About Me

My name is Denise and I have an autoimmune condition of the thyroid called Hashimoto's Disease. This diagnosis brings a different set of challenges for each patient although most of us have to make major changes in our diet. Until recently, my diet was high in gluten, dairy, soy and corn. In fact, I didn't even know the names of 75% of the items in the fresh food isle! That's been the biggest obstacle on my quest to wellness. It is the reason I started this blog; to find and share recipes without those inflammatory ingredients. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do! If you have a favorite recipe of your own to share, please drop me a note via email or through my facebook page. Thanks for checking out the blog -- I look forward to hearing from you!


Friday, March 11, 2016

I'm Okay With It

Yesterday was day #11 and I can honestly say that my symptoms were no better than before I started the 30-day challenge.  That's not to say I don't recommend that you try it... I'm just saying I don't think it was right for me.
Prior to day #1, I had been gluten and dairy free for over two years. I attribute those two changes to the health improvements I have had since I was diagnosed in 2013.  My thyroid antibodies dropped from 890 to 150 and I'm still working on <35.  Last month, I took a break from red wine, nuts, chocolate, eggs and bacon; it definitely improved my digestive symptoms.  

 At this point, I think it's safe to say that I've eliminated anything that might be upsetting my system.  And quite honestly, my life is too busy to eat like a caveman! Like I said before, breakfast and lunch aren't difficult to keep up with but the dinner meal is a whole other story.  Food is social. My life is busy. 

 So, I'm not throwing-in the towel -- just reanalyzing. I'm convinced that if all I eat from now on is very bland, unseasoned and completely natural food, I would still have digestive issues.  It is what it is.  And I'm okay with where I'm at now. Life is good :-)
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