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[scientia-rex]

Because my most popular post is about weight loss and how it's a crock, I get a lot of questions about various things, including bariatric surgery--just posted the link to the post I did about that--but also Ozempic/Wegovy, the once-weekly injectable semaglutide medication that was developed for diabetes but was found to have independent benefits on weight loss.

I always said that weight loss was like Viagra: when a medication came along that actually worked, it would explode. We'd all hear about it. Fen-phen in the 90s worked, but it was bad for your heart. Stimulants, like meth, may cause weight loss, but they do it at the cost of heart health, and raise your likelihood of dying young. Over the counter weight loss supplements often contain illegal and unlisted thyroid hormone, which is also dangerous for the heart if taken in the absence of a real deficiency. Orlistat, or "Alli," works the same way as the Olestra chips Lays made in the 1990s--it shuts off your ability to digest fats, and the problem with that is that fats irritate the gut, so then you end up with fatty diarrhea and probably sharts. Plus Alli only leads to 8-10lbs of weight loss in the best case scenario, and most people are not willing to endure sharts for the sake of 8lbs.

And then came the GLP-1 agonists. GLP stands for glucagon-like peptide. Your body uses insulin to make cells uptake sugar. You can't just have free-floating sugar and use it, it has to go into the cells to be used. So if your body sucks at moving sugar into the cells, you end up with a bunch of glucose hanging out in places where it shouldn't be, depositing on small vessels, damaging nerves and your retinas and kidneys and everywhere else that has a whole lot of sensitive small blood vessels, like your brain.

Glucagon makes your liver break down stored sugars and release them. You can think of it as part of insulin's supporting cast. If your body needs sugar and you aren't eating it, you aren't going to die of hypoglycemia, unless you've got some rare genetic conditions--your liver is going to go, whoops, here you go! and cough it up.

But glucagon-like peptide doesn't act quite the same way. What glucagon-like peptide does is actually stimulating your body to release insulin. It inhibits glucagon secretion. It says, we're okay, we're full, we just ate, we don't need more glucagon right now.

This has been enough for many people to both improve blood sugar and cause weight loss. Some patients find they think about food less, which can be a blessing if you have an abnormally active hunger drive, or if you have or had an eating disorder.

However, every patient I've started on semaglutide in any form (Ozempic, Wegovy, or Rybelsus) has had nausea to start with, probably because it slows the rate of stomach emptying. And that nausea sometimes improves, and sometimes it doesn't. There's some reports out now of possible gastroparesis associated with it, which is where the stomach just stops contracting in a way that lets it empty normally into the small intestine. That may not sound like a big deal, but it's a lifelong ticket to abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting, and we are not good at treating it. We're talking Reglan, a sedating anti-nausea but pro-motility agent, which makes many of my patients too sleepy to function, or a gastric pacemaker, which is a relatively new surgery. You can also try a macrolide antibiotic, like erythromycin, but I have had almost no success in getting insurance to cover those and also they have their own significant side effects.

Rapid weight loss from any cause, whether illness, medication, or surgery, comes with problems. Your skin is not able to contract quickly. It probably will, over long periods of time, but "Ozempic face" and "Ozempic butt" are not what people who want to lose weight are looking for. Your vision of your ideal body does not include loose, excess skin.

The data are also pretty clear that you can't "kick start" weight loss with Ozempic and then maintain it with behavioral mechanisms. If you want to maintain the weight loss, you need to stay on the medication. A dose that is high enough to cause weight loss is significantly higher than the minimum dose where we see improvements in blood sugar, and with a higher dose comes higher risk of side effects.

I would wait on semaglutide. I would wait because it's been out for a couple of years now but with the current explosion in popularity we're going to see more nuanced data on side effects emerging. When you go from Phase III human trials to actual use in the world, you get thousands or millions more data points, and rare side effects that weren't seen in the small human trials become apparent. It's why I always say my favorite things for a drug to be are old, safe, and cheap.

I also suspect the oral form, Rybelsus, is going to get more popular and be refined in some way. It's currently prohibitively expensive--all of these are; we're talking 1200 or so bucks a month before insurance, and insurance coverage varies widely. I have patients who pay anything from zero to thirty to three hundred bucks a month for injectable semaglutide. I don't think I currently have anyone whose insurance covers Rybelsus who could also tolerate the nausea. My panel right now is about a thousand patients.

There are also other GLP-1 agonists. Victoza, a twice-daily injection, and Trulicity, and anything else that ends in "-aglutide". But those aren't as popular, despite being cheaper, and they aren't specifically approved for weight loss.

Mounjaro is a newer one, tirzepatide, that acts on two receptors rather than one. In addition to stimulating GLP-1 receptors, it also stimulates glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors. It may work better; I'm not sure whether that's going to come with a concomitantly increased risk of side effects. It's still only approved for diabetes treatment, but I suspect that will change soon and I suspect we'll see a lot of cross-over in terms of using it to treat obesity.

I don't think these medications are going away. I also don't think they're right for everyone. They can reactivate medullary thyroid carcinoma; they can fuck up digestion; they may lead to decreased quality of life. So while there may be people who do well with them, it is okay if those people are not you. You do not owe being thin to anyone. You most certainly do not owe being thin to the extent that you should risk your health for it. Being thin makes navigating a deeply fat-hating world easier, in many ways, so I never blame anyone for wanting to be thin; I just want to emphasize that it is okay if you stay fat forever.

[cupcraft]

Man I am so sick of the holistic medicine supplement industry. Especially this new obsession with "gut health" and "liver health". Girl you do not need to take 5000 dollar vitamins to clean your body of toxins when your liver works properly and if It didn't you need medical intervention. Or Like your gut isn't struggling with permeability or full of parasites randomly if you have digestive issues for real you need to see a doctor and get help. Parasites require testing to diagnose and medication to stop. Stop with the "cleanses" and pseudoscience and then stop looping it back with diet culture like "erm you need to eat this way because otherwise you're poisoning your gut!" No actually maybe actually food is fine and if you have issues with certain foods something else is going on (ie a fodmap food triggering ibs, lactose triggering lactose intolerance, tomatoes triggering Gerd, etc) or even something worth medical attention. Stop it with "clean food" explode actually I'm so sick of it all

[homeofhousechickens]

Hey! I'd love to get a pet bird eventually and I've been looking at options. I think I'd love a pigeon, but the dust worries me a little esp since my partner has allergies (to cats). I also love chickens to bits, but I was wondering like. What is to be expected in terms of smell and cleaning requirements when keeping a house chicken? Sorry if this was asked previously, search seems to be broken..!

Pigeons are definitely way more dusty then chickens my 4 pigeons can coat my whole house in a layer of dust so quickly compared to my chickens but my partner is also allergic to cats but birds do not bother him at all. Regardless if you own any bird you should plan to buy a good air purifier for the health of your lungs.

Washing diapers is about the same as washing cloth diapers for babies and has about the same smell and grossness but you get used to it. I wash mine in the bathtub or sink and wouldn't throw them in the laundry so get comfortable with the idea of hand washing (while wearing hand protection of course)

Healthy chickens and pigeons themselves do not stink but their poop can, especially depending on diet and if they are broody or not. Broody poops are abhorrent and are the worst smell ever 😒 😑

Healthy pigeon poop will usually be consistent round balls with a urate cap there is usually no smell from them as they are quite dry. Morning poops and broody poops can be wet and quite gross though, let pigeons do that poop on a puppy pad before letting them out then throw away the puppy pad so you aren't killed by the stink bomb.

Chicken poop is similar but bigger and every 10 - 15 poops or so they will have a cecal poop which is a softer consistency and smells. This is because it's the food they were basically fermenting in their gut because it was harder to digest. This is also why diet influences the amount of cecal poop a chicken produces. Typically feeds high in byproducts from wheat, corn, and soy are going to have your chickens producing more cecal poop. This is because the byproducts tend to be nutrientionally poor and hard to digest plant matter. Chickens who eat more unprocessed feeds who don't have those byproducts or chickens supplemented with barely tend to have fewer messy poops and fewer cecal poops.

Chickens also love to dig and fling their food and bedding everywhere so expect to be sweeping and vacuuming daily so you don't have food crumbs all over your floor. If you only have one house chicken you probably won't need to mop every day but you should still do it often to help kill pathogens and clean up dust.

Hope this helps!

