and his recipes maybe a bit too much. I appreciate your thoughts very much and would like to hear from others.   [End]
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Just thought I’d share some encouraging thoughts... I’m sure as we’re all going through this, people have made the comments of ”we’re all going to die anyway, you can’t be so ’paranoid’ about what you eat/use to clean your house/put in your body overall/etc.” I have felt great while doing this diet. (Although I love the title Maker’s Diet, I don’t really consider it a diet, more of a way of eating or way of life even!) Along with the dietary changes, I have purchased and read several books which Rubin recommends including Nourishing Traditions, The Safe Shopper’s Bible, Body By God (not ...
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I have not heard of anyone gaining weight before on this! I’ll be curious to hear if anyone else has. I did the 40 day ”detox” from the Maker’s Diet, rather than the Great Physician’s RX, but would imagine that the results would be the same. What kinds of foods are you eating/cooking with (virgin coconut oil, etc.)? For me personally, I went from eating low fat/fat free foods, never cooking with butter, only drinking skim milk, etc. to what he recommends: cooking with organic butter/coconut oil, only eating/drinking whole milkwhole milk cheeses and yoghurt, etc. and I still lost quite a bi ...
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I have been on this excellent eating plan for 3 months and am gaining weight. We followed the Great Physicians 50 day plan almost perfectly and my husband lost a few pounds at the beginning but I stayed about the same. As we continue (not perfectly, but close) the weight is continuing to increase. Can anyone explain this or give some advice?   [End]
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I have been on the MD for about three weeks. I caved in yesterday and ate ice cream right before bed and forgot to take my primal defense. I woke up this morning covered in a rash from head to foot. Has anyone heard of this happening in connection to the MD before? I don’t know if it is connected or not...but this has never happened before and I am seriously freaked out! I am waiting to hear from my doctor, but she knows so little about the MD that I thought I would ask people who have been on it. Thanks.   [End]
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Actually, my husband and I decided yesterday that we were going to do a partial fast this Monday. I’ve heard that it helps your body detox more efficiently, because you stop putting more stuff in (even good stuff) for it to digest. I have done a couple of 30 hour fast before (from 12:00 pm the first day till 6:00pm the next day). I will say that I didn’t treat it correctly when the fast was over, though. I ate lots of food that first meal off the fast, and of course my stomach wasn’t ready for all that. I think done correctly would have a more positive affect on the body in general.   [End]
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After reading Nourishing Traditions, I would think that as long as it isn’t homogonized cream that it should be fine to make butter out of. Do you know if it has been pasturized? I know that ”ultra pasturized” is discouraged, but other than that I’m sure it would be fine.   [End]
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Has anyone gotten into fasting? I’ve never given it any thought...in fact, although I’ve been on the Maker’s Diet for a while now, I do not do the one day a week partial-fast. However, I was looking around at the other forums and clicked on the fasting one to see what it was about. I couldn’t believe that that many people do 20+ day fasts! I’m not looking for anything that extreme, but they had some good stuff to say about shorter fasts. Some books were recommended to me that I may check out (Joel Fuhrman’s Fasting and Eating to Live and Bragg’s The Miracle of Fasting). Just curious if any ...
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Hi~ I did not have those exact symptoms when I started (I’ve been on it about a month and a half now), but I did feel sick in the beginning--and I didn’t have any major health problems, my diet was OK, etc going into it. Most, I felt really nauseous for about 3-5 days. It does go away!!! Everything I’m sure you’ve read about this diet is true...it changes the way your whole body feels for the better. If you stick with it, I’m positive you’ll see the results and this ”detox” period will subside. As a side note, I would highly recommend the cookbook Rubin references quite a bit, Nourishin ...
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hello I’m a 39 year old woman who has suffered with Irritable Bowel syndrome all my life and anxiety. today is the 3rd day on the diet, i’m taking all the powdered stuff and suppliments he descrbes in the book. yesterday (day2) i was in the bathroom alot. today i’m also still going alot with cramps and a headache. its embarrasing to have to be running so much, especially at work. HELP??? is this normal? will the diaria and cramps stop???? thanks so much, any help would be appreciated.   [End]
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The place where I get my milk is pretty far too, So we just bought an extra freezer and I get about 7 or 8 gallons each time and freeze them so I only go every few months. I have made the salsa (it is in The Maker’s Diet and Nourishing Traditions) and I tried the bean paste from Nourishing Traditions and used it as bean dip. Both of those are good. The lemon cooler from Nourishing Traditions is easy to make and easy to add a little to your water or tea everyday. Most health food store have Bubbies pickles that are really suppposed to be fermented, you might try those if yours don’t wor ...
