Since 30th, I didn't rise to urinate at night.
Still headaches. What's causing it?
The plan:
Test no fruits 30th to 1st.
Test no nuts 31-2nd.
Test no multi 1-3rd
Diary on 29th:
Rise at 3am to urinate
8-9am can't sleep
Headache fog 4/10
Back pain 3/10
Chest pain 4/10 (new)
Stool, pebbles. Red tint from beets
9am eat + 1 plum
Pills - C, Se, mg, po, bc
12-1pm eat
Mg, po, Se
Head 3/10
3pm Snack
4.43 stool, medium
Dinner - beets, no fruits
Mg, po, Se
Classic music relax
7. Drank 2 cups water
Meditation
8.30: urinate
9pm sleep
30th
Didn't rise at night!
8.30 rise
Head 1/10
9.30 stool, medium, easy pass
Eat - no fruit
Felt hungry
More sweet potato and walnuts
Pills -all
Noticed throat lump is smaller
11.39
Nosebleed when cleaning nose
Shortness of breath 2/10
Brain fog 4/10
Meditation
1pm lunch turkey
Added Sweet potato and almonds
Pills
Walk
1.55 more nosebleed
Took egcg
3pm snack
5pm dinner
Ate turkey again.
Sweet potato and pecan. 1/3 ts of coconut oil
Walk
7pm itchy skin 5/10
Pain right side of stomach 3/10
9pm sleep
31st
Decided to avoid all nuts for 2 days.
8.30 rise
Brain fog 2/10
Noticed tongue less white
9.30 eat - no nuts, sweet potato and buttercup squash
Pills, multi
11pm head 5/10
No stool
1pm lunch
Sweet potato, coco oil 1/3 ts
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Update
1. Removing all coconut products eliminated my chest pain. Maybe I have a daily threshold?
2. I still wake up to urinate at night and have headaches but slowly improving after eliminating the foods below.
3. I removed avocado, grapes, banana, grapefruit and now all fruits. I need to test what fruits is causing symptoms and at what quantity?
4. Noticed grapefruit causes itchy skin depending on dosage. So removed it.
5. Noticed grapes or avocado increases headaches on dosage. Removed them.
2. I still wake up to urinate at night and have headaches but slowly improving after eliminating the foods below.
3. I removed avocado, grapes, banana, grapefruit and now all fruits. I need to test what fruits is causing symptoms and at what quantity?
4. Noticed grapefruit causes itchy skin depending on dosage. So removed it.
5. Noticed grapes or avocado increases headaches on dosage. Removed them.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Waking up at night to urinate
Since the 12-14th, I wake up at night to pee and it disturbs my sleep. I'm having headaches since the 22nd.
What causes this new frequent urge to urinate? Could my diet change from low to high carb be a factor?
I found this
http://paleohacks.com/questions/32061/extremely-frequent-urination.html#axzz2ieqPt2eA
What causes this new frequent urge to urinate? Could my diet change from low to high carb be a factor?
I found this
http://paleohacks.com/questions/32061/extremely-frequent-urination.html#axzz2ieqPt2eA
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Coconut milk causing headaches and chest pain?
I had chest pain and headache yesterday and this morning. Only thing different I can think of was more coconut milk and oil.
I found this:
http://www.abc.net.au/health/thepulse/stories/2008/09/25/2372372.htm
http://chriskresser.com/3-reasons-why-coconut-milk-may-not-be-your-friend
http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=84084
Your thoughts?
I found this:
http://www.abc.net.au/health/thepulse/stories/2008/09/25/2372372.htm
http://chriskresser.com/3-reasons-why-coconut-milk-may-not-be-your-friend
http://board.crossfit.com/showthread.php?t=84084
Your thoughts?
Sunday, October 20, 2013
4 day rotation still planning
I'm struggling coming up with my list since I had an intolerance flare up and felt extremely fatigue for a few days. I suspect potatoes or high sulfur threshold but unsure. I removed them and feeling better.
Problem 1: I rarely eat just one type of veggie in one meal but mix at least 2 or 3 like zucchini and carrots. So I find it hard to come up with a 4 day plan with such limitations.
Problem 2. How much protein and nutrients am I having enough?
Problem 3: I still haven't eaten pumpkin or sunflower seeds since elimination but haven't had support or a plan to reintroduce them.
Goal: 9 different meals for 3 days
9 different fruits, stratches, vegetable, meats/alternatives, and fat.
