User sblueyez - PaleoHacks.com

Answer by Sblueyez for can you use a probiotic capsule as a rectal suppository?

2012-09-23T06:33:23Z

I've worked with suppositories before (med tech) and I can tell you that they will start melting right away when being handled. That leads me to think the gel caps with oral meds won't break down the way a suppository will.

Have you tried cultured coconut milk or sunsweet prunes? Prunes have become an every other day thing for me. Just some suggestions if you haven't tried them yet.

I am not exactly sure if it is what you had in mind but I wouldn't put something in your rectum that isn't designed to be there. You could injure your body or have (over)absorption problems. Also keep in mind, suppositories go in your rectum, which comes after your colon, which might cause logistics problems if you're trying to get it all the way to your colon like you indicated.

Answer by Sblueyez for brain fog: worse beore it gets better on paleo diet?

2012-09-14T01:49:15Z

I was like that at first too. I think it was carb withdrawal. It got better once my body started running efficiently on paleo foods and stopped craving starchy/sugary/grain non-foods.

It got even better after chelation but that'll cause a stir here so that's all I'll say about that.

Answer by Sblueyez for How can you tell if you can "tolerate dairy" if no obvious gastrointestinal issues?

2012-09-14T01:45:18Z

I get itchy, bloated and runny/stuffed nose with sneezing etc.

Answer by Sblueyez for Does paleo diet help with Myopia?

2012-08-27T14:51:39Z

This is my first time doing paleo and about 6 months doing it. It is also the first time I've gone to the eye doctor since I was 9 years old and my prescription hasn't changed. First time ever. It was very strange to me. I can't say for sure it was the paleo. It didn't get better, just didn't get worse.

Answer by Sblueyez for Tell me everything you know about milk

2012-08-17T19:08:38Z

It is for baby cows. End of story.

Answer by Sblueyez for Share a recent success?

2012-07-13T01:47:02Z

I made lots of changes! I started paleo in March. here are my starting stats: Weight-187 Pants size: 14 CRP (inflammation) - 21 Cholesterol- 204 Triglycerides- 202 HDL- 61 LDL- 103

My July stats!: Weight- 170 Size- 10 CRP- 13 Cholesterol- 170 Triglycerides- 69!!! HDL- 47 LDL- 109

My doctor was stoked! I'm stoked! I went from what I thought was a fairly "healthy" SAD, low fat, oatmeal, whole grain etc.

Now I eat plants, animals, and FATs. Yes, fats! No grains except for the occasional rice. No tubers except the occasional yams (are they starchy? I don't even care). Lots of dark chocolate. Lots of fruits, veggies and meat. Small amount of nuts. I'm not missing anything from my old diet. Sleep, nails, hair, energy, brain fog, all improved!! I just found out today and had to brag, but you asked! ;)

Answer by Sblueyez for BUTTER VERUS COCONUT OIL - WHICH IS BETTER FOR YOU

2012-05-22T22:28:14Z

For ME, coconut oil. I have inflammatory disease. The casein in butter makes it worse for me so I stick to strict paleo. No butter. If I absolutely must then I use ghee.

Answer by Sblueyez for Should I really take thyroid meds for TSH ranging between 4 - 7.5?

2012-05-10T15:40:00Z

My doctor goes by how I feel. Mine was about 5 and I started on Levi. I wasn't feeling relief so I switched to ERFA. It brought it down to 2.3. Then he upped my ERFA and mine is less than one now. If it isn't bothering you then it seems like you could do without it. I had to nap, was too tired during the day, dry skin and couldn't lose any weight. For the first time in years I'm losing weight. Remember if you are taking levo etc the common thought is that you can't stop it because your thyroid won't start up again. If I were you and not having symptoms and able to lose weight I wouldn't do it but it is up to you. Ask your doctor what happens biologically if you don't take it. Maybe there are more benefits than just the few I mentioned. Also, have your t3 and t4 checked. You need to make sure the whole thyroid process is happening and tsh is only one part of it.

When will the oily-ness calm down?

