RE: Update on grains, dairy, etc.

[Guest guest]

>At this point, I'm not even concerned with whether or not grains and

>dairy were meant to be a part of the human diet (which, by the way,

>may have something to do with the reason so many people seem to lack

>the enzymes necessary to digest these foods properly). As long as

>we can take the enzymes needed to do the job, and we are feeling

>good, we will include these foods back into our diet.

This is one of those conundrums! I tend to feel that in the

case of the gluten grains, they do stop the enyzmes from working

which causes a cascading effect. Taking the enzymes means you

can eat a LOT more foods ... but if it were me (and it IS me in real life)

I'd still avoid the gluten, on the chance that the enzyme-producing

mechanism might heal (and it usually does, in a year or two). There are

currently no commercially available enzymes that allow you to digest

gliadin: it is DARN hard to digest. Unlike casein, which IMO SHOULD

be digestible by a robust digestive system.

>Actually, I'm

>surprised that the lady who wrote the book did not recommend taking

>enzyme supplements knowing herself that the problem had to do with

>enzymes and the proper breaking down of foods. I think I will e-

>mail her to tell her our story and ask why enzyme supplementation

>was not recommended as a first step, then, if that didn't work,

>taking out the foods. I `m curious about what answer she will give

>me.

I'm with you on that one. Enzymes are SOOOO helpful to so

many people (and I took them for a year or so).

>Heidi,

>

>This means I would like to be put back on your kefili list if that's

>alright with you.

>

>Robin L.

I am SO bad about sending out kefiili. But I'll try ... it is great stuff ...

Heidi Jean

[Guest guest]

Robin,

The enzyme vs dairy/grain connection is one I made awhile ago for my

Autistic son. When making sure he has plenty of good fermented foods,

kefir, sprouted grains, grass-fed meats - in other words, living food alive

with enzymes, most of his schizophrenic behaviors abated including some of

the intense delusional behavior. I did some research on it and found quite

a bit supporting the idea of enzyme therapy vs removal of foods. Here's an

example: http://www.enzymestuff.com/rtsevenmonthreport.htm. Many mothers

of Autistic children are using Dr. Houston's enzymes which have the

reputation of being the best. I was impressed when I wrote to him, telling

him of my NT-style diet with my family, asking him which enzymes I should

use to supplement what we were doing. He responded that I should wait and

see how well he did with the food because he felt I was providing him with

the best possible diet and he felt that should be given a chance before

supplementation. He then gave me conditions or reasons where I might want

to try his enzymes down the road. I have to say, I was impressed by his

attitude!

-Sharon, NH

Deut 11:14 He will put grass in the fields for your cattle, and you will

have plenty to eat.

Update on grains, dairy, etc.

At this point, I'm not even concerned with whether or not grains and

dairy were meant to be a part of the human diet (which, by the way,

may have something to do with the reason so many people seem to lack

the enzymes necessary to digest these foods properly).

Robin L.