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  1. RiceGuy
    I find it amazing (and alarming) that so many people have bought into all the hype. According to the CDC, the "normal" flu kills about 36,000 people every year. The swine flu hasn't done nearly that. And the majority of the people who have gotten it haven't been seriously ill. It's basically been less serious in terms of symptoms than the "normal" flu. IMHO...
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    The sensitivity to acidic foods has me wondering. Can you tolerate garlic or onion? What about strawberries, kiwi, spinach, or pineapple? Some say acidic foods can be a problem for those battling candida. You mentioned your thyroid, and seemed to indicate that it is overactive. Coconut oil is said to promote thyroid function, because it can be readily...
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    I agree with what you said about sites that are promoting a product. I usually try to find information from unbiased sources. Anyway, IMHO it's not the way the stuff is produced necessarily, but whether or not it can promote the growth of the yeast in the gut. I do take glucosamine (for TMJ, other joints), and I can say it has helped immeasurably. Long...
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    I agree that it should be easier at two years old, than it would be after they've grown to expect certain foods. I also think that even at two, a child can understand when you explain that certain foods will hurt them inside, and will make them sicker and sicker as they grow up. More importantly, we all know the expression "teach by example". When you eat...
  5. RiceGuy
    Yes. I have always been sensitive to the sun, to both the light and heat, I think. But I also know that yeast overgrowth can do it too. That being said, it doesn't mean your symptoms are "normal", and are to be ignored. I am not aware of any specific conditions which might cause it though. Does it occur only in certain areas of the body?
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    Hi everyone. Each time I've tried using baking soda in a recipe, it has apparently reacted with the flour, producing a truly awful taste and foul odor. It has happened with every flour and blend I've tried. It can even effect the color. I tried it in pancake batter, and I had to throw them away It even gave the pancakes a slightly greenish tint! ...
  7. RiceGuy
    Maybe. I also suppose it's because many gluten-free flour mixes and suggested blends are mostly starch, and quinoa happens to be lighter in color than many whole grain flours. Thus, adding quinoa would be a way to add protein without darkening the bread, in pursuit of a gluten-free "white bread". Thanks for the tip. I've been considering various things...
  8. RiceGuy
    I've read a number of articles about L-Glutamine which seem to suggest that it aids yeast to proliferate. Here's an article about yeast infections, which names L-Glutamine as a food source for yeast: Open Original Shared Link Though L-Glutamine is supposed to help the gut, I'm not so sure it's a good idea while battling candida.
  9. RiceGuy
    Well, it seems you already know the importance of nutrients. You might try a powdered calcium/magnesium supplement. One common type is cal/mag citrate. They are also available separately, so you can blend them to suit your own needs. Thee powders are generally pure forms of the nutrients, without any fillers, binders, etc. So you'll be able to rule out any...
  10. RiceGuy
    It has been my understanding, that the term "syndrome" is used in the medical field when the cause of the condition is not known. If that is the case, then neither gluten intolerance, nor any other intolerance should be characterized as a syndrome. There was a thread a while ago discussing whether Celiac might one day be referred to as a trait instead...
  11. RiceGuy
    Well, having been under the candida cloud, and having beaten it, I can tell you that it is 100% real. I can also say without reservation that it is sooo worth ridding yourself of it. The difference for me was practically immeasurable. But I suppose the improvement one gets depends on how far down the beasties have dragged them. I actually did refer to it...
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    RiceGuy replied to Lexi's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Yep, nightshades caused me tremendous pain, so I haven't tried them in quite a while. The alkaloids they contain are nerve toxins. But magnesium and B12 support nerve health and proper function. Magnesium also increases the blood/brain barrier, helping to keep out toxins. Thing is, 250mg is just over half of the daily recommended value, which likely isn't...
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    I have tried it, and did not notice any real difference, though that was with baking powder. But it is so bitter I just cannot use it. However, it seems the protein value of quinoa is sometimes over-emphasized. Here's some nutrient info on various flours according to the Bob's Red Mill website (all values are for 1/4 cup): Amaranth Flour = Carbs: 2...
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    ARCHIVED So Confused!