2012-05-09T04:52:03Z

I've been doing paleo for a month now. I have noticed a decrease in acne, I even had zero PMS acne. Although lately, my face and hair are super oily! I haven't changed my skin/hair regimen since I started paleo and maybe I need to, or maybe my skin is just adjusting. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I shower and shampoo every other day, which will change to once a day as it gets hotter here (Arizona). I wash with facial wash every other day and moisturizer after that because my face gets tight from it. On the days where I don't wash my face with soap I use a cloth with water. This has generally worked but lately my face has become and oil slick, but aside from that looks really good! My hair has been an embarrassment. Oily hair shows up really really easily with my blond hair. I used to be able to shower and go all the way through the next day with my hair remaining clean. Lately, I can only go one day. I don't think it's heat because this is the first year it has happened and I remain indoors on most days. Any ideas? Will my hormones level out eventually? is this just the way it is?!

Answer by Sblueyez for When would you start exercising, or would you exercise at all?

2012-05-05T06:32:55Z

I'm in the same boat, losing without exercise. I was going to wait until I got stuck to add it in but I am getting bored. I find myself moving more the less I weigh. I think it has to do with my favorite pass-time of boredom eating no longer being in the picture. Now when I'm bored I hop on the mini trampoline. I'll graduate to something else when my body says so.

Answer by Sblueyez for Do you have to be lifelong VLC or LC for PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)?

2012-05-04T17:34:40Z

I have PCOS, stopped my birth control and I am usually around 80g carbs. Under 100 seems to keep me feeling good. Mind you I haven't been paleo for very long like you were seeking.

Stuck after losing 8 lbs

2012-04-30T03:49:52Z

Hi there, I'm new so go easy on me!

I was put on paleo a month ago by my doctor due to extreme inflammation/Lupus. My ANA w/ Titer came out to be 1:1280, and normal is less than 1:40. So, I was very inflamed!! Any way, I went paleo the day I found out and have been very strict ever since, as that seems to be the protocol for inflammatory paleo diets. I do not eat grains, dairy, processed foods, legumes, sugar.

After 2 days of paleo I dropped more than 5 lbs. I assume this is water weight due to eating SAD so I do not count it. After that I was losing 2 lbs a week. My weight has plateaued and I'm wondering why. I count calories via MyFitnessPal, because it keeps me on track and lets me see how many sugars (from fruits) I am eating. I was having multiple servings of fruit a day, about 3 times. I cut down to once a day right around when I stopped losing.

I'm 24yrs old, female, 5'4", endomorph, 172 lbs, so I have plenty to lose. One thing I'm wondering is if I'm not eating enough and my body is getting greedy.

Here is what a typical day is for me: Brekky: 2 eggs Snack: Pear Lunch: Chicken breast with romaine and cherry tomatoes. EVO Oil and a tiny bit of balsamic Snack: Almond butter, raw crunchy unsalted Dinner: More Chicken or pork tenderloin (grilled) w/cabbage or asparagus (grilled with olive oil)

It is new for me not to be hungry all day, not feel faint if I don't eat every few hours, not crave carbs uncontrollably. Because I don't feel hungry I'm only eating about 1000 calories a day. Sometimes a little less. Once a week I eat around 1500, just due to feeling hungry.

Around the same time I stopped losing I got pretty constipated(TMI!). For a few days I assumed the not losing was due to this. I am having normal movements again but the weight has not budged.

I read Loren Cordain's "The Paleo Diet" and it says that if a person has weight to lose, they can eat this way and weight will eventually normalize. I'm concerned because I'm seeing NO losses for 2 weeks. I have started walking mod pace 30mins/day and doing resistance bands.

Sorry for the book, I'm just starting to get frustrated. Where can I improve?

**I'd just like to say that I've upped my calories since this post to 1500 and finally started losing again. Thanks so much!! For reference this edit is on 5/3/12.

Answer by Sblueyez for My herbal experience

2012-05-03T23:58:57Z

Maybe what you're doing could be better defined as naturalist. Hardcore paleo people won't tout herbal supplements because supplements were not around in Paleolithic age.

I will say though that I had all of your symptoms and went to a naturopath who told me to go paleo. Those symptoms were a result of hypothyroid and autoimmune problems. You might want to seek an endocrinologist or naturopath. If your problems are thyroid or autoimmune related, monitoring that may be beneficial.

