Glimpsing a nourishing life; with a baked treat and a good book
Recently, I received a comment that stated that the raw vegetable juices I drink are full of anti-nutrients and cause my autoimmune diseases, and that I eat too many sweet tasting foods. To be honest, this sent me into a bit of a spin. Trust me, I have read about the fact green leaves might […] Read more…
Having chronic illnesses is like being a tightrope walker, juggling twenty different balls, with one arm tied behind your back and a blind fold over your eyes. * You are forever fighting against losing every aspect of your life which is important to you, while at the same time finding the delicate balance of where […] Read more…
Now and again, someone stumbles across my blog who is new to dealing with chronic fatigue, or a friend of a friend points them in my direction for advice. This has made me think that it is time to do a summary post about some of what I have learned about dealing with certain issues […] Read more…
I feel quite happy with my progress on the Autoimmune Protocol. If nothing else, I have decided that I am much better off not sneaking in the foods I know that am intolerant to (who knew?!). I have decided that I am going to continue to avoid grains, gluten, nightshades, sugar, and the foods I am […] Read more…
Week six! This is flying by. I would say my progress this week is similar to last week’s. I have had the added nuisance of regular nausea though, which I am frustrated and confused by! Does anyone else have issues with meat, and different ways of cooking meat? I have had problems with slowed cooked and […] Read more…
This week began with a visit to a friend’s place which involved food. I cut up a pile of carrots, celery, and cucumber, and created a pesto. It was simple, but I was able to cater for myself as well as bring something that other people would be interested in eating (though, placed on a […] Read more…
I can not believe it, but I have now completed one month of the AIP diet! Time flies when you’re having (free of everything) fun!!! 😉 This week I have started a new medication for my Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Synrdome and hypotension; Midodrine. Due to this, my week seems to have gone past quickly with […] Read more…
I have now completed week three of this diet, and boy, has this week been about cravings! I haven’t given into them or cheated, however I have eaten more fruit than I should to compensate. I have also been eating quite a lot of coconut. I am realising that this is not a good thing […] Read more…
I made it through my second week following the AIP diet! Things went a bit better this week. My digestive system seems a bit happier. I have been full of cold all week though, which has been the longest cold I have had in years (I used to get long colds regularly, but since I have been […] Read more…
I have been following the Autoimmune Protocol diet now for a week and a half. I can not say that I feel amazingly different. Also, for the past 5 days, I have been full of cold. I have felt bloated, my digestion seems sluggish, and I feel heavy and nauseous. I was hoping that the bloating […] Read more…