Moderators: JeffN, f1jim, John McDougall, carolve, Heather McDougall
Giantsbran wrote:Thanks Patty.
True I came into this disease while I was eating paleo.... However, I have tried both McDougall's diet along with other vegan diets like 80/10/10, Nutritarian, etc... I couldn't last on any of them for longer than a week. My cognitive functioning plummeted, anxiety skyrocketed, digestion was a mess, and most of my CFS symptoms were exacerbated.
So it appears that right now paleo is the best fit for me.
Giantsbran wrote:Thanks Patty.
True I came into this disease while I was eating paleo.... However, I have tried both McDougall's diet along with other vegan diets like 80/10/10, Nutritarian, etc... I couldn't last on any of them for longer than a week. My cognitive functioning plummeted, anxiety skyrocketed, digestion was a mess, and most of my CFS symptoms were exacerbated.
So it appears that right now paleo is the best fit for me.
Giantsbran wrote:Hey guys first post here.
I'm 22 and have been dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome for a year now and am basically bedridden. In my efforts to overcome this debilitating condition which has deteriorated my health in many ways, I have gotten very into nutrition.
For the past few years I have been eating a fairly strict paleo diet and have gotten involved with the paleo community. I notice that it tends to be people who are younger, into crossfit and similar programs.... I have just recently gotten into McDougalls work and I notice it tends to be people much older. I very rarely see many young people/athletes who talk about eating McDougall's diet, while there are TONS of athletes who preach Paleo.
Now I am in no way bashing this community or John McDougall. It's just an observation I have made and was curious if you guys can offer up some theories as too why this is the case. Thanks!
lilypad wrote:I have Ehlers Danlos syndrome and symptoms of CFS. I have low muscle tone and loose unstable joints and generally feel tired and terrible. Since starting this WOE I have more energy and am able to tolerate my condition better. Most people with my condition have some degree of CFS.
I used to have Hughes syndrome, which is an auto-immune disorder which causes the blood to be 'too sticky'. This was causing me fatigue, headaches, poor memory. I was due to be on anticoagulants, but luckily I came across this WOE and my bloodwork is now normal.
These are things that have helped me immensely with energy and wellbeing-
Eliminating dairy (I was already vegetarian)
Eating loads of starch
Eliminating gluten- I eat quinoa, rice, brown rice spaghetti, millet, GF oats, buckwheat, corn
Taking 1tsp of turmeric a day
Taking aloe vera juice
Taking 5HTP
You should give Pilates a go. I have very low muscle tone, naturally, so any high impact exercise is painful and damages my joints and I just don't have the muscle strength to do it. But I do Pilates which I love, it builds up core strength which protects me against further joint damage, and makes me feel more stable and strong. I also use an exercise bike, as it doesn't require full weight on my joints. This is what my physio recommends I do.
I found giving up gluten helped a lot. I feel less tired and a bit stronger. Lots of people with Ehlers Danlos are gluten intolerant and find it helps their condition if they eliminate it.
eXtremE wrote:The main reason IMO is healthy young ppl don't get sick from eating too much of the wrongs foods until they are much older. Then, they get on the information (google) highway and discover this WOE in an effort to better their health condition.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 19 guests