    RiceGuy replied to Lexi's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    Epsom salt is magnesium sulfate. That's why it can help - if you have a magnesium deficiency. Whether or not it can help pull out toxins is another matter, and I haven't looked into that.
  15. RiceGuy
    Yes. As was mentioned, vitamin B12, and other B vitamins can do wonders for sleep cycles, energy, etc. Magnesium is another that has helped me tremendously (actually more than I can put into words). Consider other intolerances and allergies too. Especially to the top allergens (soy, corn, dairy, nuts, etc). The only other things in my experience, which...
  16. RiceGuy
    You've gotten good advice thus far. I would add magnesium to the list of possible deficiencies. Also, keep in mind that blood tests don't accurately show deficiencies in all nutrients. In my experience, magnesium and B12 resolved the dizziness (and tons of other symptoms). It is very possible that you are now absorbing more effectively, and thus the...
  17. RiceGuy
    I think you're on the right track with the magnesium and B12. And no, nutrients do not cause "side effects". Although it is possible to overdose on certain ones more easily than others, those two are pretty darn safe. There is no known level of overdose for B12, and too much magnesium usually just gives you loose stools. The L-Glutamine may be another matter...
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    ARCHIVED So Confused!

    RiceGuy replied to Lexi's topic in Coping with Celiac Disease

    What you describe sounds similar to what I had experienced at one point. And yes, the pain is horrible. It also traveled around, and week to week it was usually in a different place. Eventually it was just all over. What resolved it was magnesium, and methylcobalamin (a form of vitamin B12), though other nutrients do play a part. Start with 200mg to 4...
  19. RiceGuy
    Sounds like you're talking about casein. I did some searches for the nutrient content of dry milk powder and rice milk powder, but didn't find such details. Regular rice milk doesn't have a lot of protein, so if the powdered stuff helps the crust, then I'd say protein isn't the key. I have been kicking around an idea of using a protein powder, so I may give...
  20. RiceGuy
    Can't do eggs either. But judging by past experience, that wouldn't produce the results I'm looking for anyway. You know, that's along the lines of what I had been doing when I started using the old yeast. I place a piece of foil over the dish, trapping in the steam. So I thought that was doing it, but now it actually seems to do just the opposite. I...
  21. RiceGuy
    Yeah, tried that. There is some influence on the crust, but mostly in terms of how browned it'll get before the inside of the bread is done.
  22. RiceGuy
    My first thought was the sugars too. If your peanut butter is one of those "junky" ones (my word for the cheap stuff full of fillers and additives), try natural peanut butter. It's just peanuts and salt. Since plain peanuts don't bother you, the natural stuff shouldn't either. Once I tasted what real peanut butter was like, nothing else compares! Unlike...
  23. RiceGuy
    It is a very curious thing - how so many find certain symptoms intensify after going gluten-free. I have found, that the symptoms that got worse for me, were due to nutrient deficiencies. Even though my diet is nutrient-rich, it seems those nutrients just don't get absorbed as well as they should. One would think that absorption would be improved since going...
  24. RiceGuy
    As I understand it, lactose intolerance occurs in Celiac because the antibodies begin to destroy the villi. And apparently, it is the tips of the villi which are responsible for producing the lactase enzyme, to digest lactose. It is for this reason, that I suspect many people who think they are "only" lactose intolerant, actually have Celiac. Or at the...
  25. RiceGuy
    Thanks. Can't do dairy, so the milk powder is out. I have aided the yeast with acid and/or sugars, but that hasn't done the trick. Again, that old packet of yeast worked. I just haven't yet figured out why. Actually, I don't recall the old yeast taking much longer to rise. Possibly a little. I also tried the RapidRise yeast, and although the same measure...
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