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Hannemannn asked the same questions I have been wanting to ask.
I really would/could use some advice on what foods are best/worse for "us" lymies.
I am seeing a LLMD and on abx--Bacrtim Ds, Zito. and Minocin, taking plaquenil and other supplements but Dr hasn't really pushed the issue of diet.
I know I should stay away from alcohol, sugars (but they are in almost all food, and I see where someone said coffee/ I must say with all I've given up I don't think I can (want-lol) to give up my 1 cup of morning coffee. I have tried to cut back the sugar I put in it.
Also trying to stay away from sodas and occasionally I feel so bad I wlll drink a beer just to help take the edge off and ease the pain.
I know Dr B has long protocal but its so much info my brain can not absorb it.
I really feel like by me not watching my diet I am hindering my recovery.
Any short, condensed suggestions from anyone for us newbies would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and God Bless,
Karen
O yeah I bought M***** brand sea salt (from spain) at my grocery as I heard sea salt is good but is this the kind they are talking about or do I need to get some kind from a health food etc store?
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From Burrascano guidelines, page 27:
"CERTAIN ABSOLUTE RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED IF LYME SYMPTOMS ARE TO BE PERMANENTLY CLEARED: 1. Not allowed to get behind in sleep, or become overtired. 2. No caffeine or other stimulants that may affect depth or duration of sleep, or reduce or eliminate naps. 3. Absolutely no alcohol! 4. No smoking at all. 5. Aggressive exercises are required and should be initiated as soon as possible. 6. Diet must contain generous quantities of high quality protein and be high in fiber and low in fat and carbohydrates- no simple carbohydrates are allowed. Instead, use those with low glycemic index. 7. Certain key nutritional supplements should be added. 8. COMPLIANCE!"
I really feel like by me not watching my diet I am hindering my recovery.
Yes, that would be true!! There have been several threads in the past week about yeast and diet .. please do a search for them.. or look in the upper right hand side of the page (top or bottom) and click on the page numbers to view page 2,3, etc.
That's an easy way to search the past week's topics.
Otherwise you can click on the tiny word "search" in the upper middle of this page.
Here is a link with info on diet. You don't have to follow it to a "T" unless you start having yeast symptoms.. then you'd best follow it very closely!!
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One little comment: try getting used to the herb stevia as a sugar substitute. Comes as a liquid and in little packets. It's supposed to be 30x stronger than sugar as a sweetener but can take some getting used to.
We've had discussions on coffee before - some of us can give it up and some can't.
My LLMD recommends juicing. Good for the liver too.
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My interpretation of Dr. B's guidelines is that coffee is okay, if it doesn't affect the duration and/or depth of your sleep. I think that is what he is saying.
So a cup in the morning is probably okay, right?
I notice that if I have a cup of coffee during the day, I normally sleep better that night, because the coffee enables me to actually DO something during the day, so I'm more tired at night.
If I don't drink ANY caffeine in the AM, I don't even get dressed for the day because my fatigue is so bad, but then I stay up much later because I did nothing all day and can't wind down.
Just be sure it is a low amount and is not interfering with your sleep.
Am I interpreting that right???
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I am now trying to follow the diet. It's very hard when you don't feel well enough to cook. I know I have to do it though.
I have set my mind to it so hopefully I can do it. I think that's half the battle.
I did notice that the yeast diet and Dr.B's is a little bit different.
I had a cup of coffee this morning without my coffeemate. It wasn't nearly as good.
I'm also trying to incorporate VCO into my diet and that isn't going well at all. Any ideas??
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Technically you can probably put Lyme into remission with a strict STRICT diet, exercise and good sleep.
My diet consists of absolutely, zero gluten.
Chicken, Veggies, Brown Rice (1/4 cup per meal), ground turkey breast(lean) +1 corn tortilla, egg whites, fish (tilapia, salmon), air popped popcorn with almonds, raw nuts, water, my supplements.
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No gluten here either. Can't tolerate it at all.
Going gluten free also took away much of my remaining pain.
Hoos... I think one cup in the morning is OK!
Sapphire.. I used to take VCO with a spoon .. licked it off with an upside down spoon if that makes any sense. I could tolerate it better than getting it all over my upper lip, etc.
Then I would chase it with something ... used to eat protein bars and use that.. but now I'm gluten free.
You can also use VCO to cook with.
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Tutu, I think I get the picture with the spoon. :0) No way can I do that. Makes me think I'm eating a spoonful of Crisco. Ewwww
I tried using it in cooking but the family didn't like it at all. I am able to sneak it in a little bit though.
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VCO--otherwise known as Virgin Coconut Oil--is very palatable (actually PLEASURABLE) if taken as Coconut Cream Concentrate from Tropical Traditions!!
This stuff is 70% coconut oil, and tastes like the inside of a Mounds bar!!
Coffeemate is just chemicals. Better to use cream or half and half. Like margarine--an industrial poison--you're better off with the natural stuff. Not that much fat anyway, truly.
Data from the Zone diet would give you glycemic index of various foods, with lists of things that are low glycemic index.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Cass A
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Thanks Cass for the info on VCO. I'll try the cream concentrate and see if I can get it down any easier. The problem is that I don't like coconut.
I agree on the coffeemate, too. I'm trying to clean up my diet slowly but surely. I made the switch to butter a while ago.
Sapphire
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