---
Foods I rarely eat are marked with **
Occasional eat: *
Suspected intolerance: @
Strongly suspected: @@@
Never eaten but want to try: $
Protein:
Turkey
Lamb**
Chicken**
Eggs**@
Veg:
Avocado
Carrots
Celery*
Parsley
All squash (spaghetti squash)
Zucchini
Artichoke
Beets
Yam
Sweet potato
Jicama$
Manioc$
Oils:
Flax
Coconut (daily in drink)
Olive
Cod liver (rotated every 2nd day with fish oil)
Fish oil
Butter oil
Black seed oil
Milk:
Coconut milk (daily for flavour in startches)
Nuts/seeds:
Psyllium husk (daily for fiber, not rotated)
Almonds
Brazil nut (can only eat 1 or 2 a day)
Pumpkin seeds@
Sunflower seeds@
Pecan
Walnut
Hazelnuts
Spices:
Capers
Salt
Cloves
Cumin
Dill weed
Italian herb mix (thyme, sage, rosemary, basil, etc)
Cinnamon
Basil
Teas:
Peppermint
Chamomile
Fruits:
Grapes (for meal and flavour)
Apples
Kiwi
Banana
Plum (out of season)
Pommegranate seeds (for flavour)
Grapefruit juice (only for flavour)
Pear*
Night shades:
Potatoes@@@
Eggplant*@
Tomatoes**@
Pickle/cucumber?*@
Problem 1: I rarely eat just one type of veggie in one meal but mix at least 2 or 3 like zucchini and carrots. So I find it hard to come up with a 4 day plan with such limitations.
Problem 2. How much protein and nutrients am I having enough?
Problem 3: I still haven't eaten pumpkin or sunflower seeds since elimination but haven't had support or a plan to reintroduce them.
Goal: 9 different meals for 3 days
9 different fruits, stratches, vegetable, meats/alternatives, and fat.
---
Foods I rarely eat are marked with **
Occasional eat: *
Suspected intolerance: @
Strongly suspected: @@@
Never eaten but want to try: $
Protein:
Turkey
Lamb**
Chicken**
Eggs**@
Veg:
Avocado
Carrots
Celery*
Parsley
All squash (spaghetti squash)
Zucchini
Artichoke
Beets
Yam
Sweet potato
Jicama$
Manioc$
Oils:
Flax
Coconut (daily in drink)
Olive
Cod liver (rotated every 2nd day with fish oil)
Fish oil
Butter oil
Black seed oil
Milk:
Coconut milk (daily for flavour in startches)
Nuts/seeds:
Psyllium husk (daily for fiber, not rotated)
Almonds
Brazil nut (can only eat 1 or 2 a day)
Pumpkin seeds@
Sunflower seeds@
Pecan
Walnut
Hazelnuts
Spices:
Capers
Salt
Cloves
Cumin
Dill weed
Italian herb mix (thyme, sage, rosemary, basil, etc)
Cinnamon
Basil
Teas:
Peppermint
Chamomile
Fruits:
Grapes (for meal and flavour)
Apples
Kiwi
Banana
Plum (out of season)
Pommegranate seeds (for flavour)
Grapefruit juice (only for flavour)
Pear*
Night shades:
Potatoes@@@
Eggplant*@
Tomatoes**@
Pickle/cucumber?*@
Monday, October 14, 2013
Looking for multivitamins
Here are options I found:
http://www.thorne.com/Products/Multiples/All_Multis/prd~PK105.jsp;jsessionid=xp1wSXSTFwp5cp8LN2Wy2nWVVMKvzJjtT241nGR66rkBZGcjTTvw!-1484249072
Concerns:
I don't do well with ascorbic C, except the current vit C brand I have.
Vitamin A seems high, I'm already taking cod liver oil.
#2; http://low-carb-support.com/shop/low-carb-diet-supplements/low-carb-vitamins/
Concerns:
Not enough info on the form of some vitamins (eg: it just says Vit B12... is it methyl form?)
http://www.thorne.com/Products/Multiples/All_Multis/prd~PK105.jsp;jsessionid=xp1wSXSTFwp5cp8LN2Wy2nWVVMKvzJjtT241nGR66rkBZGcjTTvw!-1484249072
Concerns:
I don't do well with ascorbic C, except the current vit C brand I have.
Vitamin A seems high, I'm already taking cod liver oil.
#2; http://low-carb-support.com/shop/low-carb-diet-supplements/low-carb-vitamins/
Concerns:
Not enough info on the form of some vitamins (eg: it just says Vit B12... is it methyl form?)
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Oct 12
Woke up at 4am from skunk smell
Returned to bed and rise at 9am
Breakfast
And Grapes 1/2 cup
Forgot pills but took minerals
1pm
Treat - turkey/chicken sandwich from whole foods
Croissant cheee apple
Grapes handful
3pm walk, sun tan
5 nap sleepy
Stool small
Thirsty
5-6. Turkey dinner
Grapes
9-10 sleep
Returned to bed and rise at 9am
Breakfast
And Grapes 1/2 cup
Forgot pills but took minerals
1pm
Treat - turkey/chicken sandwich from whole foods
Croissant cheee apple
Grapes handful
3pm walk, sun tan
5 nap sleepy
Stool small
Thirsty
5-6. Turkey dinner
Grapes
9-10 sleep
Oct 11
8am rise, less back pain
Itchy forehead 1/10
8am
Breakfast
10am
2 kiwi salad, 2tbs goat cheese, 1/2 cup walnuts
1pm turkey, 3 tbs olive
Sweet potato, banana pecan grapes
Nap
5-6pm
Dinner
And sweet potato, 1 kiwi
7-8pm stool small
Itchy forehead 1/10
8am
Breakfast
10am
2 kiwi salad, 2tbs goat cheese, 1/2 cup walnuts
1pm turkey, 3 tbs olive
Sweet potato, banana pecan grapes
Nap
5-6pm
Dinner
And sweet potato, 1 kiwi
7-8pm stool small
Oct 10th
Breakfast eggs
Apple
Artichoke and butter
Lunch
Turkey coconut milk
2-3pm nose bloody when picked
Sauna
Snack
Turkey, extra carrots
Extra tbs olive oil
Sweet potato, 1 banana, pecan and butter oil coconut milk
6pm stool, small
Apple
Artichoke and butter
Lunch
Turkey coconut milk
2-3pm nose bloody when picked
Sauna
Snack
Turkey, extra carrots
Extra tbs olive oil
Sweet potato, 1 banana, pecan and butter oil coconut milk
6pm stool, small
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Lots of fruits, heart and hand pain
No stool this morning so far. Woke up with back pain. Didn't take extra magnesium last night, could that be why?
