Amanda's Health Journal

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All in Diet

Ray Peat on Diet and Avoiding PUFA (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids)

Jan 29

Jan 29 Ray Peat on Diet and Avoiding PUFA (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids)

Mainly, I'm referring to soybean oil, corn oil, safflower oil, canola, sesame oil, sunflower seed oil, palm oil, and any others that are labeled as "unsaturated" or "polyunsaturated."

How to Prepare Chicken Feet Broth For a Big Dose of Collagen

Dec 28

Dec 28 How to Prepare Chicken Feet Broth For a Big Dose of Collagen

Buy chicken feet.
Dump then in a pot and cover with water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Discard water.

Magnesium Oil for Sound Sleep

Dec 14

Dec 14 Magnesium Oil for Sound Sleep

Although I am happy to say I don’t have headaches, muscle aches, or general fatigue - common symptoms of magnesium deficiency - I did have a little trouble sleeping soundly from time to time. Magnesium oil changed that.

My Notes on Modifilan

Dec 23

Dec 23 My Notes on Modifilan

Detoxification, Diet

Modifilan is a Laminaria seaweed extract - full of minerals including iodine. I have taken it over the years with very good effects, including better blood as seen through microscopy. Through my correspondence with Sergei Zinn, founder of the company, I understand more of how Modifilan works.

Apr 22

Apr 22 More Ray Peat

Scrambled eggs in butter, orange juice, milk, coffee with cream and organic cane sugar, and protein like beef or lamb with a glass of milk and oj…How I love Ray.

Ray Peat, Hypothyroidism and Diet

Apr 8

Apr 8 Ray Peat, Hypothyroidism and Diet

Yesterday I got back into Dr. Ray Peat and his explanation for hypothyroidism, including the need for calcium via milk and cheese and ice cream so I have been partaking…

A Recipe for Health: 7 Steps to Get Started

Jan 27

Jan 27 A Recipe for Health: 7 Steps to Get Started

Detoxification, Diet, Movement, Breathing and Meditation, Attitude of Allowing

An organized plan, and the support to accomplish it, are what we'll discuss now. Readers, we would appreciate your reflections and thoughts on these topics. What in life has worked the most for you? After so many years as a 'health nut', here are my thoughts.

Nov 16
Nov 16 Dr. Larry Wilson on Adrenal Fatigue and More

Detoxification, Diet, Breathing and Meditation

In this information-packed audio interview, Dr. Wilson - the first to really describe the benefits of near infrared sauna therapy - speaks about nutritional balancing, toxic metals, brain fog, adrenal fatigue and more.

Food Intolerance Blood Test

Aug 21

Aug 21 Food Intolerance Blood Test

Last month I pricked my finger and dropped some blood onto a paper that I then mailed to Pacific Biotesting Services in Washington State. A local D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathy) recommended them. Not too expensive, either.

Eating Wheat Again

Apr 29

Apr 29 Eating Wheat Again

A few months ago I read an article in Martha Stewart’s Living Magazine about Jack Bezian, who has been baking wheat bread the traditional way for many years. He sells it at farmers’ markets in Santa Monica, California.

Top Ten Reasons I’m Starting the GAPS Diet

Apr 14

Apr 14 Top Ten Reasons I’m Starting the GAPS Diet

Diet, Detoxification

My son and I are not autistic, but soon we will embark on Dr. Natasha Campbell-Mcbride’s GAPS Diet. GAPS is short for Gut and Psychology Syndrome, or in our case, Gut and Physiology Syndrome Diet.

My Experience on the Body Ecology Diet

Apr 4

Apr 4 My Experience on the Body Ecology Diet

Diet, Detoxification

The Body Ecology Diet by Donna Gates was one of the first health diets that I tried. Sometimes I wasn’t 100%. When I was, I felt super tired and weak (and always bloated!). Some might attribute that to die-off.

Pig's Feet Broth

Mar 1

Mar 1 Pig's Feet Broth

Pigs feet are called trotters, did you know that? I did not. I did know however that broth made from it has LOTS of collagen!

I.V. Hydrogen Peroxide

Feb 29

Feb 29 I.V. Hydrogen Peroxide

Detoxification, Diet

These journal entries are from a few years ago, when I did about 7 i.v. hydrogen peroxide sessions. Why would I do such a weird, crazy thing?

A Chiropractor's Attempt to Help

Feb 24

Feb 24 A Chiropractor's Attempt to Help

Here are journal entries from March. At that time I was seeing a Dr. David Klein for my mysterious bloating and skin symptoms. He tried his best but he couldn't 'fix' what I had.

Chocolate and Coffee and The Paleo Diet

Feb 10

Feb 10 Chocolate and Coffee and The Paleo Diet

Here I am being brave. I am throwing away the delicious espresso chocolate cake I made today. Ingredients: coconut oil, eggs, espresso, vanilla, cocoa, dark chocolate chips, honey.

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Jan 23

Jan 23 Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

Hashimoto's Thyroiditis. Sounds alarming, doesn't it? Even more frightening: autoimmune disease. However, I am not scared. I am emboldened.

A Look at the Paleo Diet

Jan 18

Jan 18 A Look at the Paleo Diet

The Paleo Diet is also known as the Paleolithic or Caveman diet. Basically you eat meats, vegetables, fruits and nuts. Many believe that this is the way humans ate as they evolved over millions of years.

The Atkins Diet

Dec 27

Dec 27 The Atkins Diet

Day 3 on Atkins: Check my notebook to see new supplements I’m on. I am actually eating fried pork rinds cause they’re allowed on the Atkins diet.

Leaky Gut Syndrome and Diet

Dec 23

Dec 23 Leaky Gut Syndrome and Diet

When I was first embroiled in my newly-found health problems, I struggled for internet enlightenment on the right way to eat. I tried the Special Foods Diet, the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, the Elimination Diet, the Raw Foods Diet and many more.