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  1. jackay
    I know that I can't handle beets so this one is out. Beet juice is used in a lot of yogurt and kefir for coloring so once I bring in more dairy, I'll have to watch labels for it there, too.
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    Can anyone recommend a basic gluten free multivitamin and mineral supplement? I have so many sensitivities and am not having luck finding a supplement without anything extra added to it. A lot of brands have citrus bioflavonoids. I tested severely intolerant to lemons so question if they are safe for me. I just purchased Kirkman Advanced Adult Multi...
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    I tested moderately intolerant to fructose but not all fruits. My doctor told me I can continue to eat the fruits that tested acceptable. I question that. I would say I am also sensitive to saliciyates. I was getting such bad headaches after starting to use salycilic acid on a corn my my foot. I was taking a pain reliever that contained aspirin for...
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    Sounds like the same situation here as far as cooking goes. I just don't know how careful I have to be because I am still having health issues. I am intolerant to so many foods that I don't know if I am reacting to something else or still gluten. I've eliminated all the foods I tested intolerant to and some days feel better and other days I don't....
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    How do you manage living with a family of boys and not getting glutened? Obviously if they use different colored scrubby pads, they are cleaning up gluten.
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    I am looking for a cheap pan for cooking wheat spaghetti and noodles and will save the good ones for gluten free foods. I'm on the look out at resale shops as money is really tight. I could wash the plastic and tupperware in the sink but just don't feel good about a cutting board getting clean unless it goes in the dishwasher. I do make sure that none...
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    I have finally trained my husband to not put his dishes in the dishwasher so I can wash them first. I quit using plastics and Tupperware for myself. He still uses it for his foods. Is there any chance of my glass dishes and silverware getting contaminated from water dripping off the plastic and Tupperware containers? My guess is that only food that would...
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    Good to learn that cornstarch is in envelope glue. I need to avoid that, too.
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    My two month update: My depression is much better but insomnia is a problem. I started taking Vitamin B12 drops at bedtime as I tested low on that. Was hoping for sleep improvement but so far I'm still not getting consistant sleep. Maybe it will just take more time to really get the B12 in my system. I'm going to an exercise class four days a week...
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    This is very encouraging. My test indicated that I had mild candida albicans. I'm hoping that it was mild that I am ridding myself of it. I don't know if it is causing any of my symptoms. I did read that it can cause insomnia which is still a problem for me.
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    Good luck with college. I hope you find truly understanding friends. I suggest you tell everyone that you have a severe allergy to wheat, barley and ryethat is life threatening.
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    Sue, How did you treat your bacteria and parasites? I had (or still have) bad bacteria. I tried berberine and licorice to treat it and had severe reactions to both. My doctor said to increase my probiotics to have enough good bacteria to overcome the bad. A couple months after that, I tested positive for candida. I figured after taking such a high...
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    Either I got accidentally glutened yesterday or I reacted to chia seeds, which I tried for the first time. The label says they are gluten free and I believe they are. I checked them online and there is only this one product. I have emailed the company for the second time (once before trying them) and haven't heard back. I may challenge them in a couple...
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    I've been using Basic H to wash my grains. I contacted the company and was told it doesn't contain gluten. I hope I was given the right information.
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    I will not order anything from the meat counter. I see what they do back there and how the meats that are displayed can become cc. It has to be processed at a meat processing plant for me to buy it.
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    I am too scared to eat out. It has been rather boring. I do occasionally go out with friends and eat before I go. Can't handle smelling pizza though. If I ever heal from all my other intolerances besides gluten, I'll try eating out again. Until then it just isn't going to happen.
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    I sympathize with you. I have been going through somewhat of a similar problem. Four or five years ago I started out with severe headaches and super high blood pressure. I tried so many medications for migraines and nothing helped. I finally tried a muscle relaxant that caused severe depression and anxiety. I did get some relief from my headache though...
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    ARCHIVED Candida Diet

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    I tested that I having a mild candida growth. I know I am suppose to be off all sweeteners and yeast. I am taking garlic every day to fight this. I have been researching candida and have read that I shouldn't have starches, dairy or fruits. My doctor didn't say anything about eliminating or limiting these foods. I feel I really need them. For dairy...
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    virginiagl, How did you find your intolerances and allergies? Was it trial and error or testing? What symptoms do you have? I found out about my food intolerances from blood work. I am avoiding the foods that I am intolerant to but still am having issues of insomnia and gas. I didn't have much of a gas problem before going gluten free. My doctor...
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    How often does your doctor check your B12 level? Are you feeling more energetic? I was hoping to get sleep once I started sublinqual B12. It has been only five days so I'm probably expecting too much too soon. Most nights I'm only getting 1-1/2 hours of sleep. Sleep seems to be getting worse instead of better. Even though I'm not getting much sleep...
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    I usually don't have a problem with constipation. I started taking calcium with magnesium citrate and got diarrhea. I had to switch back to a calcium supplement that doesn't contain magnesium. Whenever I do feel a little constipated, I take just one calcium with magnesium and it does the trick for me. A good probiotic is also very helpful as is psyllium...
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    Good to know. I feel fortunate that I don't suffer from upper respiratory problems. Suffered enough from GI problems and anxiety to make up for it.
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    I didn't have a flu shot and haven't been sick all winter. I am wondering since gluten intolerance is an autoimmune response, am I building up a lot of antibodies that are fighting upper respiratory illnesses? By eliminating gluten, will my antibody level go down causing me to start catching things like the common cold and flu?
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    I'd say being gluten free is a life long learning process. It does gets a lot easier the more we learn.
  25. jackay
    Have you tried teff, millet, amaranth, or quinoa? A bowl of cooked millet with some sea salt and melted butter reminds me of whole wheat bread. Red quinoa reminds me of wild rice. I haven't tried teff or amaranth yet but am going to give them a try soon. I have a super long list of foods that I can't tolerate. I'm hoping as my tummy heals that I'll...
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