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Comment on Questions by Dr. Scott

Dr. Scott — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:01:14 +0000

Maggie, I suggest you stay away from both fake sugar (read my post on Artificial Sweeteners) and alcohol for the entire 30 Days. Make sure you sign up for the 30 Sugar Free Days Program.

Comment on Think You Can Go 30 Days Without Any Sugar? by Dr. Scott

Dr. Scott — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:57:40 +0000

Hi Megan, No, stay away from fruit and juice for the whole 30 days. Have you downloaded the e-book and signed up for the program? 30 Sugar Free Days Program

Comment on Think You Can Go 30 Days Without Any Sugar? by Megan

Megan — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:40:53 +0000

Is fresh fruit and veg juice ok? If so how much?

Thanks

Comment on Questions by Maggie

Maggie — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:56:23 +0000

Can you use “fake sugar” when doing a sugar free diet (ex: diet coke)? Is there a type of alcohol you can drink?

Comment on What Sugar Does to Your Brain by Mary

Mary — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:12:17 +0000

Hi, My name is Mary and I’m a sugar addict. It didn’t happen overnight but here I am addicted to sugar (mostly sodas and chocolate) and caffeine. I feel hopeless is solving this problem. I’ve given up caffeine twice since becoming addicted to it. I experience withdrawal headaches for several days followed by severe leg cramps that last for weeks and keep me from sleeping. I am a shift worker and am afraid I won’t be able to make it through a nigth shift without my sugar rushes and caffeine boosts. I’ve read a lot about caffeine addiction and the physical changes that occur in your brain (increased seratonin receptor) which make withdrawal so difficult. I’m now trying to learn about sugar’s effects on the brain. I also need to learn about natural stimulants that can help me stay alert when I work a night shift. I am already experiencing some cognitive declines that are quite disturbing especially since my father (another sugar addict who became diabetic) suffers from severe dementia which became evident around 70 years of age.

Comment on I’m Allergic to Everything! by Top 10 Reasons Why I Hate NAET « A Mom Coping with Allergies and Her Son's SPD

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:02:53 +0000

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Comment on Think You Can Go 30 Days Without Any Sugar? by Dr. Scott

Dr. Scott — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:02:52 +0000

Great to hear that things have turned around for you Chris! Good luck on the rest of your challenge!

Comment on Think You Can Go 30 Days Without Any Sugar? by Chris

Chris — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:54:39 +0000

Thanks for the reply! That day, I wound up having some green tea (caffeine), a piece of whole grain toast, and small glass of juice. The next day was the first day I woke up without a fever. I’m not sure if it was because of what I ate or not, but I’m just glad to be feeling better.

Either way, I feel that my physical dependency on refined sugar is gone, as I’m now on Day 9. The first few days, 30 days seemed like a long time, but now it seems easy. I’m also enjoying fruit more than I ever have before, and in general, I find less of a desire to overeat at meals. Those 4 days of being sick were pretty terrible, but I’m happy I stuck with it. I feel much better already.

People are very intrigued/confused by my decision to cut out sugar, so I point them here when I can. Hopefully more people will open up to the idea.

Thanks again!

Comment on I’m Allergic to Everything! by keri

keri — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:55:54 +0000

Me again, I have gotten some help with my allergies through a hollistic doctor who did muscle allergy testing and elimination of the allergie, which is 99% effective. So for all of you sufferers on here, please look in to it. I am allergic to pretty much everything and could have died since my weight got down to 80 lbs, i was wasting away and no one was helping me. The lady i see has made it so i can eat again, i am still afraid to try the things she has eliminated though, so i know how all of you feel. Allergies are horrible, and I feel for all of you on here and pray you all will find answers b/c i know how much itsucks and how lost you truly can be. Find a hollistic doctor NOW, and make it top priority in your life, you need your health!!

I am now facing stomach problems, diarrhea after every meal, usually come n about 5 min into eating….it really sucks but i would rather have cramps and diarrhea than my throat closing…

Praying for you all

Comment on I’m Allergic to Everything! by Dr. Scott

Dr. Scott — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:40:43 +0000

James,

The best way to work through allergies is to avoid as many as is possible. The allergy elimination diet is a good way to go.