Re: Experience with Alternative Approaches?

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Hi guys. Sorry for the delay but I missed these responses at first.

I'll post more details and introduce myself tomorrow...

sb

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Hi Steve,

I've seen several naturopathic doctors ( " ND " ) over the years. Most have

been somewhat helpful, though not enough to replace my traditional

treatments. Regarding the leaky gut syndrome, this is what one doc had me

do..... Eliminate all dairy, refined sugar, and wheat from my diet. After 2

weeks, introduce wheat back into your diet and see how you feel. After

another 2 weeks, same thing w/ dairy. Told me to avoid refine sugar as much

as I could. Have to admit I cheated on this a little bit, but it did help.

I do notice if I have too much dairy or sugar, I tend to feel worse overall.

While I was doing this, I was still living at home and we ate an almost

vegetarian diet due to my dad's heart problems. I think that definitely

made a difference as well. If only I could be as disciplined now!!

I think someone else mentioned Probiotics. I take something similar,

Primadophilus Bifidus (bacteria beneficial to the digestive tract). The

brand I buy is Nature's Way and you can find it online, at health food

stores or even some grocery stores. Learning biofeedback and relaxation

exercises has helped me with pain control as well as just improving my mood.

I wasnt able to learn these on my own, tried MANY times.... ended up seeing

a psychologist who specialized in pain management and it was very helpful.

If you find something that helps you out, please let me know!

Trish in PA

Experience with Alternative Approaches?

>

> I'm considering complementing (not replacing) traditional treatment

> with natural approaches. In particular:

>

> --I'm taking the /Act test for delayed lymphocyte reactions to

> 400 different foods, allergens, molds, metals, etc.

>

> --Im also interested in the " functional medicine " detox for " leaky

> gut syndrome. " The idea that toxins seeping from the intestine could

> cause a hypersensitive immune system makes a certain amount of sense.

>

> Does anyone have experience with these approaches? Or has anyone had

> good results with other non-rheumatology treatments?

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Primadophilus Bifidus is also supposed to be good for acne ... so for those like me who suffer from it because of the Pred, it could act as a '2 in 1' effect.

Steve

-----Original Message-----From: Trisha Thiede Sent: 21 August 2004 04:00To: Stillsdisease Subject: Re: Experience with Alternative Approaches?Hi Steve,I've seen several naturopathic doctors ("ND") over the years. Most havebeen somewhat helpful, though not enough to replace my traditionaltreatments. Regarding the leaky gut syndrome, this is what one doc had medo..... Eliminate all dairy, refined sugar, and wheat from my diet. After 2weeks, introduce wheat back into your diet and see how you feel. Afteranother 2 weeks, same thing w/ dairy. Told me to avoid refine sugar as muchas I could. Have to admit I cheated on this a little bit, but it did help.I do notice if I have too much dairy or sugar, I tend to feel worse overall.While I was doing this, I was still living at home and we ate an almostvegetarian diet due to my dad's heart problems. I think that definitelymade a difference as well. If only I could be as disciplined now!!I think someone else mentioned Probiotics. I take something similar,Primadophilus Bifidus (bacteria beneficial to the digestive tract). Thebrand I buy is Nature's Way and you can find it online, at health foodstores or even some grocery stores. Learning biofeedback and relaxationexercises has helped me with pain control as well as just improving my mood.I wasnt able to learn these on my own, tried MANY times.... ended up seeinga psychologist who specialized in pain management and it was very helpful.If you find something that helps you out, please let me know!Trish in PA Experience with Alternative Approaches?>> I'm considering complementing (not replacing) traditional treatment> with natural approaches. In particular:>> --I'm taking the /Act test for delayed lymphocyte reactions to> 400 different foods, allergens, molds, metals, etc.>> --Im also interested in the "functional medicine" detox for "leaky> gut syndrome." The idea that toxins seeping from the intestine could> cause a hypersensitive immune system makes a certain amount of sense.>> Does anyone have experience with these approaches? Or has anyone had> good results with other non-rheumatology treatments?>Visit the Still's Disease Message Boardhttp://disc.server.com/Indices/148599.htmlThe materials and information contained in this message are not intended to replace the services of a trained health professional or to be a substitute for medical advice of physicians and/or other health care professionals. The International Still's Disease Foundation is not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. You should consult your physician on specific medical questions, particularly in matters requiring diagnosis or medical attention. The International Still's Disease Foundation makes no representations or warranties with respect to any treatment, action, application, medication or preparation by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form. ion by any person following the information offered or provided within this support form.