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October 18, 2010

Hi everyone,

I am a 56 year old female and have been very healthy for the past 30 years. At

that time I stopped all beef, pork, processed and fried foods and started taking

vitamins, minerals, and herbs. I've never had any health problems, except

seasonal allergies, up until recently.

About 3 years ago my nose would not stop running, and it was winter time. I

decided to go gluten free and within weeks, my nose stopped running. I thought

I was cured until I started having loose stools about 6 months ago. Around the

same time I started getting this salty taste in my mouth which has gotten worse.

My health insurance is horrible so I haven't had this officially diagnosed yet,

but all internet searches lead to Sjogren's Syndrome. Great. So my whole

immune system is shot to hell. How did this happen?!?! I'd really like to

know!

I asked my chiropractor to test me for allergies and he said gluten and dairy

and also told me I had parasites and leaky gut. I immediately started

researching and came across the SCD diet. I must say it is very hard to stick

to! But when I do, the loose stools stop. Then I cheat, and they come back.

It's a tough road for sure. Thank goodness for the 24 hour yogurt! I was having

some serious dairy withdrawals. In my weak tea I use So Delicious Unsweetened

Coconut Milk; not bad!

I am also supplementing with the following to repair and strengthen the g.i.

tract:

Symbiotics Candida Balance with Colostrum

Morningstar Minerals Immune Boost 77

Natural Vitality, Natural Calm ionic Magnesium

Lifetime liquid Glucosamine Chrondroitin

Nettle, Primrose Oil, CoQ10,Zinc, B Complex, Omega 3, L- Glutamine, Digestive

Enzymes, plus my regular vitamins and minerals.

I tried Turmeric but it just made the loose stools worse.

I also start every day with a tablespoon of Bragg's apple cider vinegar and

stevia in warm water.

I know it sounds like a lot but I feel they are all helping. I'm going to order

a Vita-Mix blender next week and really start getting more veggies into my

system with some green smoothies. I think the nutrients in the raw fruits and

veggies will be better than steamed in the long run.

I would really love to hear what you have found that is really helping you heal

and anyone else with Sjogren's and what, if anything, is helping you with the

salty mouth.

Rita

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