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Is gluten lurking in my kitchen?
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Okay, i have posted here a couple times in the two weeks since I have totally cut out gluten. During these two weeks, I have experienced a few really incredible days (like being nearly pain free for the first time in my memory) and some really, really, awful days after being exposed twice. So here is my question- right now I feel knd of in between- not as well as I would like but really not bad. My concern is that the old, dull ache is returning to my neck and shoulders and I am wondering if my body is just healing or if I am being exposed somehow. And if I am, are there varying degrees of exposure, as in a very tiny amount of gluten hiding in a hand towel, for example, that will produce a fairly mild reaction? If I am being exposed, the only thing I can think of is something in my kitchen. My two housemates have a lot of bread around and I am really careful- I use a different cutting board and iron skillet and hand towels…. but am I missing something? Do I just need to practice a little patince here?
thanks for reading!
lyndsay
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Yes, my intuition tells me to just sit through this, also. When I first found out I was celiac, I was in shock and I felt my whole body tense up. Over the next few days, I started to feel relieved (emotionally) because it seemed like I finally had the answer to all the mysterious ways my body was letting me down. Then I started feeling excited, like I could actually have a life. So now I think I am just feeling a little deflated because I want to feel good now and I just don’t. So more practice sitting. And it is funny you say “stay healthfully vigilant,” because I can get a little obsessed- I have gluten nightmares! Then I wake up and laugh at myself… I guess this just takes getting used to.
I have been reading some of the other posts here about everyones experiences with eating and the intimate relationship we have with food. It is enlightening and encouraging to read about… it occured to me today to be thankful for the fact that I have had so much trouble with my health because it has really forced me to slow my life down and examine my relationship with food and my body very closely. It also has occured to me very recently- and this is very new for me- that I actually like my life. I think I am even starting to like myself. And that is something I didn’t think I would ever say. My body is still on the mend but I absolutely know food has healed my spirit. Through learning how to feed and nourish myself, I have started showing up for my life. I really feel lucky to have that.
I do not take enzymes, but I take bitters sometimes… what do you recommend?
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I love this…
it occured to me today to be thankful for the fact that I have had so much trouble with my health because it has really forced me to slow my life down and examine my relationship with food and my body very closely. It also has occured to me very recently- and this is very new for me- that I actually like my life. I think I am even starting to like myself. And that is something I didn’t think I would ever say. My body is still on the mend but I absolutely know food has healed my spirit. Through learning how to feed and nourish myself, I have started showing up for my life. I really feel lucky to have that.
Beautiful.
For a little while you might want to take enzymes with your meals. I like Garden of Life’s basic enzymes. Also I HIGHLY recommend making your own cultured veggies and eating a bit with most meals. they are full of enzymes and help heal the GI and restore good bacterial balance.
Thanks for taking the time to share Lyndsay
I would go with the “patience” piece. I know what it feels like to be constantly chasing that preferable state of being.. especially once you have experienced feeling so good!
There are ebbs and flows with the body.. sometimes we are more run down or don’t feel as well… and there are many factors involved there. Stay healthfully vigilant with the gluten, keep adding on lots of seasonal veg and some fruit, get outside and play, and see what happens!
There is a chance you could be getting little exposures here and there. Just keep moving forward and be aware. It sounds like you are doing all the right things. Do you take enzymes?