Follow up from grain/calcium treatment and enzyme discussion

The appointment with Pamala went well last week...I think. Muscle test for grain/calcium was strong.

We discussed enzymes and I came away with #12 based on some physical observations she made that indicate a weakness in the gut. Not big news there.

I chose to take time off from the grain treatments to concentrate on Almonds. The muscle test was actually pretty funny. I had absolutely NO strength. I was treated and afterward the muscle was quite strong. I stayed totally away from almonds until this morning when, instead of picking every last one out of my favorite gluten free granola, I at them all. So far today NO reaction at all. Usually, I'd begin to have some gut distress and "issues." Nothing. I'll be happy about that if I can now have the freedom to enjoy almonds.

I'm taking the enzymes with every meal. I'm to check in by phone with Pamala after a week to let her know if I've had some RLS relief. No problems last night.
Next appointment is October 21.

Back for one more round...or whatever...

In the past months I've had a couple of bouts of insomnia that pushed me toward the edge. As I've communicated in the past, my job and life is extremely stressful. Without adequate sleep I'm toast.

I've discussed this with my Natural Practitioner and her opinion is that I've given up too soon. She and another man from New York with whom I've become acquainted through Facebook, agree that combination testing/treatments are in order. John Crandall told me he had one patient he treated every week for three (3) years with the basic 15 and then with combinations before she was able to resume a normal diet. Let's see...52 x $50 a treatment= $7800. That's a lot of time and money. Although, I guess worth it IF I could get a guarantee. There's only one guarantee of I know in life and that is that God is in control and I can trust Him.

I still have quite a lot of trouble with Restless Leg Syndrome too. Enough that it keeps me from sleeping well too often. At this point that's been pretty much the focus for my return treatments. I'm taking digestive enzymes and doing some exercises for about a month. I don't see any improvement, but the exercises have helped me to have more flexibility. That's good.

I've had a couple of combination treatments. Grain and egg/chicken mix; grain and calcium mix and if I remember a grain and sugar mix. After the last treatment I didn't have a retest. I had an appointment that somehow didn't make it on the appointment records, so I rescheduled. Then I got to thinking about the cost of the enzymes (NOT cheap!) and the family budget. So, I cancelled all appts for a month while I tried the enzymes. I've been faithful to take them 3 times a day as directed with no improvement with RLS.

Tomorrow at my appointment we will discuss this and more. I've not sure where I'm going to go from here. Pamala has been more than fair and offered treatments at a reduced rate which has been very welcome. Chuck is hesitant for me to continue treatments when I haven't achieved any real appreciable/major results. When I sleep I sleep well, but there are nights that it seems no matter what I do the RSL just won't go away. This week I've had a couple of those nights and I'm whipped.

I used to get little cracks from blisters in the corners of my mouth all the time even when, as far as I knew I was gluten free. I haven't experienced that for several months. That IS a relief as they are quite painful.

I'm going to resume posting for awhile to keep a record of all that goes on. For now I'll record that the enzymes I take are Enzyme Solutions Formula # 11 three times per day along with Private Label (Distributed by Enzyme Formulations, Inc) Pro-NH3-3 capsules, 3 times per day. Both at any time. I take in the morning, mid afternoon and in the late evening.
I'm also taking as needed Enzymatic Gluten-Ease. I take 2-3 whenever I eat out if there is a risk what I'm eating may not be totally safe. I can't eat something like bread or other heavy gluten food and not have a reaction if I take these, but I am not having periodic issues as I have all along.

One very positive thing is that there are LOTS more good gluten free choices than just a few years ago. I've been introduced to Katz Gluten Free out of New York. Their products are excellent. Again it's expensive especially with shipping.

My local store is beginning to carry a considerably larger selection of gluten free products. It's easier. I'd still prefer to be able to eat normally.

Well...I tried.

I had three (2) NAET treatments for grain mix and one (1) laser treatment for grain.

For the last month or so I've eaten a number of foods that contain gluten. I've had various results.Some foods I didn't seem to have any symptoms at all. With some I had burning around my mouth and the start of blisters in the corners of my mouth. I was able to take communion on the first Sunday of June with no enzymes and had no problems. Still, the burning around my mouth and occasional uncomfortable feeling in my gut seemed to me to be an indication that all was not well. I thought though if that was the worst of it, and I could be assured of no internal damage, I'd be OK with those minor symptoms if I wanted to enjoy something that contained gluten.

