Ellen
5/24/2013
3:55:44 PM | Hi Lisa,
You can try a chickory coffee which is supposed to be alkaline. Peter suggested that once in a while I should indulge in a cup of coffee, so that's what I do. Just not very often, but it makes me feel normal!
I think you hit upon something in your post that I have been wondering about. There seems to be a huge percentage of 50-plus women with this illness. It would be great for someone to research this demographic. I had a pretty healthy lifestyle prior to getting this, no existing other health issues, so I was blindsided, but I'm happy to say that I have been doing very well on the protocol with so few symptoms that I forget that I have it. I do have to rest because I can get overtired from work and other responsibilities.
A couple of other things . . . I buy a coconut and almond milk in the dairy section that is unsweetend and it tastes great.
When I go out to eat, which is rare, I can always find a salad or soup that fits my needs.
I also have days that don't go well, but compared to where I was last fall, I am so grateful to get my life back. It sounds like you have a lot of demands from family, as I do, and it is hard, but if you can make your health a priority, you will be doing all of them a favor in the long run.
Best to you as you move forward in health,
Ellen |
