FAQ — erinlamb

I know we all need a little boost sometimes, but it’s important to wait to add coffee or tea until the re-introduction phase. Caffeine is a stimulant and affects liver detoxification. Herbal teas such as chamomile, mint, ginger, raspberry leaf, and nettle are fine.
 

Green smoothies causing gas and bloating. Is this normal?

Yes, this is normal for some people. As the gut detoxes, gut microflora will change. Your body may take some time to adjust. In addition, if your digestion isn’t working optimally, raw veggies can be difficult to digest which can lead to bloating.
 

Why do you do a 3 day rotation of food?

Based in part on the scientific knowledge of the timing of our most delayed immunological reaction (which is the IgG type of reaction) as its window of reaction is typically between 2 hours and 3 days. 2 weeks avoidance is generally enough time to avoid a food, then to see the immune system stabilize and then for there to be a reaction (if there is one) once the food is tried back in. On occasion if someone does have an intolerance of some kind, and they continue to eat it after an avoidance there is a threshold….you will notice an accumulation/worsening of symptoms over a longer period of time as consumption continues…(but there are symptoms to be seen on the initial avoidance.)

Can i get rid of my allergies?

Allergies or intolerances can show-up at any point in a persons life as our bodies are dynamic. Factors are constantly changing depending on what are body is going through (stresses, hormones changes, diet changes, environmental factors etc.) It is not unusual at all to never have any intolerances or allergies, and then to gather them at one point or another. This is the same for food allergies (certain kinds) they can come into a life and they can also improve or even go away. There are many kinds of intolerances or allergies that a person can have as well. Some, like a true celiac reaction or an anaphylactic type of reaction do not generally go away.