Long story short: Every ‘diet’ is literally a 4-letter word. People need to get back to basics and stop looking for the single point fix, easy cure, magic pill/powder/elixir and engage a condition to let the body heal.
Keto is harmful and so-called ‘paleo’ is simply natural eating. Most people doing gluten-free have no medical need for it and are masking an underlying serious condition which will only worsen in more ways than one. Nearly all restaurants are garbage and people need to return to making foods at home with local, organic and unadulterated ingredients. Natural fats - including leaf lard - are necessary components of human health. Veganism will end up killing most people and the cure for what ails most people is simply standing up to the person you see in the mirror.
I reversed an unknown, nearly 40 year-old condition I had yet achieved my worst state of health ‘eating clean & healthy’. It’s true. My body is still healing, I’m still writing the collection of 4 books governing all aspects of health and yet this list of reversed symptoms makes most people yawn. FReepmail me if you’re interested when my books actually get published; the core concept (top secret) will blow your mind.
And by the way, I’m not selling anything and do not recommend 99.999% of supplements out there.
As well, statistically, nearly 80% of you FReepers are being poisoned by your municipal drinking water (for those of you on city water). The rest of you are aggravating your health with your water...the principal content of one of my books (which started out merely as a chapter).
I am in the fortunate minority who not only reversed a severe, decades-long health decline, but knows why (my tenacity for understanding puzzles is the sole reason); I’m hoping to help others, but 1-in-100 actually cares, so this is all the effort and all the detail I’m sharing. It’s impossible to paraphrase 250,000 words and over 1000 references. The American health problem is complex, yet rather academic once a person understands the antagonists.
Be well. One more thing: Nearly all omega-3 supplements are adulterated or rancid. Eat fish, but avoid Pacific Ocean fish (you know why, even though many here will deny it). There are many sources of natural omega-3, including pork; do your research.
Reversed symptoms (incomplete):
-50 pounds of excess body fat (which was increasing an average of a pound a day at my worst health with no change in diet or activity),
-arthritic pain in my knees, progressing to my fingers years later
-persistent adult cystic acne (aka folliculitis)
-chronic fatigue syndrome, difficulty motivating
-carpal tunnel syndrome in both hands
-lightheadedness prior to meals (symptoms of Type II Diabetes, aka pre-diabetes)
-fatigue – almost intoxication – and fog, after eating
-constipation
-gut bloating (primarily after lunch)
-acid reflux (a temporary condition I experienced solely as my system was being rebalanced, proving it’s reversible without medications, pharmaceutical or otherwise self-medicated)
-insomnia and/or busy-brain preventing falling asleep or back asleep
-chronic back & neck pain (joints and muscles)
-crippling tendonitis & shin splints
-eye coordination (teaming) problems, double vision, night blindness & floaters
-puffy eye, near-constant weeping/tearing
-nearsightedness
-chronic stress, anxiety & depression
-trouble urinating, reduced libido (symptoms of Enlarged Prostate)
-chronic food cravings
-bio-warfare-grade flatulence
-muscle cramps
-greasy skin, bags under the eyes
-unexplained, significant weight gain (in the past few years)
-slowed metabolism
-seasonal allergies (CURED, no shots, supplements or anything)
-near-constant sinus irritation, sniffing, runny nose (non-seasonal allergies)
-sinusitis (persistent congestion), post-nasal drip
-elevated cholesterol (for what that’s worth)
-bruise easily
-brittle nails, nail spots & streaks
-chronic dry skin on hands
-cracked, dry skin on elbows & feet
-chronic athlete’s foot & jock itch
-coarse dry hair
-depression & anxiety
-difficulty gaining weight (in my youth)
-brain fog, inability to concentrate, poor memory * testicular swelling & pain (Epididymitis – inflammation of the epididymis)
-sensitive teeth
-Rib head inflammation/pain, sometimes referred to as Costochondritis, intercostal neuritis or costotransverse sprain
-migraines
-persistent feeling of cold
-snoring
-tinnitus
-body itchiness, itchy ears
-slow healing
-chronic nosebleeds
-severe balance problems
Keto is harmful and so-called ‘paleo’ is simply natural eating. Most people doing gluten-free have no medical need for it and are masking an underlying serious condition which will only worsen in more ways than one. Nearly all restaurants are garbage and people need to return to making foods at home with local, organic and unadulterated ingredients. Natural fats - including leaf lard - are necessary components of human health. Veganism will end up killing most people and the cure for what ails most people is simply standing up to the person you see in the mirror.
I agree with a lot of the above. Not sure what you mean by "standing up to the person you see in the mirror" but willing to hear more if you want to add anything. I'm interested in your process. And that's an impressive list of reversed symptoms.
There are fad diets and fad conditions, totally agree. Gluten is not the devil. I'd say that ghee and butter are better than lard. There are probably some supplements/pills etc that may help some conditions in some people - I have no personal experience with them. I use herb blends that I make myself and have little to no experience with what people generally call supplements. My field is Ayurveda which I will post on more later in the week.
Since you have experienced much improvement in health I hope you do post more.
So, what is your core concept?