[femmefatalevibe]

Hello! Love your account. Any thoughts on gut health, bacteria, and bloating? I feel like it’s really relevant but not talked about much, especially when it comes to women’s health. I’ve been dealing with it recently.

Hi love! Thank you so much <3

As someone who has dealt with chronic bloating for a lot of my life (sorry that you're going through this now – it can be truly uncomfortable and distressing!), here are some of my thoughts, observations, and recommendations. HUGE disclaimer: I am in no way an expert on this, a medical professional, nutritionist, or anything of the sort.

Especially for women, bloating can be a sign of gynecological issues (endometriosis, PCOS, hormone imbalances like estrogen dominance, and even a warning sign of ovarian cancer). So, if you experience constant bloating that doesn't get better with improved digestion, schedule an OB/GYN appointment ASAP to ensure that everything is okay on the women's health front.

Everyone's triggers are different, but for me, these are some of the common causes of bloating that I've noticed:

Lack of sleep

Stress

Eating too quickly or while stressed

Lack of movement/walking

Not drinking enough water

High-fat meals

Chewing gum

Carbonated drinks/alcohol

Here are some of my best tips, habits, and product recommendations to manage & minimize bloating:

Engage in a 1-minute diaphragmatic aka deep-belly breathing exercise in bed right after waking up and right before going to sleep (place one hand on the middle of your chest and the other in the central "hollow" area right below your rib cage)

Get at least 6-7 hours of sleep a night

Have a bowl of oatmeal (made with plain oats and water) with cinnamon and fruit every morning

Drinking water before any coffee in the morning; Only having at most 16oz or one large mug of coffee before breakfast in the morning

Chewing my food slowly, taking time between bites

Drinking at least 8 large glasses of water daily

Taking my Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D supplement daily (I love the Deva brand!)

Have avocados/use avocado oil as my primary fat source (I love nuts/nut butter, but they really bloat me, so find your trigger foods!); I've found a large salad with a romaine lettuce base, some veggies, avocado, and an ACV-based dressing works wonders to settle my stomach or steamed spinach with roasted root vegetables/potatoes

Using digestive enzymes when necessary (These digestive enzymes are my favorites!)

Taking at least 30 minutes to walk/move around daily (Pilates, yoga, or bodyweight exercises also work)

Drinking ginger tea or some herbal-based tea nightly

Not eating anything for at least 3 hours before bed

For trapped gas: Try lying on your stomach, engaging in the downward dog yoga position or fetal position on the left side or doing an abdominal massage (rubbing in a circular motion from the right side of your pelvis up through your rib cage down and around the left side) all work well!

Hope this helps xx

[meditating-dog-lover]

Health Update

I'm surprised by how glowing and clear my skin is. The only difference I made was taking the DIM Detox supplement and switching to reverse osmosis water. I also took some antibiotics which helped get rid of some infections. But those are gone - neck and ears completely healed. I do not have any rashes on my face and neck like I did weeks/months ago. My hands are clear and smooth with some cuts and some infection that's in the process of healing. They are itchy and I do rub them under hot water when I wash my hands, but they're also clear and smooth (feels like how they felt after I got my steroid shot and pills).

I would have never thought that excess estrogen is responsible for my eczema. I feel much much better now and I'm so happy. I thought it was a gut issue, but I guess not (not that gut health isn't important, but it wasn't the cause of my skin inflammation).

I am also slim and not bloated. I know DIM helps women lose weight, but I don't believe I have much at all to lose. Digestive enzymes help a lot with bloating.

I would imagine that some forms of birth control or even a hysterectomy would get rid of my eczema. But those are extreme (mostly hysterectomy), and I don't want to do any of those. My obgyn was more helpful with helping me clear my skin than my dermatologists. I definitely knew it was hormonal.

I've been taking the DIM for 2.5 weeks and I'll see how my skin improves with time. It's getting cooler now so I'm worried that the cold and dry weather might make my skin worse. I hope this doesn't happen.

I really like the reverse osmosis water. I think it does help health-wise. Getting organic food helps too, but I don't think it's possible to eat 100% organic. Nor is it possible to use 100% "clean products". I feel like naturally supporting key detoxing organs help. In this case it would be the liver because it plays a role in metabolizing and getting rid of excess estrogen (DIM helps it do that). The supplement is great, but of course I want to check with my doctor to see if it safe to take longterm. Unfortunately it's also pretty expensive.

I'm going to therapy tomorrow to discuss my diagnosis. I'm autistic and was diagnosed at a late age. And I want to get the support I was supposed to get decades ago.

I got a coffee today and some vegan cheese puffs. When it comes to "less than healthy stuff", I prefer having a small portion on the side than a whole treat. I had a mocha and brownie last week on Thursday and Friday. I think that's fine, but I would prefer to have a small treat. I did not finish my coffee and had a few sips because I just wasn't craving it. But overall my diet is pretty health and rich in fiber, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals. I would say I eat 80-20 at this point. Not 100-0. I would not necessarily say I eat very low sugar either. I think my diet is an improvement because I used to order milkshakes and McDonald's years ago during COVID. I recently used to order pizza and sandwiches often, which are rich in processed white bread which is loaded with sugar, as well as inflammatory oils and I'm sure the sauces had hidden sugars. I now eat out less and eat less sugar, just not 0% sugar. And I'm still fine.

Today I remembered the days when Facebook, Myspace, Formspring, and Twitter were popular when I was in school and why I didn't have a lot of friends and people messaging and interacting with me. I always had less than 200 Facebook friends. I now realize it's because I'm autistic. Of course I never deserved social exclusion. but it's just something I remembered and considered.

I will heal mentally and get the support I need as an autistic woman.

In the past there were times where my blood sugar was great. I think what helps with it is 2 things, maybe even 3. (1) being at a healthy weight, (2) minimizing stress (fasting raised my blood sugar), and (3) physical activity (walking and light body circuits). I used to follow Rachael Attard's programs and her workouts were designed that way. I remember doing her programs and was at a healthy weight and my blood sugar levels were great. Though I was depressed back then and I was eating a lot of sugar and junk. I don't want to eat a lot of junk and don't want to be depressed and stressed. I'm at a healthy weight now and am putting less stress on my body because I'm not fasting everyday anymore. However I can go back to walking (I used to walk for an hour back then) and doing some light body circuits. I want to avoid anything heavy and challenging like HIIT or lifting because I tend to overeat when I do those.

I have experienced more physical stress from undereating than from overexercising in the past. For example, calorie restriction or fasting will cause more stress and inflammation than doing workouts focused on weighs and HIIT. I feel like I can continue with the anti-inflammatory diet and cycle fasting and definitely walk and do some sweaty pilates. I know this will help with my metabolic health, which is already great (blood pressure, sugar, cholesterol, etc...). But exercise will help even more with my sugar profile.

[skinnymodel69]

Holistic Ana tips I have found that work:

- don’t go vegan, it will make you more hungry and skinny fat. Instead do a Mediterranean diet it’s filled with fruit and vegetables but also protein to keep you full.

- do things like Pilates, yoga, dance workouts. High cortisol causes you to hold onto extra fat. If you like to do HIIT keep it 2-3 times a week. If you want cardio go on a hot girl walk (or dance again)

- If you haven’t lost your period yet then cycle sync. It will help you lose more weight and help you lose weight during your period if you have a hard time with that.

- intermittent fasting.

- keep your hormones balanced. When my hormones are imbalanced my body is just in terrible condition and I have a harder time losing weight. When my hormones are balanced my metabolism is faster and I can lose weight.

- Reduce sugars. I’m a sugar addict like I absolutely love sugar. However, we all know it’s not good for you. Even sugar supplements like stevia or Splenda. Your brain and body can’t tell the difference between real and fake sugar so it breaks it down just as it would regular sugar.

- 20-30 grams protein for breakfast. It will help you eat less during the day and not binge.

- find someone confident that if you had your dream body you could feel/be just like them. I look up to Alexa Demie and Adriana Lima.

- dry brushing your stomach helps with digestion and draining the lymphatic system

- fermented foods help gut health and gut health controls almost everything in your body. Yes, you can feed yourself prebiotics to feed the good bacteria in your gut. But it also feeds the bad bacteria. So eat probiotics and prebiotic’s together. My favorite fermented foods/probiotics are sourdough, pickles, Gouda cheese and yogurt.

