Healing the Gut Tribe - June!!! - Page 32

[moonshine]

Oy. I really really tried to hold out at the picnic, but finally I was too hungry and I had been sitting in front of all these lovely foods for a long time. I did just indulge in cheese and red wine that certainly tasted dry and then had 2burgers with guac (that looked like just avocado, but most likely wasn't). By belly is huge and uncomfortable now.

Off to go prep food for tomorrow.

[Annikate]

Does anyone else notice a change of bms during AF?

I swear I always thought this was true and now I can't attribute it to anything else.

(I'm one of the unlucky ones who had AF return 6 weeks pp w/dd1 even though I ebf. : At least AF waited until 10 months pp this time.)

[Threefold]

Originally Posted by Annikate

Does anyone else notice a change of bms during AF?

I swear I always thought this was true and now I can't attribute it to anything else.

(I'm one of the unlucky ones who had AF return 6 weeks pp w/dd1 even though I ebf. : At least AF waited until 10 months pp this time.)

Yup. My entire menstruating life I have been looser when I bleed. Could it be that it's like early labor, the smooth muscles relax a bit to allow the uterus to contract and expell the lining, which also prompts the spincter muscles to let go sooner?

[MommyofPunkiePie]

[QUOTE=Annikate]Does anyone else notice a change of bms during AF?

I swear I always thought this was true and now I can't attribute it to anything else.
QUOTE]

I find that just before AF I get a little constipated (actually, it's probably just a by-product of my excess cheese consumption during the same time ). But if I go by what the stool info on enzymestuff.com says, I would still be considered to have diarrhea because I go more than three times a day.:

[chlobo]

I find that just before AF I get a little constipated (actually, it's probably just a by-product of my excess cheese consumption during the same time ). But if I go by what the stool info on enzymestuff.com says, I would still be considered to have diarrhea because I go more than three times a day.

This is the opposite of me. Just before, sometimes even hours, I have loose stools. Sure sign AF is on the way.

[Pattyla]

I have always heard that the loose stools at af time is an estrogen dominance sign and because of my endometriosis. When my endo is under control so are my stools. It has been a little out of control lately but I honestly just don't remember how it is effecting my stools. Too many other variables right now.

[caedmyn]

Originally Posted by the_dalai_mama

Yup. My entire menstruating life I have been looser when I bleed. Could it be that it's like early labor, the smooth muscles relax a bit to allow the uterus to contract and expell the lining, which also prompts the spincter muscles to let go sooner?

I've noticed the same thing during AF...not every one, and not all AF long, but usally at least at the beginning.

[caedmyn]

Originally Posted by Gale Force

caedmyn -- I didn't find that quote at that link but just from what you posted, it seems odd. What is the high protein diet? I replaced my grains with vegetables, a better source of magnesium than grains. And animal products tend to be higher in tryptophan. Do they give more detail?

http://www.enzymestuff.com/serotonin.htm

Basically they're saying other amino acids in most protein sources are higher than trytophan and decrease absorbtion of it (at least that's what I think it's saying). They don't really explain what the "toxins" are as far as I can tell.

And maybe the whole link only applies if you have hyperness issues, I'm not sure. The "toxins in meats" part concern me, though.

[Annikate]

Trying to get some insight here. Anybody know anything about it?
I'm posting this all over the place looking for some feedback.

[Gale Force]

Originally Posted by caedmyn

Basically they're saying other amino acids in most protein sources are higher than trytophan and decrease absorbtion of it (at least that's what I think it's saying). They don't really explain what the "toxins" are as far as I can tell.

The magnesium comment is off-base. Gluten foods do not have high bioavailable amounts of magnesium. Most people replace then with vegetables which do have higher levels.

I don't know much about enzymes and haven't heard about proteases causing hyperactivity, so I really don't know. But what is odd about the argument from my perspective is that it was obviously written for people with gut problems and who are low in tryptophan. Eating foods relatively high in tryptophan and low in other aminos may not matter at all for people who are not digesting protein properly.

Are you trying to establish a new diet for yourself?

[Bestbirths]

Ok..I really am going to do my yogurt today. Is it true that If using raw goat milk, that I only need to heat it to 100 (and not 180), and this will preserve other good stuff in it? Then, I put it in the 100 degree oven for at least 24 hours. right? Will dumping it into the glass jars after heating it cool it off?