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I have been using the store-bought organic butter, too. I’d like to try making my own, but I do not have access to raw milk or cream--nonhomogonized is the best I can get. I have been looking into places to get raw milk, but they’re all quite a distance from my house, and I don’t know if I want to get into the whole buying shares thing. I have started making many of the Nourishing Guidelines recipies. I made my own cheese and whey for the first time the other day and am now using the whey to make the fermented cucumbers (pickles). (However, my health food store did not have pickling cuc ...
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I am sure that you can it just will not be raw butter. I can’t find it anywhere either, so I just buy organic butter that has been pasturized. I think the Maker’s diet list some if the better ones. Do you have a source of raw cow’s milk that you can make it from? I use raw goat’s milk and the cream doesn’t rise to the top so I think it would be hard to make butter from. Have you started the cultered and fermented food? I think this made a big difference in our health.   [End]
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Thank you for the NT forum info. I have been going there and it is very useful. I can not get the answer to one question, though, and I can’t find the answer anywhere else either! Do you know, when making butter, can I use nonhomogonized cream if raw cream is not available? Thanks again for the heads up on the NT forum...it’s helped quite a bit.   [End]
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This is more of a Nourishing Traditions question, but I am having trouble finding the answer. Does anyone know if it is OK to make your own butter out of nonhomogonized cream, if raw is not available? I have been able to buy raw cheese where I live--as recommended in the Maker’s Diet--but not raw milk or cream, only nonhomogonized.   [End]
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Since reading The Maker’s Diet, I have been looking for some good, not too expensive tri-ply pots and pans. Does anyone know if the ones made by Oneida are decent? I am having trouble finding a review of them online. Thank you.   [End]
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Does anyone know if brown rice pasta is OK on the Maker’s Diet? I have been on the diet for a little over a month now and have stuck to only spelt pasta on occasion. However, I read the book Body By God and the cookbook that goes with it, and Ben Lerner, the author, calls for brown rice pasta in many of his recipies. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.   [End]
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My Husband and I have been on the Maker’s diet for 2 weeks now. He used to get mouth sores in his mouth regularly, but in the past year he had not really had any. Now this week he has 3! Has anyone else had problems with mouth sores in their mouth while on the maker’s diet or any suggestions to help? Thank you   [End]
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I am not sure about soaking for more than one night, I just soak in a bowl covered with a towel the night before. I would think the oats might get too soggy. There is also a Nourishing Traditions forum that you could post questions on.   [End]
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I have just started ”phase three”, so I have not had any grains to soak thus far. I’m just getting into that now. I plan to try it, which leads to my next questions...can Mason jars be used to soak? (I think it’s supposed to be covered, right?) Also, can you soak grains for more than one day in advance, or is it bad to let them sit (for example, if soaking rolled oats for oatmeal, can you soak enough for the next two mornings)? I would imagine not, but I’m new to this part, so I don’t really know. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I’ve always liked cooking, but never been much of a ...
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I just buy the whole wheat from the health food store in a bag and I store it in the freezer, but there is no telling how long it has been on the shelf at the store. Do you soak your grains? I am trying to soak mine more, but sometimes it is hard to plan ahead.   [End]
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Hello~ I just picked up the cookbook Nourishing Traditions. There’s a lot of great info. in there, but it left me with a few questions I’d like to get some feedback on. She talks a lot about grinding your own grains because store-bought flour (whether whole wheat, spelt, etc.) goes bad quickly. I do not own a grinder and probably will not be able to get one at the moment. Does anyone have any thoughts on this topic? If you are going to buy it from the store, is it better to keep it in the fridge? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.   [End]
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Thank you for all the good advice. I also checked with the nutritionalist at the health food store and was told that there are two different forms of vitamin A in the Cod Liver Oil and the multivitamin (one is ”flushed out” of your system, the other stored), so it is OK to take them together without the risk of getting ”too much”.   [End]
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Synthetic vit. A can be harmful if too much, but just buy the Cod Liver Oil with the natural Vitamin A. Weston A Price lists the ones with natural vit. A and Garden of Life is one of them.   [End]
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