My eyes are 70% better thanks to nutrition and detox programme!

[sazy123]

Hi,

I have a new blog now, much nicer design!!

www.naturalbornfoodie.com

Check out my blog article which I wrote in response to requests from several members of the dry eye zone:

HOW TO DETOX ON A BUDGET: BOOST YOUR GLUTATHIONE LEVELS

TC Sara

[SharonS]

Hi Sazy,

Thanks for your informative posts. I am suffering from MGD and aqueous deficiency. Currently I feel scared and anxious and struggling to cope. These dry eye triumph posts are the only thing that keep me going, I am hoping one day for some relief. I was wondering how long it was before you noticed definite relief in your dry eye symptoms? And you never had aqeous deficiency? I have just been to see a naturopath in stirling after reading your post - she took a sample of my hair for metal and mineral analysis and I'm going to be doin a urine sample too to test for candida or other bacteria. She has advised me to avoid dairy and gluten, with further diet suggestions once I get my test results back. I have had ongoing thrush and constipation/indigestion problems for many years, I am hoping it is all related and that my dry eyes aren't isolated inflammation.

Thanks again. Good luck in your new career.

[sazy123]

Hi Sazy,

Thanks for your informative posts. I am suffering from MGD and aqueous deficiency. Currently I feel scared and anxious and struggling to cope. These dry eye triumph posts are the only thing that keep me going, I am hoping one day for some relief. I was wondering how long it was before you noticed definite relief in your dry eye symptoms? And you never had aqeous deficiency? I have just been to see a naturopath in stirling after reading your post - she took a sample of my hair for metal and mineral analysis and I'm going to be doin a urine sample too to test for candida or other bacteria. She has advised me to avoid dairy and gluten, with further diet suggestions once I get my test results back. I have had ongoing thrush and constipation/indigestion problems for many years, I am hoping it is all related and that my dry eyes aren't isolated inflammation.

Thanks again. Good luck in your new career.

Hi Sharon,

I can tell you 100% without question that it is all related. Dry eye is just a collection of symptoms (upstream effect) which results from the dysfunction of downstream mechanisms (i.e. problems in the gastrointestinal tract, toxic overload and so on). I also had ongoing thrush which is also less of a problem now, the reason for this is systemic candida overgrowth. Candida overgrows due to heavy metal toxicity, because the immune system is overloaded with dealing with the toxins and the most current theory is that the candida binds to the heavy metals and so actually has a protective mechanism against toxins. So you have to get rid of the metals before you can get rid of candida.

Thats great that you are seeing a naturopath and are getting testing! you are on the right tract to healing your whole body and treating the underlying cause.

For candida and intestinal dysbiosis I am going to do a blog post on homemade probiotics soon.

It took about 3 months for my eyes to feel about 70% better, but I have had many flare ups over the last few years- but it only lasts a day or two and I know that It is just a healing crisis in which my body is healing my eyes so the symptoms come back. Healing crises are very common during detoxification, because when the body is healing at deep levels it creates inflammation so healing symptoms can feel just like disease symptoms, but they don't last long unlike a disease crisis. Ive had many!

Blessings Sara

[Faith1989]

Do you still eat just as strict as in the beginning?! What's a sample menu of what ud eat in a day?

[fourchimneys]

hi sazy123.

thanks very much the info, im so glad it is working for you.

this is my daily routine:

on waking - hot water with lemon, 3 omega 3 pills and one flaxseed oil pill, sea buckthorn tablet
breakfast -bowl of fruit - apple, banana, grapes, blueberries,orange
snacks - walnuts, macadamia nuts and pine nuts
for lunch - salad, bacon and chicken
tea - differs each night but all gluten free

2 litres of water a day

i am on restasis aswell.

this doesnt appear to be working

any ideas?

thanks in advance

[Faith1989]

Do you have rosacea? Maybe it's to much fruit/sugars for breakfast. I'd try changing to berries..

[sazy123]

Hi Faith, I was eating the GAPs diet at first but I don't think its necessary to do a strict diet like that because it is hard work but very good if it suits you.

I will do a blog post on the diet I recommend soon. But not one diet works for everyone so you have to alter any ''diet model'' with what works best for you.

My new blog post:

NUTRITIONAL THERAPY: MY JOURNEY BACK TO RADIANT HEALTH (PART 1)

http://naturalbornfoodie.com/2015/08...alth-part-1-2/

Blessings Sara

[sazy123]

Hi four chimneys,

That is a lot of fruit (fructose- fruit sugar) for breakfast, try adding a protein source such as gluten free muesli with greek yoghurt and blueberries (you can make your own) this will slow the absorption of sugar into the blood stream, preventing blood sugar spikes.

Nuts are good for snacks

With the salads you really want to use much colour as possible in the form of raw veg, like grated carrot, cabbage (cabbage increases glutathione needed for detoxification), beatruit etc - this provides lots of antioxidants.

As I always say if diet is not working and you are taking quality omega 3 fish oils with no success the next step is to see a nutritionist for a whole systems approach and maybe have testing for heavy metal toxicity. Diet did not work for me alone, until I started to detox the heavy metals. Im currently on the nutritional balancing science programme (for 4 months), its cost effective and is a detoxification programme.

