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Posted 6/3/2019 11:56 PM (GMT 0)

The Dude Abides said...
Howdy, again. I was just watching this and thought of you:

https://diydetoxsummit.com/expert/jay-davidson

He talks about being on parasite cleanses and nothing coming out. However, after addressing other things, then trying the parasite cleanse again, he was then expelling things.

WalkingbyFaith said...
Dude, which speaker?

Hi, WbF:

I was referring to today's video by Jay Davidson, DC. Today is the first day of the series.

https://diydetoxsummit.com/schedule

I'd considered making a separate post about the Summit, but I've already posted so many, I feel like folks may be getting tired of them. Actually, I'm kinda tired of them and ignore many of the people, but I still watch a few of them, because there are sometimes good speakers -- such as Terry Wahls, MD in this particular series.
Posted 6/4/2019 2:00 AM (GMT 0)
I gained a lot of weight from following the GAPS diet—no grains and limited carbs. I never figured out why I gained about 20 pounds on it. I really was having a lot of trouble keeping the weight on before I did the diet.
Posted 6/4/2019 12:38 PM (GMT 0)
Notime - Thank you for your reply. I just looked up the GAPS diet, did you do the phases? I did a 180 with my diet last week and it looks like I've more or less been following the GAPS diet since then. I'm not doing the phases, though, I can't afford to fast. Thing is, I feel exhausted, more than usual. I wonder if my body is going through some sort of detox with the diet change. I'm looking forward to more energy, hope that comes soon. I'm encouraged by your post, I would love to put on 20 pounds. I appreciate your input, thank you. Be well.
Posted 6/4/2019 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
No, I did not do the phases—I didn't want to fast either. I don't want to sound like it's a guaranteed way to gain weight though, because a friend of mine lost weight on it.

I think that it depends on what kind of foods you can tolerate. My friend doesn't like fatty foods, so she was eating less calories on the diet, while at the time I was craving meat and fatty foods, and I ate a whole bunch of avocados and things with coconut oil on them, so I might have been eating more calories than usual. Although I'm not convinced that eating more calories automatically helps you gain weight. I was eating a lot of food before I got on the GAPS diet, but I'm not sure I was digesting it all. I think the GAPS diet is especially helpful if you have leaky gut or nutrient deficiencies.
Posted 6/5/2019 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, BeKindPls:

Today, for some reason, the following article came to mind. It's one of the many resources I've bookmarked and/or downloaded over the years. I felt I should read it again and then thought about sharing it with you.

https://www.organiclifestylemagazine.com/issue/15-lyme-disease-holistic-protocol-to-completely-rebuild-the-immune-system

As with the link to Brenda's "Real Food Rebel" site (the herbal dewormer), the one above is also just FYI. I'm not fond of people using the word "cure," but I try to keep the big picture, take what I can use, and leave the rest.

Best,
El Duderino
Posted 6/5/2019 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
Dude (El Duderino smile - Thank you for this article. I can't believe, in all of my years of researching, that I've never seen this before. It is full of great information and contains so many links with even more info, it's neverending. I've bookmarked it, I'll definitely be referring to it, already have plans for the cranberry detox. I appreciate the help, many thanks. Be well.

Notime - I'm definitely not restricting calories. Since changing to essentially the GAPS diet last week, I've been eating a lot, just more of the healthy stuff (avocados, nut butters, nuts, etc...). I can already tell a huge difference in my stomach, I forgot what it was lot to not have discomfort after eating. Maybe you were able to heal your gut with GAPS, thus absorbing nutrients. Do you still follow the diet? If not, what happened when you went back to "regular" eating? Thank you for writing. Be well.
Posted 6/6/2019 7:14 PM (GMT 0)
I was on the diet for about 3 years or so. I don't follow the diet now, but I do try to avoid wheat and rice and refined carbs. I definitely can tell if I start eating to much grains or starches, my stomach starts bothering me. Otherwise, I've been doing pretty well. I've been able to get a lot more in shape, and I'm much stronger than I used to be.

I do still get episodes of bloating, diarrhea, and stomach cramps, which I believe is possibly a parasite. It doesn't seem to be affected by what I eat. Fortunately, I don't seem to be losing weight again, which I think is a good thing.
Posted 6/6/2019 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
Notime - Thank you. One last question... about how long after starting the GAPS diet did you notice you were starting to gain weight? Curious. I know nothing is overnight smile Be well.
Posted 6/7/2019 2:45 PM (GMT 0)
I'm having trouble remembering exactly, but I know the summer of 2014 my regular doctor told me I didn't weight enough. I think I started the GAPS diet in the fall of 2014. By the spring of 2015, judging by pictures I have of myself, I was at least 10-15 pounds heavier.

When I did the GAPS diet, I was including soaked legumes also, but I'm not sure that legumes are always a good idea, because they can throw off your stomach.
Posted 6/8/2019 1:20 AM (GMT 0)
Soaked and sprouted legumes/nuts/seeds are easier on your stomach if you can tolerate them at all, but yeah if you have leaky gut stuff then probably not
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