I’ve had blood work done probably less than a year ago and everything came back normal. But I’m not sure what all my regular doc had tested. My ENT hasn’t check my blood.
And the diet you described is what my son told me to do also, he’s very health & fitness oriented and knows a lot about types of diets. He said cut out diary & white breads, rice, ect. And I have cut way back on all of it, not that I had a lot of diary before. I try not to have bread at all but when I do it’s maybe one slice cut in half for an egg sandwich (not often). And I have always loved bread since I was a kid, lol. So that was my big change. The only diary now is just some nondairy ice cream, which it being nondairy, I guess it wouldn’t be dairy, right? I’ve noticed before I knew for sure about the MD, that rice, potatoes & pasta causes me to get bloated, when it never did that to me before. So I mostly stay away from those items also. I may eat them on very limited occasions but only a tiny amount, maybe 3-4 bites if that. As for sugar I use local honey now or stevia, I only use about half a teaspoon of stevia in my oatmeal that I make myself for breakfast. And use honey in my herbal tea.
Edit to add.... I also take vitamin C, D & zinc everyday. Sometimes I’ll take vitamin E. I eat more fruit than I did before also.
I also from reg doc had a blood allergy test done, which of course said I wasn’t allergic to the things it checks for. I think the blood test isn’t a great way to test for allergies.
I find that the vast majority of docs don’t spend the time needed to really dig into the entire system / body, and even then they’re not trained properly … typical medical establishment ‘science’. If you find a good ND (naturopath) that would be good for a general physician, but even then it’s rare to find really good ones. The key is they have access to blood testing and most accept insurance as well.
I did consider looking into that type of physician, ask my son but he doesn’t know of any. So I need to research it, maybe I can get him to help me with that. He is a smart cookie, that boy. He’s one of those calm, humble, quiet big fit guys. He motivates people to do better. Now that he’s recently changed jobs he has more time, maybe now he can help me find a good workout plan based just for me because I have so many back and hip issues and now have to be aware of how I move with the MD. I do some stretches type of things every morning and about half at night before bed, but it really is nothing compared to people who really workout. But I have to be careful I don’t hurt myself, or I could be laid up for a week, not fun.
I had been dealing with MD for about a year and a half and knew I had it but had to find a specialty doc to say yes you have it and can treat it. Even though a number of other docs said I had it, it’s like it doesn’t really count until someone who is specialized in treating it says it. So that’s why I did some looking into it and talked with my son. My reg doc was the first who told me I had it and started me on a diuretic and a steroid pack. Then had to see an ENT and he was the worst person, he was an ass, he wouldn’t even do any tests except a hearing test. So I asked to see a different ENT, that’s when things started rolling, got tests done, more hearing tests, mri. But this doc didn’t treat for MD, so had to find one that did. Found one right in the same office.
Thanks for all your advice, I appreciate it! I’m always welcoming any other ideas you have any time. So if you ever think of anything else please let me know.
Best to look at this from several facets and build your plan from there, it just helps not get overwhelmed or be in a constant feedback loop with too much information.
Some areas to look into...
Movement -- I agree with your assessment on not overdoing the workout part - what's more important is you are able to perform functional movements which are natural whole body movements vs. isolation exercises (even stretching can be overdone). movements like bending down (the right way), going up the stairs, lifting your arm above your head (to grab stuff ... the right way). It can get move advanced as you get stronger.
Nutrition -- you're on your way here. Ultimately it's not just about what you eat, it's what you can break down and absorb; look into your digestion (stomach acid production) as well as how your gut micro biome. Bloating is a sure sign of imbalances in your microbiome. This is why you need some form of supplementation (which you're already goin) but the same is true .. do you absorb it? This is why I prefer liposomol forms. Even good enzymes can help here.
Mineral balance -- salts, trace minerals... often overlooked. Magnesium/Calcium balance, Pottasium/Sodium balance, you're probably not getting enough from your foods so good to supplement, but must be done appropriately. You are most likely Magnesium deficient (a blood test is useless here as the body will always buffer the blood, it's the Mg in cells that is important). You mentioned a low sodium diet, which is good, but are you getting enough potassium? Additionally when on a low sodium diet (basically low sodium chloride), your stomach acid may be lessened due to low chloride levels. A good way to supplement that is by taking some magnesium chloride instead.
Detoxification -- lymphatics, kidneys, liver, sweat, bowel movements, etc. how good is your body at removing toxins. What can you do to support each of the detoxification channels in your system? (saunas, lymph massages, supplements to support liver, kidney or other organ processes, gut massages to aid in movement ... the list goes on). Fasting, either 24 hour or intermittent is very good for you, but you'll need to do it properly. Your son may know much about this.
Toxicity -- the fact you have something going on with you means you have a toxic load. But specifically from what? .. is it pathogenic (fungal, bacterial, viral, parasite) related? is it heavy metals? halide toxicity (e.g. bromine, fluoride), leaky gut?
Hormone balance -- the regulators of your body, and it's beyond just the typical estrogen/testosterone discussion. think melotanin, seratonin, the various thyroid hormones. It's good information to have so you can make more informed decisions.
lots more areas to look into, but perhaps this might help you on your journey. each of these are massive areas in of themselves. It will give you the foundational knowledge to understand what drugs (or supplements) would do to your system and how you would react to it.
But just like the Anon autists, always researching... always decoding... we too must take the lead on our health journey!
