Figuring out how to open my dextox pathway

[JenniferS]

Hello friends,
A little history-- I am almost 29
I had severe PPD/PPP/anxiety after baby#1 born 8/2004 got off all meds 4/2006
Lots of cavities, cervical dysplasia, miscarriage 2/2006 with hemmorage

Started moving TF from super low-fat (was quite vegan from 10/2005-3/2006) in 3/2006
Went to Julia Ross' clinic in 8/2006-helped with nutrient therapy and amino acids. Diagnosed with multiple food allergies IgG--gluten, dairy, egg, tomatoes...Main issue is arthritis feelings, anxiety/irritability
Also diagnosed with Lyme--Took 6 rounds of abx before realizing that was a bad move. Quit abx3/2007, suppotred immune system..have been symptom free for almost 2 years
Also diagnosed with pyrolluria--zinc levels are now up
Main issue for depression seemed to be low-nutient levels. Adrenals were off but not horribly. Thyroid was normal (and they are very good at detecting throid issues at that clinic)

So far-
No mental problems. Feel good. Rarely feel panicky at night..resolves with eating more protein (esp red meat), less carbs and a little magnesium.
Hemoglobin good but not storing according to ferritin numbers. Had low vitamin D--supplement with HVCLO and D3..getting tested again soon.
Cervial dysplasia resoved as of last appointment 6 months ago. But I did have an ovarian cyst burst at that appointment during my pelvic (my OB is pretty rough!)..They did an ultrasound and it showed fluid. I have felt a dull ache that comes and goes there for years.....still feel it and wondering if it is something digestive.

Issues Now--
Had a baby 2/2008--started having gallbladder issues in November and saw my ND. Taking NOW Super Enzymes..Just started Standard Process AF BetaFood

Still have multiple food allergies.
(I am breastfeeding)

What I know--
I know I need ferments (I do saurkraut and juice kefir) and should probably start green smoothies.

I think I am a slow to moderate Phase 1 detoxifier because I used to be very sensitive to drugs (caffine, anasthesia) BUT I am less sensitive now...maybe detoxification is improving.

I probably need methionine since I read that pregnancy (estrogen excess) causes
stagnation of bil in the liver and can cause gallbladder issues. The pain actually started THE DAY I started cutting back on protein and adding more fat (even though I had not eaten low fat for years)

I think I need milk thistle--I have an unopened bottle from Herb Pharm. (HOW MUCH SHOULD I TAKE? I AM BFing a 13 month old)
I drink dandelion root tea.

Need more excercise--even though I do move a lot I need a more vigorous activity.


I pretty much eat GAPS legal foods since I don't tolerate starch/grains well. My main foods eat beef, chicken, broth, butter, coconut oil, berrries, brassicas, salad, caraway saurkraut, juice kefir, carrots, onions, garlic, lentils, coconut milk, lots of spices, nuts, seeds, squashes, natural PB.....

I should have acess to raw goat milk in a month or so to try out in kefir form.
My ND is also really into liver support so I can go to her for help if I get stuck along the path. We are going through a financially challenging time right now and I want to keep working on my gallbladder/IgG issues.

Thanks so much. I am so grateful to have a place to work through this!
JenniferS

[Shannon]

That's a great article, thanks! And I hear you on the complexity... Every time I figure out the next step for myself, it just seems to create a new 'deficiency' that I need to get caught up on. Right now I'm working on vit A and C...