The Dragon Reborn Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 So for the majority of 21 years of living on this Earth, I have had the WORST digestion of all time; I was a baby with severe colic, struggled to worship the Potty God throughout my entire childhood (ie, going number 2 was a difficult experience, and doctors could not pinpoint the answer as to why, and chalked it up to that oh-so-ambiguous IBS), and tried every remedy under the sun to relieve my problems; I suffered from a confirmed (via stool test) candida infection last summer, got small intestinal bacterial overgrowth early this spring, and am currently restoring my stomach acid levels as I transition from 2 years as a vegan into a mostly plant-based paleo eater. Anywho.For the past month, I've been back to my childhood Potty God worshipping struggles- my pipes were backed up, to say the least. I attacked it with massive doses of magnesium, probiotics, fiber, and swedish bitters. Still no solution. This was very heartbreaking, as I am currently writing a book all about Digestion! But then, recalling my research, I managed to alleviate it with fantastic results!I feel like a new person. There's a weird sense of accomplishment when you are able to pass a damn good BM- easy, and oh-so relieving. I don't feel like there's something sitting in my gut. My body is like a well-oiled machine, absorbing nutrients and making do with the benefits they provide. What goes in, finally goes out. I am blown away by this victory! I am enjoying my food again, and not worrying whether or not it will make me feel even fuller and uncomfortable. This is all knock on wood, but so far, I am seeing tons of benefits. What I am doing involves zero laxatives, detox pills, herbal formulas, or complex rituals. It's just a combination of faith, good research, biology, and and determination. 1 Quote Reality is what we dream. Realta De Somnium - WIX.comRealta De Somnium - WordPress.com Link to comment
laughing_dog Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 There is nothing so wonderful as a good poop. Well, maybe a good scotch. but pooping is pretty good too. congrats! Quote Miles run, 17.3/72 24%24% Days with logged fitness 9/43 20.9%20.9% Days without refined sugar 7/43 16.3%16.3% my challenge thread! Link to comment
The Dragon Reborn Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 There is nothing so wonderful as a good poop. Well, maybe a good scotch. but pooping is pretty good too. congrats!Thanks!And yes, a good poop makes the world go round! Quote Reality is what we dream. Realta De Somnium - WIX.comRealta De Somnium - WordPress.com Link to comment
Elk Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I know what you mean! When stuff ain't moving in there, everything in life just becomes sort of sluggish and blah. What did you do? Quote Airbending Druid~ ------o| Current Challenge |o------ Previous challenges: 1 2 3 4 Link to comment
The Dragon Reborn Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 It involves seeding the gut with probiotics and fertilizing it with the foods they eat, known as prebiotics. As to what I specifically did (ie, what kinds of probiotics/prebiotics I used), I am going to withhold from listing them, and save the information for a book I am writing. This is just a working title (ie, not official), but it is going to be a sort of Hitchhiker's Guide to Digestion! I've cured myself of candida, sibo, and overall horrid digestion, and this obstacle is another victory to add. I say this not to boast but to prove that I've been there when it comes to feeling just God awful when it comes to an impaired digestive tract. Quote Reality is what we dream. Realta De Somnium - WIX.comRealta De Somnium - WordPress.com Link to comment
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