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I had my last treatment yesterday. The laser treatment (courtesy of my sweet sister) was a combination of the last four substances (yeast, acid, base, hormones)along with some white flour added to good measure.

Laser treatment purportedly accomplish the same outcome as NAET except it is broader in scope and for the last four treatments the cost would have been $200. for the last four NAET treatments. The laser treatment is $125 and there is no avoidance. This is especially helpful with my life as nutty as it is right now.

I have decided to try some enzymes (#32) to aid digestion and encourage any healing that needs to take place in the gut. There may be issues that prevent proper absorption of nutrients of which I am not aware. I've been taking the enzymes for about a week now---when I remember. I'm to take 2 after the first bite of each meal. I forget even when I get them out of the container and put them by my plate. Today at lunch I completely forgot. I'm sure it will become a habit. I've had no obvious improvement or results of which I am aware; however, I understand that good health is achieved over time, so I'm willing to wait and see. For the first time in a long time I had indigestion after dinner tonight. Nothing I ate was out of the ordinary. I took an antacid (The symptoms were bad enough that I needed some relief.). I have no idea what that was about. I had NO gluten, so it was kind of encouraging really. It helped me to remember that not every symptom is a result of gluten ingestion. I need to keep that in mind.

I am honestly not sure of exactly where I am with the gluten issue for which I considered NAET in the first place. The last gluten I ate was the chicken sandwich on Saturday. At that time I had no reaction that I could feel. Since I have very little stuff that contains gluten which I eat regularly in my house, it isn't all that easy. Just as I don't drink my calories, I do not eat anything I don't REALLY want. If there is something for dinner I don't like; I don't eat or I'll have popcorn. So, there is no way I am porking out on just anything.

I'll be eating out tomorrow night and I plan to choose something with gluten. Still thinking about the choice.

I would say I am a little confused or perplexed is perhaps a better term, at this point. I don't know. I guess I expected for something spectacular to happen to affirm my bodies adverse reaction to gluten has been cleared. No fireworks. No visitation from an angel, "Lo, enter thou in to Glutenland." Everything is and feels sort of neutral.

As I was praying about this the other day I was asking The Lord if He would just make it clear to me one way or another. He reminded me (YES! God does speak to those who listen. Not in an actual audible voice, but it is spiritually audible and just as clear as any conversation I have with anyone.)about the time I took to seek His counsel about the treatments in the first place, and that He gave me a clear direction to have the treatments at the time. Everywhere I turned and everyone I spoke with validated the treatments and encouraged me to do it. Strangers came out of the woodwork and friends I wasn't aware even knew about NAET joined the conversation because they'd either done it or knew someone for whom the treatments had been successful. Just the fact that someone I know, but hadn't seen in many years felt compelled to contact me about the treatments, seems to me (Because I know how God works)to be Spirit-led.

So, back to the reminder I had over the weekend. Based on all that I've decided to just go slow and see what happens. I don't think I'll ever eat like I used to because I've realized I can do quite well without the bread, etc on a regular basis. At this age I need all the help I can get to keep my weight down. This is a good way to do it.

One very special thing I am thrilled about: I participated in communion on Sunday with no gluten enzymes and a full piece of the cracker. NO PROBLEMS!!! I am SO thankful for that. There is no where in the Bible that says if you don't participate in communion God is not pleased. But as a believer in Jesus it is a special time to remember His sacrifice for me.I am glad to be able to do that without worry--or the need to remember to bring the gluten enzymes and water. And then to feel self-conscious as I try to choose a small piece.

I do want to tell anyone who is reading this and considering NAET--DO IT! I have benefited in ways that have been a totally unexpected gift. Like being able to sleep and the Restless Syndrome now being manageable. Pamala said she wants it gone, and perhaps I'll work toward that. It would be wonderful to have it gone after suffering my entire life. I go to sleep in one spot now and I wake up in pretty much the same spot and I generally feel refreshed and rested. For me, that's a miracle and that alone is worth all the time and expense I've invested.

I am sure I will continue to go in for other treatments. Like almonds. That and walnuts were in the list of foods my body is sensitive to, and I like nuts a lot. (You are what you eat!)

I have grown to enjoy my weekly visits with Pamala, Kim, Rochelle, Cory and the others who are there at the wellness center working or getting treated. Lots of wonderful people most of which love the Lord Jesus. I appreciated the times of sharing what God is doing and being prayed for and over. No one can ever be prayed with, for or over too much.

As I test and try this out I will update for the benefit of whoever may Google "NAET and gluten intolerance" as I have so often. Also to continue to keep an accurate record of my experience.