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Meg Mangin R.N.
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Posted: Thu Dec 8th, 2005 22:19 |
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I’m losing weight. What should I do?
Many people ill with Th1 inflammation have difficulty maintaining a normal weight, especially if they have food sensitivities or gastrointestinal problems.
Some people have reported a weight loss after they have started the MP. One physician wrote: I have seen many patients either initially gain or lose weight in phases 1 and 2.
Immunopathology
Dr. Marshall states, “You need to be aware that some Th1 disease leads to weight loss. For example, anorexia nervosa is a Th1 disease. So if you already had a tendency towards such a thing then immunopathology could exacerbate that tendency. Please see How to lessen symptoms caused by immunopathology
Palliation
As the Marshall Protocol resolves your inflammation, the food sensitivities and gastrointestinal symptoms will decrease. In the meantime, it is okay to use supplements such as milk thistle, probiotics or Rx meds prescribed by your doctor for palliative relief of symptoms to allow you to consume more food.
Exercise and rest
When adjusting MP meds doesn't reduce immunopathology symptoms, ie weight loss, palliative measures may be necessary. Recommend not exercising (fitness doesn't make you healthy) and continue eating high calorie foods.
Rest is a very important part of managing and healing. Limiting activity/exercise will reduce the amount of calories burned. If fatigue prevents you from preparing foods, eat very simply and/or ask for help.
Low Carb and folic acid
Many folks lose weight when they reduce carbs. When weight loss is a serious issue, it's more important to gain weight than avoid carbs so eat what appeals to you. The same is true for avoiding foods supplemented with folic acid.....it's more important to gain weight at this point in your recovery. Continue to avoid foods high in vitamin D.
Nausea
If nausea is preventing you from eating, it's important to palliative the nausea. OTC meds such as Gravol (dramamine) might do the trick. If not, ask you doctor for a prescription antiemetic. Please see What should I do for my stomach problem?
Nutrition
Good nutrition is important to promote optimum body functioning. But when you have a chronic intracellular infection, even if your nutrition was flawless, you would still remain ill. The most important thing you can do to regain your health is attacking the bacteria with the MP.
Please see Food Facts. If your diet is severely compromised, you may need to temporarily supplement with a multiple vitamin product that does not contain vitamin D.
Poor appetite
If your low food intake is related to a poor appetite, it's important to eat foods high in calories on a regular schedule. Watch the clock so you eat small meals 6 times a day and consider it as important as a medication.
-For years I didn't have an appetite; I often only thought to eat when I became weak. Now in recovery, I appreciate my appetite and ability to enjoy food because my senses of taste and smell are improved, along with my digestion.
So my attitude is: if your body is hungry, FEED IT. I now believe that snacks are an important part of our diets, and we should plan them as thoughtfully as we plan our meals. The way I plan is by being selective about what I purchase and keep on hand.
The things I always keep around for snacks are: bananas, apples, oranges, seedless grapes, cheese and nuts. You can eat these easily before bed or if you get hungry during the night. And I will tell you that when I started being hungry between meals and during the night.. I just took that as another sign that I was getting well! It was so different from my earlier years of *no appetite.* I had to keep reminding myself that healthy people have an appetite! ~Belinda Fenter
Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is a disease and anorexia means lack of appetite.
Dr Marshall: Anorexia nervosa is a Th1 disease, so please don't let immunopathology drive you in that direction. Have you tried sugar-free chocolate? You need to keep those calories flowing into your body. You will also need to keep an eye on the vitamins and minerals. There are candy bars available in bulk from drugstore.com that have a pretty good basic balance of vitamins. They have Folic Acid (25%), but no apparent Vitamin D. You might look into them. http://tinyurl.com/lvl2u
See also:
FOOD TIPS
Foods to help you gain weight
Maintaining weight
The Body Mass Index
OBESITY Some Bacteria make you Fat, some Thin
Appetite
Last edited on Wed Aug 20th, 2008 05:11 by Meg Mangin R.N.
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