[tyhi]

porridge for champions (only)

you gotta prepare some of this the night before, so that the phytase enzyme in the buckwheat can get to work on the phytic acid in the oats to release the minerals and make them bioavailable and generally make all of this easier to digest and stuff.

combine the following in a jar or saucepan and mix it up:

oat flakes, however much you want to eat idk. you can play with the oats-to-water ratio to make more of a dry/fluffy or a wet/smooth porridge. the range is around 40-110 grams for one portion, depending on what you're going for. a tablespoon of oats is about 10g

½-2 tbsp of buckwheat -- i use raw crushed groats. less processed = richer in enzymes. crushed is a good balance between cooking time and enzyme content, i think

1-2 tbsp sunflower seeds, chia seeds or pumpkin seeds for extra nutrients, variety, texture :) (optional)

pinch of salt

water - soak em. enough to cover the oats etc + a lil extra bc they soak it up and expand. NB if you want dry/fluffy porridge then err on the side of less water, ie just enough to cover the stuff.

cover with a lid and leave at room temperature overnight.

cooking: add some fat. i love using fatty coconut milk or just coconut oil, or goats milk butter or even some kind of animal fat. i turn the heat to medium-high at first to get it all hot while mixing it, and then i leave it on low for a while. takes like 30 minutes or so

completely optional, i usually add some of these b4 i start cooking:

plain protein powder (im a fan of hemp protein personally)

maca and/or ashwagandha

matcha powder - ive really been liking this lately

collagen supplement (if u have an autoimmune condition pls look into healing gut permeability btw. even if u dont have digestive problems. ily)

carob powder my beloved. or cocoa powder. or both

or if u like savory porridge: curry powder, smoked paprika, leek, herbs, pepper

egg

& some possible toppings:

any kinda nutt butter u like <33

stick some chocolate in there and watch it melt

jam. classic

honey and cinnamon

coconut sugar syrup

berries, frozen or fresh

some reading materials btw:

[cameronfrye666]

How I Unf*cked Myself (a digestive health story)

TLDR (yes a very long TLDR, but this post is proportionally long)

Chronically fatigued and sick as a kid

Repeated courses of antibiotics (probably 20+) and 2x Epstein-barr infection between age 8 and 17

Around age 18 started noticing really weird food intolerances

Couldn’t drink alcohol without insane hangovers lasting 2 weeks+

Couldn’t consume foods high in refined sugar without going into days-to-weeks long episodes of hyperactivity, insomnia & extreme stress

Felt relatively shit eating most carbs

Tried fixing with diet change and vitamin / mineral supplements. Helped some symptoms but didn’t fix the issue.

Tried fixing with various probiotics. Incredibly mixed results - eventually found a regimen that worked for a period of time but, again, didn’t fix the issue.

After a hellish reaction to prebiotic fibre supplements, consulted a gastroenterologist and was diagnosed with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, Gut Dysbiosis and an active H. Pylori Infection. Significant Improvement of symptoms following:

10x 14 days Rifaximin (550 mg 3x daily)

H. Pylori Eradication Regimen (one week amoxicillin, clarythromycin, metrodinazole and omeprazole)

2 years of:

Keto / SCD Diet

Either Candibactin AR&BR, FC-Cidal, Dysbiocide & ADP supplements, or Allimed Neem & Cinnamon, alternating every 2 months between them (two caps of each product 3x daily).

Occasional use of natural motility agents depending on symptoms (ginger / artichoke formulations and iberogast). 

This whole process sucked beyond description, if you have gut / digestive issues it is probably affecting your general health & wellbeing more than you realize. 

Intro

I don’t really have anything left to say other than that it was a more painful experience than I think I could ever accurately describe. Gut health seems to be one of the last remaining big frontiers of human health, and I hope they figure it out so no one has to experience this again. I am still moderately lost in the issue but it has at least gotten a lot better recently.

Story

The Descent

February 4th 2012 is a day that I will likely never forget for the rest of my life. I woke up from a relatively short and disrupted sleep around 10am. A close friend of mine who had slept over the night before was sitting on the living room couch watching The Social Network with my dad. It seemed a sensible, logical thing to join them. So I sat down on the couch, and all of a sudden, I couldn’t.  It's hard to explain exactly why I couldn't, but I just felt this immense inability to relax and settle down. Every bone in my body was vibrating, like this immense persistent energy rush. 

I had also had a fair amount of red bull and other sugary soft drinks as mixer the night before, so I chalked this feeling up to a sugar / caffeine spike and decided to try and get on with the day. I had some breakfast, got showered etc., attempted to do some school work and participated in a family Sunday dinner. By about 10pm it began to become clear that this feeling of immense overpowering stress was not dissipating; if anything, it had gotten worse.

The next two weeks were an incredibly disorienting, painful and confusing experience. Rather than alleviate, the symptoms more or less persisted, although they would ebb and flow throughout the day. I started to notice that I felt the best first thing in the morning (important to note that "best" is a very relative term here) and worst from the late afternoon into evening, with a notable spike directly after dinner hour. I was living in a complete fog. I lost all emotional contact with the world around me. All I felt all day was this persistent restlessness and stress and a complete inability to get rid of it no matter what I did (showering, watching movies, lying down in bed etc.). I just felt like someone had mainlined adrenaline into one of my veins and wouldn’t turn off the tap. It is the most excruciatingly painful thing I have ever experienced, or think I am ever likely to experience. In some way, it is almost impossible to explain in normal words. 

It was at the end of these two weeks that I finally decided to consult a doctor. Everyone here will likely be unsurprised to hear that he suggested I was suffering from a temporary bout of anxiety. Although I have certainly been anxious about my fair share of things in the past (studies, personal relationships etc.), I could feel that this was something quite different. On top of that, there was just nothing in my life bothering me at that time. I had great friends, had already been accepted to the University of my choice and was staring down the barrel of four months of school where my academic results didn’t matter anymore and then a three month summer break. I was offered some tranquilizers or anti-anxiety meds for my symptoms, but I wasn’t really interested in trying them as I wanted to get to the root of whatever the issue was. 

The only other suggestion he had for me was to maybe take a look at my diet. He noticed I was twitching a lot and I offered that I had recently suffered some bad muscle cramps as well, so he suggested that after a bout of mononucleosis earlier in the year and a long winter with little sun, I may be deficient in a few things. He prescribed me a short course of magnesium and vitamin b-12 supplements and sent me on my way.

Over the next month, with the supplements only sort of helping and with me still watching my life essentially completely fall apart around me (barely able to attend school, permanently unwell, chronically stressed, insomniac etc., almost complete loss of social life) I consulted a few more doctors. They more or less all had the same response: you can try antidepressants and/or tranquilizers, but otherwise, sorry, we can't help you. A few also questioned the nutritional supplement prescription.

It was at this point that I started to feel I was more or less on my own in whatever this was.

Part II: Ascent #1

The three months following the initial onset of my symptoms were probably some of the worst of my life, which, considering everything I’ve experienced over the last decade+, is really saying something. I was in a completely emotionally disconnected state, basically felt only stress on a daily basis, and had no idea what was going on.

The only real nuggets of information I had that I trusted were that (i) it might be nutrition-related and (ii) caffeine and/or alcohol were clearly bad for me. I started doing a load of research into what causes nutritional deficiencies and imbalances, how to correct them, and what a healthy diet looks like. Prior to this I had been more or less unconcerned about what I ate or drank in a day, although my diet was reasonably healthy mostly just due to my mother's cooking.

My readings on diet led me to make a few changes. First, I changed from a magnesium oxide supplement to magnesium bisglycinate, for better absorption. Then, I switched to an entirely refined-sugar free, whole grain diet high in unprocessed meats and vegetables. Lastly, I started taking almost nightly electrolyte salt baths (either epsom salt or dead-sea salt).

Although none of these changes cured me by any means, very slowly, I started to feel somewhat better. I could feel moderate improvements on a daily basis. Some days were better than others, but overall things were on an upwards trend. From this point onwards I became almost completely convinced that my symptoms were the result of a nutritional imbalance and that I would cure them through diet and supplementation.