[Faith1989]

I look forward to your blog post on your recommended diet!

[dominorose]

Hi Suzy, howcan I hire you?

[sazy123]

Hi Suzy, howcan I hire you?

Hi dominorose,

I won't be qualified until July 2016, but once I am you will be able to hire me. I will be doing Skype consultations so I can consult with anyone anywhere in the world. In the mean time a good nutritional therapist who specialises in detoxification/functional medicine will be able to help you.

TC Sara

[SharonS]

Hi Sazy,

I have just received the results from a hair mineral analysis. I will see my naturopath in two weeks to discuss. The results were:

Low sodium/potassium ratio.
Low magnesium, potassium, iron, sodium, copper, manganese, zinc, chromium and selenium.
Presence of 0.61 aluminium and minimal presence of other toxic metals.
The results indicated exhaustive stress, diminished adrenal glandular activity, imbalance glucose metabolism, impaired protein synthesis, impaired digestion, liver/kidney stress and presence of inflammatory tendency.

My naturopath has just recommended the SIBO diet plan for me alongside the following supplements: cortrex capsules (adrenal gland), b12 - 2000 lozenges (vit b12 and folio acid), bioglycozyme forte capsules (multivitamin), pic mins capsules (trace minerals), hydro zyme tablets (stomach acid), arthred collagen powder, oscap capsules (ca, mg) and arctic cod liver oil.

I am awaiting results of Organix comprehensive urine analysis and my naturopath has recommended thyroid testing on the next visit.

Plan to start my supplement programme next week alongside a specific SIBO diet plan which will mainly involve a breakfast smoothie consisting of 2 egg yolks, 3 scoops of collagen protein powder, coconut oil, berries and one very ripe banana. Other meals will be lean protein and cooked vegetables. Will be avoiding nuts, grains, wheat, dairy (organic ghee ok), alcohol and starch. Some foods can be introduced later on.

Will update with any progress.

xx

[unicorn]

At the risk of getting shot down in flames may I suggest reading this page - in the interests of balance.

http://www.dcscience.net/2012/01/16/...aste-of-money/

Obviously, Sazy123, I am delighted for you that your eyes are better, for whatever reason.

[waterbee]

Hi Sazy,

I have just received the results from a hair mineral analysis. I will see my naturopath in two weeks to discuss. The results were:

Low sodium/potassium ratio.
Low magnesium, potassium, iron, sodium, copper, manganese, zinc, chromium and selenium.
Presence of 0.61 aluminium and minimal presence of other toxic metals.
The results indicated exhaustive stress, diminished adrenal glandular activity, imbalance glucose metabolism, impaired protein synthesis, impaired digestion, liver/kidney stress and presence of inflammatory tendency.

My naturopath has just recommended the SIBO diet plan for me alongside the following supplements: cortrex capsules (adrenal gland), b12 - 2000 lozenges (vit b12 and folio acid), bioglycozyme forte capsules (multivitamin), pic mins capsules (trace minerals), hydro zyme tablets (stomach acid), arthred collagen powder, oscap capsules (ca, mg) and arctic cod liver oil.

I am awaiting results of Organix comprehensive urine analysis and my naturopath has recommended thyroid testing on the next visit.

Plan to start my supplement programme next week alongside a specific SIBO diet plan which will mainly involve a breakfast smoothie consisting of 2 egg yolks, 3 scoops of collagen protein powder, coconut oil, berries and one very ripe banana. Other meals will be lean protein and cooked vegetables. Will be avoiding nuts, grains, wheat, dairy (organic ghee ok), alcohol and starch. Some foods can be introduced later on.

Will update with any progress.

xx

Hi, may I ask how/where you were able to get these tests done? Any in line places that can provide this service or was it another practise?
Thanks in advance.

[SharonS]

Hiya waterbee,

I went to a naturopath in Stirling, Scotland. I filled in a detailed questionnaire beforehand then I went for a 1.5 hour consultation where she discussed my answers in the questionnaire and asked about my history. My presenting symptoms were dry eye, bloating, excessive discomfort after meals, constipation, chronic recurrent thrush and fatigue (major issue for me, I can sleep for 14 hours daily, been this way since teens). After this, she suggested the hair mineral analysis and the urine analysis tests. She was very good actually, didn't push the tests, and said she could offer me a plan without them as she suspected my issues but that they could confirm for definite. I have to say that I thought she was experienced and genuine, and I am keen to start the plan she suggested for me.

On the flip side, I will admit that I am desperate. I am a 24 year old female with severe dry eye. I have MGD (TBUT 3 seconds) and AD ( schirmer 0-1mm). I have recently been diagnosed with suspected ocular rosacea and possible hormonal/immune system dysfunction/imbalance. I have sore and red eyes (my whites are white but I have masses of red red veins that cover the whole surface of my eye and that are growing), and I am in a lot of pain and feel horribly insecure. I would do anything to help this condition.

I'm awaiting cyclosporine treatment to see if that might help.

I will update with any progress. I will also be doing coffee enemas 1x daily. Xx