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  1. RiceGuy
    Besides magnesium, what has helped me with joints is glucosamine. The product I take also happens to have MSM, and I don't know if that has anything to do with the effectiveness. It has done wonders for my jaw, which is what I started taking it for in the first place.
  2. RiceGuy
    If you want soluble fiber, there are other (less costly) ways to get it, such as guar gum. Apparently, the resistive starch in slightly green bananas is supposed to be very good for the intestines, and is even said to aid in intestinal repair. Google resistive starch if you're interested.
  3. RiceGuy
    I second the magnesium suggestion, as that has helped me. But what sees to be helping most is glucosamine. My jaw got so bad I could barely eat, and couldn't chew. It was scraping and grinding something awful. Now it's vastly improved - only slightly noticeable. Other joints have also improved, which I hadn't even thought about, as I had just come to live...
  4. RiceGuy
    I don't think there are specific foods which everyone should start with, as we're all different in that regard. So I'd say try the various rices you want, and see what happens. Of course, all rices start out brown, and removing the bran and germ is how they are made to be white. I'd point out though, that there are numerous varieties of rice, so you might...
  5. RiceGuy
    The one thing I'd be worried about, is if it's both gluten and wheat. Then suppose barley doesn't cause a noticeable reaction, but still damages the gut? Just something to think about... Gluten intolerance along with a reaction to soy does occur in a lot of people. You can avoid soy easily if you make things from scratch. If you have a blender or food...
  6. RiceGuy
    That's a good idea. I completely forgot about canned stuff. Del Monte and others sell individual sizes of canned fruits, puddings, and other stuff. They're made to go in lunch boxes, thus usually have some kind of easy-open package, like a pull-top lid for canned items.
  7. RiceGuy
    Another possible cause of skin problems is foods which are high in iodine, such as sea vegetables. So it is probably a good idea to avoid kelp and other things derived from seaweed. Iodine is known to have a tendency to make DH worse, because the immune system uses iodine to help heal the skin.
  8. RiceGuy
    Healing time, thus absorption, varies from person to person. Many seem to find certain things more digestible than others. For instance, you might do better with carbs than with proteins, or better with one source of protein than with another. So, you may not be able to digest say white potato, but maybe sweet potato is ok. You may be able to handle poultry...
  9. RiceGuy
    I've found NOW Foods and Source Naturals are pretty good about labeling their products as to what they contain and don't contain. Many are listed as gluten-free, as well as dairy-free, soy-free, etc.
  10. RiceGuy
    Well, if she reacts to wheat, then the diet is the same as far as I can see. I'm sure though, that over time there will be accidental glutenings here and there, and that's when you'll find out if the sensitivity goes away. IMO, it will not, even if it is an allergy. Many doctors seem to think gluten intolerance goes away too. Let's not forget that doctors...
  11. RiceGuy
    Yes, it is very common to have an increase in symptoms after being gluten-free for awhile (even if it wasn't 100% gluten-free). It really is up to you whether to get the testing done. If it gives you piece of mind - if it gives you the extra reassurance you need, then do it. Just keep in mind that results are often negative, even for someone who hasn't ever...
  12. RiceGuy
    When I started taking magnesium, I noticed some reduction in the bloated belly. But it was still noticeable, until I reduced proteins in my diet. That one thing seems to have helped quite a lot. Now I'm slowly increasing protein intake, and it seems to be far better than it was. HTH
  13. RiceGuy
    Well, I guess they don't have power outlets at each seat, but if they did, one of those electric coolers would be great. Or might they allow you to plug the thing in? Have you called them to see what options they might have? I mean, don't diabetics need to keep meds cold while on a long flight? But, wouldn't they have ice on board anyway? Aside from...
  14. RiceGuy
    I agree with the suggestion of supplements also. Besides the B12, you may want to try magnesium and zinc. I'm sure there are other that might help, but those come to mind first, based on experience and research.
  15. RiceGuy
    Contrary to what the dental association wants people to believe, fluoride is a toxic substance. It's actually an industrial waste product, and when manufacturers needed a place to get rid of it, they chose our bodies, water supplies, etc. Check here for some info: Open Original Shared Link Other than that, I'd say look into some supplements. Just Google...
  16. RiceGuy
    Well, there seems to be a few variables here. The advice of many is to try only one new thing at any given time, and wait several days to see how you feel. Any one of the things you've been trying recently might be a culprit. On the lecithin, I guess I'd suggest trying sunflower lecithin (unless you are allergic). Also, make sure the soy milk is gluten...
  17. RiceGuy
    I don't know, but the soap I use doesn't have any vitamin E added. It's just three ingredients - no fragrance. The ingredients are: Saponified Olive Oil, water, Sodium Chloride. But other stuff they make do have various ingredients which might be questionable. I only use their pure olive oil soap.
  18. RiceGuy
    You can start here: https://www.celiac.com/categories/Celiac-Di...-and-Disorders/ But there are so many related symptoms, the way I see it, Celiac can cause virtually any systemic disorder. That is, anything not caused by a bacterium or virus. It just depends on what parts of the intestine get damaged, and to what degree. All your husband's symptoms can...
  19. RiceGuy
    Since Celiac is known to cause osteoporosis and other bone problems, delayed growth, and more things than I can name, I think going gluten-free will be addressing those issues - probably better than anything else you can do IMO. As for breaking up gallstones, seems to me I heard about ultrasound being used to do that, which makes sense when you know that...
  20. RiceGuy
    As was mentioned, amaranth, quinoa, and other grains like t'eff are rich in protein. Kasha (roasted buckwheat) isn't bad on the protein content, though not as good as these others, but it is very soft and easy to digest. Lentils are quite good too, and red lentils cook into a nice puree - great for stews! A number of veggies are actually pretty good protein...
  21. RiceGuy
    The two supplements that helped me with pain, in muscles, nerves, and bones, are methylcobalamin (B12) and magnesium. The suggestion of vitamin D3 is a good one too. Just make sure it's D3 (cholecalciferol). There are really a lot of nutrients which have been proven to play an important role in bone health, but those are the main ones which come to mind.
  22. RiceGuy
    About lithium, I just heard that while lithium is toxic at higher than normal concentrations, it is a necessary nutrient for brain function. I'm sure I can look it up, but haven't felt the need to do so. Don't forget that even ordinary nutrients like vitamin A can be deadly if you take too much. Most vital nutrients do have a level at which they become toxic...
  23. RiceGuy
    If you haven't started the gluten-free diet, do so immediately. As is often said, you don't need to be told to do so by any doctor. IMO, you aren't so likely to have more gallstones if you're on the gluten-free diet. Seems to me that's what has caused them, so why would there be more without the cause? That is my reasoning, wrong or right, and I wouldn't...
  24. RiceGuy
    I think if you do a search for candida, you'll get what you're looking for, as that's what it's usually referred to as. The problem with antibiotics is that they kill the good bacteria along with the bad ones, though I don't know about the specific one you've been taking. For me, caprylic acid capsules did the trick, but there are a number of products...
  25. RiceGuy
    I usually don't find it locally, so I order it here: www.barryfarm.com I think Bob's Red Mill has some too.
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