Yesterday's diary: oct 7th
7am rise
Curcumin and magnesium pill
Salt water and frankincense
Stool, hard, with light brown mucus spots
Plum juice, 1 cup, from fruit
9am breakfast
Added Coco milk and cumin
Pills, added calcium
Brain fog 1/10
11 walk
1pm lunch turkey
Sweet potato with plum leftovers
Pills, added potassium
2-3pm Hand pain, sharp tingle 2/10
Nap
4pm snack
Coco milk
6pm dinner, turkey, cumin
Heart pain 1/10
Pills
Grapes
7pm stool, 2 round hard, slight pain
8pm relax/laugh
9-10 sleep, hands tingle
Yesterday's diary: oct 7th
7am rise
Curcumin and magnesium pill
Salt water and frankincense
Stool, hard, with light brown mucus spots
Plum juice, 1 cup, from fruit
9am breakfast
Added Coco milk and cumin
Pills, added calcium
Brain fog 1/10
11 walk
1pm lunch turkey
Sweet potato with plum leftovers
Pills, added potassium
2-3pm Hand pain, sharp tingle 2/10
Nap
4pm snack
Coco milk
6pm dinner, turkey, cumin
Heart pain 1/10
Pills
Grapes
7pm stool, 2 round hard, slight pain
8pm relax/laugh
9-10 sleep, hands tingle
Monday, October 7, 2013
I had a stool!..after 4 days of constipation
I was constipated for 4 days (from the 3rd until 6th) but had a small stool this morning with some brown mucus.
Yesterday's diary: oct 6th
7am rise, head 0/10
Leg cramp
8am frankincense water sip
9 breakfast
Pills, C
10-11.
1 apple, 1 plum, 3 grapes
11am walk, suntan
Noticed itchy skin on stomach. Put apple cider on it.
12.28 frankincense water sip
Drank water with salt
1pm lunch
Pills, no egcg
2.19pm Noticed nosebleed
2-3pm bone broth and nap.
Brain fog 1/10
4.13 Snack
Added coconut milk (guar gum for laxative purposes).
6pm dinner, no turkey
Added Sweet potato, beets, cumin, and coconut milk
Pills
6-7pm walk
8pm added magnesium pill
9-10pm sleep
Yesterday's diary: oct 6th
7am rise, head 0/10
Leg cramp
8am frankincense water sip
9 breakfast
Pills, C
10-11.
1 apple, 1 plum, 3 grapes
11am walk, suntan
Noticed itchy skin on stomach. Put apple cider on it.
12.28 frankincense water sip
Drank water with salt
1pm lunch
Pills, no egcg
2.19pm Noticed nosebleed
2-3pm bone broth and nap.
Brain fog 1/10
4.13 Snack
Added coconut milk (guar gum for laxative purposes).
6pm dinner, no turkey
Added Sweet potato, beets, cumin, and coconut milk
Pills
6-7pm walk
8pm added magnesium pill
9-10pm sleep
Sunday, October 6, 2013
No stools for 4 days
Today is day 4 of no stools.
Woke up with no headache today.
Yesterday's dairy:
OCt 5th
7am rise
Head 2/10
8am breakfast
No seeds
9am Head 4/10
9.42
One plum, coconut oil, cinnamon tiny dash
Bone broth
1pm lunch
No seeds
No potassium pill (ran out)
2.43 pm Head 1/10
3pm nap head 2/10
4pm snack (same as breakfast)
5pm dinner
No turkey
1 avocado, sweet potato
7pm bone broth
Curcumin pill
8pm frankincense oil on stomach. Tasted resin.
Head 2/10
9-10pm
Sleep
Woke up with no headache today.
Yesterday's dairy:
OCt 5th
7am rise
Head 2/10
8am breakfast
No seeds
9am Head 4/10
9.42
One plum, coconut oil, cinnamon tiny dash
Bone broth
1pm lunch
No seeds
No potassium pill (ran out)
2.43 pm Head 1/10
3pm nap head 2/10
4pm snack (same as breakfast)
5pm dinner
No turkey
1 avocado, sweet potato
7pm bone broth
Curcumin pill
8pm frankincense oil on stomach. Tasted resin.
