My kinesiologist suggested i try Biohawk Relief: natural digestion aid as it has been successful for some of her other patients with similar issues.
I had a try of the liquid whilst at her office and my whole body rebelled against it. My stomach also didn't fare well and I found myself in agony an hour after taking a tiny sip of the liquid.
However, determined to do anything to progress my current state, I did get the powder and got my kinesiologist to test me with it. I can have it every second day but just the tiniest amount sprinkled on my vegies at night. I use the tip of my knife to measure and though i can still have a few bumps with it i am persevering. I havent really noticed any changes but with such low stomach acid I am willing to give anything a go.
If you are thinking of trying I would suggest ignoring the recommendations if you have a sensitive system and start with a small amount, with food, and go from there.
p.s. Please note that I had a bit to much of Biohawk and I ended up with an Ulcer. It was the only change to my diet and it was just too strong for my stomach, which started producing way to much acid. Please be careful if you use this item.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Monash University FODMAP Android App
Finally those of us on Android can enjoy the accessibility of having our list on our phone! Its basic and holds a copy of many of the booklet pages and has a very easy list of what we cannot eat.
Having been in the unenviable situation of trusting friends to follow through on my list and not having a copy on me ... to by deep regret, I think this one will come in very handy.
Follow this link to find out more about accessing this application:
http://www.med.monash.edu/cecs/gastro/fodmap/iphone-app.html
Having been in the unenviable situation of trusting friends to follow through on my list and not having a copy on me ... to by deep regret, I think this one will come in very handy.
Follow this link to find out more about accessing this application:
http://www.med.monash.edu/cecs/gastro/fodmap/iphone-app.html
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Intestaclear - Orthoplex
After being on the FODMAP diet for 2 years and removing more and more from my diet I found myself constantly fatigued. It didn't matter what I did I just couldn't get over that hump. Taking more and more from the diet didn't help.
So I saw my wonderful kinesiologist and she recommended that I try Intestaclear (Orthoplex) as supplements and probiotics just make things worse.
After a week and a half of taking just one tablet after dinner (I take it at least 30 minutes after dinner) I have can honestly say I am no where near as tired. At first what came out of my body was slightly alarming... but I actually feel like its cleaning out the bacteria that has been living in my system for years. I am not saying I am a bouncing bean, but I don't spend all day fighting to keep my eyes open or eating rubbish to get me through the days.
I feel better!
Not great but as usual its a start.
So if you like me have just a few too many body issues to get over that hump with the FODMAP diet you may wish to give it ago.
It probably won't work for everyone so please look into it yourself and go in with very low expectations!
www.bioconcepts.com.au
So I saw my wonderful kinesiologist and she recommended that I try Intestaclear (Orthoplex) as supplements and probiotics just make things worse.
After a week and a half of taking just one tablet after dinner (I take it at least 30 minutes after dinner) I have can honestly say I am no where near as tired. At first what came out of my body was slightly alarming... but I actually feel like its cleaning out the bacteria that has been living in my system for years. I am not saying I am a bouncing bean, but I don't spend all day fighting to keep my eyes open or eating rubbish to get me through the days.
I feel better!
Not great but as usual its a start.
So if you like me have just a few too many body issues to get over that hump with the FODMAP diet you may wish to give it ago.
It probably won't work for everyone so please look into it yourself and go in with very low expectations!
www.bioconcepts.com.au
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Heaven is a spelt and walnut brownie
Yesterday when I went to pick my favourite spelt loaf from the Brisbane city Jan Powers Farmers Markets I spied with my little eye a Spelt and walnut brownie for just $3.50. I couldn't resist!!!
It was big... bigger that one person should admit to enjoying with oneself....but I did... all day long!! It was so scrumptious and today I feel really great. See we don't have to go without!!
On a side note. Not eating Wheat and Rye for so long has made me more sensitive to Gluten. Please be aware of this as you go on this journey. When something is excluded for so long your body may react to it differently when you return.
But there is always a Spelt Brownie to make me smile on Wednesdays : )
It was big... bigger that one person should admit to enjoying with oneself....but I did... all day long!! It was so scrumptious and today I feel really great. See we don't have to go without!!
On a side note. Not eating Wheat and Rye for so long has made me more sensitive to Gluten. Please be aware of this as you go on this journey. When something is excluded for so long your body may react to it differently when you return.