Then, something very strange happened, which, in retrospect, should have pointed me in the direction of my ultimate diagnosis. I went into hospital to have my tonsils removed (as mentioned I had been very sick as a kid), and when I came out later the next day I had a very strange level of emotional clarity. Somehow everything was less painful, and although the crazy stress symptoms weren't totally gone, the improvement in just 36 hours felt drastic. At the time I thought maybe it was painkillers I had been given, perhaps the IV drip they put me on post-op? In retrospect, it was most definitely the high-dose amoxicillin I had been taking since the operation for reasons I can explain later on.

Part III: Stasis #1

That summer things more or less stabilized. Nothing was ever quite as good as the days and week following the tonsillectomy, but the insane debilitating stress didn't come back either, so overall I couldn't complain. From a mental point-of-view I was sort of able to return to normal life other than having to watch my diet and avoid substance. I started university in the fall and was successful despite the obvious social constraints that came along with my new health regimen.

The years following this were pretty up and down. I was able to get through my university courses, have some semblance of a social life, and never returned to the manic stress state of my initial descent. That being said, I never felt "quite right" again. It is hard to place, but my health just still felt very poor. I had low energy, slept a lot, often felt quite irritable, and had very poor performance in sporting activities despite previously being a strong athlete.

The main salient point that came out of this period was that I started to notice that high-sugar foods could bring on shorter-term episodes that mimicked the time period of the original onset of my symptoms. In one instance, I almost failed a university exam after consuming a jelly-filled donut the day before and becoming almost literally incapable of processing information for a few days afterwards. Suffice to say, I completely cut sugar from my diet from this point onwards.

I also tried a few Myers' cocktail IV drips (basically a mix of magnesium, calcium and b-vitamins) during this time period as part of my thinking on the issue being caused by nutritional deficiency. I would feel pretty great for a few days following them (improved sleep, able to focus while studying, good energy for exercise) but then go back to my same poor-health state afterwards. This only compounded my belief that the issue was purely nutritional in nature. Alongside this I consulted some nutritionists and diet specialists, and they recommended me some further supplements and dietary changes, but none of it made that overwhelming of a difference compared to the changes I’d already made. 

Part IV: Descent #2

For four years life went on in the position described above, at least from a health point-of-view. I had found a regimen that kept me functional and stable, and for the most part stuck to it and tried to forget about it all and get on with life. It was great to find some stability, but at the same time as an early twenty-something in University, having to stick to a pretty strict diet and lifestyle just wasn’t all that much fun.

So somehow I got the idea in my head that having found this stability, I must actually be cured of whatever it was and could go back to eating & drinking whatever I wanted. I got an 8-month research placement in France in 2016 and decided that I would just let loose and enjoy myself during that time. Upon arriving I quite quickly returned to being totally free with what I consumed, although perhaps still went light on very sugary foods. For the first few weeks, I felt great. I mean maybe not totally physical well, but it was just so mentally liberating to not think about this stuff anymore. I had a lot of fun going out with my new roommate, going on dates and just living life in a more free way. 

Around the second month of being there I started to notice some chronic unwelness creeping back in. My sleep was starting to become quite poor, I had terrible focus at work and wasn’t accomplishing much, and would feel really unwell after most meals. I ignored it for a while.

By the third month, it was almost panic stations again. I don’t know why I didn’t react to this sooner, probably I was just trying to deny how bad it was getting again, but by mid-March (I had started worked in January), I was bordering on being physically non-functional again. I couldn’t do much other than spend most days in bed when I wasn’t at work, felt constantly agitated, was achieving essentially nothing on a daily basis (thankfully I was working in a French R&D centre where very little was happening at the best of times), and just felt constantly ill. It was not quite the return to the extreme stress of the first episode but I was still really unwell and uncomfortable most of the time. 

I wasn’t really sure what to do, but I knew I really didn’t want to do another 6-months of diet control just to get back to a sort-of sufferable health state, so I started coming up with ideas for a quick fix. The only thing I really had was that those IV cocktails had made me feel pretty great, and since I was still in this mode of thinking it was all due to nutritional deficiency, I hoped that might be an easy solution (the logic being that alcohol and poor diet had lowered my micronutrient levels and I could just reverse it). It seemed this wasn’t available privately in Paris, so I went to London for the weekend just to get one. 

What happened after that infusion is one part of this story that I still do not understand whatsoever. Within hours of getting the Myers drip, rather than feeling great, I felt catastrophically unwell. I did not sleep that whole night and for most of the rest of the weekend, and returned to Paris in a complete fog. The feeling persisted for some weeks. I have a few ideas of what it could have been - too much B-complex which can give you energy rushes, some kind of micronutrient overdose / toxicity since I was still taking lots of supplements on top of the IV at that time, or some kind of immune reaction - but really I don’t know. Suffice to say I never took one again.

Part V: Ascent #2

The terrible reaction to that IV drip started to put the idea in my head that maybe this whole thing wasn’t just related to nutrition and / or a micronutrient deficiency. So I started doing a lot of searching online about what else can affect digestion, intolerance to certain foods, and associated unexplained chronic health symptoms. The thing that kept on coming up was the gut microbiome. I had heard of probiotics before, and knew that yoghurt was supposed to help your digestion, but outside of that I was pretty uneducated. All I could really tell was that it might be worth a shot trying a probiotic supplement to see if it would help.

So, being me, I went online and found the strongest, highest-dose probiotic supplement I could find, or at least on amazon.fr . It was the Renew Life Ultimate Care probiotic with a dose of 200 Billion live cultures (I didn’t know about vivomixx and other 400Bn+ clinical products at the time). The night it arrived, I popped a dose and went to bed, and then another first thing in the morning. By the time I had eaten breakfast and arrived at work around 9am, I felt violently ill. I was sweating, had a pounding headache and felt like I was going to vomit at any moment. I managed to hold it together for the morning, barely managed to stomach lunch and then went home as soon as people started to leave (around 4pm). 

I immediately went to google and started searching for what could cause this, and the main thing that came up was something called the Jarrisch-Herxheimmer reaction. I’m not sure what the clinical validation for this is, but the general understanding is that when something starts killing off pathogens in your body (which probiotics will do when they enter a pathogenic environment), they release toxins and inflammatory cytokines (can do a search yourself) into the body / bloodstream and you feel really unwell. Basically you are starting a fight between good & bad bacteria in your body and you feel the effects of it.

In some sense I was kind of excited that this had happened. The fact that I felt so violently unwell from taking probiotics perhaps pointed to the fact that I did have some kind of gut issue, which was a potentially useful revelation, although in the meantime I still felt horrendously ill. Most advice indicated that the reaction was temporary until you got “over the hump” but by day 7 I was still sick and things were only getting worse, so I stopped taking the pills altogether. 

After looking into how I could manage this better, it seemed like low-dose pills or small amounts of probiotic foods could be a way to manage the reaction while still improving, and as there was a health food store on my street, I decided to start experimenting with Kefir. The first night just to see I drank 2 cups of the stuff and of course felt violently ill again. I then embarked on a months-long journey of upping my dose from just tea-spoons to being able to tolerate about 1/2 to 1 cup per night. 

Within about six months I was able to dose freely with Kefir, and was eating other probiotic foods like sauerkraut and kimchi, all to positive effect. I managed to return to school following the end of my research placement, and although I still didn’t feel great, I would say I had made it back to another “stasis period”. 

My next hypothesis for improvement was to switch from probiotic foods to a supplement again, although just because it was simpler to take than cups of kefir and / or plates of sauerkraut every night. I experimented with quite a few that I found online. I tolerated most of them that had a dose of 100Bn bacteria or less, although somehow still felt better eating the fermented food. Eventually, I tried the Renew Life Mood & Stress probiotic (no longer in production) because it had some strains that were clinically proven to reduce stress levels, which had been one of my main symptoms in bad periods, and it seems to work quite well. I wouldn’t say it completely changed how I felt on a daily basis but it kept me stable to the point that I could stop having to drink Kefir all the time and things felt mostly alright. I felt as if I had found the answer at least for a little while.

Part VI: Stasis #2

This period was the longest in this whole mess. For six years from 2016 to 2022 I just took my daily probiotic supplement, kept a fairly clean diet, and once again got on with life. In this time I graduated from University, moved cities within Canada, and then moved to London to found a start-up which I am still a director of (it has nothing to do with gut health). Until 2018 I would occasionally drink when social engagements came up, but I still always felt somewhat sick after. After feeling ill for almost two weeks after drinking heavily at a company Christmas party, I gave up alcohol entirely. I also never really returned to high-sugar foods for how unwell they had made me feel in the past and also just lack of need (I always found not drinking much more socially inhibiting that not eating deserts and the like). 