If you feel good that's wonderful. I take some too and they help. You just may want to look further in to what herbals you're consuming. I'd want to know exactly what I'm putting in my body.

Answer by Sblueyez for inflammation types??

2012-05-01T01:20:32Z

My doctor determined I have Lupus/autoimmune/inflammation based on an ANA with titer and the fact that I have a malar rash along with other symptoms. There are different types of autoimmune caused by inflammation and he showed me a picture of a stain taken from my blood cultures. Apparently the different patterns that show up are evidence of different types of autoimmune, I remember RHeumatoid arthritis being on the chart.

Answer by Sblueyez for Is birth control extremely damaging to your health? (non-paleo?!)

2012-04-30T21:26:59Z

I stopped when I went paleo because I didn't see the point of correcting my issues through diet and still putting synthetic hormones in to my system. I haven't been doing paleo for long and I do have PCOS. I'm going to give this s try for a few months and see if paleo will help control my PCOS symptoms, as you know it can be insulin related. So far, so good. Generally I have ovary pains during the day. Lately I have not. Knock on wood.

The hubby has accepted condoms as a trade off for a happier healthier wife. It's hardly an inconvenience, just FYI.

Answer by Sblueyez for how did everyone first hear about paleo?

2012-04-30T06:03:37Z

I went to the doctor regarding my 20 lbs/ year nothing-new-to-my-diet weight gain. One blood test later and he says I'm highly inflamed and need paleo. Never looked back!!

Answer by Sblueyez for Are dieticians/Drs/Nutritionists allowed to advise against gov recommendations?

2012-04-28T23:30:27Z

If it falls within their scope of practice they are able to make recommendations based on their professional opinion.

Answer by Sblueyez for Why is Paleo ok with oils?

2012-04-24T19:34:55Z

So after reading Cordaine's "The Paleo Diet" I understand it like this... We need fat and if we were hunter gatherers we would get that fat from nuts and from animals. Since we raise our meat, we have altered the type of fat the animals put on, by feeding them grains etc. Since that fat is not in the right form, the goal now is to buy the leanest meat you can, and add oil to your diet, since you have more control over the type of fat in your diet that way.

Answer by Sblueyez for Am I not doing something right???? Help!!!!!

2012-04-20T03:31:03Z

I lost like 7 lbs 3 days after starting. I don't count that because I chalk it up to be water weight from eating grains. I am pretty strict paleo so I only eat lean meats, veggies, fruits and nuts. If I have to add oil for cooking, it's olive oil. That's all. No grains of any kind, no dairy -not creamer, not yogurt, not whole cream etc. I have been losing 2 lbs a week since starting.

Depending on how close you are to goal, you may actually have some good numbers there. It also depends how strict you're being with paleo. Paleo can reduce inflammation but if you're eating inflammatory foods you may have trouble dropping the weight due to that.

Answer by Sblueyez for Question for the females ( About breasts)

2012-04-17T06:28:26Z

Well I kind of have a roundabout explanation. I was put on paleo by my doctor due to inflammation likened to Lupus and metabolic syndrome. The way I understand it is, the foods you eat when you're not on paleo are so genetically modified, messed with and in general not healthy for your body, that they can mess with your hormones. Either by way of there being funky stuff in the food, or by the response your body has to a food that you should be avoiding (grains like wheat). I'm not surprised at all if you have noticed a difference in your breasts. Paleo can change your whole body and mind, why should your boobs be excluded?

Answer by Sblueyez for Looking for Primal people!

2012-04-14T04:03:45Z

I would be down. I only have power 90 and p90x. I just started paleo like 2 weeks ago. I'm fairly strict as well. Just meat, veggies, limited fruit and nuts. What did you have in mind?

Answer by Sblueyez for Internal/Ovary Soreness?

2012-04-14T03:14:03Z

I get that, on my right side as well. It is just ovary pain from a cyst which comes and goes during my cycle. It's a little on the painful side, gets worse when I sneeze. If I were you I would just call the doctors office and ask for a pelvic ultrasound. They should have no problem referring you. The truth is it happens due to hormones and most likely is benign. It could be something like PMS or even mittleshmertz.

