need beginner's info on yeast and bacteria

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Hi all,

Okay, the more I read, the more confused I am getting. All this talk

about yeast, " being yeasty " , and bacteria and I'm wondering how I

know if these are problems with my child. I understand that these

things might interfere with enzymes working, but how do I figure

this all out? I'm still torn between going GFCF or starting with

enzymes - I've heard compelling reasons for both methods. Also, I'm

still stuck on the soy issue (I posted a few days ago). Do I or

don't I eliminate soy when going GFCF (if I do this, that is)? These

lab tests, where do you do them? Should I do them before I decide on

enzymes or the diet? I read Dana's chelation pages and was very

intrigued but what exactly is the chelation part? Is it a variety of

pills/liquids? Who advises on whether to do this and how to do it?

Thanks again, Mel

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In a message dated 4/29/2004 1:05:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

melbamw@... writes:

> I'm still torn between going GFCF or starting with

> enzymes - I've heard compelling reasons for both methods.

Mel,

My son did very well GFCFSF. I would never " bash " the diet. I think a lot

of kids improve on it. But the more foods I removed the more foods my son

became sensitive to. My long term plan for my son, who is now 4, is

" as normal a life as possible " . I just don't think such a limited array of

foods is very normal.

If I had to do it over again I would start with enzymes first. Give it a

couple

of months, work on his diet becoming healthier. Try to remove as much

sugar, processed foods, and that God awful corn syrup. Then see if you

need to remove gluten, casein and soy.

BTW, my son has accepted a lot of new foods since using HNI enzymes.

He is still a picky eater, but is more willing to try something new.

Yesterday

he ate some red cabbage from my salad. Little victories make my day...

Good luck,

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> Okay, the more I read, the more confused I am getting. All this talk

> about yeast, " being yeasty " , and bacteria and I'm wondering how I

> know if these are problems with my child. I understand that these

> things might interfere with enzymes working, but how do I figure

> this all out?

My yeast/bacteria info

http://www.danasview.net/yeast.htm

I'm still torn between going GFCF or starting with

> enzymes - I've heard compelling reasons for both methods. Also, I'm

> still stuck on the soy issue (I posted a few days ago). Do I or

> don't I eliminate soy when going GFCF (if I do this, that is)?

If you decide to do gfcf, remove soy also, at least at first. Most

kids who don't tolerate milk, also don't tolerate soy.

These

> lab tests, where do you do them? Should I do them before I decide on

> enzymes or the diet?

This lab has a good list of tests

http://www.greatplainslaboratory.com/

You can test, or not, depending on your preference.

I read Dana's chelation pages and was very

> intrigued but what exactly is the chelation part? Is it a variety of

> pills/liquids?

For most kids, it is giving an oral chelator. I used ALA, which I

bought as capsules, then I opened the capsules and mixed into peanut

butter or honey.

>> Who advises on whether to do this and how to do it?

Most people use a doctor. I did not. I have links to different

protocols here

http://www.danasview.net/chelate.htm

Dana

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In a message dated 4/29/2004 1:05:38 AM Eastern Standard Time,

melbamw@... writes:

> Okay, the more I read, the more confused I am getting.

Can you post a little description of your child and what problems s/he's

dealing with? Then we might be able to point you in the best direction. Sorry if

I

missed an earlier post...

Nell