It was in the spring of 2022 that, after 5-6 years of stasis, I once again became fed up with the whole thing. I was a young professional in my late twenties at this point and just didn’t understand why I had to take a probiotic supplement (of which I could only tolerate doses on the lower end) and eat a strict diet just to feel somewhat normal. I had considered longer-term solutions like getting a Fecal Microbiota Transplant to try and solve the issue once and for all, but most things like that were only offered privately, were expensive and the providers that did exist seemed a bit suspect (most FMT-type treatments are only available in clinical trials or for C-dificile infections at the moment). 

Somewhere in here a nurse I spoke to at an FMT clinic I had called told me to try going keto and see if it helped. I did it and felt pretty awesome for four months but lost a ton of weight (I was already very skinny) and found it very hard to maintain (especially socially). I eventually gave it up returned to a whole-grain high-protein diet. 

Part VII: Descent #3

After considering various options of how I reasonably could take action to improve my health and general life condition, I came up with the solution of finding a Nutritionist experienced in gut health issues. I had spent a lot of time avoiding medical professionals after my initial bad experiences with doctors and nutritionists either not being able to help or actually being actively unhelpful by questioning all of the symptoms and whether my reactions to foods were just psychosomatic, but I decided it was time to try again. I found a registered dietician in London who also had a PhD in gut microbiome research, which seemed like a great fit.

I shared my whole story with all of my symptoms and current condition, and although she had some questions about my sugar reaction and some of the weirder extended stress symptoms, she mostly accepted the story and that I clearly had some kind of untreated gut health issue. Her recommendation was that my diet was already positive (although could try introducing a few more carbs) and that the probiotic I was taking was as good as could be recommended by current knowledge in the field (noted that it is generally quite personal which ones work for some people and others not, and they don’t really know why). 

In terms of path forward, she recommended that I try introducing some more prebiotic foods and potentially a prebiotic supplement. Going down the list of my daily diet, it was already quite prebiotic / fibre-heavy, so we decided to try a supplement. The idea is that the prebiotic fibre helps feed and grow more of the probiotics you are taking in the supplement, and will improve your gut health. 

I started taking a daily dose (12g) of inulin, the best-validated prebiotic supplement available. The first few days I didn’t feel great and had pretty upset digestion, but nothing crazy. After about 3-4 days, I started having a reaction similar to the first time I ever tried high-dose probiotics. I felt pretty spaced out, generally ill, and hadn’t much appetite or desire for food. I interpreted this as being another Herxheimer reaction, so decided to stick with the supplementation. After about 1 month I still felt really unwell. Most days were a struggle to get through, I was in a total fog, and felt a lot of the extreme stress sensitivity of my initial low-points creeping back in. I spoke to the nutritionist and we decided that I would reduce my inulin dose or stop taking it all together. I reduced my dose by 1/2 and then by 1/3 but still felt increasingly unwell, so two weeks later stopped taking it all together. 

The next month was very uncomfortable. I felt quite ill most days, had general nausea / feelings of disorientation, wasn’t really tolerating most foods, and wasn’t sure what was going on again. In a last ditch, I decided to stop taking all supplements (at this point just my daily probiotic). For about two weeks after stopping the probiotics I didn’t feel all that different, but then somewhere around 12-14 days in, things started to go seriously south. Day by day, or even hour by hour at one point, I started to feel things degrading at first back to the all-day stress symptoms I had in the very beginning of this whole journey, and then to a version like 100x worse than that.

At one point I didn’t sleep for almost five days. My heart was permanently bounding out of my chest, and I was just in excruciating pain every single minute of the waking hours. I had to quit my job for a period of time, and my life was otherwise completely turned upside down. Without going into too many specifics, as I have tried to focus at first on the health aspect here, this is also the closest I came to thinking that perhaps life had just not really worked out for me and it was time to consider giving up on it. For whatever reason I still don’t completely understand, I stuck with it and suffered through the worst.

The greatest intensity of these symptoms lasted for about a month. I went back on the keto diet just because I had felt well on it in the past and didn’t really know what else to do, and after 5-6 weeks I was able to return to work, although only part-time, and somewhat get a handle on my life. I still felt pretty unwell most of the time, and had become quite isolated personally and socially because of it, but at least it felt like the adrenaline tap had lowered a bit and I could mostly suffer through each day. 

From a health-hypothesis point of view, I was a bit at wits end. I had contacted the nutritionist again and although she agreed the prebiotics can cause an adverse health reaction in some individuals for reasons not well understood, she didn’t really accept most of what I was saying around the extreme stress symptoms returning, and seemed a bit doubtful of me and what I was presenting. I decided that was about as far as we could continue together. Although I don’t deny I was in a terrible mental state at that time (which would be the case for anyone given the circumstances), I was completely convinced, and am unwavering to this day about the fact that the principal source of my issue was a serious, unadressed physical condition.

Part VIII: Ascent #3

All I felt I really had left was to go to a hospital and just accept whatever treatment they proposed (whether tranquilizers, sedation, some other drug or therapy I wasn’t aware of) or lay it all out for an experienced gastroenterologist / digestive specialist and just see what happened. I had often thought of seeking a specialist doctor, but was wary as pretty much all GPs and other doctors had been quite dismissive of my symptoms and assumed condition in the past. Here, however, we were quite literally in the “nothing to lose” position. With how things had gone the last months and my current life situation, I felt that if I didn’t fix this once and for all there was quite little point in continuing to live. 

Luckily, I am at least somewhat a person of means, and in the UK there is quite an availability of private medical specialists who will see you for a cash fee. I went to one I had found from a private doctor review website who seemed to have some experience in chronic digestive and gut health issues. I explained to him this entire story, perhaps not quite in such detail and with such emotional weight around specifics of how bad it felt, but largely my reaction to certain foods, how I had tried to manage it over the years, and my current situation. 

Firstly, he broadly accepted most of what I was saying, which was quite relieving in the first instance. His answer, although inconcrete, was that digestive health is, even for him and other experts, a very poorly understood area. He couldn’t say exactly why this was happening to me, but if I had the time and money he was willing to start looking into it with me and see if there were any potential solutions. For the first time, I felt as if an established member of the medical community was accepting their own blind spots in whatever this issue was , and willing to try and help.

His first suggestion was to run some tests to rule out more common and well-understood digestive disorders like Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. These all came back negative. Upon these results, he suggested that given my reaction to the prebiotic fibre and previous reaction to carbs and high-sugar foods, the most likely explanation was a chronic case of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth or SIBO.  The way to diagnose would be a sugar or lactulose (another prebiotic) breath-test, and the treatment being a course of a choice of antibiotics to wipe out the overgrowth and try to correct the dysbiosis (gut microbiota imbalance). 

I was quite open that I didn’t really feel comfortable trying a sugar or prebiotic-fuelled test at that time, given how precarious my health and life position was and my previous reaction to both of those substances. He suggested that since the point of the test is to see if either the sugar or lactulose cook up any bad bacteria and produce gas, and I had already shown a very negative anecdotal reaction to both with associated gas production, he was happy to just prescribe an empirical dose of the antibiotics. 

This is now going back a bit, but as a child I was given a tremendous amount of antibiotics. I am fairly convinced that that is what caused all these issues for me, or was at least the main contributor. So naturally I was a bit wary of another doctor giving me more antibiotics, although I trusted this new one quite a lot. I eventually found online that there is some validation of natural antimicrobial and anti fungal substances being helpful in treating overgrowths and gut dysbiosis, so I decided to explore those options first. They are mostly all formulations of herbal oils and concentrates. It’s the sort of thing I would have been quite skeptical of before all of this started, but at this point I had had so many unexpected negative and positive reactions to different foods, supplements and treatments that I was more or less willing to try anything.

The best validated one is called Candibactin. It’s a combined treatment of mostly Oregano Oil and a Chinese Herb called berberine. I ordered some online and decided to give it a whirl. By my third dose, I was having an extremely intense version of what I experienced when I first took probiotics. Persistent headaches, sweating, lack of appetite, general unwellness and pain. It felt like an extremely intense flu and at some point I felt like I was spiking a fever. I chalked this up to the Herxheimmer reaction again and stuck with it. Once again, by about day 7, the symptoms were still extremely intense and I had to give up on the treatment. Interestingly, although I was in extreme discomfort, my digestion had normalized in this time (I will spare you the description). I didn’t really know what to make of this but it is interesting that the supplements had at least done something. 

