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New to Paleo - cannot stnd veggs

Hi all, I am very new to trying Paleo (1 week). I'm trying it in an attempt to help clear my skin of excessive oil and acne. Also, I'm very opposed to processed food, modified anyt …
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Dr. Ordered a bland diet. Now what?

I am 2 months into a paleo diet but this past week I have developed severe indigestion issues. I don't know if my body isn't agreeing with the high fat content of my diet or if the …
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Another noobie question - 1+ Week on Paleo

I started semi-Paleo last Monday 3/25. I gradually cut back on carbs, dairy, and sugar while simultaneously upping my vegetable & fruit intake. The meat consumption stayed the …
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Hack my constipated self…

I'm 24 YO female, I had been Paleo (to address my PCOS) for about 2 months and then fell off the wagon a couple of days back. Not that I'm craving my non-Paleo delicacies but that …
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What is a Good Alternative to Using a Tums: Antacid Supplement?

For the past 10 years I was in the habit of popping a couple Tums (Antacid Supplement) whenever I experienced heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach. Is there a good alterati …
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GERD and SIBO, can it be cured?

Long time lurker of paleohacks, I am not quite paleo, but have transitioned to meat-eating recently after years of happy vegetarianism. I have been a conscious eater for many years …
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Please help me feel better!

I just ate out with friends a few hours ago and am feeling horrible right now. I ordered from a gluten free menu- got an omelet with broccoli and a side of avocado and potatoes. I …
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Is edible clay a good remedy for constipation?

Might it be good for health for other reasons? Or might clay be bad for health in some way? Will it significantly affect stomach acid? Edit: I took a couple tablespoons in water …
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Could I GAIN WEIGHT from a VERY LOOSELY “paleo” diet?

Hello, I've been trying out the Paleo diet for 4 days now. I'd like to lose about 15 lbs (from 145 to 130) by any healthy means. I'm about 5'7". Would it help at all to up my fat …
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Reason for adverse reaction to olive oil?

Hi folks, I'm currently on an elimination diet and tried bertolli extra virgin olive oil yesterday. (I know, it's not the most trustworthy brand) This experiment resulted in seve …
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Hiatal hernia, Prilosec, and Paleo

I've had reflux since I was a kid, and been on Prilosec for 7 years or so now. After an endoscopy a few years ago I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wik …
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Sudden Heartburn and Gas Pains

Okay so I upped my carb intake because of the nausea, IBS like flare ups with pain, diarrhea, shivers, heartburn, gas pains and just a general sense of unease all accompanied by an …
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Does eating fat with starch decrease the digestibility of the starch?

I just came across this comment from Don Matesz on his most recent blog post: ...I think that increasing starch while simultaneously still getting ~50% or more of calories from …
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Glucose sickness?

I've been strictly Paleo for a number of weeks now, and just today decided to 'cheat' a little by having half a tsp. of Manuka honey. Immediately, I felt sick to my core. At the ti …
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Sudden indigestion, lack of appetite, what the…?

I've been about 80% paleo since September 2010 (I ate dairy, rice, and added raw sugar to coffee). In the end of June I gave it all up. I also stopped eating nuts and significantly …

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