Bloating is not a reason most would take a trip to the doctor for; acne breakouts, constant nausea, digestive troubles, migraine-level headaches, and rosacea, however, are.
Doctors soon linked all of the above "symptoms" to my stomach and digestive tract. When those worked better, so did all else improve. Though the solution, rather than an examination into my diet, was popping pills in hopes of establishing a bit of harmony.
These did work, most of the time. My nausea was kept at bay by Protonix, my acne and rosacea were not awful and flared up only occasionally, and supplements worked some of the time to keep my digestive tract in check. Bloating, however, seemed to be a fact of life.
The day I first began to wonder whether it was the food I was putting in my stomach and not my stomach itself, was after reading an article my beau had recommended. A fitness author spoke of how common food intolerances and allergies are becoming, and could likely be sabotaging dietary success.
I soon decided to try eliminating all common food allergens from my diet. These are largely known as the offending eight, but at the suggestion of Allergy-Details.com I eliminated all of the following:
cow's milk, eggs, yeast, soy, wheat, corn, almonds, cashews, peanuts, garlic, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, oats, lentils, kiwi fruit, chili peppers, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds.
Eating became a very tricky thing. Getting all of my nutrients was quite the challenge, and eating out was out of the question. But after the first week, my weight had dropped and I realized that my body was fully functioning, better than ever, sans pills! I confirmed with my doctor that I could go off all pills and have stayed off since.
With my weight dropping down a quick 10 pounds, my skin clearer than it had been in years and my overall health improved, I became certain that I had a food allergy or intolerance. Being officially diagnosed was perhaps the hardest part, but with persistence, I did get my answers, finally.
Officially, I have a severe gluten intolerance as well as casein intolerance. This means that it is recommended that I stay strictly off gluten and dairy permanently, as ingesting these ingredients will cause my body to create antibodies that will attack itself. Results from prolonged damage could include:
small intestinal damage and malnutrition, osteoporosis, and damage to other tissues like nerves, brain, joints, muscles, thyroid, pancreas, other glands, skin, liver, spleen, among others.-EnteroLab.com
Unofficially, eating gluten and casein makes my cheeks rosy with rosacea, my waist size climb, my face to breakout like a teenager and my tummy to be most unhappy.
I love cookies, and I can continue to eat them as well as chips, chocolate and many other delectable treats that many suggest avoiding if plagued with breakouts and bloating. Of course, I opt for the gluten and dairy free varieties.
Research shows that up to 30% of Americans are gluten sensitive. Being tested was for me, one of the best choices I have made, as it helps me on a daily basis to better nourish my body, prevent future illnesses and look more fabulous than ever!
Research shows that up to 30% of Americans are gluten sensitive. Being tested was for me, one of the best choices I have made, as it helps me on a daily basis to better nourish my body, prevent future illnesses and look more fabulous than ever!