[Kissy]

Originally Posted by Pattyla

You need to culture it longer and don't let it get too hot. I heat mine to just 100 and don't let it get hotter than that and I cluture it for 30 hours or longer. It thickens up more the longer you let it go I have found. Mine does have some whey but it isn't any more than the kind I have made where I heated the milk to 180. It definatly isn't a drink.

Thanks, I'll give that a try with some of the milk next time.

I've also thought of the gelatin before; just haven't remembered about it while actually making the yogurt. heh heh heh.

So, no one knows anything about "reculturing" store-bought yogurt?

~Kissy

[Bestbirths]

This might be a dumb question, but what in the heck are we supposed to eat in the 30 hours we can't use the oven? Will cooking on the stovetop effect the oven temperature? I think I'll go get some propane for the grill...or I guess we'll eat fruit, eggs, bacon & cheese. : I've got my pizza stone ready, and I am cleaning out the canning jars. Do I need lids for these jars for while the yogurt is in the oven? or can I use aluminum foil? I don't have lids...crap...I have made 4 trips out for stuff to make this yogurt and I still don't have what I need....:

[Gale Force]

Bestbirths -- I don't heat mine up all the way. It is runny and I like the idea of gelatin.

If you need to cook, remove the yogurt and wrap it in towels. Make due on the lids. It will all be OK. I use the cooler method myself to keep them insulated.

Kissy -- I have never tried to reculture store-bought. I don't see why you couldn't if it's a good quality with actual live microbes in it.

[caedmyn]

Originally Posted by Gale Force

The magnesium comment is off-base. Gluten foods do not have high bioavailable amounts of magnesium. Most people replace then with vegetables which do have higher levels.

I don't know much about enzymes and haven't heard about proteases causing hyperactivity, so I really don't know. But what is odd about the argument from my perspective is that it was obviously written for people with gut problems and who are low in tryptophan. Eating foods relatively high in tryptophan and low in other aminos may not matter at all for people who are not digesting protein properly.

Are you trying to establish a new diet for yourself?

I don't think the author of that website knows much about nutrition in general, so I'm not sure how accurate her comments are anyway.

I'm now doing an actual anti-candida diet (no fruit except lemons, lots of meat and eggs, CO & EVOO, low carb veggies--so no carrots, peas, squash, or starches). I'm having more die-off symptoms in 3 days of this than I had in a month of SCD, so I guess it's doing something.

[Gale Force]

caedmyn -- Just stick with it for a month or so and try to get through the die-off symptoms. I've read quite a bit about amino acids but have never read anything like what you have linked. That's not to say it doesn't have some basis. But right now I would not let it worry you. You can revisit it later if you think you need it. I am sensitive to pretty much all grains and so I am not really sure that SCD would have worked for me either.

[Pattyla]

Originally Posted by Gale Force

caedmyn -- Just stick with it for a month or so and try to get through the die-off symptoms. I've read quite a bit about amino acids but have never read anything like what you have linked. That's not to say it doesn't have some basis. But right now I would not let it worry you. You can revisit it later if you think you need it. I am sensitive to pretty much all grains and so I am not really sure that SCD would have worked for me either.

I don't understand this comment. You do realize that scd has no grains at all, right?

[Pattyla]

Originally Posted by caedmyn

I don't think the author of that website knows much about nutrition in general, so I'm not sure how accurate her comments are anyway.

I'm now doing an actual anti-candida diet (no fruit except lemons, lots of meat and eggs, CO & EVOO, low carb veggies--so no carrots, peas, squash, or starches). I'm having more die-off symptoms in 3 days of this than I had in a month of SCD, so I guess it's doing something.

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I'm very interested in your diet. Where did you get it from? We are really struggling here and if I can cut back more to get some results I'll do it. I'm currently considering re-doing the intro diet to see what happens.

[Gale Force]

Originally Posted by Pattyla

I don't understand this comment. You do realize that scd has no grains at all, right?

Oh, I thought some grains were legal.

[Pattyla]

So my friend up the street has lots of food allergy issues. Also her DS goes nuts when he gets any sugar/sweets at all. I recomended she try enzymes. She got the zyme prime while on vacation last week to try. She said that it made her and her mom feel hypoglycemic every time they took them. (she struggles with hypoglycemia). Any ideas on why that happened?