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Marlene Contributor
Marlene
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Hey,

I went to see a Naturopathic doctor last Saturday and she was fantastic. The first health practicioner I have been to in the last 4 years who actually gave me hope -- tons of hope. Anyway, she put me on L-Glutamine because this helps to heal leaky gut. I googled it on the internet and the information is so encouraging. We can actually speed up the healing process by taking this along with a good probiotic. Isn't this exciting?! :D I found an informative website as well at www.healthdesigns.com/LeakyGut.html.

I had kind of assumed that I would get to the point where my health would be somewhat better but this Naturopath doctor assured me that I will get healthy and completely better by staying on the gluten/ casein free diet, taking supplements (specifically to address my health issues) and maintaining other healthy habits.

So I just wanted to share the good news about the L-Glutamine with you guys. BTW, if you do take this you should take a good probiotic with it as well.

Cheers,

Marlene (one of these days I will figure out how to do the whole signature thing and be able to provide a few more details about myself )

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CarlaB
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That's good news! I'm working with a holistic doc to build my health back. I think we get so sick that we need help not only knowing what disease we have, but we also need help regaining health, and it's often more than "just" going gluten-free.

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Budew Rookie
Budew
Posted

My doctor is in integrative medicine. He has me on both L-glutamine and probiotics.

He did a cool blood test to see what vitamins and minerals are being absorbed and selected supplements.

I tried to start it all at once but found it better to add one at a time, not to upset the system.

So far I added flaxseed oil, B vitamins are next.

I am amazed that mainstream doctors act like if you are not getting better it is somehow your fault.

By reading these boards it seems quite apparent that for many people going gluten-free is only the beginning.

IrishKelly Contributor
IrishKelly
Posted

Yep, as soon as my dr. put me on L-Glutamine that's when the weird floating stuff and gross mucus stuff started going away ;)

Nancym Enthusiast
Nancym
Posted

I started taking it and my loose stools that I've had for 10 months running, cleared up. :)

dlp252 Apprentice
dlp252
Posted

I'm just getting started with a new clinic that treats the whole person...I'm really excited to see what they suggest...I know supplementation is one of the things they look at.

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