Head 2/10
9-10pm
Sleep
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Food allergy test 2012
Name of test: Meridian Valley Labs (E95 Basic Food Panel)
Cost: $100-200
Date: February 2012 (Collected on 2/22, reported 3/5. It took 13 days to get my results.)
Accuracy of test: 3/5
Pros: I found I'm intolerant to alfalfa, and I was eating it almost daily! That was useful and it was accurate.
Cons: Many known foods intolerances like dairy, eggs, and grains didn't show up on the test. The naturopathic doctor said "your mercury levels may skew the results. You have unusual allergies like honey. Have you traveled a lot?"
Bottom line: Somewhat useful but can't be relied upon it and needs to be confirmed with challenge tests. Intolerances are more tricky than allergies!
4 day rotation planning (exclusion trial)
4 day rotation planning
guide:
http://www.ehcd.com/pdf/rotationaldietinfo.PDF
4 day foods (once every 4 days)
8 day foods (once every 8 days)
grains, eggs, dairy, high sulfur
Meals:
Zucchini avocado salad
1/2 cup Zucchini
1 avocado
3-4 tbs topped with roasted pistachio nuts,
1tb thyme,
handful parsley,
3tbs olive oil
1 slice of grapefruit.
The right nuts makes such a difference!
Kiwi salad (2 kiwi, or strawberry)
goat cheese (2 tbs),
1 celery stick, cut in slices
roasted walnuts (1/4 cup),
flax oil (3 tbs),
basil,
capers
salt and pepper
and 2 grapes (grape juice. )
Low thiol sulfur breakfast, snack or dinner.
1/2 to 1 cup Steamed spaghetti squash
2tbs marinated in italian herbs (sage, basil, rosemary, dill weed, thyme),
5 roasted crushed almonds in olive oil
1 clove
salted capers
handful topped with parsley,
1 ts black seed oil
1/2 apple (apple slices. )
Nice additions:
1.5 cup zucchini ginger soup/green drink
OR.. high sulfur meal (1 scrambled egg).
zucchini ginger soup/green drink
1/2 cup zucchini
1tbs coconut oil
1tbs psyllium husk.
My favourite "carb treat".
1/2 big Steamed sweet potato
4 tbs roasted pecan nuts,
1/2 apple in slices (or 1 banana)
1/4 coconut milk, (or 1tbs coconut oil)
1tbs lactose free butter oil,
sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Steamed golden beets
1 cup golden beets (steamed)
2tbs roasted in olive oil
1/4 cup coconut milk
fresh mint (1 tea bag)
1ts cumin.
salt/pepper
---
Foods I rarely eat are marked with **
Occasional eat: *
Suspected intolerance: @
Strongly suspected: @@@
Protein:
Turkey
Lamb**
Chicken**
No meat day
Veg:
Avocado*
Carrots
Celery
Parsley
All squash (spaghetti squash)
Zucchini
Artichoke. **
Beets*
Yam**
Sweet potato*@
Oils:
Flax@
Coconut
Olive
Cod liver
Butter oil@
Black seed oil
Nuts/seeds:
Psyllium husk
Flaxseeds@
Almonds@
Brazil nut
Pumpkin @
Sunflower@
Pecan
Spices:
Capers
Salt
Cloves
Cumin
Dill weed
Italian herb mix (thyme, sage, rosemary, basil, etc)
Cinnamon
Basil
Teas:
Peppermint
Chamomile
Fruits:
Grapes
Plum*
Grapefruit*
Night shades:
Potatoes@
Eggplant*@
Tomatoes**@
Pickle/cucumber?*@
Low allergic fruits:
Pears
Kiwi
Persimmon
Common allergens/exclusion of problematic foods: (may be allergic, best to avoid, or to test in a challenge meal):
Eggs
Peanuts
Shellfish
Chocolate
Melons
Purine foods (red meat, organ meats, soups and broths from it, yeast, baked goods, alcohol of any form.)
Nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplant)
Figs, dates, raisins
Phase 1 liver metabolism accelerators (burnt, smoked, crispy foods, dark green leafy vegetables, lots of carotene)
Phase 1 liver metabolism blockers (grapefruit, oregano, niacinamide)
High copper foods (liver, nuts/seeds, beans, barley, tofu and all soy products)
Excess copper causes fatigue, poor memory, spaced out, emotional states.)
Mercury toxic folks retain copper. Zinc 50mg/day with meals competes with copper. Cut down a bit, take zinc, drink lots of water.
Feingold (phenols and salicylates)
-Affects 1 in 5 mercury toxic folks
-Toxic liver unable to process
-Red cheeks/ears, dark circle under the eyes, fatigue/hyper, increased allergy, ADD.