Following the experience on the herbal supplement which I had no desire to repeat for the moment, my symptoms somewhat stabilized although didn’t return to what they were prior to starting them. I wouldn’t say I felt notably better or worse but just “different”. I decided it was time to give the pharmaceuticals a go and see if I could tolerate them or if they were helpful in some other way, so I took a two week course of Rifaximin (the drug they give for SIBO). Being on Rifaximin was an extremely painful experience, but not quite as bad as the herbal supplements so I managed to push through it and by the end it had had quite a positive effect on me. I still didn’t feel great after the Rifaximin, and continued to work only part-time, but it had definitely done something. 

Somewhere in here I also commissioned a microbiome stool test, which showed I had a quite significant dysbiosis (low levels of lactobacilli with almost undetectable levels of bifidobacterium, and a strong overgrowth of H2S-producing pathogens). It also showed I had an active H-Pylori infection and extremely poor absorption of fat and other macronutrients. Off the back of it the gastro prescribed me a triple-course of antibiotics to clear the H-Pylori and attributed the poor absorption to persistent SIBO. The triple-therapy for H. Pylori was a horrible experience and I actually ended up in hospital and was told to stop taking one of the drugs (Flagyl / Metronidazole) because it was giving me tinnitus, insomnia and general disorientation, which apparently can be a side effect, but the treatment otherwise worked. 

After this latest course of antibiotics, I was, as before, not in a life-ending position, but my health was still quite bad. I was not accomplishing much at work, and I had essentially no social life. I decided something had to change, so I told my work I would take two months off after Christmas and do whatever I needed to do to solve this thing. The two remaining options I had before me were to try the herbal formulations again, or eat a completely liquid diet for 2-3 weeks to try and starve the pathogenic overgrowth (actually a clinically validated method of treating SIBO).

I first tried a fat-based version of the elemental diet first (most are sugar-based and I didn’t want to test that again), but it caused extremely painful stomach-burning feelings, which apparently can be caused by caprylic acid in the MCT oil it is primarily composed of, and I stopped after two days. After meditating on it for about five days I decided to just re-start the herbal formulations and endure whatever pain it caused me until this thing was hopefully cured. 

So began two years of varied supplementation and antibiotics. I switched off the Candibactin formulation at one point to another called FC-cidal & Dysbiocide, as is recommended to avoid building resistance, although this is less common with the natural products, and also took multiple further courses of Rifaximin as things weren’t progressing as quickly as I’d hoped. The experience was painful but in different ways than it had been the first time around, and also took a lot longer than I expected, although I suppose after 10 years at it that shouldn’t have been surprising. I am not entirely sure why being on the herbals the second time around was less extreme than the first. I don’t know if they were less effective than at the first exposure, or that something about my situation had changed, but it was different in some way. It’s also worth noting that pretty much the whole time I was taking the herbal supplements & Rifaximin I stayed on a Keto or SCD diet (specific carbohydrate diet, basically no starches and reduced carb), although I’ve moved off this in recent months as I’ve started to feel better.

Part IX: Today

Something seems to have worked. I can’t point to it concretely or specifically, I am not a microbiologist or a gastroenterologist, but my life feels so much better now than it did when all this kicked off, and I feel very positive about the future. I am actually back on a 3-month course of Rifaximin that my gastro has prescribed me at the moment to see if we can totally kick the issue, and will probably follow-up with some kind of diet / supplement regimen for some time after that, but either way my symptoms are so much improved by what I've done in the last two years that that feels like a success. I can't say that the problem is gone forever or would never come back but I definitely understand it a lot better and have a lot of tools to make sure that my life doesn't fall apart again like it did those last three times.

I still don’t really know what this all means to me personally. The process of getting better (trying the prebiotic, having my health collapse, taking the various pharmaceutical & herbal antibiotics) almost destroyed me as a person. At some point I had distanced myself almost completely from my job, my girlfriend at the time, most friends and pretty much any semblance of a normal social life or any life at all. For the better part of a year life was really just an existence of suffering every day and hoping to make it to the next one. Despite that, and that of course things always can or could have gone differently, I unfortunately feel as if at a high level I had no other choice. I was completely unwilling to spend the rest of my life living below my full potential of enjoyment, and was always going to do whatever it took to get there. I am sometimes shocked that I managed to survive all of this, but I am here, still living and will try to deal with whatever the experience has done to me in the same way I dealt with the issue itself: by living it, experiencing it day by day, not turning away from it, and knowing that no matter how dark the world can become, so long as you are still here, it is not really over. 

Although the physical symptoms were and have been excruciatingly painful, one of the most difficult things about this whole experience has been the level of misunderstanding and invalidation, both from the medical community and from some friends, family, other personal acquaintances and the general public, around what happened to me. I understand that it is a difficult story to follow, but unfortunately it was all very real and somehow I managed to find a route out of it for now. One day the medical community will figure this out and understand what happened to me and others like me (because they are also out there in very sad corners of the internet - links below), and share it with the world to build our collective understanding and compassion. Until then it is strange to be one of the few people to know all of this and what this experience feels like and has felt like, but I am trying day by day to come closer to people and understand why we aren’t yet equipped as a society to address these kinds issues on multiple fronts. I don’t blame anyone for not understanding what was happening to me, but the few who did and were willing to listen at the time are angels and I’m not sure I would have gotten through it without them.

Eventually I hope I will fully recover from all of this. Physically, mentally, emotionally, because it has touched every aspect of my life over the last twelve years. Until then I am just here living every day in this strange situation of being a survivor of such a horrible, confusing and largely misunderstood problem. 

https://www.reddit.com/r/ibs/comments/jpkol3/how_probiotics_destroyed_my_health_long_storyrant/

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A Boost for Your Wellbeing: My Experience with Peak BioBoot

I have been experiencing digestive discomfort for some time now, and after trying various remedies without much success, I decided to give Peak BioBoot a go. This supplement has been a revelation for my gut health, and I am eager to share my positive experience.

A Noticeable Difference in Digestive Comfort

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Enhanced Energy Levels and Overall Well-being

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A Convenient and Easy-to-Use Supplement

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A Quality Product with Visible Results

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I'm confident that Peak BioBoot can be a valuable addition to anyone’s wellness journey. It has certainly been a positive experience for me, and I'm excited to see how it continues to support my overall health and well-being.

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A Green Boost for My Busy Life: My Experience with Tonic Greens Supplements

Life in the fast lane can take its toll. Between work deadlines, family commitments, and the never-ending hustle, it's easy to let my diet slip. I often find myself grabbing convenient options that aren't exactly brimming with nutrients. This constant juggling act left me feeling sluggish and lacking in energy.

That's when I decided to try Tonic Greens Supplements. Intrigued by the promise of a convenient way to boost my daily intake of essential vitamins and minerals, I embarked on a journey of green goodness.

A Convenient Dose of Greens:

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A Powerhouse of Nutrients:

What truly impressed me was the impressive list of ingredients in Tonic Greens. Each serving packs a punch of vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and prebiotics. It boasts essential vitamins like A, C, D, and E, alongside key minerals like magnesium, calcium, and zinc, all crucial for overall health and well-being.

The inclusion of probiotics and prebiotics was a welcome surprise. These gut-friendly bacteria play a vital role in digestion, immunity, and even mood regulation. Knowing Tonic Greens is supporting my gut health alongside overall nutrition gave me added peace of mind.

A noticeable Difference in Energy Levels:

Within a couple of weeks of incorporating Tonic Greens into my routine, I started noticing a positive shift. The afternoon slump I used to dread became a distant memory. I felt a surge of sustained energy throughout the day, allowing me to power through tasks with newfound focus and clarity.

Even my workouts received a boost. Gone were the days of feeling sluggish halfway through a session. Now, I can push myself harder and feel energized for longer. This newfound vitality translated into other aspects of my life as well. I felt more present and engaged with my family and had the drive to tackle personal projects I'd been putting off.

More Than Just a Supplement:

Tonic Greens has become more than just a dietary supplement for me. It's a convenient and effective way to ensure I'm getting the vital nutrients my body needs to thrive, even when my diet isn't perfect. The energy boost, improved gut health, and overall sense of well-being have been real game-changers.

