Focus:
A deeper connection with the body, with this protocol, keeping an open mind to the communications from the body and welcoming this next phase of healing.
Repetition:
I am grateful for this journey.
I welcome my intuition, I love all versions of myself, I love all versions of my body, I am at peace with all ways my body communicates with me and I know I am healing.
Dairy
You can still have dairy every day if you were already tolerating it. Keep kefir and yoghurt to a pint or under per day (you can experiment to see how much you can have and stay in ketosis) and you can have unlimited cultured cream. We will not remove dairy at any point if you are tolerating it.
If you are not tolerating dairy, wait until you have a few months of the intensive gut healing phase behind you and begin to introduce using the “Reversing Food Intolerances” information in “Featured Posts.”
More Tips
Restless Legs
If you are experiencing restless legs, begin supplementing with malic acid and magnesium malate, 1/4 tsp of each in the morning and evening for 6 weeks, away from baking soda if you are taking it.
Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids are indicative of a struggling liver and will reverse in time. For temporary relief, you can try a few black peppercorns, swallowed like pills every day. This is the only time we will use black peppercorns.
Screens
When you are using screens, try to use them outside as much as possible, while sitting on the ground. Train yourself to look away from your screen every few minutes to help your ocular nerve.
POTS
If you have POTS, you may begin taking glutamine, 3,000 mg, for at least 30 days, start slow and use divided dosing if preferred.
Sty on the Eye
For a sty on the eye, use a cotton swab or soft cloth dipped in ACV and hold on the sty for two minutes.
Keratosis Pilaris
White bumps on the back of the arm, known as keratosis pilaris, are a sign of vitamin A deficiency. Supplement with cod liver oil, since the body needs the animal form of vitamin A to correct this.
DMSO
DMSO is excellent for increasing the absorption rate of another topical application into the body, and for soothing sore muscles and injuries.
Sore Throat / Cough
In place of cough drops or lozenges for dry or raw throat or cough, gargle cayenne and lemon water, and spit. Then swallow 2 raw egg yolks (Greek trick). You can allow butter buttons with a drop of mint or lemon to dissolve in mouth slowly. Drinking a tea made of fresh thyme is good for a sore throat that is a result of microbial action and you can do this for 2 weeks.
Immune System and Fear
Keep in mind that fear and worry suppress our immune system. We are truly developing our calm nervous system for so many reasons!
Period Cramps
If you need support with painful period cramps, use all of our breathing techniques, lying outside, laughter, gratitude and rest and you may also add in Dr. Tetielbaum’s “End Pain” formula.
Antihistamines
Antihistamines do not stop you from making histamines, they just stop the histamines from going into the cell. They can create withdrawals in about three months and we find that OTC stops working as well in this time frame. You will want to wean off when possible and use the tips from last week.
English Ivy
A cup of tea made with English ivy is reputed to stop an asthma attack or anaphylactic response and you can use the “soap” from the leaves to wash your clothes.
PS100 and Deep Sleep
PS100 (phosphatidylserine) helps with deep sleep if you find yourself still waking or feeling exhausted when you wake. You can also get it as a cream — Apex Energetics Adrenacalm is a cream you can rub on the inside of your bicep instead of taking the supplement. Incorporating raw brain into your diet will have the same effect if you prefer the food version.
Building a Foundation
Keep in mind that we are building a foundation. We will be bringing in microbes in the future and working with our deficiencies. Do not be discouraged and keep putting one foot in front of the other. It is a cumulative effect of all the things you are doing and it will often be one little thing that pops you into remission. It is going to happen.
When you feel 80% better, you are in remission. You can bring in the microbe Nissle 1917 once in remission to turn off MTHFR gene, excellent for rebuilding the gut, for crowding out pathogens like salmonella and e. Coli, great for those with IBD, colitis, Crohn’s and other digestive issues. You keep going another 3 months and then you know all is well! We will discuss what to do in remission and how to stay in health for the long run.
Continue eating your delicious soups and expressing gratitude for every bite. Feel your gut regenerating every day!!
You are doing a beautiful job!