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Posted 4/26/2009 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
Dr. A is this the book.

Body by God: The Owner's Manual for Maximized Living by Dr. Ben Lerner
Posted 4/26/2009 7:21 PM (GMT 0)

"I heard that carbs cause UC and CD"

I have never read or heard this.  My many hours of reading here seems to indicate that most at least believe that carbs can affect your digestion, UC, Crohns, GERD, etc. but do not CAUSE it.  If we knew the cause it would be easier to correct.  I am a big time carb eater and still am with UC - does not seem to make one bit of difference to my colon except I do better on low residue and very well cooked food.  BUT - I have IBS and GERD - had those many years before UC.  I eat only white bread, rice cereal, very little grains of any kind and more sugar than I should.  The only artificial sweetener I use is Splenda. I have no problem with dairy or fried food in moderation.

Just another slant on things - of course, I am a senior - soon 69 - but I would like to live until 100!

ElaineNY

Posted 4/26/2009 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah, that's the book. Yeah, I don't think the carbs are gonna cause UC or really even affect it directly. Of course, there's good carbs and bad carbs too. In general though if you are trying to lose weight and eating alot carbs/starchy/grainy foods in the evening, you are spiking insulin levels and storing fat. You should really ease into a lifestyle change on the raw stuff if it's a route you are looking to take. It puts alot of fiber into the diet at once if you just jump into it, and could give you some digestive issues if your not careful.

Try out the new Truvia stuff next time you run out of the splenda. I broke down and bought some the other day and was really pleased with it.
Posted 4/26/2009 9:43 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I use Stevia or honey myself after completely eliminating sugar and artificial sweetners out of my diet.

:)
Posted 4/26/2009 10:52 PM (GMT 0)

I tried Stevia - still have some - just couldn't adjust to it - either too sweet/bitter - something.  I only use Splenda in coffee once a day and maybe on cereal.  Mostly I try to eat less sugar - better than nothing.  I LOVE my sweets and know that I am addicted to them - like other additions!

ElaineNY

Posted 4/27/2009 12:31 AM (GMT 0)
Try the truvia though when you get the chance. It's the best tasting out of the stevia products I have tried, and my wife actually liked it. If it passes her test that is saying something, lol.
Posted 4/28/2009 9:51 PM (GMT 0)
Forgot to add, if you wanna test your acidity/alkalinity (seems you were concerned in another thread about it) you can get a some pH hydrion test paper from local pharmacy and check it that way. Do a first pee in the morning test. Ideal range 6.5-7.5.
Posted 4/29/2009 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
Dr- A how accurate our those alkaline tests. I read the blood tests are better but if they work then I think I may be good for me to try this. Especially if I am eating a lot of green vegetables.

I agree with you that I should have gone into the raw foods diet slowly. But I didn’t. Maybe that’s why I had constipation. The weird thing is I didn’t think raw foods would do that. I thought it would do the opposite. Hmmm, strange. Im now eating more of a mix as my weight would not balance on the completely raw foods. I don’t know how to make it balance. Any way I seem still energetic with the mix. And also I think that the experience lead me to find out I am not really tolerating gluten. I feel so much better with out it. I was running around work and still had energy to make dinner. I also wake up earlier in the morning, instead of wanting to sleep all day. Best of all by combination eating, my stomach has not felt like a balloon for 3 weeks. Strange.

I am going to keep the cobination eating thing as it seems to work pretty well so far. I hope it keeps me in remmission.
Posted 4/29/2009 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
They seem to be accurate with most people I have seen use them, and when I used them on practice members in another clinic. First time personally I used them I did it over several days just to see if I was getting around the same readings. Just do first morning trip to the bathroom for most accurate results. Blood of course would be best, but this gives you a cheaper and easy method.
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