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It’s not easy to heal. To get rid of bad habits. To be a better person. None of it is easy, but you must stay patient with yourself. No matter how many times you may fall backward, always pick yourself up and try again. You will get there.

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That thin, underlying layer of stress- coupled with bad food choices and plenty of spare time, has prompted me to make some good ol’ gut healers and probiotics. Was my first time making Kefir and Sauerkraut. So far the Kefir is delicious (also super easy to make once you have grains) and the fermented cabbage will take another 2-3 weeks. Will continue making Kefir every 2 days and start on sourdough bread and kombuca or Kvass.

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It’s not selfish to care for yourself 💕

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My Dark Days made me Strong

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What’s All The Hype About Fermented Food? 🤓 It’s only in our modern age of refrigeration, pasteurisation and convenience foods that fermented foods have been ignored and forgotten, and our health has suffered as a result 😭 ‍ Click/tap link in bio to read article!👆 http://bit.ly/2oblw7V And big thanks to Naomi @gutnutrition ‍ #gut #guthealth #healthygut #microbiome #weightloss #mentalhealth #autoimmune #skin #supplements #gapsdiet #paleo #paleodiet #fodmap #whole30 #keto #ketodiet #detox #clean #cleaneating #cleaneats #organicfood #wellness #probiotics #intermittentfasting #meat #plantbased #plantbaseddiet #skinfood #guthealing #gutbrainconnection https://www.instagram.com/p/B9xBCpKAsrx/?igshid=uuhpobtukc3u

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Grocery list for optimizing Calcium + Gut health

Since I’ve been in remission, I’ve noticed that my bone health and gut health has not been the greatest. My BM’s are fine and there’s no trace of inflammation on my scopes or blood work, but I’ve definitely strayed from my diet protocol that allowed me to reach remission without medication. At one point I was taking many forms of probiotic supplements ( and it may have even played the greatest role in getting me into emission), but I’ve noticed that my teeth are still very brittle and I’ve developed allergies (triggering MAST cell activation) from things I was never allergic to prior to IBD. 

I think the bottom line is I gotta remember that even though I am in remission and am healthy enough to function/be active and feel good- there is still a lot of healing left to do with my body systems. If i stray from my diet then I must continue to compensate for healthy gut bacteria, as well as address my calcium needs, especially being lactose intolerant. 

My new grocery haul list.  -kefir (x3 products) -*probiotic supplements and calcium/D/Magnesium supplements -chia seeds (bulk amount) -canned tuna x6 cans -Salmon that I can freeze when not cooking (x5 pieces or family pack) -Organic Bananas x3 bunches -Free range eggs -Frozen mangos -Spinach to freeze -Lettuce + olives -Bones for broth

Some of these items are pretty costly, but the amount I’ve been spending on food for the past 2 months will basically add up to the same total, just this time I am choosing items that will directly optimize my calcium and gut flora. Just gotta stick to it. I’m estimating this to be about $100 (not including the supplements) and lasting me about 2.5 weeks. This is only possible because I am not driving atm and don’t have to pay for insurance. Hopefully I can start making my own fermented products which are the most expensive items on the list and once spring comes around I can focus on growing enough salad ( bc lord knows how pricey that shit is in the north american market).

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Why is this so helpful?

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god really looked at me and said, "aight so out of all the chronic illnesses out there, i give you... shitting disease"

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No losses, just redirections

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Maybe he’s ordering a decaf because he has a heart condition, and you’re about to give him a heart attack and send him to the hospital.

Or maybe he’s just ordering a decaf.

Maybe she’s ordering sugar free because she’s diabetic, and you’re about to put her six feet under.

Or maybe she’s just ordering sugar free,

Maybe they’re ordering non-dairy because they’re intolerant, and you’re about to ruin their day. Maybe they’re allergic, and you’re about to sponsor an all black event in an open field.

Or maybe they’re just ordering non-dairy.

Maybe they ordered gluten free because they can’t process it, and you’re about to destroy their digestive tract.

Or maybe they’re just ordering gluten free.

Maybe they’re ordering this way just because they don’t want the food, for whatever reason.

But are you willing to bet their life on it?

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Merry Christmas to everyone with dietary requirements and/or eating disorders that the fam doesn’t quite understand

let’s try and get this over with lmao

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“When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening. That’s where your power is.”

— Marc and Angel (via onlinecounsellingcollege)