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How I Cured Morgellons
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| Original 8/11/2022 Post | ||||
Karen 8/11/2022 4:52:04 PM |
Hi Everybody, The “Sum of the Parts” process is really all about purging toxins, killing off pathogens, not feeding the pathogens you’re attempting to kill off in the process, and consistently building up your health to be able to withstand the detox and die off. It’s about doing all of this this long enough and consistently enough to get rid of the bad stuff and rebuild the immune system. So…I’ve been thinking a lot about toxins lately. Mel calls these diseases “toxic illnesses.” That’s because most of us have had toxins build up in our bodies over the years and weaken the immune system to the point where we were susceptible to whatever bit us to begin with. Toxins (among other things) weaken the immune system and create a burden for our bodies to process. So…obviously, to detox, we need to not add any new toxins to the body while we’re trying to get rid of the old stuff. Actually…this isn’t all that easy to do when you start looking around at the things we consume or use on a daily basis…but…I’ve found I can lighten the load significantly in the area of food by concentrating on what I’m calling the “single ingredient” approach. I can’t take credit for this…I saw it somewhere on Youtube or read it somewhere, but I’ve found it to be a valuable tool. Of course I've always been aware of what I'm eating...we all are if we're in this community...but it's easy to let little things slip in and create a problem...thus this post about my very hard core approach of the last few months. There are many areas in our daily lives that could stand scrutiny over the toxins we encounter. I’d like this thread to be about everyone’s ideas on how to decrease the toxic load in any area of our lives. But for this first post, I’m going to talk about food because over the last few months, I’ve doubled down on this element and it has made a big difference. What it boils down to is that everything I now buy is just that one single ingredient…nothing added. I buy mostly organic, although there are a few things where I don’t. There’s a list (easily Googled) called “The Dirty Dozen.” That lists the produce that is the most important to buy organic. If I’m shopping and forget, it’s easy to just do a search on my phone in the moment. That makes it easier to make decisions on the spot. I’m not going to lie, this has made me have to get a whole lot more creative in my cooking. For example…I was in love with the Kite Hill almond cream cheese, yogurt, and sour cream. However…when I started reading ingredients in each of those products…there’s a list. I’d been telling myself it was ok in the past, but now I’m on a mission…so back on the shelf it went. I wasn't bad in straying away from this single ingredient idea in the past...but (like the Kite Hill products) there was a lot of serious room for improvement. So…what to do? Well…I figured out I can put a can of coconut milk in the fridge and then spoon out the solid part once it’s cold. I stir in a little lemon juice and…voila…it’s “cream cheese!” Well…not really…but I can definitely concoct recipes where it will work in place of and still be tasty. That’s just one trick…but I’m constantly figuring out other substitutions along the way as well. I’ve compiled a couple of lists of “pros” and “cons” below about the single ingredient approach. Let’s start with the “pros.” Pros: 1. I feel so much better! And…less symptoms. I measure where I am with this disease by the condition of a couple of places on my skin, and I definitely see an improvement. 2. Due to forced creativity, the food I’m eating is so much fresher and tastier. I really enjoy the things I’m making once I get them prepared. 3. The cost savings is significant. This was a big motivator too because…well…inflation…and…life in general. 4. Because single ingredient items are usually shelf stable or can be frozen, I can buy in bulk and save money in the long run. 5. Because the single ingredient list isn’t seriously long…I’m aware enough of needed items to stock in advance therefore less likely to realize I’m out of something in the middle of cooking. 6. And the biggest “pro” of all…cooking and eating like this (along with doing the rest of the “sum of the parts”) will lead us back to health…and…probably help with any other physical condition as well. Cons: 1. Nothing is fast. In other words…I can’t just come in and find something quick to eat. Single ingredient foods need to be prepared unless you want to just grab a raw head of cauliflower and start taking bites…never my first choice. However…some things don’t take too long to prepare. I’ve found an air fryer to be a great tool. It’s easy to put seasoned vegetables into it and have a tasty product in just a few minutes. I also double load my air fryer…for example, I’ll cook chicken and vegetables at the same time. The go to for all of us (probably) is a scrambled egg. That works. I also like to have Donald’s Cake Bread made up ahead of time. It makes a lot and I cook it in muffin tins and freeze individually. A lot of the recipes on this site can be made in advance and frozen in individual servings as well. But…it does take pre planning and effort. 2. Dishes. They. Never. End. I’m a neat freak and don’t like dirty dishes on my countertop for very long. But…with all this cooking I’ve found that I can fill up the dishwasher, have more dishes waiting for their turn, have items to hand wash…and have a lot of cleaning of surfaces to do afterward. 3. It’s pretty difficult to go out to eat…but it can be done. Bottom line…cooking and eating like this is a lot of trouble like everything else we have to do to get well. Not going to lie here…and is one of the reasons it’s taken me so long to get well. However…is it worth it? Oh my goodness…absolutely hands down no question about it. The pros definitely outweigh the cons. At some point I’ll get more efficient with this, but in the meantime, I made a decision that cooking and eating this way was just going to have to be a priority…and I mean a REAL one...and that…sometimes…GASP…I was going to have to have a sink full of dirty dishes until I could get a chance to take care of it. I’d love to hear others’ ideas about lightening the toxic load. I know there are some really knowledgeable people in our community…please jump in and add to this thread! Love, Karen | |||
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Claire 11/2/2023 7:08:02 AM |
Hello Karen, I too use single ingredient items and pretty much only consume organic meats and veggies! I am so glad that you mentioned air frying your food! I LOVE my air fryer. It has been a total life saver! I wanted to mention some of my favorite veggies to air fry. Kale, Brussel sprouts, green beans, cauliflower, and zucchini are my personal favorites. Coating them in olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper is truly such an enjoyable treat. I chop my Brussel sprouts up really small and eat it in the place of popcorn when my family and I watch a movie! I truly couldn't live without my air fryer. Thank you so much for your lovely post. Wishing you all many blessings, Claire Stanush | |||
Karen 8/23/2022 3:48:13 PM |
Thanks for the compliment Lola! I understand you are doing really well too..so your single food approach is obviously working well for you. I've stocked my kitchen with single ingredients, but I still like to cook and put those ingredients together in ways to make tasty dishes. It's definitely stretched me creatively, but I'm enjoying it so far. Congratulations on your success! Love, Karen | |||
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