Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Goin' Dairy Free

I have had some real difficult health challenges in 2011. Despite the fact that I am epileptic, I am a generally healthy person. But, in 2011, I guess my age is starting to catch up with me. I have been fatigued (from like 2-7 every day) and sick to my stomach alot...the list goes on.

Well instead of popping a pill, I decided to really start looking at my diet. As you know probably, I firmly believe in food and the fact that food really matters. What we eat can truly affect how we feel on a daily basis. Alot of us need to learn more about food and come to a conviction that everything...EVERYTHING...we put into our body matters. Drinks, snacks, meats, even vegetables and fruit.

I made two major steps. I had all my paperwork transfered from the doc's office I signed up with in 1995 to a local MD who also works with patient's in a holistic manner. She is open to alternative methods of medicine. Also, I started working with a great, and I mean GREAT health coach. She has asked me to remove dairy from my diet for 2 weeks and keep a food journal, which I am doing.

Going without Kefir, yogurt and cheese...well, I hate it. I love those babies. Esp. my yogurt. I know you can buy alternatives, but I am not that thrilled with soy yogurt and really shouldn't have it in the house because of my son's (both of them, now!) soy allergies. So....

Anyway, I am waiting to see what happens. Mainly I am looking for clarity of mind, less stomach sickness, and to improve the stasis (can I use that word?) of my "operating system" (ya know what I mean?)

So, I am beginning to research milk online.
Here is a website I came across and I wanted to share it with you.
www.godairyfree.org/The-Dairy-Free-Challenge.html

Also, check out my health coach's website! She is really great!
www.healthytoyou.com

That's it for today! More organizing posts will be coming soon. We start Vacation Bible School today!

-Jenny

5 comments:

  1. Good luck Jenny. I hope it helps you feel better. I went totally dairy free for a year while nursing my last child. Happy to share recipes & dairy free foods I enjoyed if you'd like. I made coconut milk yogurt in the crockpot & I still make coconut milk ice cream all the time.

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  2. Thanks Sarah...that sounds yummy!

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  3. Do you think your health coach would be willing to work with someone in DC? heh. I've been battling crohns for the last few years and have luckily found a medication that seems to help more often than not, but I've recently been thinking about trying other approaches. I prefer working or talking with specialists that others recommend, and I'd really like to stop taking meds (so expensive) and find other methods. I just don't know where to start looking! Curious as to what you might think or recommend :) I'm really impressed at your ability, willingness, and positive attitude despite the challenges. You're very encouraging :)

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  4. Also, good luck! Look forward to hearing how it goes

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  5. Thanks Heather....will post soon!

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