I absolutely loved reading Dr Dean’s latest blog post regarding  The Failure of Gene Therapy  She has devoted her life to healthy lifestyles.  I was particularly interested in Dr. Dean’s summary of nutrition requirements and how we can take responsibility for our health through making sure our body’s are receiving the right nutrients.

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Here is some information from Dr. Carolyn Dean:

Autism: Begin by avoiding gluten and casein. In my experience, if that is not done, anything else you throw at them doesn’t seem to matter.

For angina, high blood pressure, asthma, muscle cramping, diabetes, pre-eclampsia and migraines: magnesium is the basic treatment. If you don’t begin with that, any other nutrients or drugs don’t have a chance.

For the thyroid and immune system weakness: Start with iodine.

For immune system weakness, osteoporosis, cancer and dozens of other conditions: make sure you use Vitamin D.

Click Here —-> Read Dr. Carolyn Dean’s full blog post

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Sprouted wheat flour is also an option for some people. Some wheat sensitive people are able to eat products made from sprouted wheat, like Ezekiel and Essence brand breads. When wheat has been sprouted, your digestive system is able to digest it as a vegetable sugar instead of starch molecules.

Barley, corn, millet, oats, rye and sorghum are all in the same grain family as wheat (the cereal grain family). However, they are generally safe for wheat sensitive people to eat. Non-cereal grains like amaranth, quinoa and buckwheat are all gluten-free and make great cookies.

Ground nut flour is also a good substitute for wheat intolerant individuals. Nuts make a rich flour substitute that is suitable for cakes and cookies.

With a little planning, careful label reading and preparation, you can eat wheat-free with one or several of these alternatives. Afterward you can begin to feel better sooner with a gluten free diet and begin to lose weight.

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With the so many resources right at your fingertips, there is plenty of information and support for living a dairy-free, sugar-free or wheat-free lifestyle. Now we will go into detail about striving for a wheat-free lifestyle.

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If you have a long-term allergic reaction to wheat products, there are some good alternatives to use. First, you will have to determine whether you just have a wheat allergy, or if you are allergic to gluten as well. Gluten is a protein found in wheat and many other grains. To test your allergies, try eating alternative grains like barley or oat flour. If you can eat these without reaction, then wheat and not gluten is your culprit.

Since wheat is in virtually all carbohydrate products on the market, packaged bread, pasta and cookies are out immediately. You will also need to read the labels on canned or bottled sauces. Rice is a better carbohydrate substitute. If you are used to having rolls or bread with dinner, try using brown rice instead. Rice flour and rice noodles are also good substitutes for some of your favorite wheat products.

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You can try some sugar-free products but make sure to read their labels carefully. There is a big difference between a product that contains no sugar, and a low-carbohydrate product.

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You will have to experiment with how sensitive your body is to sugar and sugar substitutes. Some people find that after time they are able to use some natural sugars like honey in their food, or even eat packaged foods made with honey.

If you’ve been using sweet treats as a reward for yourself and your family, brainstorm some strategies to reward yourself differently. Pick a “safe” food as a treat, or use a nonfood alternative, like getting a massage, reading a good book or watching a guilty pleasure movie.

Once your palate gets used to sugar-free living, you’ll be surprised by how many flavours that you were missing. Sugar tends to overwhelm your taste buds and when it is gone, you will be able to savour other foods.

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What makes this difficult it you don’t realize what you are allergic to until you start to eliminate things. This is one way that you can determine what food allergies you might have. This process definitely helps to get you on track for a gluten free diet. Let’s look at what you can do for a sugar-free living.

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Sugar-Free Living

Of all food allergies, there are probably the most resources available for sugar-free living. Since diabetics cannot eat large quantities of sugar, and there are still many people who are following low-carbohydrate diets, sugar-free recipes, tips and hints are everywhere.

Living a sugar-free or low-sugar lifestyle requires dedication and research. If you have strong reactions to sugar, you may not be able to handle any sugar substitutes or food made with sugar substitutes. Sugar substitutes can cause sugar cravings and, in some cases, sugar allergy reactions. In general, it’s best to avoid them completely.

You will need to read labels on packaged and processed foods. Sugar is one of the top additives to all kinds of foods – some that you wouldn’t even suspect! Sugar is added to bread, canned vegetables and packaged sauces, among many, many other products. It is no wonder that Americans consume 156 pounds of sugar per year!

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There are various milk substitutes that can be used in cooking, on cereal or for drinking. Soy milk, rice milk, oat milk and almond milk all have different flavors and qualities. Try a few brands and types out before you settle on your favorite milk substitute. Most baking recipes can be made by adding a milk substitute in for milk. There are also many dairy-free cookbooks that will help you make the transition to your new way of eating.

