I'm a little confused
07/24/06 07:18 AM
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Sand
Reged: 12/13/04
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Loc: West Orange, NJ (IBS-D)
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In your original post you said that you and your wife had decided you were going to follow Heather's EFI Diet to the letter. I'm assuming you've now changed your mind about that, but just in case you haven't:
Cheese and pizza (unless it's made with safe ingredients) are both huge triggers for IBS. A tangerine is IF and acidic. These factors mean that it is problematic and must be eaten carefully, that is, with a solid SF base. I would not advise it for an IBS-D whose system is already in an uproar.
I do think it's important you be checked for celiac disease. In fact, you should be sure you've undergone the whole list of diagnostic tests Heather recommends before an IBS diagnosis can be made. However, the gold standard for diagnosing celiac is an endoscopy and it may be a while before you can get one of those. In the meantime, since you should not be eliminating gluten before being tested, I still suggest you try the EFI Diet and see how you feel. Following the Break The Cycle Diet strictly for 2-3 days is a good way to start.
The hypnosis CDs are hypnosis. It's not the stage variant where people can (supposedly) be made to think they're Oprah or a chicken, but it's something more than relaxation therapy. The CDs start by addressing concerns about the safety and ease of hypnosis. I'm at about Day 30 of them now and agree they would probably be beneficial for you. Quite apart from any IBS effects, I find them very calming in general.
Take care. Good luck with all this.
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