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It's time for an update.... It has been 3 months since Tootsie's last round of antibiotics and she is feeling great! The probiotics have worked well for her. We started with Renew Life Ultimate Flora for adults and this week we switched over to Innate Response 20-14 Ultra Strength (recommended by our ND). She is taking 1/2 a capsule every morning and Buddy is taking a whole capsule. We haven't kept up with the sauerkraut juice (it stimulates stomach acid and is full of digestive enzymes, probiotic bacteria, vitamins and mineral) because Tootsie only liked it in her chicken broth and she has grown tired of the broth. We haven't kept up on the coconut oil either because she says she doesn't like the taste. I was hoping the caprylic acid in the coconut oil would help keep the yeast at bay. So far, the probiotics and low carb/low milk diet seem to be doing the trick.
We have been working with a new naturopathic doctor that specializes in digestive health. Her name is Dr. Deb. She has been a great fit for us and has renewed our hope in breaking this bacteria/yeast overgrowth cycle. Our daily regimen for both kids includes: digestive enzymes, multivitamins, vitamin D3, cod liver oil, detox herb tea (mint, nettle, & horsetail), l-glutamine, and probiotics.
Buddy has been feeling great since starting the digestive enzymes. He is taking Digest Gold before every meal and snack. We purchased the enzymes last July, but I got nervous about trying too many supplements on my own, without the direction of healthcare provider. When I called Dr. Deb a couple of weeks ago, explaining Buddy was having sharp/crampy tummy pain soon after eating, she said to introduce the enzymes. They have worked wonders! He isn't having tummy pains, he is falling asleep easily, and wakes up rested. His overall mood is upbeat, which is great to see. Hopefully this feel-good stretch continues! It has been 11 months since Buddy was diagnosed with celiac disease.
We have been working with a new naturopathic doctor that specializes in digestive health. Her name is Dr. Deb. She has been a great fit for us and has renewed our hope in breaking this bacteria/yeast overgrowth cycle. Our daily regimen for both kids includes: digestive enzymes, multivitamins, vitamin D3, cod liver oil, detox herb tea (mint, nettle, & horsetail), l-glutamine, and probiotics.
Buddy has been feeling great since starting the digestive enzymes. He is taking Digest Gold before every meal and snack. We purchased the enzymes last July, but I got nervous about trying too many supplements on my own, without the direction of healthcare provider. When I called Dr. Deb a couple of weeks ago, explaining Buddy was having sharp/crampy tummy pain soon after eating, she said to introduce the enzymes. They have worked wonders! He isn't having tummy pains, he is falling asleep easily, and wakes up rested. His overall mood is upbeat, which is great to see. Hopefully this feel-good stretch continues! It has been 11 months since Buddy was diagnosed with celiac disease.
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| Enjoying a rare warm Spring day. |
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| Caught his limit on opening day! |
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| Our tiny dancer. |
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| Cutting flowers for her teacher. |
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