-Avoid for 1-2 weeks
Grapes
Apples
Berries
Almonds
Pickles
Apple cider
Apricots
All cherries
Plums
Peaches
Tomatoes
Tea
Rose hips
Cloves
Paprika
Oranges
Bell peppers
Raisins
Phytate and Phytic acids:
"In the context of a diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin C, good fats and lacto-fermented foods, most people will do fine on an estimated 400-800 mg per day. For those suffering from tooth decay, bone loss or mineral deficiencies, total estimated phytate content of 150-400 mg would be advised. For children under age six, pregnant women or those with serious illnesses, it is best to consume a diet as low in phytic acid as possible.
In practical terms, this means properly preparing phytate-rich foods to reduce at least a portion of the phytate content, and restricting their consumption to two or three servings per day. Daily consumption of one or two slices of genuine sourdough bread, a handful of nuts, and one serving of properly prepared oatmeal, pancakes, brown rice or beans should not pose any problems in the context of a nutrient-dense diet. Problems arise when whole grains and beans become the major dietary sources of calories— when every meal contains more than one whole grain product or when over-reliance is placed on nuts or legumes. Unfermented soy products, extruded whole grain cereals, rice cakes, baked granola, raw muesli and other high-phytate foods should be strictly avoided."
Suspects #1: Nightshades and seeds
I suspect seeds and potatoes/nightshades causing headaches.
Reasons for seeds:
High copper?
Phytic acid? http://www.westonaprice.org/food-features/living-with-phytic-acid
Other?
Test #1: Nightshade and seed exclusion
(Decided to postpone challenge meal until this plan is reviewed by a dietitian.. So no pumpkin so far!)
Day 1-4: Exclusion (Sat 5th to Tues 8th)
Day 5: Challenge (Wednesday 9th)
Test: Only pumpkin seeds products (powder, seeds).
Dosage: 3 scoops (30g) powder and to 1-2 tbs seeds, morning and lunch.
Day 6-7: Monitor reactions. (2 days)
End of test: Friday 11th night.
Note any symptoms:
Avoid:
Flaxseeds and flax oil
Pumpkin seeds of all forms
Sunflower seeds
Potato products
Keep:
Black seed oil
Replacements:
Pumpkin seed powder = 30g protein
Other seeds 2tbs = 10g, 150cal
Avocado
Sweet potato
Beets
Need more protein source?
Avocado 4g
Artichoke 3-4g
100g Turkey 17g
guide:
http://www.ehcd.com/pdf/rotationaldietinfo.PDF
4 day foods (once every 4 days)
8 day foods (once every 8 days)
grains, eggs, dairy, high sulfur
Meals:
Zucchini avocado salad
1/2 cup Zucchini
1 avocado
3-4 tbs topped with roasted pistachio nuts,
1tb thyme,
handful parsley,
3tbs olive oil
1 slice of grapefruit.
The right nuts makes such a difference!
Kiwi salad (2 kiwi, or strawberry)
goat cheese (2 tbs),
1 celery stick, cut in slices
roasted walnuts (1/4 cup),
flax oil (3 tbs),
basil,
capers
salt and pepper
and 2 grapes (grape juice. )
Low thiol sulfur breakfast, snack or dinner.
1/2 to 1 cup Steamed spaghetti squash
2tbs marinated in italian herbs (sage, basil, rosemary, dill weed, thyme),
5 roasted crushed almonds in olive oil
1 clove
salted capers
handful topped with parsley,
1 ts black seed oil
1/2 apple (apple slices. )
Nice additions:
1.5 cup zucchini ginger soup/green drink
OR.. high sulfur meal (1 scrambled egg).
zucchini ginger soup/green drink
1/2 cup zucchini
1tbs coconut oil
1tbs psyllium husk.
My favourite "carb treat".
1/2 big Steamed sweet potato
4 tbs roasted pecan nuts,
1/2 apple in slices (or 1 banana)
1/4 coconut milk, (or 1tbs coconut oil)
1tbs lactose free butter oil,
sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Steamed golden beets
1 cup golden beets (steamed)
2tbs roasted in olive oil
1/4 cup coconut milk
fresh mint (1 tea bag)
1ts cumin.
salt/pepper
---
Foods I rarely eat are marked with **
Occasional eat: *
Suspected intolerance: @
Strongly suspected: @@@
Protein:
Turkey
Lamb**
Chicken**
No meat day
Veg:
Avocado*
Carrots
Celery
Parsley
All squash (spaghetti squash)
Zucchini
Artichoke. **
Beets*
Yam**
Sweet potato*@
Oils:
Flax@
Coconut
Olive
Cod liver
Butter oil@
Black seed oil
Nuts/seeds:
Psyllium husk
Flaxseeds@
Almonds@
Brazil nut
Pumpkin @
Sunflower@
Pecan
Spices:
Capers
Salt
Cloves
Cumin
Dill weed
Italian herb mix (thyme, sage, rosemary, basil, etc)
Cinnamon
Basil
Teas:
Peppermint
Chamomile
Fruits:
Grapes
Plum*
Grapefruit*
Night shades:
Potatoes@
Eggplant*@
Tomatoes**@
Pickle/cucumber?*@
Low allergic fruits:
Pears
Kiwi
Persimmon
Common allergens/exclusion of problematic foods: (may be allergic, best to avoid, or to test in a challenge meal):
Eggs
Peanuts
Shellfish
Chocolate
Melons
Purine foods (red meat, organ meats, soups and broths from it, yeast, baked goods, alcohol of any form.)
Nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplant)
Figs, dates, raisins
Phase 1 liver metabolism accelerators (burnt, smoked, crispy foods, dark green leafy vegetables, lots of carotene)
Phase 1 liver metabolism blockers (grapefruit, oregano, niacinamide)
High copper foods (liver, nuts/seeds, beans, barley, tofu and all soy products)
Excess copper causes fatigue, poor memory, spaced out, emotional states.)
Mercury toxic folks retain copper. Zinc 50mg/day with meals competes with copper. Cut down a bit, take zinc, drink lots of water.
Feingold (phenols and salicylates)
-Affects 1 in 5 mercury toxic folks
-Toxic liver unable to process
-Red cheeks/ears, dark circle under the eyes, fatigue/hyper, increased allergy, ADD.
-Avoid for 1-2 weeks
Grapes
Apples
Berries
Almonds
Pickles
Apple cider
Apricots
All cherries
Plums
Peaches
Tomatoes
Tea
Rose hips
Cloves
Paprika
Oranges
Bell peppers
Raisins
Phytate and Phytic acids:
"In the context of a diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin C, good fats and lacto-fermented foods, most people will do fine on an estimated 400-800 mg per day. For those suffering from tooth decay, bone loss or mineral deficiencies, total estimated phytate content of 150-400 mg would be advised. For children under age six, pregnant women or those with serious illnesses, it is best to consume a diet as low in phytic acid as possible.
In practical terms, this means properly preparing phytate-rich foods to reduce at least a portion of the phytate content, and restricting their consumption to two or three servings per day. Daily consumption of one or two slices of genuine sourdough bread, a handful of nuts, and one serving of properly prepared oatmeal, pancakes, brown rice or beans should not pose any problems in the context of a nutrient-dense diet. Problems arise when whole grains and beans become the major dietary sources of calories— when every meal contains more than one whole grain product or when over-reliance is placed on nuts or legumes. Unfermented soy products, extruded whole grain cereals, rice cakes, baked granola, raw muesli and other high-phytate foods should be strictly avoided."
Suspects #1: Nightshades and seeds
I suspect seeds and potatoes/nightshades causing headaches.
Reasons for seeds:
High copper?
Phytic acid? http://www.westonaprice.org/food-features/living-with-phytic-acid
Other?
Test #1: Nightshade and seed exclusion
(Decided to postpone challenge meal until this plan is reviewed by a dietitian.. So no pumpkin so far!)
Day 1-4: Exclusion (Sat 5th to Tues 8th)
Day 5: Challenge (Wednesday 9th)
Test: Only pumpkin seeds products (powder, seeds).
Dosage: 3 scoops (30g) powder and to 1-2 tbs seeds, morning and lunch.
Day 6-7: Monitor reactions. (2 days)
End of test: Friday 11th night.
Note any symptoms:
Avoid:
Flaxseeds and flax oil
Pumpkin seeds of all forms
Sunflower seeds
Potato products
Keep:
Black seed oil
Replacements:
Pumpkin seed powder = 30g protein
Other seeds 2tbs = 10g, 150cal
Avocado
Sweet potato
Beets
Need more protein source?
Avocado 4g
Artichoke 3-4g
100g Turkey 17g
Woke up with headache
Head 4/10. What caused it? I ate a lot more yesterday so it can't be from
Undereating anymore.
Yesterday's diary:
Oct 4th
8am head 0/10
Focus 1/10
No stool
Resumed normal breakfast
Added new flaxseed powder
Pills, egcg, Vit K
6 grapes
Noticed slight hives/dark skin on hand knuckle, must be from many days.
11.12 walk outside 20 mins
12 soup.
Head 1/10
1.12pm lunch
Added sundlower seeds, tiny bit
Flax oil
Chips
Grapes
Pills
3pm nap
4pm snack (same as breakfast)
Felt very full/bloated
5.30-6pm dinner (no turkey)
Sweet potato with butter oil, cinnamon
Veggie
Chips
Grapes
Pills
6-7. Walk outside, soup
8pm laptop
9.30 sleepy
Head 1/10
Undereating anymore.
Yesterday's diary:
Oct 4th
8am head 0/10
Focus 1/10
No stool
Resumed normal breakfast
Added new flaxseed powder
Pills, egcg, Vit K
6 grapes
Noticed slight hives/dark skin on hand knuckle, must be from many days.
11.12 walk outside 20 mins
12 soup.
