Back on the Wagon

Day #35

Well, I let up on the food restrictions because of Christmas for about 7-10 days. I am back on the wagon, though. I am annoyed that my face isn't healed, yet. I've been researching nutrition, balancing hormones and inflammation. I don't do well when I don't feel like I can eat anything, though. And I worry that some of the sites talk about losing weight, which is the very last thing I need.

Here are a few sites if anyone wants additional reading:

Hormone Balancing Food Plan

Wellness Mama Blog

Hyman's UltraSimple Diet

I thought there were good tips in this article: How to Stop Attacking Yourself

It seems everyone has an opinion about nutrition, allergens in food and what we should or should not eat. It can be really frustrating sometimes, especially when you suspect an allergy. Guess that going to an allergist is the best plan to figure out what is the going to work for each individual, or your doctor or nutritionist.

Today I washed face with water and coconut oil. Used CO and Aubrey moisturizer on face.
My eyes were tired and itchy and a little red, especially in the morning. Around the left side of my nose burned and itched and even bled a tiny bit. It looks a little bumpier today.
I did my body brushing today and shaved using coconut oil. The CO for shaving worked well, but you have to rinse the razor real well.
My right forearm itched today. I get what I like to call a Phantom Itch on it. There is no sign of rash or hives or anything, it just itches. When I scratched at it today I realized I don't recall it being itchy much lately. So, maybe it is another symptom I should track. I experienced some dizziness, light-headedness and heart palpitations today. Could it be my anxiety?
Over the past week or so I have had a couple headaches and one or two other episodes of dizziness and light-headedness.
Today I went makeup free, but I have worn mineral makeup (no mascara) several times over the holiday week.

Been feeling tired lately. Also felt ready to throw in the towel on this whole experiment. But, I guess taking a week to be a little looser with the restrictions helped. Everyone says it takes time, so I will have to practice patience.

Food:

Herbal tea with Stevia
Coconut Oil
Bacon
Scrambled Eggs (with some milk)
White corn tacos with beef, black beans, cheese
Apple
Rice chips
Dark Chocolate
Beef stew with beef, carrots, potatoes, peas and corn
Almonds

Vitamins

I had some brief, light pain in my esophagus after eating dinner tonight (stew). That is uncommon for me. Not sure if it was from vitamins and not enough water or what.