The main thing that has had me concerned is possible internal damage of which I'm not aware until I get really sick. One experience of that was enough thank you very much. What I went through before being diagnosed and beginning a gluten free diet was misery.

Last week for the first time in three years I had a canker sore in my mouth. I grew up having canker sores so severe my mom took me to the Doctor. We tried various vitamins, etc. Nothing helped.

When I first realized something was really wrong, I had gone through several months of extreme personal stress. I had blisters on my lips and what I thought at first where severe, multiple canker sores. After numerous trips to the Dr and urgent care I realized what I had were blisters that sort of ran together and my mouth was like one large open blister. Not really a canker sore. I have several bouts of these before a PA thought to run a blood panel to test for Celiac.

Since going gluten free in July 2007 I have not had one canker sore. I've had minor lip blisters when I have ingested gluten by accident.

So when I got a canker sore I took that as a sign of trouble. Still, though I wasn't too alarmed.

I had dinner last night with Barbara who works for me at Red Lobster and decided to try a cheese biscuit. Before I ate I took enzymes including one formulated for gluten intolerance--meant to be sort of a safety net when I am not eating at home and ingredients are doubtful. Within an hour I became very ill with gut issues and pain that lasted all evening. I couldn't have eaten anything else if I'd wanted to. I'm better today, but there is still some lingering gut distress.

So, that's it. I am convinced that for whatever reason the treatments did not work to eliminate the gluten intolerance. Yes, I am very disappointed. I had so hoped I could buy and eat normal food. Obviously this is not to be.

However, I did achieve benefits I had not counted on. Since February since I began NAET treatments I've slept better than any time in my life. Also have not had to take antacids as I did--two, three or more a day. I think I deal with stress better and overall have a feeling of well being.

This, of course does not discount stressful personal and professional situations. My life is full of stress and it affects me a lot, but I do thing I am more balanced. Probably partly to do with NAET treatments and partly that since the beginning of the year I have turned my expectations of people and what I had hoped my life would be over to the Lord. I want Him to control my emotions. Because in certain situations I have learned I can't expect too much, I am not as angry and frustrated at the situation or the person.

Anyway, I guess that's it. I've been praying God would make it clear to me what I needed to do, and I think this is my answer. Too bad. I've enjoyed eating some things I haven't been able to have in a long while.
The good thing is that gluten free foods are improving (Huge improvement in just three years!!) and more available.

It could be worse. I could have cancer or a disease for which I need invasive treatments or surgery. I think the suggestion, "Count your blessings" is in order here.

Hm????

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.

Still praying about all of this

After I had the eclair on Thursday I had no other gluten until yesterday when I had a chicken sandwich at Carl's Jr.

I ate it all with no ill effects at all--none that I detected anyway. So, I am still ruminating about all this.

How do I know that even though I might not exhibit overt symptoms that I am not doing a number on my system??

I am scheduled for my official last treatment tomorrow, so I suspect we will be discussing this. I've done some research on the Internet and haven't been successful in finding any more info than that which I've already read.

I'm going to eat something else today.

Go for broke

I had a grain laser treatment on Tuesday. Muscle test before treatment was VERY strong. Reading after laser treatment strong.

Today I decided to try something with gluten and see what happens. I was walking to my hair appt when I spotted Martha Green's bakery. I decided if I get sick I might as well get sick on something I like. I got a small eclair. (Pastry with custard filling and dark chocolate glaze.)

I ate part of it before my appt and the rest after. Result? Not sure. I have been very tired this week due to a lot of things. After I ate the eclair my lips seemed to burn a little for a while. Gone now two hours later. No gut burn or pain, but I do have a feeling of fullness-kinda like something didn't settle right. Don't know if that's because I ate the whole thing and then had dinner (didn't eat much) or if I am experiencing some gastro distress. Not sure where to go from here, and not sure what this means for me.

I did take enzymes (formula 32) I am trying, so don't know if that played into any of this.

I guess I'll try something tomorrow and see what happens.

Frankly, I am feeling pretty down right about now. I was really hoping I'd have a "no-doubt I am ok" response. Instead it's iffy. I am really sick of the restrictions of being gluten free and the problems and distress that I experience with almost everything I eat anywhere I go unless I stay home. I am tired of paying through the nose for a package of something that is full of extra fat and sugar that add calories because most gluten free baked goods are made with flours that have little flavor/nutrition.

So right now I am in a funk. I'm tired from a rough couple of weeks and disappointed that the treatment results are not more conclusive.

That's all I'm saying right now.

Memorial day update...