Head 1/10
1.12pm lunch
Added sundlower seeds, tiny bit
Flax oil
Chips
Grapes
Pills
3pm nap
4pm snack (same as breakfast)
Felt very full/bloated
5.30-6pm dinner (no turkey)
Sweet potato with butter oil, cinnamon
Veggie
Chips
Grapes
Pills
6-7. Walk outside, soup
8pm laptop
9.30 sleepy
Head 1/10
Friday, October 4, 2013
Headache solved: I was ketogenic yesterday
Tested ketone urine and it was higher than normal. Headache was partly from undereating. I ate potato chips and grapes last night and woke up without a headache today. Some Stomach discomfort. Hives on hips, and knuckle remaining. Focus is low. Resuming somewhat normal diet today. No turkey at night, suspect causing hives in large amounts.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Summary
Height: 5"10.
Weight:
2011-2012: 125-130 LBS
3/15/2013: 120.5 LBS
3/28/2013: 115.4 LBS
4/11/2013: 114.0 LBS
4/25/2013: 112.2 LBS
5/30/2013: 110.4 LBS
9/26/2013 111lbs
22nd Jan 2014:
Main concerns:
-Get a diet that I can tolerate to heal SIBO and have enough nutrition and gain weight.
Main questions before meal planning:
- -Is it low FP/GI? (Fermentation Potential). SIBO friendly based on "Low fermentation potential" foods plan from Dr Norman Robillard. I have the book on Kindle, you can refer the list of foods that are "low FP" and "low GI". http://digestivehealthinstitute.org/2012/08/sibo-diet-and-digestive-health/ The Fast Tact approach uses the Fermentation Potential to determine how much of each food is safe amount to consume.
- Is it low sulfur? no sulphur foods high in thiols like dairy, brocooli, cabbage, onions, quinoa, garlic, etc. Please see a partial list here: http://www.livingnetwork.co.za/chelationnetwork/food/high-sulfur-sulphur-food-list/
- Am I allergic/intolerant to it? (please see my allergy list below)
- Is it balanced according to Chinese food medicine (Yin/Yang) ? I am very yin "cold" and need more yang "hot" foods. Please see explanation here: https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Yin-Yang+Balance+and+Food+Choice
Food intolerances 2012-early 2013
FOOD ALLERGY: RED BEEF
FOOD ALLERGY: RED BEEF
(Things that didn’t show in allergy tests):
ALL THESE ARE OK BUT IN VERY SMALL QUANTITIES
ALL THESE ARE OK BUT IN VERY SMALL QUANTITIES
• Nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, etc.)
◦ Cause eczema or stomach pain
• Citrus fruits including strawberries, lemon, etc -
◦ Cause acne or pus in gums, and other inflammation, foot/hand swelling
• vitamin C (buffered from naturopath, and NOW brand) -
◦ Causes HUGE stomach pain
• no sulphur foods high in thiols like brocooli, cabbage, onions, quinoa, garlic, etc, causes all symptoms above. Please see a partial list here: http://www.livingnetwork.co.za/chelationnetwork/food/high-sulfur-sulphur-food-list/
• no chicken/eggs, but OK in small quantity (gives me eczema and itchy skin) -
• Thyme or basil causes itchiness (OK now.)
• NO BREADS - 2 barley bread makes me tired, etc = fatigue
• oat bran, causes constipation... I may try rolled oats
• Grains like brown rice and dairy are problematic according to dietitians and my experience = stomach pain
• No seafood due to mercury
• Possible Candida issues - pls look for candida friendly diet (that means less fruits or low sugar)
THIS IS NOT A FULL LIST....PLEASE REFER TO MY FOOD ALLERGY TEST FROM DR. RAM 2012. Please ignore the low reaction foods on the test, the doctor say its inaccurate due to mercury skewed results. Just pay attention to the allergic foods.
http://foodintolerancediet.blogspot.ca/2013/10/food-allergy-test-2012.html
http://foodintolerancediet.blogspot.ca/2013/10/food-allergy-test-2012.html
Food intolerances summer 2013
Eliminating the above for a few months greatly improved my symptoms, I could even test and eat new foods that I'm normally allergic too and was so happy.
• Thyme/italian herbs OK daily
• Chicken OK sometimes
• Goat cheese, barley bread, Butter oil OK but on tiny amounts
• Potato chips was OK daily, organic potatoes too, in moderate amount (No longer OK)
• Nuts, seeds, OK daily (small quantities, I think)
My average diet (mostly ketogenic/low carb)
Food intolerances FLARE UP September 2013
I had red meat (top round steak organic) that may be causing me to feel sick. First I had it once, then 2 days later, I had a swollen eyelid, a chalazion, then itchy skin over a week. Then I had it 3x a week, and I went to the hospital last night sep 29th after feeling dizzy, headache and short of breath. They couldn't figure out why. The doc said "Maybe the meat caused laryngitis?". I felt better after IV fluids, went back home, but still feel awful this morning.
For example, if its a delayed allergic reaction to meat as explained on the link below, or if its a food intolerance (and not an allergy), then it wont show up in typical allergy tests. I'd rather not waste more money and energy if I can.
