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Dec. 28, 2005
The Maker's Diet
timetoshare asked what the Maker's Diet is.
Well, I came to discover the Maker's Diet after my chiropractor gave me a book to read. The book, Patient Heal Thyself, was written by a young man named Jordan Rubin who, at age 19, was essentially dying -- wasting away to nothing. He battled an incurable disease and consulted experts around the world to try and get help, to no avail.
He finally found the answer in certain dietary supplements and a strict dietary change...eliminating yeast-producing foods, as well as hormone and antibiotic-laden animal products and produce with pesticides. He was completely cured!
In a nutshell, he believes that auto-immune problems (as well as other health conditions) are frequently caused by an undiagnosed yeast overgrowth problem, so the diet does focus on eliminating yeast.
The Maker's Diet is his second book. It goes into more detail about the diet itself, and has lots of recipes. Honestly, I would recommend both books to anyone suffering from chronic health problems.
When I first read the books and tried the diet, I was very skeptical. As far as I knew, there is no cure for fibromyalgia or rheumatoid arthritis...but when you are struggling with crippling fatigue coupled with chronic muscle and joint pain, you are desperate enough to try anything, so I gave it a shot. I really DID feel like a new person when I was following the diet!
A word of caution though, if you try the diet, you HAVE to be committed to sticking it out. As Jazzymom said, it is difficult to stick to. The organic foods are costly and the diet is quite restrictive, especially during the first two weeks. Also, if you do have a yeast overgrowth problem, you will suffer a "die-off" reaction for the first couple of weeks (meaning you will feel much much worse before you feel better).
Kellyque777 mentioned the supplements being costly...and they are. But, in my case, I am saving the money that I regularly spent on doctors by using the supplements. I also purchase all of my supplements through Vita-cost. If you haven't shopped with them before, I HIGHLY recommend them. They offer DEEP discounts on vitamins and supplements, they have wonderful service, and they even have a system that allows you to automatically re-order before you run out.
I am thankful to find Jazzymom, another person who will be joining the diet with me. Since it is so difficult to follow, it will be nice to have some accountability.
Kelly, I also suffer from PCOS so I will have to look for that book.
If you have managed to read this far  , here is a link to Dr. Mercola's site about The Maker's Diet. Even if you aren't interested in the diet, Dr. Mercola has tons of good health information on his site.
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Dec. 28, 2005 - Maker's Diet |
| Posted by amey |
I think that the information in the Maker's Diet book is very accurate. Although the Garden of Life supplements are expensive, I'll bet they're very effective. I personally use the coconut oil (delicious!) and cod liver oil. Both are very good. I haven't really gone on the Maker's Diet, but have incorporated many of the principles in the book into our normal everyday lifestyle. These are similar to Dr. Mercola's ideas and also the Weston Price Foundation. Jordan Rubin also has a new book coming out in January.
Go Janne! You can do it! Think of how great you'll feel! :-) |
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Dec. 28, 2005 - Great Info Janne |
| Posted by Kellyque777 |
Thank you for taking the time to address some of our questions and hesitations on the Maker's Diet. I will have to check out the link for the vitamins at low cost. I also need to pick up the Maker's Diet book again and incorporate it into my reading along with the PCOS Diet book. I think they will nicely go together.
It is nice to know we are not alone in this weight loss, getting healthy journey.
<>< Kelly |
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Dec. 30, 2005 - This sounds good! |
| Posted by gettinghealthy |
I may have to buy this book and try it. I have a high-functioning/Asperger's son who is a very picky eater. Is your child a picky eater, too? I also have PCOS and Insulin Resistance. My daughter has autoimmune hearing loss and insulin resistance (not formally diagnosed, but she has the extra weight around the middle which is a big sign!). Thanks for the info on the book.
Kris |
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- Vitamin C - Emergen C - 1 package
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- Red Raspberry leaf tea – 1 cup
- Clenzology
- Aromatherapy A.M
- Alphacleanse (1-2 capsules with 8 oz. pure water)
- 3 Primal Defense
- Morning cleansing drink
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- Calcium/Magnesium - 2
- Mother’s Milk Tea – 1 cup
- Bottle of water
- Clear Energy – 1 caplet
- MSM (5 capsules/5,000 mg)
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- 3 Primal Defense
- Clear Energy – 1 caplet
- MSM (5 capsules/5,000 mg)
- Afternoon cleansing drink
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- Mother’s Milk Tea – 1 cup
- Bottle of water
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- Red Raspberry Leaf Tea – 1 cup
- Bottle of water
- 3 Primal Defense
- Clear Energy – 1 caplet
- MSM (5 capsules/5,000 mg)
- Icelandic Cod Liver Oil: 1 tablespoon
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- Calcium/Magnesium - 2
- MSM (5 capsules/5,000 mg)
- Mother’s Milk Tea – 1 cup
- Clenzology
- Aromatherapy
- Omegacleanse (1-2 capsules with 8 oz. pure water)
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