Rheumatic

Hi Angela,
A few years ago I found my ankles were tremendously swollen. They looked
like my Mother's and she is on a number of heart medications. I'm sure had
I gone to another doctor he would have put me on Lasix. I went to my Dr.,
he ran some tests, nothing was discovered. I did some reading and stumbled
on the idea that the swelling was caused by an inability of my body to
digest proteins (which made sense as I'd increased my protein intact and
reduced carbs). I found this info in the Balch's book, Prescription for
Nutritional Healing. I contacted my Dr. with my find and he immediately
recommended taking Wobenzym (three with each meal) or Inflazyme Forte. I
started taking the Wobenzym and my feet and ankles (and later I realized my
face and other body parts) went back to normal. What a thrill to see the
bones in my feet again! When I get lazy and don't take the Wobenzym for a
few days, the ankles begin to swell again.
I find the sweet tooth is a thing of the past once I found a good probiotic.
I still use a little organic sugar in my tea. As for bread, I find I can
tolerate the sprouted products. I use the Alvarado Bakery's reduced carb
flaxseed bread. I tolerate brown rice well. I'm not sure there is any one
answer so you have to experiment and keep track of what works for you. I
think I can tolerate grains however I have to be careful with proteins. I'm
limited to chicken, turkey and fish. But not daily. As for fruit, I avoid
certain fruits as they supposedly affect the thyroid (pears, peaches). I
find it best to rotate what I do eat; i.e., I only eat a food once every
four days. I wish I could help re breakfast. That's the hardest meal for
me to 'create.' Often I eat dinner for breakfast and then have cereal or
eggs at night for dinner!
I've seen a lot of responses today on this and they are all great! Thanks,
El
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