Wheat and Sleep

I had my appointment this morning to meet with

the holistic nutritionist. I was curious to see what 

she would have to say about a 

"diet" plan and a way to get all my

hormones sorted out. 

We first went over the paperwork that I filled out

prior to the appointment and she had

a few areas of concern

 

1. I wasn't getting enough sleep at the proper

times of a normal sleep cycle. Her goal 

is for me to be in bed and lights out by 10pm

on off weeks and then home and straight to bed

on my on week. I often read the news and 

facebook in bed before lights out. That 

is stopping asap. A bath and a cup of tea

and lights out is the prescription.

2. I am not drinking enough water. She said it is 

really important to not only drink enough but also 

the "cleanest" water you can afford.

3. I don't take any vitamins. She said she rarely meets 

anyone who takes absolutely no supplements. Well my

friends, I don't! I take advil when I have a headache,

Zantac if I have heartburn, and benelyn if I have 

insomnia... that's it! So I am going to get a bottle of

mulit's that are not synthetic they are made

 from fruits, veggies, and plants

4. I am having food sensitivities. To what, we aren't 

sure but they are definitely there. So I'm 

officially on a wheat elimination 

{not to be confused with a gluten elimination}

The difference I'm not certain of but with a little 

research tonight hopefully I will have it under control! 

In the meantime I went to Chapters and bought

"Wheat Belly" which she recommended. 

I have a few friends who are reading it currently

and my Uncle who has read it and LOVED it. 

The whole meeting was about an 

hour and a half and although most of the

information was very common sense it was

nice to know that I was already doing most of the

things that she was talking about. 

I was very open and honest with her about

struggles with food and disordered behaviours 

that have played a factor in my life.

She was very perceptive and had really good

suggestions on how to deal with that as well.

Overall it was very positive and I have another

appointment in 2 weeks time to see how it is going.