I’ve had blood work done probably less than a year ago and everything came back normal. But I’m not sure what all my regular doc had tested. My ENT hasn’t check my blood.
And the diet you described is what my son told me to do also, he’s very health & fitness oriented and knows a lot about types of diets. He said cut out diary & white breads, rice, ect. And I have cut way back on all of it, not that I had a lot of diary before. I try not to have bread at all but when I do it’s maybe one slice cut in half for an egg sandwich (not often). And I have always loved bread since I was a kid, lol. So that was my big change. The only diary now is just some nondairy ice cream, which it being nondairy, I guess it wouldn’t be dairy, right? I’ve noticed before I knew for sure about the MD, that rice, potatoes & pasta causes me to get bloated, when it never did that to me before. So I mostly stay away from those items also. I may eat them on very limited occasions but only a tiny amount, maybe 3-4 bites if that. As for sugar I use local honey now or stevia, I only use about half a teaspoon of stevia in my oatmeal that I make myself for breakfast. And use honey in my herbal tea.
Edit to add.... I also take vitamin C, D & zinc everyday. Sometimes I’ll take vitamin E. I eat more fruit than I did before also.
I also from reg doc had a blood allergy test done, which of course said I wasn’t allergic to the things it checks for. I think the blood test isn’t a great way to test for allergies.
Smart son! Listen to him :)
I find that the vast majority of docs don’t spend the time needed to really dig into the entire system / body, and even then they’re not trained properly … typical medical establishment ‘science’. If you find a good ND (naturopath) that would be good for a general physician, but even then it’s rare to find really good ones. The key is they have access to blood testing and most accept insurance as well.
I did consider looking into that type of physician, ask my son but he doesn’t know of any. So I need to research it, maybe I can get him to help me with that. He is a smart cookie, that boy. He’s one of those calm, humble, quiet big fit guys. He motivates people to do better. Now that he’s recently changed jobs he has more time, maybe now he can help me find a good workout plan based just for me because I have so many back and hip issues and now have to be aware of how I move with the MD. I do some stretches type of things every morning and about half at night before bed, but it really is nothing compared to people who really workout. But I have to be careful I don’t hurt myself, or I could be laid up for a week, not fun.
I had been dealing with MD for about a year and a half and knew I had it but had to find a specialty doc to say yes you have it and can treat it. Even though a number of other docs said I had it, it’s like it doesn’t really count until someone who is specialized in treating it says it. So that’s why I did some looking into it and talked with my son. My reg doc was the first who told me I had it and started me on a diuretic and a steroid pack. Then had to see an ENT and he was the worst person, he was an ass, he wouldn’t even do any tests except a hearing test. So I asked to see a different ENT, that’s when things started rolling, got tests done, more hearing tests, mri. But this doc didn’t treat for MD, so had to find one that did. Found one right in the same office.
Thanks for all your advice, I appreciate it! I’m always welcoming any other ideas you have any time. So if you ever think of anything else please let me know.
No problem at all!
Best to look at this from several facets and build your plan from there, it just helps not get overwhelmed or be in a constant feedback loop with too much information.
Some areas to look into...
Movement -- I agree with your assessment on not overdoing the workout part - what's more important is you are able to perform functional movements which are natural whole body movements vs. isolation exercises (even stretching can be overdone). movements like bending down (the right way), going up the stairs, lifting your arm above your head (to grab stuff ... the right way). It can get move advanced as you get stronger.
Nutrition -- you're on your way here. Ultimately it's not just about what you eat, it's what you can break down and absorb; look into your digestion (stomach acid production) as well as how your gut micro biome. Bloating is a sure sign of imbalances in your microbiome. This is why you need some form of supplementation (which you're already goin) but the same is true .. do you absorb it? This is why I prefer liposomol forms. Even good enzymes can help here.
Mineral balance -- salts, trace minerals... often overlooked. Magnesium/Calcium balance, Pottasium/Sodium balance, you're probably not getting enough from your foods so good to supplement, but must be done appropriately. You are most likely Magnesium deficient (a blood test is useless here as the body will always buffer the blood, it's the Mg in cells that is important). You mentioned a low sodium diet, which is good, but are you getting enough potassium? Additionally when on a low sodium diet (basically low sodium chloride), your stomach acid may be lessened due to low chloride levels. A good way to supplement that is by taking some magnesium chloride instead.
Detoxification -- lymphatics, kidneys, liver, sweat, bowel movements, etc. how good is your body at removing toxins. What can you do to support each of the detoxification channels in your system? (saunas, lymph massages, supplements to support liver, kidney or other organ processes, gut massages to aid in movement ... the list goes on). Fasting, either 24 hour or intermittent is very good for you, but you'll need to do it properly. Your son may know much about this.
Toxicity -- the fact you have something going on with you means you have a toxic load. But specifically from what? .. is it pathogenic (fungal, bacterial, viral, parasite) related? is it heavy metals? halide toxicity (e.g. bromine, fluoride), leaky gut?
Hormone balance -- the regulators of your body, and it's beyond just the typical estrogen/testosterone discussion. think melotanin, seratonin, the various thyroid hormones. It's good information to have so you can make more informed decisions.
lots more areas to look into, but perhaps this might help you on your journey. each of these are massive areas in of themselves. It will give you the foundational knowledge to understand what drugs (or supplements) would do to your system and how you would react to it.
But just like the Anon autists, always researching... always decoding... we too must take the lead on our health journey!
We must decode ourselves :)
Thank you for all that, definitely things to look into that I hadn’t thought about.