Mamma Health

I’m feeling mostly better from my gluten run-in the other day, but I still feel a bit off. I’m very fatigued, tired, I’m still having tummy aches, and I just feel kind of unbalanced. Even though I haven’t tried all of these, I thought I would share a few recovery supplements and strategies that I have come across both in my work (I work at a naturopathic clinic and supplement store) and from personal research. If I try any of them and I think they work, I will let you know! L-Glutamine Powder This is a powder you can mix with water and drink. I’ve heard it tastes really terrible, but it can be very helpful for some people. From WebMd: “Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the body. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Glutamine is produced in the muscles and is distributed by the blood to the organs that need it. Glutamine might help gut function, the immune system, and other essential processes in the body, especially in times of stress. It is also importa...

Well, it happened. The other day I was “contaminated” with gluten. The past few days have been pretty uncomfortable. Everyone reacts differently to gluten contamination once they’ve eliminated it, but my main symptoms are stomach cramps, brain fog, melancholy, and a lot of… bathroom tips. Delightful, no? Here are some of the things I’ve found that help, either through researching or personal trial and error: 1. Sleep. This one is almost not a choice. All my body wants to do when I am sick like this is rest and rest. I find that letting this actually happen, instead of fighting it, speeds my recovery. 2. Give your stomach a rest. I think it’s ok to take a little break from food to give my stomach and intestines a chance to recover, instead of dealing with an onslaught of new substances when they are already kind of freaking out. When I do add foods, I start super slow, sipping something like gatorade or pedialite and then eating something simple like cereal. 3. Use diaper cream. Ok...

So, I’ll admit, I really don’t care about the Super Bowl for the actual game. I keep forgetting which teams are in it, and I’m not even sure what Roman numeral is supposed to be denoting which Super Bowl it is this year. I DO know that Madonna, M.I.A. and Nicki Menage are playing the half-time show, so I’m looking forward to what I hope is some over-the-top fabulousness. And I’m also looking forward to some fun ads, and hanging out with fun people. The tricky part for people with dietary restrictions is, obviously, the food side of the Super Bowl tradition. Here is what I plan to do to survive (and thoroughly enjoy!) the party: 1. Eat before I go I’m not going to absolutely stuff myself ahead of time, but I’m not going to starve myself either. I’ll probably eat something pretty satisfying, so if I see something that looks really good there that I can’t eat, I won’t feel too deprived. 2. Bring Gluten-free beer with me I’m not a huge beer drinker, but something about the Super Bowl ...