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Post by cherish77 on Mar 13, 2013 14:59:24 GMT -5
Hi guys so I have fertility problems and I've been told and read that wheatgrass can help fertility. My question is as its derived from wheat is it suitable for someone with endo? I've only just started endo diet and as my pain is not severe outside my tie of the month I'm still phasing into it. I'm eating spelt, organic eggs and thins like soup at work even though it may have some dairy and flour in it like the base. I think I might try the wheatgrass and see how I get on.
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Post by nibletz on Mar 13, 2013 17:03:27 GMT -5
Hi sorry to hear about fertility problems how long u verb trying? Im not 109% about wheat grass Hmmm ill have to check but presume as its wheat based it would cause some pain n some uncomfortableness? Sorry not much help
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Post by Karen on Mar 13, 2013 21:43:55 GMT -5
Here's a summary of wheatgrass and gluten exposure: celiacdisease.about.com/od/everydaymedicalissues/f/Are-Wheat-Grass-And-Barley-Grass-Gluten-Free.htm Essentially, yes, wheatgrass doesn't contain gluten - but it could be contaminated with it depending on how it is harvested / processed. If you're interested in improving fertility, a 'good' food or two likely won't be the magic bullet. Instead, a complete diet overhaul aimed at balancing insulin levels (which in turn balance the sex hormones), reducing inflammation, and reducing auto-immune responses is your best bet. Even some minimal exposure to things that can contribute to inflammation and hormonal disturbances can set you back, even though it may not seem like much or you may not have a violent reaction. If you're really dedicated to changing your diet to improve fertility, I'd encourage you to look at the big picture. I can suggest a few resources if you're interested in learning more.
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Post by cherish77 on Mar 14, 2013 3:26:08 GMT -5
Hi Karen thanks the resources would be good. I think the endo diet is a good start. Maybe i should be a bit more strict with it. Just because i dont have pain all the time doesnt mean harm isnt been done.
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Post by Karen on Mar 14, 2013 17:10:45 GMT -5
I've seen many people claim the endo diet didn't do anything for them, and when questioned further, it's because they weren't following it to a T for a long enough period of time, which can really impact things. If you want to see the results, you have to put the time in.
A good starting place to really understand why some foods are on the no-no list is "It Starts With Food" or the Whole9 website. They offer a strict 30 day plan, eliminating all no-nos - NO exceptions - and then a plan to reintroduce foods and see how they affect you. It's a great way to really customize the diet based on your needs, not some general diet, or a general diet cherry-picked to happen to include the foods that you just don't want to give up. Their program helps people with all sorts of ailments, including endo. The best part is that it's a really easy read, and really helps you understand WHY certain food types can be particularly damaging. There are many others out there, too, but I like the balanced approach to their program. It can help with more than just ailments - it can help with cravings/snacking, weight, sleep, mood, etc.
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Post by cherish77 on Mar 15, 2013 4:26:41 GMT -5
Thanks Karen I just spotted that book in one of your other posts yesterday and did an internet search for it. I will def start reading that one. It totally makes sense what you are saying. Thanks for the advice.
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