No big plans today. The board of directors scheduled a meeting to interview the person I selected to fill the volunteer coordinator's position.

So, I can't get embroiled in anything since I have to show up at 3 PM.

Yesterday I had food from Panda Express (Hey! I love it and I figure if I'm going to do this I might as well have what I like!)again. Today I finished the leftovers for lunch. So far nothing.

I have to say I've tried to use caution and not go overboard since I don't really KNOW where I am with all this. I've been doing some research to try and find out how this actually works in reality; not just in theory. Up to now it's all been "what if..." and now I have no symptoms and I'm wondering if it's because my body is stronger at this point, but will eventually break down again. I'm wondering (to be honest) if this is temporary, or is this a permanent freedom I can enjoy?

I have no desire to do anything foolish and get as sick as I was at the point of my diagnosis for celiac disease. On the other hand, if it's the real deal and I don't accept it, it's like being thirsty, but afraid to take a drink of water because of...?

Laser treatment tomorrow. I'm assuming we'll do a muscle test prior to the treatment. That should be interesting.

For now enjoy those burgers and hot dogs at your Memorial Day BBQ.

Hot dog??? Now, there's a thought. Not that I really like them all that much, but it may be I could eat a hot dog. (Costco: hot dog and soda less than $2.)

Well.....?????????????

So far nothing. No burning, no sickness, no gut pain, no bloating, no gas, no lips blisters. Didn't eat anything with gluten today. Just didn't work out, but tomorrow I am going to decide what I REALLY want and go for it.

I'll report back

I really do not know what to think...

Over two hours ago I walked into Panda Express and ordered what I wanted: steamed rice, Orange Chicken and Cream-cheese Rangoon. I ate every bite except for some of the rice. Funny, I had no nervous feelings so much this time. Guess I figured whatever happens, happens.

So far, nothing has happened. NOTHING! No burning. No gastro distress. As I said, I really don't know what to think. But, if this means what I pray it means I will be one happy gal.

I can't imagine what it might be like again to not have to think about every single thing I eat. To not have to worry about going over, and over, and over a menu looking for something that will be halfway satisfying and safe. No more conferences, potlucks, parties, weddings, funerals, BBQs, etc where I have to take food with me, "just in case." I can't imagine...

So, this is report #1 after grain treatment #2.

Pray for me will you? I don't want to be foolish, and if I need to stay away from gluten I will to keep well. But, OH! To be free!

Back for round two

I had an appointment for a treatment yesterday. I just assumed I need to retreat for gluten. Muscle test was stronger than the first time, but not good enough. If I achieve only 80% clearing the 20% can cause problems---not to mention discomfort.

So we retreated. After the treatment muscle test was good and strong. Again avoidance for this is NO gluten for 72 hours. I do the pressure points while holding the grain vials once a day just prior to turning out the light. I will do the pressure points in the morning as usual.

After the first treatment last week I was aware of a slight burning around my lips as if I'd eaten something with gluten. I have experienced the same thing with this treatment. The best way to describe is that it's like having chapped lips.

After 72 hours I'll consume gluten and see what happens. If nothing (Like when I ate the cracker and pasta last week) I'll try some more. I had not symptoms until after I ate the cheeseburger (It was VERY good and worth the burning at least that one time!).

Next week I am scheduled for a grain laser treatment after I retest to assess muscle strength. The benefit of laser treatments is that it encompasses more and there is no avoidance period necessary. I don't know if that will include gluten for me since that's my issue or not.

I'll report back after I've tried some gluten this week (Friday evening). Hmm? Now, what will it be?? Something worth it, that's for sure!

Another test

This morning I ate a quarter of a piece of toast made from wheat bread. For lunch I decided to "go for it." I had a cheeseburger at Baker's. I figured if I am going to get sick it might as well be something I like. So, my granddaughter, Cayenne and I went there for lunch after church.

No major problems, but my lips burn a little and so does my gut. The deal is I could easily live with this as long as it's not doing any internal damage. I'm not sure how I would go about finding out about this.

So, I think I'll wait and see what happens. I might try something else tomorrow.

Any tips about this? I'd love to hear someone else's experience.

Too soon to tell

OKAY, I did it. I had a saltine cracker and a little of regular pasta mixed in with my corn spaghetti.

So far no big reaction. No explosive gastro problems, no blistered mouth, no gut ache.

Life is pretty stressful for me right now, so my stomach is almost perpetually tight. No upset, just the feeling from feeling tension and anxiety. Since I'm not at a good place in that regard, it's hard to distinguish from symptoms that might be from emotions and a reaction from gluten.

