05/09/2023
Want to know how I went from picture 1 to picture 2? While I may not be a member of the celiac club, I am quite sensitive to GLUTEN. Whole food plant based, no oil, no gluten, and daily movement with were the pillars of my success. The bloat and discomfort in the first picture was 20-30min after have ONE sip of my daughter’s vegan milk shake…flavor: cookies and cream. Apparently, the gluten in the cookie component was enough to set me off. Even if you don’t have a diagnosed allergy, if your body perceives something as toxic, the onset can be immediate (for me I get hyper salivary, my cheeks itch, and I get a little short of breath…then the bloat begins), peak at 72hrs post consumption and takes 21 days to go back to baseline. For some, the repair of the gut lining may take even longer. If you are looking for a health care provider that personally “gets it,” I am here. Are you ready to be SEEN?
Love, Dr. Hartridge