If you're looking for a way to bridge the gap between a busy lifestyle and optimal health, I highly recommend giving Tonic Greens a try. It's a simple addition to your routine with significant, long-lasting benefits.

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Healthy Vegan Food to Try and Why Vezlay Foods Is the Best Choice

Introduction

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Understanding Veganism

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Common Nutritional Deficiencies

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Top Nutritious Vegan Food Options by Vezlay

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Vezlay offers an impressive selection of mock meats and plant-based proteins that mimic the taste and texture of traditional meat products. These options are perfect for those transitioning to buy vegan food or looking to reduce their meat consumption without sacrificing flavor.

Ready-to-Eat Meals and Snacks

For those with a busy lifestyle, Vezlay's ready-to-eat meals and snacks are a convenient and healthy choice. These products are designed to provide balanced nutrition on the go, ensuring you never have to compromise on your health due to time constraints.

Health Benefits of Vezlay Foods

High Protein Content

Protein is essential for muscle repair and growth, and Vezlay's products are packed with plant-based proteins. This makes them an excellent choice for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone looking to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

Rich in Essential Vitamins and Minerals

Vezlay Foods are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals, ensuring that you get a balanced intake of nutrients. This is particularly important for vegans, who need to be mindful of their nutrient intake to avoid deficiencies.

Low in Saturated Fats and Cholesterol

Unlike animal-based products, Vezlay's vegan foods are low in saturated fats and cholesterol. This makes them heart-healthy options that can help manage cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Environmental Impact of Choosing Vezlay Foods

Reduction in Carbon Footprint

By choosing Vezlay Foods, you contribute to reducing your carbon footprint. Plant-based foods require fewer resources and produce fewer greenhouse gases compared to animal-based products, making them a more sustainable choice.

Conservation of Natural Resources

Vezlay Foods' commitment to sustainability extends to the conservation of natural resources. By using plant-based ingredients, the company helps preserve water, soil, and biodiversity, contributing to a healthier planet.

Support for Sustainable Farming Practices

Vezlay Foods supports sustainable farming practices by sourcing ingredients from ethical and environmentally responsible suppliers. This not only ensures high-quality products but also promotes a more sustainable food system.

Animal Welfare

One of the primary ethical reasons for choosing vegan products like those offered by Vezlay Foods is the welfare of animals. By opting for plant-based options, consumers can avoid contributing to the suffering and exploitation of animals typically seen in industrial farming practices.

Fair Trade and Ethical Sourcing

Vezlay Foods is committed to fair trade practices, ensuring that the farmers and workers involved in the production of their ingredients are treated fairly and paid a living wage. This ethical approach helps support communities and promotes social justice.

Community Support and Social Responsibility

Beyond fair trade, Vezlay Foods engages in various initiatives to support local communities and promote social responsibility. From charitable donations to community outreach programs, the company strives to make a positive impact on society.

Vezlay Foods in Daily Meals

Breakfast Ideas

Start your day with a nutritious and satisfying breakfast using Vezlay products. Try a tofu scramble with fresh vegetables or a smoothie bowl topped with Vezlay’s plant-based granola. These options are not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients to fuel your morning.

Lunch Recipes

For lunch, Vezlay’s mock meats can be used to create a variety of tasty dishes. Think plant-based burgers, vegan burritos, or hearty salads with Vezlay’s grilled strips. These meals are perfect for keeping you energized throughout the day.

Dinner Inspirations

Dinner can be both nutritious and indulgent with Vezlay Foods. Consider dishes like vegan stir-fries, pasta with plant-based meatballs, or a comforting bowl of vegetable curry. These options make it easy to end your day with a satisfying meal that supports your health goals.

Customer Testimonials and Success Stories

Real-Life Experiences of Vezlay Customers

Many customers have shared their positive experiences with Vezlay Foods. From improved health markers to more energy and vitality, the benefits of switching to Vezlay’s buy vegan food are clear. Customers appreciate the variety, taste, and convenience of the products.

Health Transformations and Lifestyle Changes

Numerous success stories highlight significant health transformations, such as weight loss, improved digestion, and enhanced overall well-being. These testimonials underscore the impact of a nutritious vegan diet supplemented with high-quality Vezlay products.

Favorite Vezlay Products and Why

Customers often rave about specific Vezlay products, such as their soy chunks, vegan sausages, and ready-to-eat meals. The combination of taste, texture, and nutritional value makes these products favorites among Vezlay’s loyal customers.

Where to Buy Vezlay Foods

Online Stores and Marketplaces

Vezlay Foods products are available on various online platforms, making it convenient to shop from the comfort of your home. Popular online stores and marketplaces stock a wide range of Vezlay products, ensuring easy access to your favorite items.

Physical Retail Locations

For those who prefer in-store shopping, Vezlay Foods are also available at numerous physical retail locations. Check your local grocery stores or specialty health food shops to find Vezlay products. Many stores offer dedicated vegan sections for easy shopping.

Special Promotions and Discounts

Keep an eye out for special promotions and discounts on Vezlay Foods. Signing up for newsletters or following Vezlay on social media can help you stay informed about sales and exclusive offers, allowing you to enjoy their nutritious products at a reduced cost.

Conclusion

Adopting a buy vegan food offers numerous health, environmental, and ethical benefits. Vezlay Foods makes it easier to embrace this lifestyle with their wide range of delicious and nutritious products. By choosing Vezlay, you can enjoy high-quality buy vegan food that support your health and well-being, contribute to a more sustainable planet, and uphold ethical standards. So why not give Vezlay Foods a try and experience the positive impact of a nutritious vegan food ffor yourself?

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Top Gut Health Supplements for a Balanced Digestive System

Gut health is also essential and the most critical factor in recognizing an individual's health.  Gut health supplements are vital for overall well-being. A healthy gut helps digestion, allowing the body to absorb nutrients efficiently. It also supports the immune system, protecting against infections and diseases. Good gut health can improve mood and mental health, as the gut is connected to the brain through the gut-brain axis. Eating a balanced diet of fiber, fruits, vegetables, and probiotics can promote a healthy gut. Avoiding excessive sugar and processed foods also helps. Maintaining gut health is critical to feeling energetic and healthy every day, and it can be done by using the Treownut gut health supplements.

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Treownut has a wide range of plant-based supplements that have countless health benefits. There are three types of plant protein available at Treownut: Soy protein, Whey protein, and Pea protein. You can choose according to your preferences which is best suited for you. Treownut is a one-stop store for all your supplement needs. Along with protein supplements, Treownut also has a range of skin and hair vitamins, which are very beneficial. As we all know, vitamins are a crucial part of the diet that cannot be skipped. These vitamin supplements are all-natural and don't contain any artificial preservatives. The hair and skin supplements are in the form of tablets, which can be quickly taken during the course.

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Why Choose Treownut?

Convenience of Supplement Online Shopping: At Treownut, you can easily buy supplements online from your home. Our user-friendly website ensures a seamless shopping experience.

Wide Range of Products: Whether you are looking for plant-based protein such as pea, whey, or soya protein or specific health supplements like hair and skin vitamins, Treownut has got you covered.

Trusted Online Supplement Store India: As a leading online supplement shop in India, we prioritize quality and customer satisfaction. All our products are sourced from reputable manufacturers and undergo rigorous quality checks.

Best Online Shop for Supplements: Treownut is recognized as the best online shop for supplements due to our extensive product range, competitive prices, and exceptional customer service.

Health Supplements for Every Need: We offer a variety of health supplements to cater to different health goals. From muscle building and weight management to hair and skin care, Treownut is your go-to online supplement store.

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Benefits of Shopping with Treownut

Supplement Online Shopping India: Treownut is tailored to the Indian market, providing local support and faster delivery times.

Buy Supplements with Ease: Our website is designed to help you find and buy supplements that suit your needs.

Best Site to Buy Supplements in India: We are the best site to buy supplements in India, thanks to our comprehensive product selection and customer-centric policies.

Fitness is essential for everyone as health is a significant aspect of human life, whether it's related to gut health supplements or supplements for glowing skin. We provide the best supplements for your fitness goals, such as a healthy gut, skin, and hair. People these days are eager for health and do many things to keep themselves healthy and maintain a good healthy lifestyle. There are different kinds of supplements that people use to preserve the protein in the body. Supplements are beneficial for the health of their nature as chemical supplements also harm the body's natural immune system. Certain people get the trap of chemical supplements, ending up ruining the natural barriers of the body that protect them. The best protein and gut health supplements are made up of natural ingredients. 

