tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post100530421958843706..comments2024-03-28T11:29:46.845-07:00Comments on Whole Health Source: My Gluten-Free JanuaryStephan Guyenethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09218114625524777250noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-3127466734133685762012-02-25T11:46:44.620-08:002012-02-25T11:46:44.620-08:00Me and my husband are on gluten free diet for the ...Me and my husband are on gluten free diet for the past 2 weeks and seeing great results. My husband is now able to burn 700 calories on tread as opposed to the 400 calories earlier when we often had wheat based foods. I feel more energized and active now. I always used to feel lethargic, anxious and depressed all the time. I guess I had been gluten intolerant from my childhood and the symptoms had been depression, difficulty in weight management, lethargy, anxiety, PCOS etc. But back in India especially those days nobody ever heard of the term gluten intolerance. Even today 99% people in India, don't know gluten intolerance exists. We are back to our traditional foods like idli,dosa,white rice etc and gave up chapatis, breads, cookies etc. My guess is we south indians are mostly gluten intolerant (i'm sure many would disagree), since wheat had never been our staple food until recent past. No gluten based food for that matter. The wheat based foods have become prevalent in south indian homes only for several decades. I also think wheat is not an obvious problem (at least symptomatically) for most of the north indians since they've been eating it for ages.januhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722854362341401345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-14902267865064128972011-03-06T21:07:53.923-08:002011-03-06T21:07:53.923-08:00Late to the party, but I have been wheat free for...Late to the party, but I have been wheat free for nearly 2 years. People said I was crazy, but I knew I felt better. Then the patch of eczema that I have for 30+ years went away, they believe me now.homebrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18407380812487918286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-17377484984411789502011-02-24T13:03:03.982-08:002011-02-24T13:03:03.982-08:00Hi Alice,
Neither yeast nor alcohol (in moderatio...Hi Alice,<br /><br />Neither yeast nor alcohol (in moderation) give me gas.Stephan Guyenethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218114625524777250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-43678208633172050852011-02-21T13:19:49.931-08:002011-02-21T13:19:49.931-08:00The major gas causing component in bread is YEAST,...The major gas causing component in bread is YEAST, not wheat.<br /><br />The major gas causing component in beer is ALCOHOL, not wheat.<br /><br />If you want to test for wheat sensitivity, try a wheat product that does not contain either of these. Many people who think they are intolerant to wheat are really just reacting to yeast because their intestinal flora is out of balance.<br /><br />Once you balance your intestinal flora you can again enjoy yeast breads and alcohol in moderation.AliceGreenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03876968141031727716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-1774035666858521792011-02-20T11:58:11.488-08:002011-02-20T11:58:11.488-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Might-o'chondri-ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572208303795253605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-48571363874645092132011-02-20T02:12:37.824-08:002011-02-20T02:12:37.824-08:00@Might-o'chondri-AL wrote "Probiotic spec...@Might-o'chondri-AL wrote "Probiotic specialty products don't seem to provide viable bacterial colonies in most individuals."<br /><br />From an environmental microbiology perspective, last time I surveyed the literature (~5 yrs ago) I concluded that there was evidence that humans stabilize a particular mixture of gut bacteria by around normal weaning age (2-5 yrs). After that supplements will have only temporary effect - during their journey through the gut - but they may help to restocck number of gut bacteria if the individual's intestine already has a niche for those species. Some kinds of intestinal bacteria are very slow-growing, so populations may take 2yrs or so to recover numbers.Alice Y.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16267449289432878102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-30813366705783713962011-02-16T12:30:49.927-08:002011-02-16T12:30:49.927-08:00Thanks, AL. Your response was very helpful. I will...Thanks, AL. Your response was very helpful. I will look into Mannos a bit more. I regularly get homemade sauerkraut from the Dutch Market--might have to make some of my own fermented with kefir grains.Mindscaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12884918440582461232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-50303622667899335822011-02-16T11:34:40.804-08:002011-02-16T11:34:40.804-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Might-o'chondri-ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572208303795253605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-41443619944998638362011-02-14T20:43:10.850-08:002011-02-14T20:43:10.850-08:00@ Might-o'chondri-Al