I'll eat something else today and see what happens.

Continuing to do the pressure points several times a day while holding the vial of grain mix along with the bits of communion cracker.

The day after THE DAY...

It's been 27 hours since I had the grain treatment.

I have not eaten any gluten.

Last night I experienced burning around my lips just like when I consume hidden gluten. I also had trouble getting to sleep. I was restless. Tired, but just couldn't seem to quiet down. I finally fell asleep around 1 AM and slept well until about 7 this morning. Not overly tired.

I had a dream that (I can't remember which) either a mommy chicken or duck was going in and out of my house followed by her little babies. This kept happening. I was delighted. I don't know why but in my dream this had some significance.

I've held the vial with the grain mix and did the pressure points a couple of times last night, and a few times today already.

I just ate dinner (No grain of any kind.) and now I'm sleepy. REALLY sleepy.

Need to give Sadie a bath.

She had her first NAET treatment today. It's the first one-the body balancing. She was good as gold. Stood still and loved every minute.

I put the vial under her collar so it touches her skin while I tap hard down her spine with both hands. Always going from her neck to the base of her tail.

Then used the pressure point stimulator and had her lay down for as long as she would and rest with the vial still in place. I've done her pressure points a couple of times today, and will do them another time before bed.

Check back to find out what happens with both me and Sadie.

THE DAY I've looked forward to...

Cleared the salt treatment. GLAD, GLAD, GLAD about that! Food with no salt is not tasty. However, in the past week I've had much the same affects with the salt treatment as I did with the sugar: I find I don't crave it like in the past.

Grain treatment as follows:

Muscle tested with vial of grain mix. Immediate muscle weakness and pain in my forearm and elbow. Tested with a vial containing bits of communion cracker. Again, no strength in muscle to resist. My arm with pressure had no resistance. Then muscle tested with both vials. Frankly, it was almost comical. Well, I did laugh it was so nuts. My arm went down like it had a concrete block dropped on it. POW! There was actually sort of that "POW" feeling. My arm didn't just display weakness-it DROPPED like a rock.

Pamala treated with both vials at once. After the machine on the back I did the pressure points with the little stimulator. Then waited another 20 minutes, and had another muscle test. NO weakness at all. NONE.

So this is what follows since the grain (gluten) is my special issue.

The avoidance period is 72 hours instead of 25. NO grain. Not even those I would normally consume like rice, oats, etc. After 72 hours I will try a small amount of gluten. I pretty much know how much to try. Remember the small Altoids were causing the corners of my lips to blister and crack? And, that's a VERY small amount.

My next treatment is Tuesday, May 25. My appointment is early next week since Pamala is taking some vacation time beginning Wednesday,and I'd really like her to be there for the follow up test.

Between now and then I am to hold both vials three or more times a day and use use the stimulator on the pressure points.

As an aside my dog, Sadie has terrible allergies that cause her to bite and scratch herself raw especially in the summer. Every year we have to put her on medication which makes her lethargic and so thirsty it's hard to keep her water bowl full.

I brought home vials and instructions to do 2 NAET treatments per week on Sadie. She always comes running when I turn on the pressure point stimulator. She loves it. Should be interesting don't you think?

The last 14 weeks have certainly been an interesting journey, and one with far more good things than I ever expected. As for the gluten---I'll keep you posted.

Post 39...finally

I didn't actually have a specific number of posts in mind when I began to blog my NAET journey. However, it does seem interesting that the BIG treatment is tomorrow and Post # 40 will be about the grain treatment.

How am I doing? I'm excited and yet, I haven't really thought much about it. Honestly. I do think to myself, "Maybe this time next week I can have a cheeseburger and it won't make me sick."

The past week has been rough. We've experienced a lot of stress at work and been short-staffed. Thank God these past couple of weeks have been the only weeks since we can remember when we didn't have the waiting room backed up. God is good to let us have some room, and it's not as if we'd make a choice to close early, open late or anything else that would diminish services to our clients. It's great when God makes the moves and we don't have to think, "Did I make the right decision?"

Because I've been very tired (Worked lots of additional hours/days)and under a lot of stress, I haven't gone to sleep as easily as I have been in recent weeks.

But, once I get to sleep after some reading and stretching (Always seems to help) I sleep very well. Still. Not like the stress kept me awake all night every night until I felt as If I'd just drop in my tracks. And, even then I still didn't sleep.

