tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357970116996873579.post5839308880461562230..comments2023-05-14T09:49:44.156-06:00Comments on The North End Loft: Happy Spring and An UpdateLaurel Stephenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18264002197374263734noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357970116996873579.post-38773221297797510152017-03-29T20:37:21.231-06:002017-03-29T20:37:21.231-06:00Thank you so much for sharing your story with us, ...Thank you so much for sharing your story with us, Laurel! I've been eating gluten and dairy free for 3 years, but I'm still having inflammatory symptoms, so my doctor asked me to try the Whole 30 and be diligent about cutting out anything with added sugar. I still don't feel we've found the root of my problems and I think my next step is to be tested for food sensitivities. I've added more eggs and nuts into my diet over the past few years and I've wondered if these foods may be problematic for me. I'm so glad you've had such success and I'm encouraged to keep searching for solutions to my own issues.<br /><br />Enjoy a pain free summer!Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357970116996873579.post-83964411248717158112017-03-28T12:56:09.277-06:002017-03-28T12:56:09.277-06:00Hi Laurel! I live in north Idaho and have struggle...Hi Laurel! I live in north Idaho and have struggled with similar health issues. After reading The Thyroid Connection by Amy Myers, I searched for a doctor who is certified in functional medicine but was unable to find one in our area. Any tips? I did find a couple of doctors of integrative medicine. I'm not sure what the difference is. Cutting out wheat , dairy, and sugar was a game changer for me too. Thanks for sharing your story of inspiration! Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17097193408202655479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357970116996873579.post-89338904462224640412017-03-28T12:35:07.301-06:002017-03-28T12:35:07.301-06:00I'm so pleased for you!! I never believe that...I'm so pleased for you!! I never believe that anything is incurable - and now you are proof of it on Hashimoto's. You are an inspiration. Congrats on the new hip, too. I'm glad everything went well.<br /><br />Have a wonderful week xoxoANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669855421350031273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357970116996873579.post-29716895091999790612017-03-28T06:33:18.594-06:002017-03-28T06:33:18.594-06:00Laurel,
I'd love to hear more about the things...Laurel,<br />I'd love to hear more about the things you do eat and how you eat them. Growing up in a conventional family you had sandwiches at lunch etc. So what do you cook/eat to avoid all the gluten, bread, eggs etc. I am at a loss for starting this with no idea what to cook.Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08291499678757906535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357970116996873579.post-49901279701211501802017-03-28T03:12:46.608-06:002017-03-28T03:12:46.608-06:00Thank you for writing this inspirational post. So ...Thank you for writing this inspirational post. So many people prefer to hobble along with pain and discomfort in their lives rather than make the necessary changes or investigate the roots of their problems. You did both and are now reaping the benefits. It must be so exciting for you to think about this summer and all the things you will be able to do. You deserve it!Jessica@CapeofDreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09382676850458771586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357970116996873579.post-67210142341106712282017-03-27T18:34:54.023-06:002017-03-27T18:34:54.023-06:00Laurel, I am so happy to read that the surgery wen...Laurel, I am so happy to read that the surgery went well! I am also so inspired by your story. I am a true believer that diet plays a major role in inflammation and all kinds of diseases. How wonderful that you are feeling so much better because of your new eating habits. As you might remember, I have been against GMOs for years and still cannot believe more people don't seem to pay any attention to GMO vs non-GMO foods. Even some moms that I talk to have no idea - and yes many of these moms have kids with major food allergies. Thanks for helping to bring awareness to healthier eating. I hope you continue to feel good and can enjoy your renewed physically active life! Cheers to that!<br />ShelleyCalypso In The Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10264873052810117169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357970116996873579.post-61741501643687991082017-03-27T13:12:55.290-06:002017-03-27T13:12:55.290-06:00Laurel, I am so happy for you! I suffered for yea...Laurel, I am so happy for you! I suffered for years and years with inflammation and pain with no diagnosis. I was on high dosages of anti-inflammtories for years. Finally, I figured out what foods I am sensitive to and, once I eliminated from my diet, I am pain free. My sensitivities are to citric acid and tannin and eggs and I am off the charts for reaction to MSG which is in so many of our foods. I eat a pretty natural and healthy diet now although I do stray on occasion (dummy that I am). I also found that the only bread I can eat is one made with rye flour.<br /><br />Thank you for writing this article, Laurel. I hope it may help some others out there who are struggling. I took me almost 20 years to get it figured out and know what I had to do. I am going to be looking at the two books you mentioned. I also followed the Whole 30 plan last year and felt great while I was on it. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357970116996873579.post-33754828746633244332017-03-27T10:50:31.413-06:002017-03-27T10:50:31.413-06:00Laurel ~
I'm so glad to hear your surgery we...Laurel ~ <br />I'm so glad to hear your surgery went well, and that you are finding answers to your other health-care questions.<br />I agree with you ~ I've never been so glad to see spring! Horrible winter, and ACHD ought to be horse-whipped!! We were trapped in the house for days!<br />Happy trekking!<br />bobbiebobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14353836074794786357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7357970116996873579.post-90498901451214861162017-03-27T10:22:26.201-06:002017-03-27T10:22:26.201-06:00First, congrats on the new hip.
A enjoyed reading...First, congrats on the new hip.<br /><br />A enjoyed reading your story. In 2007, I gave up flour (and thus processed sugar) and most starches. I lost 40 pounds and felt fantastic. I kept the weight off for 3 years and then gradually added bread because I love it so much. I gained back 20 pounds and did not feel as good as I did when I was thinner so in January, I once again gave up bread/sugar. I'm feeling great, have lost 12 pounds and do not have the food cravings. I do have the rule that when we are at dinner parties, baby showers, weddings, etc. I eat what I want, but go back to my normal routine. I find that when sugar is out of my system I don't have food cravings. <br /><br />What has helped, is that Steve is now on board. We switched to Kaiser insurance in November because we were not happy with our family doctor who is also a family friend. Saving $6000 a year by switching to Kaiser is great, but we feel like we are getting medical care/instruction for the first time. I have had allergies my entire life. I had a skin issue for 1 full year and no doctors could figure it out. The allergist I saw at Kaiser said to go home and buy a humidifier. Literally the first time we used it, we both noticed that we slept like babies and had no more allergies. Both of us were able to stop medications that our doctor kept prescribing. <br /><br />Steve was diagnosed as pre-diabetic years ago and our family doctor's advice was - "watch what you eat". The first visit at Kaiser, the doctor told Steve he had to take a 3 session workshop on being pre-diabetic. He now follows a similar diet (a bit more regimented because he is obsessive compulsive) and we both feel great. Of course he lost 20 pounds in half the time it took me to lose 10! <br /><br />Eating healthy takes time and effort. Our culture has made eating fast and easy, but not healthy. And, all that sugary food tastes so good. <br /><br />Keep up the good work and I hope you're out there climbing that mountain soon.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.com