If after refraining from ...@ Might-o'chondri-Al<br />If after refraining from eating wheat for months its reintroduction disrupts gut biofilms could one use this as a way to wipe out the biofilm, cleanse, and then reintroduce good bacteria with pre/probiotics?Mindscaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12884918440582461232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-59203793434958665642011-02-14T20:38:51.180-08:002011-02-14T20:38:51.180-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mindscaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12884918440582461232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-69198482759589872532011-02-14T20:24:01.206-08:002011-02-14T20:24:01.206-08:00@Might-o-chondri Al
I too have wondered who you ar...@Might-o-chondri Al<br />I too have wondered who you are and if you have a blog or web page of your own. I would surely follow it if you did. I'm very impressed by your detailed knowledge of molecular biology, nutrition, and metabolism. I always look forward to your comments.Mindscaperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12884918440582461232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-44812818811130454672011-02-13T15:38:11.521-08:002011-02-13T15:38:11.521-08:00I may speak for many when I say, "Who ARE you...I may speak for many when I say, "Who ARE you, Might-o'chondri-AL?" <br /><br />You have such a detailed knowledge of all sorts of bodily chemical reactions and their relationship to genetics, etc. Yet you remain a blogospheric mystery.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504810823521044641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-45916338778534548082011-02-13T15:05:08.884-08:002011-02-13T15:05:08.884-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Might-o'chondri-ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572208303795253605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-15897929254450942312011-02-13T12:13:41.546-08:002011-02-13T12:13:41.546-08:00@ Terrence - Glad to share it.
Also wanted to cor...@ Terrence - Glad to share it.<br /><br />Also wanted to correct my previous comment: by baking soda, I meant baking powder, and by Dr. David, I meant Dr. Davis. Eliminating wheat does not eliminate the need for proofreading, apparently.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504810823521044641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-76266754727926251922011-02-13T12:07:53.743-08:002011-02-13T12:07:53.743-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Beulahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15880528263220161470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-22951994613522298252011-02-13T12:04:07.463-08:002011-02-13T12:04:07.463-08:00I recently introduced some wheat in the form of br...I recently introduced some wheat in the form of bread after 8 months of no wheat. Honestly, I have to say, I love the sustained energy I got from it. One piece in the morning gave me enough energy for the entire day. I don't get this type of energy from any other carbohydrate. Instead I usually crash right after eating it (rice, potato, etc).<br /><br />On the negative side, all the inflammatory issues I used to experience came back--overheat when sleeping, occasional shooting pains from the waist down, restless leg, mild congestion, ibs.<br /><br />Any thoughts?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070345220981567701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-82404952488363318792011-02-13T11:35:24.973-08:002011-02-13T11:35:24.973-08:00Helen @ February 13, 2011 10:23 AM.
Thank you for...Helen @ February 13, 2011 10:23 AM.<br /><br />Thank you for posting this information. I have tried to get off wheat two or three times over the last year. I never make it and feel crappy and very tired most of the time. <br /><br />I am trying it again, and feeling crappy. But I will now look into getting more choline and betaine. I will increase my egg intake; but I do not even like the smell of liver, so I will pass on it.<br /><br />I will look into getting supplements of both choline and betaine.<br /><br />Thanks, again.terrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10800062084876132929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-72589256310690005692011-02-13T10:23:00.087-08:002011-02-13T10:23:00.087-08:00One thing people should keep in mind when eliminat...One thing people should keep in mind when eliminating wheat is that it is a major source of betaine for Westerners, a relative of choline, which, as Stephan has pointed out, is essential to liver and brain function, and which most of us may be deficient in. Chris Masterjohn's post on choline is where I learned this:<br /><br />http://blog.cholesterol-and-health.com/search?q=choline<br /><br />Be sure you're getting enough betaine and choline from other sources, such as eggs and liver for choline, and spinach, quinoa, beets, an cauliflower for betaine. Among muscle meats, pork, especially bacon and ham, seems particularly high in choline. <br /><br />I was wondering why my wheat elimination, though helping in some ways, seemed to coincide with a nosedive in my health in other ways. We don't have eggs in the house due to my daughter's severe egg allergy, and I share her trepidation around liver, unfortunately. I had no idea that eliminating wheat would put us in the danger zone, but now I think I have some tools to correct the problem.