CaliSparrow

It is recommended that we eliminate dairy from our diets for 6 months and then try reintroducing it. I will probably just stick with goat milk products instead of the full range of dairy products when I reach that milestone. Also, the Paleo diet made me feel so much better (that's no grains). I've spent many months eliminating one thing after another and decided to take a quicker route (Paleo). Last night I binged on raisins and am not feeling too well today. It's just not worth it to cheat. Many people don't have to give up all grains. I simply wanted to get off the roller coaster and feel better.

Hang in there and good luck!

Cali

Thank you!

Yes, I have broken through the clouds feeling better and then have to hunt for the new offender.  As GottaSki has said, for those of us that had symptoms for years prior, we can take a long time to heal.  But look at her, she's SKIING!

I just went grain-free a few days ago & felt good yesterday.  Last night, I had a few spoonfuls of Coconut Bliss ice cream (gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free) & am not optimal today.  Hubby feels same way.  It has guar gum, xantham gum & rice flour (the only things I found that could be suspect.  Oh, plus 17 grams of sugar!

So, it's right back to Paleo for me.

The best thing you can do is keep a food diary & write down your symptoms.  It helps develop our skills of listening to our bodies.  I can't speak for anyone else here but that's a skill I shut down along the way.  Seeing the diets "normal people" eat, I can't imagine I'm alone on that one!

Good luck!

Cali

Thank you very much.

Keep in mind some food triggers can cause damage for 12 days, before healing process time.  I think it is in your best interest to keep a food journal.

Good to know!