The power of food

Who knew food could have so much power? I always thought food was only a problem for people who overate...I was wrong. January of 2009 I got a sinus infection that wouldn't quit. I was on 4 different antibiotics, none helped in the least bit. I went to a specialist who said I needed to have the "roto-rooter" sinus surgery which would mean I would have to either quit nursing my baby early or have the surgery during our busy season since I couldn't handle 6+ more months of a sinus infection. So as a last resort and to prove a friend wrong who was telling me that my sinus issues were food related I went to a naturopath. She told me not to eat gluten (which is found in wheat, barely and rye) and dairy for 2 weeks while my blood test was being processed. I about died, no bread? no cheese? No cheese on bread? What would I do? But I am stubborn and knew she was wrong so I did it. Amazing thing happened...sinus infection was gone, energy back and I even had more energy than before! I was convinced...and still am. Everytime I eat the food I am not supposed to I get sick...within 20 minutes I can feel my sinuses swell or my hands itch from the skin irritation that gluten gives me. I get "sleepy eyes" as I call them and my head is foggy and I have a hard time thinking. I am amazed how fast it hits me.

Now Ellie has had issues for a while, attitude like no other since she was 4. I had her tested...what do you know she has the same issues as I do, really I shouldn't be surprised. I have now taken food dye away from all of my kids and put Ellie on a gluten free dairy free diet the changes in her are amazing...what is even more amazing is the changes that happen to her "fast and furious" when something she shouldn't have slips in. WOW! We just had one of those fits tonight, I feel so sad for her because I know how rotten she feels when she eats these things that don't agree with her body. But I do have to say that the fits help her to understand why she can't eat certain things. This gluten free dairy free diet is the hardest (and not cheap either) thing I have done in my life, but it is so worth it!

It has been a while

How ironic my last blog was June 5th 2009...and it is now June 8th 2010...I suck! Truth be told this last year has been a hectic one but I see light at the end of the tunnel. Two "babies" is a busy thing to have, add three "big kids" a husband, a house, home schooling and owning your own business to the list and you can see my reasons for not blogging. I so enjoy blogging so here is my fresh start. School is winding down so homeschooling is one thing off of my list. Not to mention the "babies" are now 18 months and almost 3 so they are a little less maintenance too. Here is to hoping that I continue with this!