There are also soy and rice cheeses available that can be used in recipes to get the melty texture that you crave. Soy and rice ice cream substitutes are great for hot summer days and have excellent flavors.

As dairy allergies become more recognized, manufacturers are producing more dairy alternatives. Always make sure to read labels, and balance your dairy substitutes with whole, fresh foods.

Just like with any diet you have to try different foods and see what works best for you. Soon you will be dairy free and working towards a gluten free diet. While focusing on food and allergies, try to keep up with your exercise routine to help you manage weight loss.

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If you are one of these people, you may have to eliminate these allergens from your diet completely. Fortunately, there is plenty of information and support for living a dairy-free, sugar-free or wheat-free lifestyle. Today we will discuss dairy-free living.

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Dairy-Free Living

When you have a dairy allergy, you may be actually reacting to the casein produced in milk.   Milk allergies — this means that all dairy products, including yogurt, ice cream, sour cream, cheese and butter, should be eliminated to avoid a reaction.

Some people are able to tolerate casein more easily, and are fine as long as they don’t have dairy and milk products in their whole form. If you are one of them, you may also be reacting to lactose, an enzyme. Try Lactaid products, which have the lactose eliminated, before limiting dairy in all its forms.

Many “non-dairy” products on the market include casein. For example, soy cheese, almond cheese and rice cheese all contain casein. You can identify foods that contain casein by looking at the label of ingredients. Casein is present in ingredient lists that contain the following words: casein, caseinate, calcium caseinate, ammonia caseinate, magnesium caseinate, potassium caseinate, and sodium caseinate. If you have extreme reactions to dairy, then you should avoid all processed foods that contain these ingredients.

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Suggested supplements to support your new way of eating:

Multivitamins and minerals. Look for a good broad spectrum multivitamin that has minerals to support digestion.

Hydrochloric Acid (with pepsin). As your body ages, it produces less HCL and pepsin (both are necessary for digestion).

Digestive enzymes. Take an enzyme capsule after meals to support digestion.

Vitamin B complex. This reduces stress and restores muscle tone in your digestive track.

Beta carotene and vitamin C with bioflavonoids. These antioxidants will help build your immunity

Essential fatty acids. Flax oil and primrose oil both boost prostaglandin levels, which help your body deal with inflammations due to allergic reactions.

Quercetin. This natural antihistamine can relieve reactions to certain foods.

Siberian ginseng. Helps your body fight stress and builds your immune system.

Glutamine. This is an amino acid that you should take between meals.

Probiotics. Acidophilus and bifidus both help restore friendly bacteria into your body’s digestive system.

Aloe vera juice. If you’ve had hidden allergies for a long time, you may be suffering from a condition called leaky gut syndrome.

However, if you discover a food to be safe, you must be careful with how often you eat it in the future. Just to be safe, you should eat it once a day at most, and then only every four days once you’ve built up your list of “safe foods”  And you will be one step closer to a gluten free diet and a healthier lifestyle.

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Begin introducing one food at a time, and then wait a few days to introduce the next food. Eat a large portion of the new food all by itself, preferably during lunch. Wait a few hours and see if there is an immediate reaction. If you don�t have a reaction, then try eating some more of the new food at dinner along with allowed foods.

Some other general tips for your new way of eating:

Avoid overeating. Your digestive enzymes are essential in processing the food that you eat. When you stuff yourself, you overwhelm your digestive enzymes before you are finished.

Do not eat too much of one particular food in one sitting. Different enzymes are used to digest different foods. When you too much of one food at a meal, you will overwhelm the enzymes that digest that food.

Even if you find that sugar is not an allergen, it is best to avoid it. Refined sugar depletes minerals and digestive enzymes. Deserts made of unrefined sugar, fruits or sweet vegetables (like sweet potatoes) are much better choices.

Focus on raw foods! Foods like fruits, vegetables and raw milk cheese are full of helpful digestive enzymes. These enzymes can be destroyed during the cooking process.

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Eat freely from the following list: Meats, Vegetables, Fruits, Fish, Quinoa, Herb teas, Spring water, Fresh whole herbs, & Salt and pepper to flavor your food.

You may experience withdrawal symptoms as you start this diet. Although they may be hard to deal with, withdrawal symptoms are actually a good sign. They show that you have removed something that has been toxic to your system. Your withdrawal symptoms can range from slight fatigue to migraines and more severe symptoms. Make no mistake, food can be a drug and the withdrawal symptoms can be just as severe.

To counteract withdrawal, up your water intake. Most people do not drink enough water and are actually dehydrated. Proper hydration will decrease the symptoms of withdrawal.

This diet is strict, but you have to remember the goal is better health for your lifetime. It is only followed for a seven to fourteen days, which is not that long when you keep your overall goal in mind. Strive to maintain your exercise routine to help you lose weight, while getting your diet gluten free.

Diana Walker, Cravings Coach

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