Interesting that they should say intestinal because they found mine because my doctor thought my symptoms were likened to appendicitis so they sent me for an MRI, and that's what they found. They are apparently quite common but it is best to have them checked via ultrasound and then checked routinely.

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-08-13T20:54:56Z

This is my understanding. Avoid fatty meats because the quality of it and what is stored in it is no bueno for the body. We don't feed our cows grass, we feed them grain, and what follows is a cow made up of a bad fat content and contaminants. If you had grass fed meat it would be different. Just my take on "The Paleo Diet" book. Then, replace the fat with acceptable fats. I think they recommend olive oil and avocado etc so as not to risk the low vitamin A etc.

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-07-14T02:55:35Z

Thanks!! I'll keep at it :)

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-05-09T05:55:23Z

I eat about 1400cals with a 25/50/25 breakdown. I am pretty much always under 100g, usually around 80g carbs and it is mostly fr fruit. I add olive oil or coconut oil only when cooking. I take fish oil at night.

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-05-05T22:42:35Z

Well I can't move too much without feeling like my fat is moving in the opposite direction. Once my fat isn't going to punch me in the face I'd like to try something like tae kwon do or gymnastics :)

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-05-04T17:31:41Z

I'd go for clarified butter aka ghee if I were you because butter is not part of anti inflammatory paleo protocol and so might bother your joints. Everyone is different though so try it. If it does bother your joints then try ghee.

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-05-04T00:47:49Z

Why can't the ingredient just be beef? Maybe salt and pepper or Worcester sauce(glutenous I know). But still, I don't get it. The less I mess with my food the cheaper it costs generally. You shouldn't need to add caramel color to get your beef to look brown... Sick

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-05-04T00:38:18Z

Well I'm glad you're feeling that much better. My point was for example, vitamin D makes me feel better but too much of it can hurt me. Yes I realize it would have to be a lot, but it is possible and just an example. I didn't say they wouldn't eat herbs I just said they wouldn't supplement.

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-04-30T21:21:13Z

I agree with trjones. Have you been to the healthcare.gov site? Look up preventive care. What does it tell me to do to get more folic acid???? It says I should get fortified cereal!!! Heaven forbid I get some asparagus and leafy greens. It's a systemic problem, not an individual one.

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-04-30T15:01:28Z

It's the ANA w/ titer which along with my malar rash, confirmed lupus. He is going to do a crp to make sure it isn't coronary inflammation but wants to see how much paleo has helped. I do that this week. He is a naturopath.

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-04-30T05:22:24Z

This makes a lot of sense. I need to add more variety to my diet in order to get more nutrients to satisfy my body. I will do this. Thanks :)

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-04-30T04:45:25Z

Well I am not counting the 5-7 lbs I lost initially because I do believe it's water weight. I'm concerned that I was steadily losing 2lbs/week After that and now, nothing. Could I have been losing 2 lbs a week of water weight? It doesn't make sense to me but like I said, I'm new at this.

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-04-30T04:42:59Z

Thanks for answering. It isn't that I'm eating less in hopes of losing weight, it's just most days I'm not that hungry or can't eat that much in one setting (so I snack). I added the almond butter for some good cals but am afraid to eat too much of it. When I asked my dr how many cals to aim for he told me as log as I'm sticking with paleo I would be hard pressed to eat too many. Maybe I should have clarified that my question was targeted for a minimum goal. I could probably add some chicken to my usual fruit snack and maybe that'll help. Thanks for the input!!

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-04-24T22:19:05Z

He acknowledges that in the updated version I read, but that's not directly relevant to the OPs question about oil (rather than animal fat) so I left it out. Cordaine's basically says if you can't find grass fed (after acknowledging it is difficult/expensive and including a list of grass fed providers), buy very lean and add oil with the right fat content.

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-04-20T04:10:46Z

I agree. I am new but I save my postings for when I really do know what I'm talking about. Also, just because I'm new to paleohacks doesn't mean I haven't read the books and done my research.

Comment by Sblueyez

2012-04-14T05:15:13Z

I had this problem and got a bridge to correct it. Basically, it was like a cage for my tongue attached to my palate. I had to focus on pushing my tongue up to the palate instead of down in to my bottom teeth. Kind of strange to explain but hey, it worked.