Healing the Gut Tribe: October - Page 13

[crunchy_mama]

arcenciel, welcome! thanks for the encouragement, it is hard when you want a lil' one and waiting! I know it is better for all of us, but doing what's right isn't always what's easy...

I would definitely do the homemade yogurt, it is super easy to do and very yummy (and super healthy of course)! I have only made it twice and already have got it down pat.

Dh and I didn't really eat bad before either, but I honestly didn't realize how much we relied on pasta, rice, and bread until I cut it out. I guess I was in denial about it all.

Jessica, good luck with the intro diet! It is smart you are preparing beforehand, I didn't so I about starved because I didn't have things around to eat. I don't have a yogurt maker recommendation as I use the stove. I cook a ton around here as well, but when I do the yogurt I just cook in the crockpot or on the stove. Last time I made 3 quarts so I wouldn't have to worry about it for a while.

Jane, I started back ebf'ing him at the first of the month. I didn't think he ate much solids, but he is nursing WAY more now! Things I have found in his diaper lately; leaves- went right through, a small bit of grapefruit, and paper.

Well, today I gave him some mashed carrot, which had been cooked forever. We were down at the in-laws and I was afraid someone would make a comment if I didn't feed him, yep I am a chicken... I cheated again too, although I ate legal food for dinner, I ate a couple of cookies and piece of cake-sans the icing. Didn't even enjoy it. My tummy is upset... Again I didn't want people to think I was starving myself, I am looking very thin. I know none of their business.

You have got to get me the icecream recipe, that is my biggest weakness... then again maybe not...

Sarah- Sounds like you are doing great! Going through the die off is so hard. I thought I was going crazy, poor dh and Luke! I felt so crappy I even took a pregnancy test! I think that is so wonderful that your belly has shrunk already, you will be a skinny minny in no time! Keep up the good work!

[Gale Force]

Originally Posted by crunchy_mama

Jane and Amanda-
I wanted to tell you that you guys are my heroes when it comes to this stuff! You guys are really on the ball! I feel like such an idiot half the time. I told a friend the other day, I know enough just to be dangerous.

Hey crunch. Feeling like an idiot is a symptom. Really. I wandered around for months in brain fog not knowing what was going on and then die-off was a whole other level.

[Gale Force]

Originally Posted by sarahariz

Yeah, my 15 mo old nurses a lot too, especially at night at a certain period, it seems about 3-4 am. She'll suck for a bit, roll over, and cry out to have more. This usually happens about 3 or more times in a row, and by then I'm awake. So I get up and work on the computer. She nurses for naps, too. It is hard.

Before becoming a mom, I had the impression that babies and toddlers and young children actually slept through the night. Was I ever naive.

[Pookietooth]

Jessica, you can also use a heating pad to maintain heat, that's what I use and it's usually ok, although I did have it drop to 88 degrees overnight once. I have heard the Eurocuisine one is good.

[zanelee]

OK, I've recently ordered the book...Gottschall....anyway, I've got a question. It might be answered in the book, but I thougt I'd go ahead and ask.
How do you know when the gut is healed? I realize it takes a long time, but how do you know?

Also-Just wanted to gripe...our local paper just ran a story today about how "they" have determined that vaccines do not have any connection to autism. Like they are perfectly safe, no one question anyone of any type of authority....blah blah blah! Just makes me so mad! Sorry, I just figured you guys might understand my irritation.

[Gale Force]

Hey if anyone would like to buy my Yogourmet yogurt maker, it's available. You can make up to 1/2 gallons in it. It keeps its temperature. The reason I'm not using it anymore is that we go through so much yogurt that I make a gallon at a time and use the cooler method. I've got an extra yogurt container as well and think I paid over $40 plus shipping. So it's the yogurt maker plus two containers, one container is just extra if you've got a batch of yogurt in the fridge and want to make another batch. It's handy. If anyone wants it, it's $15 plus actual shipping.

edited: pending

[Jessviola]

we have a crockpot, i should use that.

i have some more questions. i thought we were getting our cooking utensils/pots/pans/plates/glasses clean, but then today when i was cooking, i noticed that some of the hot peppers dh cooked last night crept into my food. how do those of you with other household members not on the diet make sure everything is properly cleaned?

also, what types of pots/pans/etc do you use? right now we have some terrible teflon coated ones (i know, i know, i hate them and really want to replace them but $$ are a big issue right now) and i'd like to start slowly replacing them one by one with something better. i think any new pans i get will be reserved for my cooking to help avoid the previous problem.

where do you find fresh goat milk? i've only seen powdered in the stores but really have no clue where to look.

should i be using a specific dish detergent or dishwashing liquid? i rinse really well, but still fear they leave a residue.

[JaneS]

Originally Posted by crunchy_mama

Jane, I started back ebf'ing him at the first of the month. I didn't think he ate much solids, but he is nursing WAY more now! Things I have found in his diaper lately; leaves- went right through, a small bit of grapefruit, and paper.

