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SCD Birthing Pains
With the arrival of August, my family and I celebrate that we have now completed four months of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. We are trying to heal our guts of several food intolerances and possible Celiac disease in my son, Isaac. It has been a journey. Trying to maintain fanatical adherence to this very strict eating style is challenging to... »
Hiccup in the Diet
Having a bad case of hiccups can be very frustrating. In severe cases, they can make you feel sick. Well, I was completely frustrated and felt sick two Sundays ago because of a hiccup in our diet. We have been following the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) in the hopes to cure our food intolerances and possible Celiac disease in Isaac. The... »
The First Day of the Rest of Isaac’s Life
Today we embark on our first day on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet. I have written a few articles describing the diet and what we hope to accomplish as a family. "Looking for Advice," "Breaking the Vicious Cycle," and "Lactose-Free Yogurt" all deal with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD). Today we begin our 365 day journey to heal our gut,... »
Breaking the Vicious Cycle
Have you ever finished a book and wondered, "Where have you been my whole life?" That was my exact thought as I was reading Elaine Gottschall's book, Breaking the Vicious Cycle. Well, honestly, maybe not my whole life, but at least since the birth of Isaac, four years ago. Both an Applied Kinesiologist and Allergy Specialist diagnosed Isaac with the inability to... »
Looking For Advice
The incidence of Celiac disease and food intolerances, especially to wheat and milk, seem to be growing year after year. I have no scientific data, but am gauging through my own observations. The grocery stores are now offering many gluten-free options at much less expensive prices than just a year ago. Restaurants are creating gluten-free menus. Jason's Deli, Olive Garden, Outback... »
Food Intolerance
I have great news! After spending half a day at the allergist's office and nearby lab, we found out that Isaac is not allergic to food. Wait, don't start celebrating just yet. He has been labeled instead intolerant of milk and wheat. What does that mean? Well it means, he still cannot eat wheat... »
