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  1. RiceGuy
    I thought the same about many nutrients, but malabsorption is one of the first effects of Celiac. Again, I'll be trying the blend of stuff I mentioned, and post the results. If it works, then it's not sugar.
  2. RiceGuy
    I don't know how the vinegar would react with the gluten-free flours, but even for a quick-bread, vinegar/lemon juice isn't necessary. Neither is baking soda unless the recipe includes dairy or other acidic ingredients. For a quick-bread, baking soda is added to neutralize acidity, typically from dairy. Then the baking powder won't fizzle out too soon. I...
  3. RiceGuy
    That's interesting stuff - about the sugar. I don't eat any sugar accept for what's in fruit and such, so I wonder. Perhaps I'll try adding salt, potassium, and citric acid to some fruit juice.
  4. RiceGuy
    I guess one snack would be gluten-free cookies. They should freeze well, so you could make a batch, and they'd last awhile. Unlike gluten-free breads, gluten-free cookies are pretty easy to make. You can find all sorts of cookie and other snack recipes here. What about pudding? Tapioca pudding is essentially all starch, accept for whatever fruit and such...
  5. RiceGuy
    Well, I think what I'd do is try a few gluten-free meals and see if the same reactions occur. Most foods are gluten-free anyway, so it isn't difficult. The anemia, pains, fatigue, and so forth are certainly familiar to many on this board, so I wouldn't be surprised if she is Celiac. If she wants an "official" diagnosis, that can be done of course, but keep...
  6. RiceGuy
    I just looked up the ingredients for Gatorade, and it looks like mostly sodium and potassium for the nutrients. There is citric acid too, which does enhance absorption. I don't know if the sugar has anything to do with quenching thirst, but I don't eat sugar anyway. I think what I might try is some salt, potassium, citric acid, and a little Stevia for sweetener...
  7. RiceGuy
    A number of the symptoms listed in relation to neuropathy are also symptoms of certain nutrient deficiencies. Some of the more obvious ones including vitamin B12, magnesium, and zinc. I can say from experience that these can make all the difference, so I wouldn't jump to any conclusions until having ruled out deficiencies. It seems that itchy hands and...
  8. RiceGuy
    I really like coconut oil, but only Open Original Shared Link tastes truly good to me. It's expensive, but worth it if you can afford it. It has an excellent shelf life and high smoke point, making it great for cooking and baking. The flavor is marvelous! That is, if you like coconut! Other than that, there's macadamia nut oil. I like the MacNut brand...
  9. RiceGuy
    If you take pictures outside, an overcast sky is better than bright sunlight. I'm sure you already know not to have a light source behind the subject, but it seems a lot of people make that mistake. Any light that shines in the direction of the camera will screw up the shot (unless you're doing it on purpose). Think of how a person on a stage is lit with...
  10. RiceGuy
    Well, although you could ask for some tests, they are terribly inaccurate in such small children. So no matter what the results might be, you'd be best to try the gluten-free and dairy-free diet anyway. Dairy may or may not be a problem , but you won't know unless you eliminate it for awhile, then reintroduce after symptoms have been eliminated. As for...
  11. RiceGuy
    I also drink a lot of water, which is all I drink except for orange juice to cover the taste of some supplements. I figure the thirst is related to an electrolyte imbalance. Salt helps somewhat, though not enough. I've read magnesium helps boost absorption, and taking this does help, though again it's not a total fix. Slowly, it seems the thirst is lessening...
  12. RiceGuy
    I absolutely agree with the recommendation of a sublingual B12. Make sure it's methylcobalamin. This and magnesium worked for me 100%. Along the way I discovered that nightshades would cause me tremendous pain, lasting weeks. While I'm sure not everyone's nerve/muscle pains are caused by the same things, these are easy to try, and there's nothing to lose...
  13. RiceGuy

    ARCHIVED Please Help ---nerve Pain

    RiceGuy replied to jjtj's topic in Doctors

    I got rid of all pain by avoiding all nightshades, and taking magnesium and a sublingual methylcobalamin (B12) supplement. This may or may not help, but it's certainly worth a try, and can't hurt!
  14. RiceGuy
    I doubt there is any such thing as a vaccine without toxic stuff in it. However, it is my understanding that the theory behind vaccines is to get a "mild" exposure, allowing the immune system to develop a defense before the bug takes hold. IMO, just being around other people can do that. Bad habits are often what leads to getting really sick from communicable...
  15. RiceGuy
    It sounds like perhaps something you've been using is now being made differently. I think you'll need to go through everything, call the companies, etc.
  16. RiceGuy
    You don't need any added acidic ingredients. When there is acid, some baking soda is used to help neutralize the acid, so that the baking powder doesn't fizzle out too quickly. If baking soda was the only leavening ingredient, then you'd need some acid along with it. However, soda and acid won't wait to get into the oven before starting to fizz. Neither do...
  17. RiceGuy
    I find cookies are much easier to make successfully than bread. They don't have to rise much if at all, and many different textures can be acceptable. About the readability of text, try setting a custom text size in your browser. In Firefox, you select 'Text Size' from the 'View' menu. This will set the size for all sites, not just the board.
  18. RiceGuy
    Lots of veggies have calcium. Since the digestion of animal proteins depletes calcium up to three times faster than vegetable proteins, it makes sense to me to get calcium from veggies. You can search Open Original Shared Link to get a comprehensive list.
  19. RiceGuy
    Well, most of what should be said has already, so I'll just add my voice to the others, and encourage you in the same direction. Based on your symptoms, I'd say gluten is a likely cause. Even if you decide to stay on gluten for testing, a high potency B12 supplement (1mg or more) can help in many ways. It is used in the production of melatonin, which you...
  20. RiceGuy
    The things I've heard about flu shots are quite alarming IMO. It seems at least some apparently have mercury, formaldehyde, aluminum, and goodness knows what else. On top of that, they often don't cover the strains going around at the time, since they have to be prepared in advance. So they basically take a guess as to which strains will be spreading around...
  21. RiceGuy
    Some people feel soy is bad, and others feel it is good. I have no doubt that the debate will rage on for a long time to come. Soy is a legume, which is one reason some need to avoid it. Perhaps the best advice I have on this is that if soy (or anything else for that mater) bothers you, then don't eat it. If you aren't sure, keep a food journal, and try with...
  22. RiceGuy
    From what I've read, B12 is important for so many things, I can't just name one! It helps with energy, mood, sleep patterns, cognitive function, nerve health, motor function, and blood health, just to name a few. It's basically used throughout the body for a multitude of things, and it seems Celiacs are often deficient in it. Signs of B12 deficiency can...
  23. RiceGuy
    You can have brain fog from nutrient deficiencies. The one that stands out from the reading I've done, is vitamin B12. I'd recommend a Open Original Shared Link, 3 times daily. This is the most effectively assimilated form, and doesn't require the digestive tract to get absorbed. I would avoid ones which have cyanocobalamin, since that actually has cyanide...
  24. RiceGuy
    I found that limiting proteins helped a lot to reduce the swollen ankles and such. Thankfully it's much better now than it was.
  25. RiceGuy
    My first thoughts are: 1) Are you taking any supplements? If so, what kinds, and are they gluten-free? 2) Have you recently changed anything in your diet? Switched brands for something? 3) Have you checked your skin/hair care products, makeup, laundry and dish detergents, etc? 4) Do you eat dairy, soy, nuts, eggs, or other common allergenic foods? ...
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