Today starts a week of testing....

Today: SIBO hydrogen breath test... let's get a clear picture here.  May 1st colonoscopy and endoscopy to confirm H. pylori is gone and to make sure nothing has changed over the last two years.

Where's my brain?  Well, a roller coaster.  I want answers.  I want resolution.  But really when people are struggling with their health who doesn't want those things.  I want clear direction and I want to enjoy life daily being a wife and mother.  The later doesn't require the former.  I can choose to enjoy every moment no matter what is going on.  God can create and develop me into whatever he needs to to accomplishment His plan for my life.  So while I am praying for what my heart desires, I am also praying for what God's heart desires for me.  And let me tell you... In Matthew there is a prayer that Jesus gave to the disciples when they asked him for instructions on how to pray.  It's referred to as the Lords Prayer.  God Let Your Will Be Done On Earth as it is In Heaven.  God's will is total health and wholeness.  Spiritually, Mentally, Emotionally, and Physically.  There is no sickness in heaven so I know without a doubt that my prayers are in line with His will for my life.

Anyway.... more news will follow soon.  In the meantime take charge of your health.  Be a diligent student and don't believe the propaganda that the FDA is protecting our food supply.  Eat organic, eat locally, don't eat processed crap.  YOU CAN DO IT!  And your body will thank you for it.

SCD/GAPS/BED

So, we have started a new lifestyle in our home.  We are transitioning everyone to the SCD/GAPS diet to work on improving our overall health.  This all came about due to a diagnosis of SIBO (small intestine bacteria overgrowth).  Visit www.siboinfo.com for more information.  While reading through this site I realized that diet was the most important part of recovery.  So I will be following this diet as well continuing to receive AAT (advanced allergy therapeutics) treatments for my food sensitivities, as well as natural antibiotics like (garlic, oregano oil, peppermint oil).  My goal is to avoid traditional antibiotics because they just destroy your gut and should only be used when absolutely necessary.  I am not totally against them, but overuse of them has and is causing major problems.  I will also be adding in probiotics and fermented foods!  So keep watching for the updates and hopefully others struggling with gut issues will find some encouragement.

I will also be posting recipes that my family enjoys!

Good Reads:
Breaking the Vicious Cycle (Elaine Gotchall)
GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) (Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride)
Body Ecology (Donna Gates)

If You Could Crawl Inside My Head:

You would be confused.  I am Praising God, and questioning God, I am singing to God and I am screaming to God... why is my family going through this!  All of our guts are a mess and we can seem to correct it no matter what.  There are so many trials going on that I don’t care to list them.  BUT, I am still filled with Hope that all things work together for the good of those of who Love Him.  And I do.  He is my redeemer, our redeemer, our healer, our Father, the creator of the universe.  And He chose me before the creation of all things to be called His daughter.  And I am HOPEFUL.  This is only a moment.

there are moments of clarity, and there are moments when I just wish the answers would come and some lasting progress would show itself here.  But I will keep pushing through the treatment, until I push past.  I guess it's kinda like running cross country.  You go all out at first, and then you need to hold back and pace yourself for the final push towards the finish line.  Right now this hill is long and steep and I am trying my hardest to keep pace and not fall back under the pain of pushing past this point.  Because you know whats at the top of the hill....  the down hill where things are easier and your legs aren't burning.