So, tomorrow is the grain treatment which means the 25 hours will be no different to me than my regular diet. That's a good thing.

I won't have a clue for about 72 hours. I figure Saturday I'll try a bite of something with gluten.

Two more days! But, who's counting?

I am--counting, that is. On Wednesday I will have the grain treatment providing I've cleared salt.

Pamala has suggested I do not ingest gluten for a full 72 hours after the treatment. So, Saturday, the 22nd I will try eating a small amount of gluten and see what happens.

I should know pretty quickly as just a crumb of the communion cracker or the little bit of wheat in an Altoid mint sets me off. I'm excited, but also apprehensive.

I'm feeling good despite the fact that I worked nearly double my usual hours last week. I AM tired. Very tired actually, but nothing a little rest won't take care of. I am still praying I have sufficient staff to take Thursday and Friday of this week off. I so much want to spend some time with my granddaughter whom I haven't seen in nearly a month.

On with the show. The week is before me.

29 hours later...

I got through the no-salt period, but it was rough. First there is sodium in EVERYTHING. And, I thought gluten was bad!

I ended up eating rice with some sugar and cinnamon and lots of the small sweet peppers. Oh, and cherries and a Hersey's dark chocolate bar. Not very satisfying.

The avoidance of coffee wasn't as hard this time. Probably because I was able to drink tea. I don't like tea as well, but it was better than nothing.

Slept VERY well last night. I used to dread going to bed. I'd be dead tired and then just lay there for hours. It's been a very hard week, and I feel spent. However I will not have a full day off until a week from today. Lots going on, and I'm glad I have the energy. It's good to feel well.

No salt, and no more Altoids for me for awhile anyway...

Yippee! I cleared the mineral mix treatment. I am very excited and relieved about that. VERY much so.

Had salt mix treatment today. NOTHING with salt, sodium, etc. For the record as far as I'm concerned potatoes without some salt are totally worthless. The rest of dinner was good. Used pepper and garlic on the pork chop and had a little corn and some of the mini sweet peppers I'm so wild about.

No strawberries tonight. Sodium, but I can eat the cherries I got today. Fresh! YUMMY!

BIG deal is no coffee again because of sodium. However tea is OK as long as it's made with distilled water.

I LOVE salt. Love it! Love it! Love it! I crave salty food. Prefer chips, salted nuts, etc over chocolate any day. This indicates I needed this treatment for my body to assimilate salt. Obviously, I am not getting enough since I crave it. Always have.

Saw Kelly today and she talked about eating a piece of Baklava. That isn't something I'd eat a lot of, but it would be nice to have the option.

Next week...?????

To catch a bird sprinkle a little salt on its tail...

Today is the salt treatment. NOTHING that contains any form of salt. No salt in or on anything. Sounds easier than I am thinking it is going to be especially as I read labels for nutrition and ingredients. There is not much that does not contain salt in some form.

I am praying I clear minerals. I am not prepared to redo that test. Things at work have gone to hell in a hand cart with the surprise resignation of a key paid staff person. If you're reading this and know of someone looking for work with a faith-based organization, I need to fill our Volunteer Coordinator position just as soon as I can find an experienced,qualified, mature, professional candidate. I can be reached at 909-382-4550 for discussion.

If I redo the mineral test there is NO way I can take the day off tomorrow. NO WAY. That would make it darn near impossible, but I'd give it a try.

ongoing success...

Between treatments is difficult to know if I've cleared if it's not something I had trouble with to begin with. Minerals is an example. I was not aware of any negative reactions to any metals/minerals. However, there is always the possibility one is not absorbing well and creating an absorption problem.

As I get closer to the grain treatment it is more important to me that I clear each treatment on schedule. Not that I have any big plans, I just want to be past that and to know if this is or is not going to be successful to eliminate the gluten intolerance. It's only been three (3) years since my diagnosis (Spring of 2007), but it seems like a lifetime. Since that time I've felt better than in my life in many ways. For example: In the past three years since I've had no gluten, I've not had one (1) canker sore which I'd had all the time all my life.


I also want to check in and discuss sleep just a little. I'm still sleeping VERY well. Amazing to me. REALLY...this is just amazing after so many years of tossing, turning, getting up and walking around (eating), reading, praying. I am still have very minor problems with Restless Leg Syndrome. Not "up all night" kinds of problems, but enough that sometimes I need to exercise, stretch or use the massager which usually bring relief. Naturally, I am hoping this disappears all together once I've finished the treatments.