newbietlh

So, someone here mentioned staying away from sugar. By choice or necessity? I am trying to figure out if I am having a reaction to sugar. I normally get cravings before my period. Since going gluten-free, the things I eat to fill those cravings are devoid of just about everything (chocolate, which now gives me heartburn, dairy, eggs and gluten...just so...

I second Learner01. The journal idea is helpful. Track water, food, supplements, bowel movements, aches and pains, exercise, sleep, weight, and anything else you can think of. I noticed a few patterns when I did that. Also, the book I previously recommended, the Hormone Diet, will tell you when and how to get various hormones tested. My doctor didn...

I am currently seeing a Naturopath (ND) for the same issue. So far, I've been tested for allergies, vitamin deficiencies and thyroid issues. All of which I have some of. I am also in the process of collecting saliva samples to test my reproductive hormone levels, cortisol and melatonin. What my treatment plan will end up being, I don't know, but I feel...

If you want gluten-free pizza, try 7 Sisters in Rancho Cordova. The owner's wife has Celiacs.

You MUST try Sugar Plum Vegan in midtown! They have some good salads made with pesto instead of salad dressing that are gluten-free. Plus, everything is vegan, if you also have dairy or egg allergies. BEST OF ALL, is their gluten-free bakery!! So good! No one would be able to tell it was gluten-free and vegan!