The UltraMind Solution (118 page)

Difficulty remembering things

Mood problems (depression, anxiety, or anger)

Nasal congestion

Chest congestion

Headaches

Sleep problems

Joint aches

Muscle aches

Pain

Fatigue

Changes in your skin (acne)

Changes in digestion or bowel function

When you reintroduce foods you are sensitive to (like gluten and dairy), eat them at least two to three times a day for
three
days to see if you notice a reaction (unless, of course, you notice a problem right away, then stop immediately). But be sure to leave three days between the time you introduce each food. For example, if you introduce gluten on Monday, don’t add dairy until Thursday.

Symptoms can occur from a few minutes to seventy-two hours later. If you have a reaction, note the food and eliminate it for ninety days. This will give your immune system a chance to cool off and your gut a chance to heal. In turn, this makes it more likely you will be able to tolerate more foods in the long run. However, you may find it best to eat them only occasionally (not more than once every three to four days) to keep the immune system cooled off.

If you still react after eliminating the food from your diet for twelve weeks, you should stay off it for the long term, or see a physician, dietitian, or nutritionist skilled in managing food allergies.

Keep a log of any symptoms that you experience when you reintroduce different food groups. Tracking your symptoms should guide you to which foods trigger allergic reactions in your system.

Using a food log to track your symptoms and monitor your progress is an
excellent way to identify what foods you can tolerate and what foods you are allergic to.

There is not enough room here to print a sample; however, I have included one in
The UltraMind Solution Companion Guide
at
www.ultramind.com/guide
. It is a very detailed food log that you can use to track your symptoms.

Keeping a food log helps create the connection between your daily food choices, activities, stress management, and how you feel. A journal will record your continuing sense of well-being, energy level, and weight loss. Having a written record is a more practical and accessible way to keep track of what is going on for you than simply trying to remember it.