Compared to where I have been, I am feeling much improvement these last few days. I am so optimistic that if this continues I can lead an almost normal life. I cannot figure out anything that I have done differently this last week except I had been craving red meat for a few weeks. I NEVER eat meat and gag at the sight so it was a very odd craving indeed. Finally I did succumb and bought a steak and thereafter hamburger. Could this be the reason for my improvement? I have no doubt that I was protein deficient despite my best efforts, but maybe, just maybe the meat is helping me heal? Maybe it is all just a coincidence but I will try to stay the course, though it goes against my value system. Tonight I will try a small piece of chicken.