Greetings World!

It’s been one year and four months since I had to completely take out dairy, wheat, raisins, yeast, and aspergillus (mold) out of my diet. It’s been five months since I’ve had to take out peanuts, tree-nuts, and corn out of my diet.

I’ve given up on most of the medical care world. All my life I’ve wondered if fuzzy thinking, constant cramps and headaches, dry mouth, skin rashes, and much, much more are normal. Doctors’ answers have almost always been “that’s not supposed to happen,” “you’re just making that up”, or “I don’t know, don’t worry about it.” Obviously all of those are not normal! When I saw a Naturopath – who treat the cause of a problem through natural methods rather than covering up symptoms through chemical based medicines -- she immediately saw food allergies/sensitivities as the culprit. Boy, was she right! After eliminating the trouble making foods, 90% of my asthma went away and I don’t have the symptoms above (plus so many more I discovered). Right now we are working to repair my GI tract (due to Leaky Gut syndrome) and someday I will be able to have most – if not all – of the forbidden foods again. How’s it going? There have been a lot of ups and downs, especially since my body is so sensitive to everything. Over the past month I have FINALLY been able to eat small portions of treenuts and corn each week. This is a massive improvement!

So, why is all this happening? In my opinion, man was not created to digest chemicals and pesticides. The digestive system is fragile and cannot take such beatings. When I eat processed foods now, I can feel my insides come apart and I just feel gross. I rarely use chemical based drugs and am on natural supplements and herbs. They make all the difference in the world! Did you know that curry is a natural inflammatory decreaser? And that ginger calms the stomach, as does peppermint? I can feel God saying, “What’s up with all the medical junk and your man-made chemicals? I gave you the remedies through My earth! They’re right in front of you.” Naturopath medicine is amazing!

So many people have asked me to write a blog about my diet and lifestyle that revolves around it. To most people, cutting out the major foods of the American diet and not using a microwave (I find these make me sick), is like hitting a brick wall. “What CAN you eat?!” is a frequent question I hear. Exploring the world of natural medicine rather than reaching for a bottle of Motrin is another mystifying concept. So, here’s my blog…