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Unleash Your Inner Powerhouse: Best Foods to Improve Gut Health for Weight Loss

Hey there, weight loss warriors! Sarah here, your guide to sustainable weight loss on Medium. Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of gut health and its surprising connection to shedding those unwanted pounds.

Let's face it, the "abs are made in the kitchen" motto rings true. But what if your kitchen efforts are being sabotaged by an unhappy gut? Research suggests a strong link between gut bacteria and weight management. So, fueling your gut with the right foods can be a game-changer in your weight loss journey.

Here's the good news: you don't need fancy supplements or drastic changes. Let's explore some readily available US supermarket staples that'll transform your gut into a weight-loss ally:

1. Fiber Fiesta: Your Gut's BFF

Fiber is the ultimate prebiotic, food for the good bacteria in your gut. These friendly fellas keep you feeling full, regulate digestion, and even help control blood sugar – all factors that contribute to healthy weight management.

Load Up on Leafy Greens: Spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce are all-star sources of fiber. Aim for a colorful mix in your salads and stir-fries.

Go Whole Grain: Ditch refined carbs like white bread and pasta. Opt for whole-wheat bread, brown rice, and quinoa for sustained energy and gut-friendly fiber.

Bean Bonanza: Beans and lentils are a triple threat: packed with fiber, protein, and resistant starch, a prebiotic superstar. Enjoy them in chili, soups, or hearty salads.

2. Fermented Frenzy: Probiotics to the Rescue

Fermented foods are teeming with probiotics, the live bacteria that work wonders for your gut. They aid digestion, boost immunity, and may even help regulate weight by promoting feelings of fullness.

Yogurt Power: Choose plain yogurt with live and active cultures. Sweeten it naturally with berries or a drizzle of honey for a satisfying snack.

Kimchi Kick: This spicy Korean staple is a fermented cabbage dish loaded with probiotics. Add a dollop to your next stir-fry or enjoy it as a side dish.

Sauerkraut Savvy: This tangy fermented cabbage is another excellent source of probiotics. Find it in the refrigerated section of your grocery store and enjoy it on hot dogs or alongside sausages.

3. Prebiotic Powerhouses: Fueling the Good Guys

While not technically probiotics themselves, prebiotics are the food source for your gut's good bacteria. By feeding them, you promote a healthy gut microbiome which can positively impact weight management.

Banana Bonanza: These readily available fruits are high in prebiotic fiber (resistant starch) that keeps you feeling fuller for longer.

Garlic Goodness: This flavorful addition to your meals boasts prebiotic properties. Add it to stir-fries, pasta sauces, or enjoy roasted garlic cloves for a satisfying snack.

Asparagus Advantage: This spring vegetable is another source of prebiotic fiber. Roast it, steam it, or grill it for a delicious and gut-friendly side dish.

Bonus Tip: Stay Hydrated!

Water is essential for optimal gut health and digestion. Aim for eight glasses of water daily to keep your gut functioning smoothly and support weight management efforts.

Remember: Weight loss is a journey, and a healthy gut is your travel companion. By incorporating these gut-friendly foods into your American diet, you'll be well on your way to a healthier, happier you, both inside and out.

Want more personalized advice? Leave a comment below and let's chat! And don't forget to check out my other Medium blogs (search for "Sarah - Sustainable Weight Loss") for more tips and tricks on your weight loss adventure.

P.S. Share this article with your fellow weight loss warriors! Let's spread the word about the power of gut health for a healthier America.

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TMI medical/digestive health stuff under the cut

I had a bit of a health scare a couple of weeks ago, where I was basically trapped in the bathroom unable to uh... complete my business, and I was seriously wondering if I needed to go to the hospital. I am not using hyperbole here. I thought I was in serious medical trouble

I managed to survive the incident, somehow, but I was terrified of that happening again, or something worse, so I have been very VERY careful about my digestive health since then. I am eating more fiber, having probiotic yogurt almost every day, taking a soluble fiber supplement, the whole nine yards.

And you know what? My tummy (and its neighbors) have been much happier! I have not had a repeat of the scary bathroom incident. And the steps I've taken to improve this part of my health are not hard to keep up.

But (tee hee)

But I have been farting SO MUCH

My poor family. My poor cats

My gut health is much improved but at what cost

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Health update

My skin is getting better with time. I know the inflammation on my face is caused by allergies. My general eczema is caused by hormones.

My allergies and face will get better and at least my face isn't flaring as much as before.

My hands are getting better as well. The antibiotics are helping. Also I know high cortisol does also contribute to my skin inflammation because it gets worse with stress, in the morning, and when I did IF (which is known to raise cortisol in women). My obgyn is helping me with estrogen balance, but I know cortisol management can help. Managing all my hormones can help.

My cramps have gotten painful recently and that could be due to hormonal imbalances and even stress.

I get good sleep and am cycling my fasting and am eating an anti-inflammatory diet. Also coffee is known to raise cortisol, so I'm switching to matcha now. So far I feel better and my hands aren't as itchy.

Also from a more cosmetic POV, matcha makes my skin healthy, pink, and glowing and coffee dries it out. I used to drink matcha all the time in Fall 2019 and my skin looked great (I had bad eczema and ragweed allergies at the time, but my face looked refreshed). But now I've learned to care for health more than looks.

Stress relief and anxiety management are other things I need to work, but they will take time. I'm in an anxious state and need psychological support around me.

Things will get better for me. For now:

anti-inflammatory/low glycemic diet

don't eat a lot of sugar

intermittent fasting

good sleep

nasal breathing

drinking 2 L of reverse osmosis daily

reducing cortisol

brisk walking

taking my supplements to fill in nutritional gaps

eat gut supporting foods and supplements (ION humic extract, fiber and probiotic rich)/take digestive enzymes to reduce bloating

switching to matcha from coffee

supporting hormone balance, especially in the context of female hormones and insulin

support liver health and detoxification processes.

look into stress relief, meditation and mindfulness.

basic hygiene like showering, skin care routine, and brushing teeth

trying yoga and pilates for cortisol reduction and relieving tight muscles and posture support

go for routine health exams

ensure you are metabolically healthy and at a healthy weight

getting psychological support I need (I need a lot)

establishing healthy connections with others

establishing self confidence

wearing spf

Doing brain challenging activities like puzzles

I've tried switching to "natural" products, but it can be challenging. Plus aluminum free deodorant really irritated my skin and I don't want to deal with more rashes. In general I do want to use stuff that contain less BPA plastics and heavy metals, but I do want to be realistic. My DIM supplement has ingredients that are important for phase 2 liver detox. So that is helpful for sure. I also try to eat organic foods that are on the dirty dozen, but I don't want overwhelm myself with that either. Same with 100% glass. I think what really helps is support liver health and even the reverse osmosis water. Having some plastic and harmful metals in the body isn't going to be detrimental to our health unless it's in high amounts.

Food is all about balance and I want to eat anti-inflammatory and low glycemic 80% of the time. I had chocolate today and mozzarella sticks yesterday. In college I did a lot of calorie restriction and sugar free dieting. I won't do that anymore, even though I understand the important of not overeating and not eating a lot of sugar. But restriction isn't healthy either. I think cycle fasting and eating mostly anti-inflammatory and low glycemic and not eating a lot of sugar helps. Also staying at a healthy weight and doing a lot of walking is great for blood sugar (at least in my case).

Anti-inflammatory diets reduce cortisol.

I have a lot of childhood trauma which I hid in the back of my head for over a decade. And a lot of it now is resurfacing and I need to address it. A lot of that resulted in trauma purging, where I start crying, getting angry and pessimistic and even lashing out. And I hate doing that, but what's even worse is running away from my trauma or else it's going to keep on following me. I healed from a lot of stuff, but I still need to heal from more things. And as a chronically anxious adult who was just diagnosed with autism, I need to receive a lot of psychological support as well. But overall I feel like I'm getting better.

I am also lonely and am scared of relationships and commitment because I am scared of pain and rejection. I also cannot accept other people's weaknesses and vulnerabilities because I cannot accept my own. I need to heal and support myself psychologically before moving onto a serious relationship. This is an area of my life where I feel like I'm falling behind, but I know it will get better.