Ultra Simple Diet

[Mrs.Tigersoap]

I'm really glad it's not that annoying time of the month for me right now because my sweet cravings are worst then.

You are lucky indeed! I'm on day 5 today of the USD and yesterday was the first day of 'that time of the month'... Oh boy, that was not pleasant at all. Really bad sugar cravings, really painful (a little progesterone cream rubbed on my lower belly did help), really bad and dark mood... It was a real test of willpower! :P

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I have noticed that my asthma has come back and I identified that it was the D-ribose, so I'm gonna stop using it. On day 3 we began magnesium citrate (we usually use orotate) and I have been wanting to stretch my legs all the time and when I do, I get cramps. I remember a few years back that some sort of magnesium had given muscle cramps as well. Isn't magnesium supposed to do the opposite? Or maybe it has nothing to do with the magnesium, I don't know. Tigersoap has experienced the same thing since taking the magnesium.

I don't know if some (mild) reactions that I have are signs of detox or signs that I cannot tolerate what I'm currently eating: sneezing, some spots, coated tongue. I guess it will become clearer as I continue the diet. I will keep you posted on my progress.

 

[Tigersoap]

I am the USD as well, so far I got a headache the first two days, but now Like Mrs T said I got cramps/tensions in the legs and also on the left back side of my back, it woke me up three times last night but I don't know if it's the magnesium.
It's funny how I suddenly my mind crave things I would not really want in the first place but it's brief so it's easy to fight it back for the moment.

Apart from that so far so good :)

 

[Oxajil]

Maybe you guys could try the Magnesium Oil/spray? (Or one of the other products listed there)

_http://bioreform.be/products.php?brand=Ozmag&orderby=p.name

That's the one I use.

 

[vectis]

Yes. I've noticed that people who say they have no sensitivity to wheat and dairy simply haven't found out what it is like to be really gluten and dairy free. Keep in mind that gluten and casein are binding with opiate receptors and the effect is very much like a drug addiction. You may actually feel worse when you stop for a period of time. And then, as you begin to get the drug out of your system, you once again recover your sensitivity to it so that if you take it again, it acts on you more strongly with just a small amount. Unfortunately, as the study found by Psyche shows, it can take months to get completely clear.

I started my "diet change" almost a month ago; with fulfilling the "Ultra Simple Diet" as the first goal, and then a full Detox as the second goal. Eliminating dairy products has been easy (I've done it before); where the most noticeable result is that my saliva/mucus is clearer and more watery. Eliminating Gluten products has been most interesting - I've eliminated the majority of grains, with a few slips. The few times I've had bread, it makes me feel more bloated with and uncomfortable stomach, and I think I can sense I feel more sluggish.

What is fascinating is watching myself "crave" grain products! I have never experienced this before. It feels like an "addictive" craving - I went into the grocery store earlier in the week and saw an end-cap display for ritz crackers. Something kicked in deep down inside where I wanted to rip the box open and eat them all, right there! It really was amusing to experience, as well as shocking. (No, I did not buy any, or eat any). I notice I am drawn to grain products more than ever, now that I have been aggressively eliminating grain from my diet.

In Laura's quote above, about "Gluten and Casein binding with opiate receptors" --- Can anyone point me in the direction of medical or scientific references detailing this phenomenon? I'd like to learn about this in more detail. ( I do have most of Hymans and Crooks diet books)... Following this thread has been very educational, I'd just like to learn more about the "addictive" nature of grains... Thanks...

 

[Vulcan59]

In Laura's quote above, about "Gluten and Casein binding with opiate receptors" --- Can anyone point me in the direction of medical or scientific references detailing this phenomenon? I'd like to learn about this in more detail. ( I do have most of Hymans and Crooks diet books)... Following this thread has been very educational, I'd just like to learn more about the "addictive" nature of grains... Thanks...

Hi Vectis,

Check this article out titled "The Celiac Iceberg". The references are listed at the bottom of the article. :)

 

[Gertrudes]

It is interesting to see that so many of us have started the diet more or less at the same time :)

I'm on day 7 of the Ultra Simple diet. So far, I've only had headaches during day 3, which I have reported earlier. These were combined with a feeling of spaciness and dizziness that lasted throughout the day.