<br /><br />Some others on gluten-free message boards report feeling more tired after going off wheat. Some of this could be gluten withdrawal, but maybe it's a betaine/choline deficiency. <br /><br />BTW, a new idea I have for one reason (among many) that people who eat wheat tend to have poorer health outcomes is phosphate, which has been linked with accelerated aging in rodents and more cardiovascular events and kidney dysfunction in humans. It is a component of *baking soda* - essential for quick-breads, cookies, muffins, etc.<br /><br />This means that gluten-free versions of those things should probably be eaten sparingly, since even if you're avoiding gluten reactions you're still getting that phosphate and/or aluminum, also found in some baking powders. Oh, and these goodies often have vegetable oils and or hydrogenated fats, too. And of course, as Jenny Ruhl (Diabetes Update/Blood Sugar 101) and Dr. David (Heart Scan Blog) assert, they are not a better alternative for anyone susceptible to blood glucose spikes from carbohydrates.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504810823521044641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-15537342313346848012011-02-13T09:44:48.728-08:002011-02-13T09:44:48.728-08:00I would guess that the gas was probably related to...I would guess that the gas was probably related to the fructans in wheat. A lot of people have fructose intolerance and are bothered by both fructose and fructans. It may be totally unrelated to the gluten.Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106261907998963654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-20809993857907548092011-02-13T07:13:11.733-08:002011-02-13T07:13:11.733-08:00I've been gluten-free for nearly two years. I ...I've been gluten-free for nearly two years. I was struggling with chronic fatigue (now diagnosed with Lyme) and my stool test results were borderline. So I would be GF for a few weeks, then cave and eat some bread -- instantly worse fatigue, terrible mood, didn't want to be touched or talked to. <br /><br />So I would go GF again. And fall off the wagon -- I was in France! the temptation was great! -- and all the bad symptoms would recur.<br /><br />Finally I went GF for good, tested my family, all of whom have gluten sensitivity/possible celiac as well. We're all doing so much better without it. My son in particular does not get sick nearly as often and is much more cheerful, flexible, and energetic.<br /><br />I used to adore bread, and crave it and overeat it. But now I hardly ever give it a thought. Being free of addiction is a good feeling.Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09931788524300274598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-20096676275601756132011-02-13T06:53:00.047-08:002011-02-13T06:53:00.047-08:00very nice sharing keep it up....
http://healthpoin...very nice sharing keep it up....<br />http://healthpointing.com/Online earningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06112430938370379886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-23058214569662382122011-02-13T05:36:02.655-08:002011-02-13T05:36:02.655-08:00I went on the Atkins diet about 15 years ago and s...I went on the Atkins diet about 15 years ago and suddenly all my allergies/asthma symptoms went away almost over night. After trial and error I discovered it was the wheat the gave me the problems. Other grains, like oats, did not. I have been wheat free, and allergy free since. I used to have to use two separate inhalers.Obeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13594951137178145764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-8744926986495288542011-02-12T15:44:07.493-08:002011-02-12T15:44:07.493-08:00I am mostly gluten-free, but when I eat wheat my s...I am mostly gluten-free, but when I eat wheat my skin is a little more oily and I get a spot, that's all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429177284200775781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-55429940655835948952011-02-12T14:40:00.059-08:002011-02-12T14:40:00.059-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Might-o'chondri-ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572208303795253605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1629175743855013102.post-42593415466167420992011-02-12T12:06:02.391-08:002011-02-12T12:06:02.391-08:00@Helen, Part 2
"Gluten for some people has n...@Helen, Part 2<br /><br />"Gluten for some people has neurological effects, which might reverse your advice: if you are experiencing psychological problems, check your gluten."<br /><br />Indeed, Helen, indeed. <br /><br />Charlie's rather obvious psychological problems may very well be the result of him ingesting gluten.terrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10800062084876132929noreply@blogger.com