Some of you are here for a few reasons. You might have a fussy baby. You might have some strange looking
diapers. You might have a rashy
baby. You might have all of the
above. We’re glad you’ve found us –
we’re here to help! The very vast
majority of mothers with these issues chose to eliminate what they believe to be the trigger food in their
diet. Examples would include: avoiding
dairy or avoiding soy or wheat/gluten.
This is a “watch and see approach” that works well. Some have to go into really deep elimination
– Corn, soy, dairy, gluten containing grains, nightshades, etc…the list can get
REALLY long. And the process can get really
complicated. At times, I feel like some
of our mommas get very caught up in elimination. You can eliminate yourself into oblivion
without good results at times.
We’re here to tell you and share with you (and have you all
share!) what worked for us, why we did it, how we did it. We want you to have access to what you need
in this arena of breastfeeding and nourishing your family. With the very nature
of this board, it’s easy to fall into the “I KNOW WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU” trap.
I want all of you to keep in mind the very personal and individual journey that
each of us is on. Some will need to
eliminate one thing. Some will need to
eliminate five things. Some will need a
reset of the system that involves much personal research (highly, HIGHLY encouraged!)
and food choices. And we can help
through our wonderful, cooperative peer-to-peer support system. The admins and members are here to help and
can guide you – but the choices and the path you take must be your own!
Your guts are
dynamic. They do amazing things when it
comes to assimilating nutrition, protecting you with immunity, cleaning away
toxins we introduce and just from everyday life. But sometimes, those processes are
interrupted because our guts become damaged or tired from all of the toxins and
life and food choices and stress.
Gut-Healing is an intensive, multi-leveled process. And if you need that, there are several of us
who have been there and done that – we can absolutely share our
experiences. There are many paths to
good health. Gut Healing is one of
them. It’s a broad concept, with some
detailed applications. Some examples of
a Gut-Healing protocol would include Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS), The
Candida Diet, The Select Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) and vegan/vegetarian versions
of the aforementioned. These are just
SOME of the paths through Gut-Healing.
It’s truly an individual choice and an individual journey.
Currently, we are in the process of making this a
friendlier, more accessible resource for all of our members. Our focus is breastfeeding mothers who are
trying to eliminate one or some foods for baby’s digestion and health. While we are primarily concerned with only
the elimination aspect, we can share
our gut-healing ideas and stories when needed and indicated. We want to help you with resources for
research, food information, recipes, understanding, and a light at the end of
the tunnel. Your stay here might be
short and to the point. It might be a
life changing path that makes you look at the food you eat and the body you
inhabit very differently. We aren’t here
to get into the deep crevices of specific issues – there are groups for that
with professionals and more experienced people.
We want to help you feed your body and feed your baby. If we can’t do that – take heart – we know
how to find people that can!
We are mothers, sharing our experience and research with you
– not doctors or nutritional professionals.
As with any health-related matter, seek medical attention and expertise
as indicated. Any advice given here is
not to be taken as medical advice.
