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  1. RiceGuy
    I agree with the other responses. And will add that you may also need to look over your diet to make sure you are getting a proper balance of nutrients. For many people, eliminating wheat makes a huge dent in their intake of carbs. That can lower your energy level. You may find rice or other grains, or potatoes, squashes, etc to be helpful. Generally, a good...
  2. RiceGuy
    The only thing that jumped out at me was the mention of peppers, which is a nightshade. Those things where doing me in something awful. Are you able to eat other nightshades without problems? If potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplant are ok, then I'd guess it's not a nightshade thing, but if all of these make you feel rotten, then I suppose it could be the nightshade...
  3. RiceGuy
    Although it may look like too much baking powder, it may not be as overboard as it might seem. However, even with wheat dough, every recipe I've ever seen generally hovers around 1 tsp per cup of flour. So one tsp just ain't gonna leaven 4 cups of flour, at least not on this side of the galaxy. One factor is the type of baking powder. They are most definitely...
  4. RiceGuy
    About the agar agar powder, the usual recommendation is to first soak it in water for about 10-15 minutes. When I make jelly/jam, I simmer the fruit for a bit, then add the agar, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. What really works best is to add a pinch or two of calcium citrate/phosphate, as the agar needs calcium ions in order to gel...
  5. RiceGuy
    I'd hope plain rice is ok, and I think some Uncle Ben's is ok. However, white rice in the US is enriched, and therefore has a coating of something to hold the added nutrients. Some companies use cornstarch, so persons with corn sensitivities could have trouble from that. Lundberg has some very yummy varieties of rice. My fav is the sweet brown rice, which...
  6. RiceGuy
    In addition to a gluten-free diet, many find dairy, eggs, soy, corn, nut, and other top allergens to give them trouble, especially during the initial stages of healing. I and many others have found certain supplements to be very beneficial to the brain, including vitamin B12, magnesium, essential fatty acids, zinc, B-complex, vitamin D3, and others. I...
  7. RiceGuy
    I agree that it is quite possible that you can get off those drugs. I would add, that some supplements can really help. Vitamin B12 and magnesium are two which have proven very important for brain health. Omega-3 fatty acids are apparently important as well. So it should help to take some of those, especially during the early stages of your recovery.
  8. RiceGuy
    They do offer a podcast, and downloads of past shows, but it's not free. Well, I listed to the whole show, and it was very informative. One surprising thing, is that some research has linked fluoride to villous atrophy, hypothyroidism, and various neurological problems. It is also known that fluoride accumulates in bone, and actually weakens it, making...
  9. RiceGuy
    There are some supplements which can really help. Vitamin B12, magnesium, B-complex, omega-3s, and probably a few other things. I'd highly recommend a sublingual methylcobalamin for the B12, and magnesium citrate is said to be fairly effectively absorbed too. Also, there can be other things to which your body is reacting, now that gluten is out of the...
  10. RiceGuy
    The Open Original Shared Link radio show often discusses health topics, and tonight will be delving into the health implications of fluoride in drinking water. It's a 4 hour program, starting at 10pm PST, 1am EST. You can find out what station carries the program in your area by clicking on the "Affiliates" link on the left side of the page. It's a very...
  11. RiceGuy
    Thing is, even if the oats are gluten-free, there's no guaranty that your son won't react. That could be worse than the pox, so you may want to test with a cup of certified gluten-free oats, and have him put his finger in it for a little while. I'm sure you know your child's reactions, and the time it takes for them to manifest. There may be a skin reaction...
  12. RiceGuy
    What worked for me was caprylic acid capsules (aside from the dietary restrictions). I recall taking that for two bottles, and apparently didn't need it anymore. It worked wonders too. Do you know if the medication you were taking is gluten-free? If the canker sores are back, it may be an indicator of a certain amount of gluten sneaking in someplace...
  13. RiceGuy
    Hmmm... AFAIK, butter doesn't have much protein, so doubt that was it. Especially considering that the almond milk should have protein. The only thing that jumps out at me is that almond milk would have more water than butter. I think I'd try it with almond butter instead. If corn syrup turns out to be important to this or other recipe, I'd think you could...
  14. RiceGuy
    You're right. There is a conspiracy involving aspartame, and the FDA is in on it. Open Original Shared Link However, some recent developments appear to bring promise. Coca-Cola is planing to use Stevia, and PepsiCo also has plans, but is awaiting word from the FDA, who is supposed to review Stevia for GRAS status. I believe the only reason why these companies...
  15. RiceGuy
    Often times, dairy just isn't tolerated during the healing process. Some are able to add it back into the diet once they feel better, while others are not. It will likely be really helpful to avoid dairy even if Lactaid worked for her. The sooner and more fully she embraces the diet, the more quickly she'll feel better. From all I've read, the longer she...
  16. RiceGuy
    What works for many (and what worked for me) is caprylic acid capsules. It is a naturally occurring fatty acid, and does not cause side effects like drugs so often do. It is also relatively cheap. One such product of which I'm aware is Open Original Shared Link. Since you didn't mention avoiding certain foods, I'll just point out that as AliB stated, sugars...
  17. RiceGuy
    If it were me, I'd remove both dairy and gluten from the diet at the same time. One good reason is that many have similar reactions to both, so if either one remains in the diet, there might not be enough change in symptoms to really know. If that happens, you might think neither is the problem, when it could easily be both. As for how long to keep the...
  18. RiceGuy
    I've read that really good Tempura also depends on having the right oil. Apparently, the Japanese use rice bran oil, which has a very high smoke point.
  19. RiceGuy
    As I understand it, the longer you ingest gluten, the worse the damage can get. So I don't think one accidental glutening would necessarily put you back to square one, though everyone is different. Healing time seems to vary from person to person. However, it's not just what happens to the villi, but the rest of the body. Between the malabsorption, toxins...
  20. RiceGuy
    This is just a guess, but if I was going to try it, besides using a gluten-free flour blend w/xanthan, I think I'd skip the first rising step. I'd also reduce the butter to 1/4 or 1/5, and make up the difference with some water. Otherwise all that fat will interfere with the binding agents (xanthan and eggs). The exact amount of added water will probably...
  21. RiceGuy
    Quite honestly, none of your symptoms sound like acid reflux to me. Last I heard, reflux is basically heartburn - a burning sensation in the esophagus. Someone will surely point it out if this isn't correct. Well, as you yourself have admitted, you've been eating gluten. You haven't been 100% gluten-free, and unless you stick to the diet, you won't really...
  22. RiceGuy
    Well, from what I've heard, there are no cold remedies that actually work. But, there might be some that suppress symptoms, though I don't use any. Perhaps someone else can give you some tips on that. As I understand it, the formulas can change at any time, so your best bet is probably to call the company and ask, or check their website for up-to-date...
  23. RiceGuy
    I cannot believe that it could ever be gluten-free, while containing barley grass, or anything of the gluten-containing grains. Even if the biggest expert on gluten said it was gluten-free, I still wouldn't believe it.
  24. RiceGuy
    A number of members here seem to like Open Original Shared Link. They claim that their tests are more sensitive than the standard tests being used elsewhere. I've not tried them, but I'm sure others who have can tell you their experiences.
  25. RiceGuy
    Last I saw, Imperial had whey in it, so it would not be casein-free, nor lactose-free for that matter. Earth Balance is gluten-free and dairy-free, though I think it has canola, and soy in it.
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