Are you a primary or secondary teacher? I went through for primary… i love the little ones… they crack me up. I don’t teach now though- iwas too sick to have the stamina to run around all day so i did the big switch and ended up in a desk job while i figured out my health. Now 4 years later, man. do i EVER miss it. One day I’ll go back i hope.

So, for allergens- I ended up getting a vega test done- it was about 120$. It was the only way to get a definitive list of everything i was reacting to, and how much i reacted to them. I had all kinds of wierd symptoms- xanthan gum and sulfites, for example, give me heart palpitations, dizziness, and fever symptoms. Tomatoes and dark leafy greens and garlic go completely undigested. Wheat, most grains and sugar make me tired, painfully bloated and gassy, and really depressed. The list goes on and on lol. The thing is- apparently intolerances are due to an inability to digest various forms of protein. It seems plant proteins really kick me- lectins and glutens are big ones for me.

Anyhow, vega test. It confirmed what i was suspicious of, and i was amazed at how long the list was. Now that my gut is healing, i can re-incoporate a few things, which is good. :) I got it done with a local MD, but usually you have to go to a Naturopath doctor to get it done. Interestingly, I afterwards tried a muscle resistance test and an IgeE blood test, and both confirmed the results from the Vega. Vega was great- I’d bring in a laundry basket full of stuff (including perfumes, sauces, spices, personal care products) and get them to test every last one of them. I hope that helps? give me a shout anytime for anything :)
alea

Like the receipe :)
Luisa