Sharing...

I've attempted to start this page 4 times in the last couple weeks.  Yesterday I was encouraged by a friend to blog my experiences with living with several food allergies.  It really is as simple as sharing experience, strength, and hope.  I would welcome any who read this to share with me and we can learn together how to eat within our limitations and keep some money in our pockets.  Just remember, this is my experience - I am not a doctor, nor am I attempting to tell anyone what is right or wrong.  That said, this could be fun and helpful!

I was diagnosed with food allergies May of 2010 after a visit to the emergency room with all the symptoms of a heart attack.  The last thing I wanted was to take any more meds so I chose to talk with my chiropractor as I had seen signs about nutrition popping up all over his office.  He used muscle testing to determine I had allergies to gluten, dairy, soy, corn, peanuts, and processed sugars.  He would be very happy if I stayed away from coffee too, but, dang - I am still hanging on to that one!

I do not have celiac disease, but I am allergic to gluten, corn, and soy in that they affect my nervous system and consequently brain function.  These foods in excess (I had been eating them for more than 40 years) shut down some systems and sent others into overdrive, thus the feeling I was having a heart attack.  Knowing there is neither an overnight nor a miracle cure, I am taking supplements and reading food labels very carefully.  I have found the easiest way to avoid the tabu ingredients is to eat whole foods; and this is where the adventure begins. 


So, I invite you to walk with me...

Sunny