What is fascinating is watching myself "crave" grain products! I have never experienced this before. It feels like an "addictive" craving - I went into the grocery store earlier in the week and saw an end-cap display for ritz crackers. Something kicked in deep down inside where I wanted to rip the box open and eat them all, right there! It really was amusing to experience, as well as shocking. (No, I did not buy any, or eat any). I notice I am drawn to grain products more than ever, now that I have been aggressively eliminating grain from my diet.

Interesting you should mention this Vectis, I've eliminated wheat more then a year ago, and gluten for about 10 months. However, during the first days of the USD all I could think of was of grains (the ones I still eat), particularly rice. I felt so hungry without them that I had to stuff myself with food (vegetables and fish) to fight the craving. Thankfully, by the middle of the week the craving was gone.
I have experienced the same type of craving after stopping sugar, and it subsided after a while. I think it is also a common experience for other members to see their cravings fade away when stopping certain foods, for a long enough period of time. I am confidant that you too will find your cravings disappearing Vectis :)
The article Vulcan59 linked is definitely a very important read on this subject.

You are lucky indeed! I'm on day 5 today of the USD and yesterday was the first day of 'that time of the month'... Oh boy, that was not pleasant at all. Really bad sugar cravings, really painful (a little progesterone cream rubbed on my lower belly did help), really bad and dark mood... It was a real test of willpower!

I commend your willpower Mrs Tigersoap!

I'm also at 'that time of the month', and have something to report. For the very FIRST TIME in many years, I didn't have to take painkillers to fight the pain. I can hardly believe it!!! For years I have taken extremely strong painkillers (those with endless contra indications) because the pain was so strong that I just couldn't stand it. Once I even called an ambulance, something I've posted previously at the swamp. The fact that I have to take these pills every single month has been bothering me for a long time.

I am flabbergasted at the fact that I did not need anything whatsoever this time. I think this could be the result of the combination of diet plus some internal shifts that I have been experiencing lately. These are related to a decision I have recently made (reported here: http://www.cassiopaea.org/forum/index.php?topic=12837.msg182429#msg182429), and that has affected me emotionally.

Anyway, I am not sure of what will happen next month, but at the moment I am very happy with these results!

 

[vectis]

Thanks for the info, Vulcan59 - very helpful!

Thanks for the confidence boost, Gertrudes! It is interesting to note that after a healthy meal, I still feel hungry. That is also what makes this thread interesting - comparing notes and seeing that many people experience many of the same feelings/symptoms. "this too shall pass!"

 

[Laura]

Tigersoaps, did you go on the USD straight from eating sugar and grains, dairy and sugar? If so, some of the issues could be related to the fact that you no longer have the chemical buffers that bind with the opiate receptors and mask symptoms.

 

[Mrs.Tigersoap]

Tigersoaps, did you go on the USD straight from eating sugar and grains, dairy and sugar? If so, some of the issues could be related to the fact that you no longer have the chemical buffers that bind with the opiate receptors and mask symptoms.

No, we stopped gluten several months ago (in March I think) and dairy a little bit after that. We had been sugar free but had fallen off the bandwagon. So we 'only' had to kick sugar. My cravings are OK, it was really bad on the first day of my periods.
I must report that we did not take any magnesium citrate yesterday and experienced no cramps in the legs.
I also identified that I cannot have chickpeas, nor chicken (as d'Adamo was saying for my B blood type but I wanted to see for myself) nor quinoa. Apparently, it causes quite a bit of sneezing when I take these.

Thank you for your answer Laura! :)

 

[stellar]

I have been on the USD for a little over six months including two months of detox.

I am a little curious as to why I can now only consume what is in the USD if I am to keep my inflamations (knees, back, and sinuses) at bay. And that still includes the cruciferous and nightshades.

Not that I'm complaining at the fine tuning of my sensitivities but it can be a little frustraring having to say no to nearly all foods at social gatherings.I literally only feel safe eating the food I prepare myself and know the ingredients are not going to put me to bed for a day or two.

Any ideas or suggestions most welcome, as always.

Oh, and I am still taking all the supplemnst suggested except spirulina (yuk) and I have started on DMSO 1/2 tsp daily on alternate weeks. Very helpfull.

 

[realitybugll]

If so, some of the issues could be related to the fact that you no longer have the chemical buffers that bind with the opiate receptors and mask symptoms.

If the physical symptoms are masked while consuming an unhealthy diet, what exactly is the advantage of going on the Ultra-Simple-Diet?

It will cause some people unnecessary pain during adjustment, when in-fact they do perfectly fine on a unhealthy diet because the symptoms are masked.