Example;
September overview:
8th: Beef
10th Swollen eyes
11: leg cramp
11-19; swollen eye reduced
19th: Noticed chalazion
23rd: beef once and creatinine powder daily
24th; leg cramp
25th: itchy skin, noticed spots on my hips (hives?)
added coconut flakes
26th: beef and potato
bitten by a tick/mosquito outdoors
27th: beef and potato, white rice. noticed right lip hurts.
28th; head/fatigue 8/10
29th; hospital ER, short of breath, dizzy
30th; changed diet, tired 2/10, head 2/10
My elimination diets after the flare up/diary
Need help with:
someone to look at my food intake, food diary, and help me manage my food
intolerance symptoms?
What's causing my symptoms? What should I eat instead?
How long does this flare up will last?
Enough calories during elimination diet?
SEPTEMBER:
28th;
7-9am; head 1/10
stool
breakfast, pills
nut mix
church
fatigue/head 8/10
(was concerned, suspected new things like beef, coconut flakes, camu vit C, singing, sleep, nuts, creatine powder?)
1pm stool
1-2pm stool (3rd one, all normal)
lunch, no pills
tired 8/10
4pm; skipped nut snack
ginger water
5; dinner, no oil or seeds
pills, vit c
ginger and clove
9-1pm; sleep
sept 29th;
7am; rise, right side lips in pain, dry/dark
8am; stool
breathe 1/10
9am; 2nd stool, soft
head 2/10
9-10; breakfast, 1/2 less husk/flaxseeds, no citrate powder, and 5 almond nuts
pills, vit C, egcg
(suspecting allergic reaction yesterday, doing research)
10am; picked nose, noticed slight nose bleed (I usually have that when I'm intolerant to food)
1 caper with 1ts of almond butter, but skipped my nut mix snacks today
1;30pm lunch, removed pumpkin/sunflower seeds, added carrots and eggplant
pills, vit C
3 grapes
2;24pm; tired 3/10
took blood pressure; 94/58/77 (it's lowish)
4pm; bone broth with salt
4.23pm; feel better, bp 109/65/77
5;49pm tired, dizzy, cold
dinner, carrots, no seeds
pills, vit C (took it 3 times today, thought it'll help with allergy)
7pm ; dizzy, short of breath, called 911, hospital.
I told the doc I had red meat (top round steak organic) that may be causing me to feel sick. First I had it once, then 2 days later, I had a swollen eyelid, a chalazion, then itchy skin over a week. Then I had it 3x a week, and I went to the hospitat sep 29th after feeling dizzy, headache and short of breath. They couldn't figure out why. The doc said "Maybe the meat caused inflammation of the ear, laryngitis, causing the dizziness?". I felt better after IV fluids, went back home, but still feel awful next morning.
9-10; home, sleep
sept; 30th;
6am rise
head 2/10
heart beat fast
tired 2/10
cold
8-9; breakfast (reduced to 5 almonds nuts from 10, and less seeds)
pills
10; stool, blood specks? (Suspect vitamin C increased)
1;33pm; lunch, added carrots
eye teary
pills
4pm; bone broth, nap
5-6pm dinner, carrot
pills, egcg
6;40; tea, mint
9; sleep
October:
1st
1st
8am; rise
head 0 to 1/10
chest pain 1/10
no stool but mucus flatulence
9;30am breakfast (reduced pumpkin seeds, husk, flaxseeds etc by 1/2)
pills, no vit C
10-10;35 outside slow walk
bone broth
1pm; lunch (no carrots)
pills
1-2; pain rectum
2pm noticed less lips pain! can stretch mouth open
4pm; eat 1/2 sweet potato with 1/2 tbs coco oil
5pm; dinner
7-8pm tired 2/10, breathing 2/10
9;10; sleep
oct; 2nd
7am; rise
heart pain 1/10
head 1/10
9; breakfast (more flaxseed)
pills
9;30-10; stool, slow, soft/slimey, smelly, no blood
10;46; head 4/10, vision blurry
12;48; lunch
pills- no vit C
4pm hungry head 3/10
5;30pm dinner
still hungry and Headache
Added extra 1 tbs pumpkin and sunflower seeds at dinner because I felt hungry.
6pm; ginger
7pm; turkey bone broth
9;30; sleep
October 3rd:
Headache 5/10
Lips skin dry pain 2/10
Diet I've been eating since elimination (approx.) past few days.
Concerned I'm not eating enough on this elimination diet!
Wondering if flaxseed from last night caused symptoms. Removing flax seed powder/oil, all seeds and nuts except for almond nuts and black seed oil. Flaxseed oil shown below is replaced with black seed oil.)
I weigh 108.6lbs after eating. Lost 3 lbs! Not good.
Diet planning
Updating my diet to increase calories. Really hard without seeds, fiber and nuts....
Vegetables (as well as some fruits) are often high in insoluble fiber. While soluble fiber can be soothing for the gut, consuming large amounts of insoluble fiber when your gut is inflamed is a little bit like rubbing a wire brush against an open wound. Ouch. http://chriskresser.com/got-digestive-problems-take-it-easy-on-the-veggies
I'm adding the breakfast for snack, and added almond nuts, still not enough calories
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