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Hey now! There are some of us that have more respect for our veterinarians than we do for our people dr.s!

Seriously, I do... a vet has to learn so much more than a physician. They also have to do so with many more species than any physician, and then keep all that data straight!

Plus, vets have bigger hearts, IMHO. I have only ever known one physician that would do good deeds on credit and let you make payments for several years. The same one also would treat an illness on nothing more than the hope that work comp will pay later. But other than him, I have very little respect for physicians. Their reasons for becoming dr.s (fame, glory, money, power) are never as noble as the reasons people become vets.

So, although I may not have the ambition or drive to try your special diet, I have great respect for your chosen profession. No more "just" comments, man!

Once again, . It is great to be a part of a profession that enjoys that kind of sentiment being shared about it. Although we have our share of bad apples, I have to agree with you about veterinarians in general. It's also nice to hear a number of people say "I always wanted to be a vet growing up" when they find out what I do. Makes for a nice, immediate connection in conversations.

Now, on that lack of drive or motivation to do the diet.... Is it because you do not believe it will help, that you think it would be too hard to do, or that you are simply not interested in the concept? The diet is very logical from every angle from which we approach it.

First off, it simply eliminates the top 4 food allergens....cow's milk, wheat (gluten), soy and corn. Secondly, they are the main allergens because of the damage they do to the intestinal villi. They are the only four foods that induce villous atrophy of the duodenum. This results in the malabsorption of critical nutrients, including calcium, iron, iodine, B complex, C, and trace minerals (zinc, copper, magnesium, and many more). This results in reduced health and function of tissues, enzyme systems, and the immune system. This facilitates the rise of opportunistic organisms, including viruses, bacteria, mycoplasma, fungi and yeast (e.g. Candida).

These same foods are also loaded with inflammatory glycoproteins (lectins), estrogens (which are inflammatory, neurostimulating and immune suppressive), and staggering amounts of the amino acids glutamate and aspartate, those non-essential amino acids that act as the main neurotransmitters in our brain which also drive seizures in excessive amounts. As you all know, MSG (monosodium glutamate) and Nutrisweet (aspartame) can trigger seizures. The news flash is that the foods that are rich in these amino acids can do the same thing. They simply take longer to do so, with MSG inducing seizures in less than a hour and the foods doing it in 4-6 hours. This is why so many "insomniacs" wake up at 1-2 AM, 4-6 hours after they have eaten dinner and dessert, which are typically loaded with these "excitotoxins" (amino acids).

So you see, the diet is completely logical and covers soooooo many bases, all from simply avoiding the top 4 human, dog and cat food allergens. Think those allergies are warning us of something???

I hope this helps,
John

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Now, on that lack of drive or motivation to do the diet.... Is it because you do not believe it will help, that you think it would be too hard to do, or that you are simply not interested in the concept? The diet is very logical from every angle from which we approach it.

Well, it's hard to explain, but a combo of the above, lol.

I have a lot more wrong with me than "just" epilepsy. I have rsd/crpsII, due to a surgical screw-up and a minor electrocution... that's been going on for 14 years now, a very long time to be in constant pain.

Then there's the AIDS. That's the one people think is the worst, of course (Due to pain issues, I'd rather have aids than rsd). I am not on the meds I should be on, because they all cause horrible muscle/nerve aches, which exacerbate the rsd/crps more than I can handle. It's great not treating one disease because of what it does to the symptoms of another, I tell you what. I have a great choice to make... die quicker w/o the aids meds, or live longer in excruciating pain. Hmmmm

What's even worse is the aids meds dosages. Michael, my man, is 5'11" and 235 lbs... I am 5'0" and weigh a whopping 90 lbs. Yet, they give us BOTH the exact same dosages of aids meds. They will NOT give me kids meds (more expensive, I gather), nor will they allow pills for adults to be cut in half. So, that leaves me with just one alternative: to take none.

I basically live on Boost, which I doubt very seriously meets the needs of your diet, lol. Most of the rest of my food comes out of boxes these days, yuckos, except when Michael feels like cooking. He's got aids and hepC, too. However, he is a french chef.... and couldn't begin to cook w/o all those ingredients you want us to avoid. It already takes me long enough grocery shopping, having to make sure everything I buy is msg-free. Michael is allergic to it, causes him days-long migraines. Now that I have had no msg in my diet for so long, I can't tolerate it either.

So, there are my reasons for not adopting your diet. While it may be the greatest thing ever, it is definitely not for me. When you figure out how to box it and ship it, let me know, lol! Of course, then I wouldn't be able to afford it, nor would my insurance cover it. Another Hmmmm.

Hey Rogue,

I do sympathize with the difficulty of eating like this. It was really tough at first, with my trying to find things to eat being just as hard as giving up all of my favorite junk. But, it becomes a lifestyle and MUCH easier with time. I eats lots of meats/eggs/fish, fruits, veggies, salads, nuts, berries, some rice and some potatoes. I eat a lot of the same thing but that's OK. I'd rather feel good than have as much variety as I use to. Of course, my variety could be much greater if I had more time to be creative. This does not have to be so limiting. There are lots of great gluten-free products out there now and more on the way.

The cold hard truth ( ) is that people in your medical situation need this information more than anyone else. You may find that your pain threshold would improve dramatically in a short period of time. And you're right about the Boost. Dairy-based nutrition is the worst. I wanted to cry every time I walked the halls of the hospice my Mom was in, as I watched all of the elderly (many with Alzheimer's) drinking all of that Boost and Ensure. They'd be much better off drinking a fruit smoothie or veggie juice with egg protein. But hey, that doesn't come in a can.

The key is immune system health and the "big 4" are wreaking havoc on our ability to maintain a healthy "coat of armor". Cow milk is not the number one human, dog and cat allergen for no reason. Note that the Boost boldly states that most of its flavors are gluten-free. Thank Goodness. The combo is a major one-two punch. It does have corn products, though.

Have you read about Eating Right for Your Blood Type? Great stuff, all based on the topic of lectins. Dr. D'Adamo knows what he is talking about. (www.dadamo.com). Check out some of his testimonials. Amazing and totally explainable.

Keep seeking answers.
John

I most certainly will, thank you I have bookmarked that link, it's lunch time lol. Thank you very much for all your help.