- 's diet, acidity

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No, the opposite, theory roughly is that alkalinity allows conditions such

as, parasites, candida, etc, to thrive, leads to a 'leaky gut', which in

turn causes malabsorption of essential vitamins, nutrients etc, in turn

leading to neuro (and other bodily) disturbances and can therefore be one of

the main causes for otherwise idiopathic seizures. Keto diet increases

acidity, and 's Mother believes it is the change to acidity, rather than

actual ketosis that 'cured' her child. These gut conditions cannot survive

in a completely acidic environment.

Makes quite a lot of sense to me, realise it is not the complete theory

behind the diet's success in some, but it seems especially relevant if the

child showed previous digestive issues, allergies, malabsorption etc before

the seizures started.

is one of these, where previous changes in diet (gluten free etc)

always showed some improvement, but it was like it 'wasn't enough' of a diet

change, and we've never quite 'cracked it'. He had heaps of candida nappy

rashes as a baby, still has the 'pot belly', has persistently raised

eosiphinal (SP?) blood (allergy and parasite marker) levels, and like I

think I've mentioned before, blood tests while an inpatient during bad

seizure periods have showed his bloods coming back as alkaline, rather than

acidic. He also has this appearence of being 'anaemic', even though iron

tests etc come back negative. It's like he is given every nutrient he needs,

but they are just not 'getting through' to where they should.

We are trying to work towards both, not taking off the diet or

anything, but curious to try out some of her recommendations.You can still

maintain ketosis ( I think, hope!) while slowly working towards the food

types she recommends. Food for thought (ha ha!).

Hill in NZ

PS ; Yeah for and Brownie Camp - that is just so 'normal', must be

an awesome feeling.

----- Original Message -----

> richard & susan hill wrote:

>

> > ,

> > Did you read the theory behind ''s Diet' relating to

> > acidity/alkalinity?

> >

>

> I read about 's diet when I first joined the ketolist, that was a

> few years ago, so I don't really remember specifics. Isn't it more about

> making you less acidic??

>

> > PS : Was the addition of the small amount of a drug to help with

> > overall

> > seizure control, or just to increase her acidity? If the latter, is it

> >

> > diamox you used?

> >

>

> Yes, it was to increase acidity because for acidity = seizure

> control. It was and is diamox and I am pleased to say its working!! )

> , mom of the ketokid who is away at Brownie camp for the first

> time for the whole weekend!!