I have gathered that part of the reason of going on the Ultra-Simple Diet is because it benefits the soul/spirit not just because it benefits physical body or brain. This though is not proven, and I am not fully convinced myself.
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I was going to post the message above because I consider myself not much affected by a dairy/gluten/un-soaked grain/simple-sugar diet. Upon further thought, I get a cold about once a year, I have had dust / pollen and pet allergies all my life, and I have recurring asthma (once a year). I also have headaches and stomachaches once every 3 months.

So maybe my body doesn't mask all the symptoms. Still I think what I wrote above is valid. If people feel perfectly healthy which I kind-of do, what motivation can we garner in adopting the Ultra-Simple Diet. This seems like it would be quite a common "problem" for many people. Also once someone goes on the simple diet--they can never go off it (stellar posts about this). not to mention the fact that the transitory stage can be hell.

These blocks in the way of adopting the USD have been addressed in valid ways, which I have witnessed. I guess ultimately the choice to improve diet will come to each individual when it comes to them which largely will have to do with medical issues.

sorry for my convoluted post. some of my thoughts. I worked out some of the question myself.

 

[gaman]

If so, some of the issues could be related to the fact that you no longer have the chemical buffers that bind with the opiate receptors and mask symptoms.

If the physical symptoms are masked while consuming an unhealthy diet, what exactly is the advantage of going on the Ultra-Simple-Diet?

For me, it has had a very positive effect on my mental and emotional condition as well.

Also, in addition to spiritual health improvement, I view it as a strong way to combat long term degenerative conditions that can develop after very prolonged exposure to all of the bad stuff in "regular" foods and the associated problems with all the stress that puts on the body as well.

 

[Laura]

No, we stopped gluten several months ago (in March I think) and dairy a little bit after that. We had been sugar free but had fallen off the bandwagon. So we 'only' had to kick sugar. My cravings are OK, it was really bad on the first day of my periods.

Are you taking the 5-htp with lunch and dinner? GABA? (depending on your profile). I've found that regular intake of 5-htp has really put an end to cravings. I can actually eat just a few little squares of chocolate and not want anymore. I can eat a couple of chocolate cookies and be satisfied.

When I was feeling really bummy I would have a cup of tea or iced tea with xylitol.

 

[Rhys]

wetroof, just some thoughts for you to consider:

We know for a fact that the dairy/gluten/un-soaked grain/simple-sugar diet is bad for us, but having all our natural warning systems tampered with by these same foods leaves us in a dangerous situation osit.

I think a good analogy to eating that food would be taking a local anaesthetic and beating your arm with a club - you know its bad for you, and even when you stop beating your arm you know it's going to hurt cos you take the anaesthetic away at the same time.. it will take a while to heal, but its really for the best!

Also, if you beat your arm enough, it's going to become so damaged that it will never work the same again. You have to take the best care of what remains useful to you. In this case, Arm Damage = Autoimmune Diseases.

A bad diet is a ticking time bomb. Change it while you are 'symptomless' and before it's too late! We will all have a greater load of toxicity to deal with in the very near future so we need the best head start we can get.

I hope the analogy wasn't too discombobulating :P

 

[stellar]

Hello Wetroof,
Firstly, there is no reason I cannot get off the USD, I choose not to. The resulsts and difference it has made in my life is ,to me, comparable to a miracle.

From my experience ,since I have been on the USD, even the 'minor' health glitches I have come to learn were actually all clues to the bigger picture of the probability of a health disaster if something wasn't undertaken.

Sometimes we think we know what's good for us and what we're doing with our health is ok. But there were just too many facts in the information regarding the USD that I could not ignore . I had nothing to lose and only knowledge to gain. It will either work for me or not. IT DID. Simple fact. I didn't need convincing.We all must choose for ourselves.

I do not mean to sound biased, well maybe I am because of my experience, but when you feel great instead of just good and can be actual physical proof to those who knew the old 'you' and then comment about the positive changes you know somethig is going on.

But it's not just about the diet, I think. It's also a lesson in determination, consistency, persistence, definitely hard work, and being honest with yourself.At the end of that lesson, sharing is I think very important whatever the outcome.That's what I've learned from this forum.

If you don't mind my asking rhetorically, what do you think is lacking or overloading your immune system that you should be having any of the symptoms or reactions that you mentioned? Maybe you believe in the'it can't happen to me, I'm special' immunity syndrome.