Re: Happy's Intro

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Hi Happy,

Welcome to our group!

>

> Hi all! I just joined the group yesterday so I still have lots of

> info to read as of yet. To give you some background, I have been

> dealing with period of chronic fatigue for about 10 years. I keep

> thinking it is thyroid or hormone related (though my progesterone

is low and I'm on temporary treatment for that) I keep finding that

the right dx keeps evading me. I suffer from chronic sinus issues,

> headaches, UTIs and typical " not feeling good " isses. My husband

has eczema, joint pain and sinus issues and my 4yo son has sinus

issues with multiple ear infections in the last year. A wonderful

friend of mine, who is associated with one a great supplement

company, recently went to a national meeting and had the

opportunity to speak with one of the doctors associated with the

company and who's opinion she truly values. Bless her, she told him

about me and my family and asked him what he thought. He told her

that it was clear just hearing my issues that it was candida, but

once he heard about my family he was certain. This lands me here

where I want to go quietly and do what I need to do, but feel like

I am going to go kicking and screaming and being a brat about it. I

don't want to be that way, but the thought of giving up all the

foods/drinks I've become accustomed to is so overwhelming to me

right now.

==>I understand how very difficult it is to give up foods you've

been comfortable with. Do take one step at a time, making changes

gradually so you do not overwhelm you body nor yourself. This gives

your body time to adjust to the changes too. As time goes on your

taste buds will also change, fortunately. For help see the Candida

Diet Folder for Withdrawal Symptoms, and also see the Folder

called " How to Get Started " .

>

> Something that I found odd in this whole process is that we

started following McDougall's plan of low fat vegetarian eating

and we felt great, but once we started eating " normally " again, my

husband comes up with the eczema, which he hadn't had since he was a

child. Is this odd?

==>No, it's not odd because sugars, high carbs, etc. are damaging to

health, and cutting them out does make a difference.

>

> Anyway, just wanted to say hi and I'm SO glad I found this group.

I am not anxious to begin, but I am excited to gain my health back.

> I've got relief from some things, but there has always been an

> underlying sickliness inside me. I explain this as layers of

tired. I am not blanketed by it anymore, but there are still some

layers left to go.

==>We wish you the very best on your journey too good health. We

are here for you to help you and provide support. Just think how

wonderful it will be to not be tired and have all of those

symptoms. I did it and so can you!

Bee