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  1. RiceGuy
    Yes, I was always hungry too. Ravenous, in fact. I would literally stuff myself until I couldn't swallow another bite, and yet I was still hungry. It was very frustrating. So, I researched a few things, and concluded that I needed to improve nutrient absorption. Magnesium has helped me, as has a multivitamin. I also pureed all my food in the blender. The...
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    I've read that the suggestion is to be consuming gluten for at least six weeks before a biopsy. Some say longer. If you decide to eat gluten again, and if it makes you feel awful, then you're next decision will be whether to listen to the doctors, or to your body. However, Enterolab claims to be able to test up to a year after starting the gluten-free...
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    What concerns me, is if your daughter is having trouble healing, and if the antibodies are still elevated, it may not be a good idea for her to eat cheese. Dairy is often problematic for those with Celiac, even after considerable time and healing. It wouldn't surprise me if there is still something in her diet which is causing trouble. I'm sure there are...
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    Well, both NOW Foods and Source Naturals are very good about labeling, so you could look into some of those. Some other immune boosters include fresh garlic, oregano oil, vitamin C, onion, and ionic (colloidal) silver. There are many healing and immune supporting herbs to look into. Even the "ordinary" ones like ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, etc...
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    From the many posts on skin problems such as acne, I'd say chances are good that your skin will improve. It will probably take some time yet, however, there are some things which you can do to help it along. Various vitamin and mineral supplements, and fatty acids can be very helpful. I think I'd start with a multivitamin, B-complex, omega-3, vitamin D3,...
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    Can you provide a link or two showing millet as common for causing a reaction? I've read millet is one of the least allergenic grains known, and is easy to digest. In fact, it is said to actually be a seed, not a grain. Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link
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    A lot of people report mouth sores of one type or another. Sometimes from a glutening, other times from something else. If you haven't been getting them for awhile since going gluten-free, and haven't had anything new in your diet, skin/hair care products, etc, then I'd think it was gluten related. But if you're continuing to get sores at the same rate since...
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    I've found that practically any flour or blend can work in cookies. It seems to be as much a matter of preference as anything else. One basic rule for gluten-free baking is to include something to bind it together - usually xanthan gum. As was stated, breads are trickier to get right, so starting with cookies is probably a good idea. However, I wouldn't ever...
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    I think sweet white rice flour might also work in place of tapioca flour. However, each type of starchy flour tends to impart its own unique texture, so it's probably just as much a matter of preference as it is viability. In the baking experiments I've done, sweet white rice flour seemed to work a little better for what I was trying to get.
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    I've heard of people becoming sick when they move to a new country, and go off their native diet. They didn't feel well until they start eating what they used to. Genetics probably does play some role, though over the centuries, I suspect the gene pool has gotten a bit more blended up. I heard someplace, that we all have genes of every race on the planet...
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    The abnormal stools could be a problem, so it's not good that the doctors don't pay any attention to it. Take a look Open Original Shared Link, and Open Original Shared Link, and also do a few searches on it. I'd agree that dairy should be removed from the diet for a few weeks at least, and probably other highly suspect foods like soy, eggs, corn, nuts...
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    Unless they are claiming that the chickens have been fed only gluten-free stuff, then it sounds like they're just trying to capitalize on the market. I've seen eggs from local organic farms with unidentifiable stuff clinging to the eggs, so in that case I'd like it if I knew the chickens hadn't been fed gluten, just in case of CC. AFAIK, eggs aren't supposed...
  13. RiceGuy
    It does sound like dairy could be a problem for you, though it isn't necessarily lactose. For many, casein is the problem, or just dairy in general. If you find that dairy is a no-no, you need not miss yogurt or other things which are traditionally made with dairy. For instance, Open Original Shared Link makes scrumptious dairy-free yogurt, ice cream and...
  14. RiceGuy
    Well, the CO2 gas will be generated regardless of any water, but if there's enough to dilute the acid, it will slow the reaction. Stomach acid should naturally increase when you consume food, so I'd think doing the test in the morning helps insure a relatively low acid level. The presence of the bicarbonate itself may cause a rise in acid, just because the...
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    Yes, it is possible, though if you wash your hands immediately afterward, I'd like to think you'd be ok. However, some people have a reaction to such slight amounts, like walking past the bread at the supermarket, or the smell of toast in the toaster, so you should never say never. I agree with the possibility of the dye. Though if I'm not mistaken, gummy...
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    I agree - it's probably best to avoid dairy, soy, eggs, corn, and the other top allergens for awhile. Once you feel better, test those foods one at a time, with a week or so between each, and you'll probably find the culprit(s). Simple, whole foods, like fresh veggies and fruits generally work out so much better than all the processed stuff.
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    I think you'll find that most gluten-free flour blends which can turn out light and fluffy tend to be mostly carb-based. Things like tapioca flour, sweet white rice flour, corn starch, potato starch, etc are typical ingredients. Here's a list of gluten-free recipes, including cakes and such, which should help you get some idea of what's commonly used:...
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    I think the best advice I've seen on this subject is to prepare meals in advance, and freeze in individual portions. If you use those freezer-to-microwave containers, it makes it easy to grab a meal fast. So, on those days when you do have time to cook, make extra. Things like casseroles, lasagna, stews, etc all freeze well. HTH
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    Aside from the healing time, and the B12 which you are already taking, I found magnesium to be fabulous for all sorts of muscle/joint/nerve pains. The other thing I found was that nightshade foods would give me horrible pains for weeks. From the reading I've done on it, I surmise that the toxic alkaloids in these plants where getting through the damaged intestinal...
  20. RiceGuy
    Well, here's a bunch of gluten-free muffin recipes: https://www.celiac.com/categories/Gluten%25...Muffin-Recipes/ If you look through those, even though none may match what you're doing exactly, you should see some trends in the amounts of the different ingredients. If anyone gets denser results from additional baking powder (which seems counter-intuitive...
  21. RiceGuy
    The poor nail health is often a sign of nutritional deficiency, typically due to insufficient vitamin B12, but can be related to other nutrients including zinc, vitamin D, vitamin A and others. Here is just one of many pages you can Google up: Open Original Shared Link As for possible gluten sneaking in, if your fiance is eating gluten, then kisses you...
  22. RiceGuy
    I used to have to put all my veggies in the blender, turn them into puree, then cook them. Thankfully, things have improved, but it did take awhile. Betaine HCL might help you, as might raw, unfiltered, unpasteurized Apple Cider Vinegar. Both are claimed to help digestion quite a bit.
  23. RiceGuy
    Besides food intolerances, I think there is a possibility of a yeast overgrowth. Especially since you mention that it was worse in the more humid climate. I'd suggest Open Original Shared Link, or one of the other candida killers, such as Open Original Shared Link. Even if candida isn't a problem, the supplements shouldn't have any negative effects. Just...
  24. RiceGuy
    The brand I use is Stevita. I prefer the pure powder, which has absolutely nothing but the Stevia extract. It is a very fine powder, and I've not had problems getting it to dissolve. The liquid type has a more noticeable aftertaste IMO, but obviously everyone will have their preference. The one I use also comes in packets, but it costs considerably more....
  25. RiceGuy
    The recommendation of methylcobalamin (B12) was my first thought. That and magnesium. I've read that blood levels of B12 are not reliable for determining a deficiency. Some on this board have even had to turn to the shots in order to get their levels up enough. Researchers say you cannot overdose on B12, so it can't hurt to get more. Most supplements use...
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