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Reading your post, it seems that you've given everything in traditional medicine a serious shot, and it failed to help. I honestly don't know what would help, b

by gcv 16y ago

Reading your post, it seems that you've given everything in traditional medicine a serious shot, and it failed to help. I honestly don't know what would help, but since you're asking hackers, I suggest the following "hacks". 1. Take time off from work, if you can. Try two or three months. During those months: 2. Exercise. Make your body work. Start with low-impact stuff: biking, rowing, push-ups, pull-ups. Find a trainer who can help you get into circuit training. Train with weights. It's amazing how much better the human body works when it has the strength to support itself. 3. Change your diet. Considering the extremity of your digestive problems, you probably need an extreme change. Try raw food veganism. I've anecdotally heard of it working miracles on people with digestive trouble, and it certainly seems like the healthiest diet imaginable. You'll have to work pretty hard to receive correct nutrients in good amounts. Read http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/13/sports/13runner.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/13/sports/13runner.html for inspiration. You may need to find a nutritionist to help out, but in the meanwhile, try reading this blog: http://www.choosingraw.com/ http://www.choosingraw.com/

Vivtek 16y ago
If raw veganism isn't working, the "paleolithic diet" or "specific-carbohydrate diet" are what worked for us (the latter, especially; they're essentially the same thing, but Google will find different communities for you). Juicing may also work for you; it didn't for us (except insofar as fresh juice is so incredibly much better than bottled that it was worth it). Couldn't get the kids to drink vegetable juices without so much grape that the sugar hit seemed exorbitant. But I can't agree more with #1 and #2 - exercise will help. Tai Chi is good for helping you lift yourself. Yoga's good, too - and both combat stress, which has to be a factor here.
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- stoney 16y ago
  Generally I think a complete life overhaul for a couple of months would be worth a go. It might turn out that the condition is environmental rather than medical. Or it might not. Either way, it's probably worth finding out. You could try looking into what this guy promotes: www.marksdailyapple.com - basically trying to eat and exercise in a way vaguely similar to our caveman ancestors (or at least his interpretation of our caveman ancestors). And if you can go somewhere sunny for a few weeks that can't hurt either.

by gcv 16y ago

Vivtek 16y ago

If raw veganism isn't working, the "paleolithic diet" or "specific-carbohydrate diet" are what worked for us (the latter, especially; they're essentially the same thing, but Google will find different communities for you). Juicing may also work for you; it didn't for us (except insofar as fresh juice is so incredibly much better than bottled that it was worth it). Couldn't get the kids to drink vegetable juices without so much grape that the sugar hit seemed exorbitant. But I can't agree more with #1 and #2 - exercise will help. Tai Chi is good for helping you lift yourself. Yoga's good, too - and both combat stress, which has to be a factor here.

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stoney 16y ago
Generally I think a complete life overhaul for a couple of months would be worth a go. It might turn out that the condition is environmental rather than medical. Or it might not. Either way, it's probably worth finding out. You could try looking into what this guy promotes: www.marksdailyapple.com - basically trying to eat and exercise in a way vaguely similar to our caveman ancestors (or at least his interpretation of our caveman ancestors). And if you can go somewhere sunny for a few weeks that can't hurt either.