But there is always a Spelt Brownie to make me smile on Wednesdays : )
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Melbourne
I went on a little trip to Melbourne last week and had a great time. As I ate out for lunch and dinner every night I had to navigate the implications for my health. Unlike here in Brisbane people took my health issues seriously, didn't ask if I was allergic and were quick to ascertain if anything else in my meal could create problems.
Yes many of my meals were bland, but I was ok! Which in the end meant I could enjoy my fantastic trip!
Of particular mention was:
Parkers Steakhouse in Geelong. I was not able to enjoy their BBQ baste or any of their sauces but the steak was amazing on its own... as was the wine!
Café and Biscotti in Little Collins Street. Made their roast chicken Onion free just for me!
The sandwich shop on the corner of Flinders Lane and Centre Way - When I asked if something had onion in it I was given recommendations of what didn't and a complete low down of all the ingredients
The Quarter on Degraves Street - took my request for 'what type of pumpkin?' with perfect grace!
Ah Melbourne how I enjoyed all of you!
Yes many of my meals were bland, but I was ok! Which in the end meant I could enjoy my fantastic trip!
Of particular mention was:
Parkers Steakhouse in Geelong. I was not able to enjoy their BBQ baste or any of their sauces but the steak was amazing on its own... as was the wine!
Café and Biscotti in Little Collins Street. Made their roast chicken Onion free just for me!
The sandwich shop on the corner of Flinders Lane and Centre Way - When I asked if something had onion in it I was given recommendations of what didn't and a complete low down of all the ingredients
The Quarter on Degraves Street - took my request for 'what type of pumpkin?' with perfect grace!
Ah Melbourne how I enjoyed all of you!
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Wholemeal spelt bread
I recently started back on spelt bread. The one I get is from the Brisbane city markets (http://www.janpowersfarmersmarkets.com.au/queens-st-markets-brisbane-city-markets/) at the Artisan stall. SOL breads have a similar product (http://ishop.solbreads.com.au/showcategory.aspx?CategoryID=5&SEName=buy-sol-breads-online) but i find there's a bit heavier than artisans.
Artisan's bread tastes lovely and is divine lightly toasted with a smidge of butter and Vegemite on toast. However, the bread is quiet heavy and I found myself feeling very bloated and uncomfortable after a few days of use. I have a very sensitive system, as possibly many of you do, and i found it too much. One piece seems to be ok, around 50g, but any more than that and my system just cant handle it.
As I recently went off fruit, I have had problems finding a satisfactory replacement for my morning Banana. So my thinking is that maybe a nice piece of spelt to start the day and then GF or wholemeal (i am starting to reintroduce wheat a bit) for lunch may be a nice way to get the best of both worlds. I will see how it goes.
Artisan's bread tastes lovely and is divine lightly toasted with a smidge of butter and Vegemite on toast. However, the bread is quiet heavy and I found myself feeling very bloated and uncomfortable after a few days of use. I have a very sensitive system, as possibly many of you do, and i found it too much. One piece seems to be ok, around 50g, but any more than that and my system just cant handle it.
As I recently went off fruit, I have had problems finding a satisfactory replacement for my morning Banana. So my thinking is that maybe a nice piece of spelt to start the day and then GF or wholemeal (i am starting to reintroduce wheat a bit) for lunch may be a nice way to get the best of both worlds. I will see how it goes.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Fructose Malabsorbtion
After two years on the FODMAP diet I realised that I wasnt as good as I had hoped. I was still really really tired all the time and though my symptoms were pretty good, I still didnt feel what I would call comfortable.
I decided about a month ago to stop eating fruit again (i tried for two weeks in 2012 and perceived no difference in my symptoms). This time my symptoms have improved. Even my partner has commented on how much better i 'appear' to be. I am still tired all the time, but i dont feel as heavy or bloated .... the gas produciton has also been on a downslide.
If you like me are not getting the results you are after, maybe try to remove a few things entirely from your diet and just see if there is an improvement.
I cant say I am all worked out, after two years of trying I am still not what I would call good in that general area. But its allot better than it was : )
I decided about a month ago to stop eating fruit again (i tried for two weeks in 2012 and perceived no difference in my symptoms). This time my symptoms have improved. Even my partner has commented on how much better i 'appear' to be. I am still tired all the time, but i dont feel as heavy or bloated .... the gas produciton has also been on a downslide.
If you like me are not getting the results you are after, maybe try to remove a few things entirely from your diet and just see if there is an improvement.
I cant say I am all worked out, after two years of trying I am still not what I would call good in that general area. But its allot better than it was : )
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