Well, today I gave him some mashed carrot, which had been cooked forever. We were down at the in-laws and I was afraid someone would make a comment if I didn't feed him, yep I am a chicken... I cheated again too, although I ate legal food for dinner, I ate a couple of cookies and piece of cake-sans the icing. Didn't even enjoy it. My tummy is upset... Again I didn't want people to think I was starving myself, I am looking very thin. I know none of their business.

You have got to get me the icecream recipe, that is my biggest weakness... then again maybe not...

Well I think leaves and paper would go thru a person with normal digestion!!! :LOL

How 'bout the carrots? If he doesn't get gas, he's probably ok.

SCD Vanilla Ice Cream

3 1/2 cups 24 hr. yogurt (can be made with half cream)
1/2 cup honey
1 T vanilla extract
3 egg yolks

Whisk yolks, honey and vanilla together. Slowly whisk in yogurt (best if it's room temp. so as to not harden the honey.) Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Process in an ice cream maker.

I also saw this one the other day too
http://www.scdrecipe.com/r_022_00376.html

[Gale Force]

Originally Posted by Jessviola

also, what types of pots/pans/etc do you use?

I have found some really good buys at Ross and Marshalls for stainless steel cookware with copper bottoms.

[Gale Force]

Sale pending on the yogurt maker

[JaneS]

Originally Posted by zanelee

OK, I've recently ordered the book...Gottschall....anyway, I've got a question. It might be answered in the book, but I thougt I'd go ahead and ask.
How do you know when the gut is healed? I realize it takes a long time, but how do you know?

Also-Just wanted to gripe...our local paper just ran a story today about how "they" have determined that vaccines do not have any connection to autism. Like they are perfectly safe, no one question anyone of any type of authority....blah blah blah! Just makes me so mad! Sorry, I just figured you guys might understand my irritation.

You are pretty much healed when all your symptoms disappear. I forget if it's at that point or the six month mark you can add things like shredded coconut, dried fruit, whole nuts, beans, etc. Because I think if you do add these advanced SCD legal foods and still cannot digest them, you shouldn't eat them.

Then when your symptoms disappear, you should stay on the diet for another year afterwards. If at that point you try things that are not on the SCD diet and you get symptoms, you are not healed.

Re: Vaccines and Autism

I have done a great deal of reading on this including the fabulous book, "Evidence of Harm". It seriously makes me **sick to my stomach** to hear this over and over again from the Powers That Be. If you read all the studies which are pointed to as "proof" of this, they are population studies, and they all have fatal flaws (including fudging the numbers by adding a subset of outpatient children in second half which wasn't there in first half. The Denmark study I believe.)

I just heard a snippet on NPR the other day about genetic causes of Autism and Asperger's epidemic ... there is NO such thing as a genetic epidemic!!!! I feel like I'm living in Crazy Land.

I've said this before and I'll say it again, I honestly believe with all my heart my son would have autism if he had been vaxed. (Our Ped still had old lots of vaxes from the state that were not due to expire until 2004/5 which meant some still had thimerosal. Which of course he said wasn't a concern. Of course dontcha know, he has a child with Asperger's. That is when I started reading for myself, thank heavens for the Vax forum here.)

All ASD kids have totally messed up guts. And parents of ASD kids are the best source of info on gut healing, most are much worse off than what we are going thru.

[crunchy_mama]

Oh Jane thanks for the ice cream recipe. The in-laws have an ice cream maker , that I think I can borrow. Well, lil' man slept great last night, so I guess that's good, of course he didn't get to really nap yesterday and we went to bed late. I found small pieces of carrot in his poo, hasn't really been gassy. It was yellow/ with some deep green and mucus this am, but he has been having mucus already, smell was good though.

jessica re pots

we have a set of copper bottom stainless steel that I use alot
1 cast iron I use when I need a pan (wish I had more)

[JaneS]

Originally Posted by Jessviola

we have a crockpot, i should use that.

i have some more questions. i thought we were getting our cooking utensils/pots/pans/plates/glasses clean, but then today when i was cooking, i noticed that some of the hot peppers dh cooked last night crept into my food. how do those of you with other household members not on the diet make sure everything is properly cleaned?

also, what types of pots/pans/etc do you use? right now we have some terrible teflon coated ones (i know, i know, i hate them and really want to replace them but $$ are a big issue right now) and i'd like to start slowly replacing them one by one with something better. i think any new pans i get will be reserved for my cooking to help avoid the previous problem.

where do you find fresh goat milk? i've only seen powdered in the stores but really have no clue where to look.

should i be using a specific dish detergent or dishwashing liquid? i rinse really well, but still fear they leave a residue.

I like the Cuisinart stainless steel pans
http://www.cuisinart.com/cgi-bin/ind...i?item_id=77-7

They have a an aluminum core (sandwiched between SS so doesn't touch food) to heat up fast and hold heat. And they are pretty inexpensive. I get a piece at a time at Linens N Things with their 20% off coupons that are always in mail. They aren't All Clad... which I would get if money is no object but they are good. I use baking soda to keep them scrub off stains. With SS you gotta make sure to heat up the pan very well first, then put in oil/fat so the food won't stick. Eggs come out great this way, but DH still hasn't gotten the hang of it, and he always makes a mess.

My Whole Foods has this goat's milk in the dairy case, but it's from VT. so might not be available everywhere http://www.oakknolldairy.com/home.html
I've also gotten some raw goat's milk at a farm near us, but they have this elaborate system of reservations that I always miss.

I use Ecover natural dishwasher detergent, both powder and tablets are good, and whatever natural liquid is on sale. It skeeves me out to use regular detergent.

[Gale Force]

Originally Posted by JaneS

Eggs come out great this way, but DH still hasn't gotten the hang of it, and he always makes a mess.

I use Ecover natural dishwasher detergent, both powder and tablets are good, and whatever natural liquid is on sale. It skeeves me out to use regular detergent.

We use some sort of eco-friendly Trader Joe's soap. I am not sure how eco-friendly it is, however, since I haven't delved into this topic yet.

[crunchy_mama]

Jane, thanks for the tip on cooking eggs, maybe that's why mine stick half the time!

[zanelee]

I honestly believe with all my heart my son would have autism if he had been vaxed

I so know EXACTLY what you're saying. I feel the same way about our dd, who praise God is ok. (We've skipped all vax) She's the whole reason I found this thread, have ordered this book and am about to kick our current eating habits to the curb!
Thanks Jane!
And btw-may I just say thanks to all you guys for all your input and advice and sharing...you are all invaluable.

[artisticat]

Ok, the thrush came back today So much for waiting to go on the diet. I just keep thinking about all the holidays coming up and also a 10 day vacation and I know I will cheat, cheat , cheat. But, I guess there will always be excuses to not start. I have a hard time telling myself no to anything let alone food.

I have been really lenient on what I am giving dd too. Cookies, pretzels, crackers (all pretty healthy versions). She loves them too. I really don't know what to feed her and keep it easy on myself so that I can get some work done. But I have noticed and it could just be teething, but she is very disagreeable thoughout the day and sleeping horribly. Up all night every couple hours last night and only an hour nap today. Her poops haven't been to great either. Lots of undigested food in there.

Which brings me to my question. What should I feed dd? She refuses to eat pureed food or off a spoon or let me feed her anything. I usually just steam everything for a really long time and then cut in small pieces.

[Gale Force]

Originally Posted by artisticat

Which brings me to my question. What should I feed dd? She refuses to eat pureed food or off a spoon or let me feed her anything. I usually just steam everything for a really long time and then cut in small pieces.

Do you think she would drink broth out of a sippy cup? My son has always loved broth, if it is well salted and flavorful.

[sarahariz]

Originally Posted by JaneS

[B]
I just heard a snippet on NPR the other day about genetic causes of Autism and Asperger's epidemic ... there is NO such thing as a genetic epidemic!!!! I feel like I'm living in Crazy Land.

Isn't that true!! The "mental health" system wants eveyone to believe all "mental illness" is genetic and you need drugs to deal with it. Read "Mad in America" by Robert Whitaker for more insight into the politics and money behind that one!

I finally switched pediatricians as a new one came to town who knows what an elimination diet is! We saw him today, Jasmine's 15 mo birthday!

The yeast diet is working well. I'm feeling better, even though I cheated a bit.

[Pookietooth]

Just wanted to post a recipe that looks mostly SCD legal (substitute vinegar for the cooking sherry):

Roasted Squash Soup - Recipe
http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/food/949
Adapted from Vegetarian Planet, by Didi Emmons (Harvard Common Press, 1997).

INGREDIENTS

1 small butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds), cut in half
1 acorn squash, cut in half
1/2 spaghetti squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons butter or olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 Granny Smith or other tart apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2/3 cup sherry
5 cups water or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon salt
Fresh-ground black pepper to taste
Pinch cayenne (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Lay the squash halves cut side down on baking sheets, and roast them for 45 minutes or until the flesh is soft (the spaghetti squash may take a bit longer). When the squash has cooled a little, scoop out the seeds and discard them. Then, with a large spoon, scoop out the flesh of the squash into a bowl.

2. Heat the butter or oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Ad the onion. Coo for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion softens. Add the garlic, ginger, and curry powder, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the apples and the sherry, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the apples soften.

3. Puree the squash flesh with the water or stock in batches in a blender or food processor. Transfer the squash puree to a large saucepan, then puree the apple-sherry mixture, and add this to the pureed squash.

4. Heat the soup, and season it with the salt, pepper, and, if you like, cayenne. Ladle the hot soup into bowls, and serve.

Serves 6.