Contact us with your story... Whether two sentences or an entire novel, we would love to hear it! People follow special diets for many different reasons. It is comforting to share and read the stories of others who may be in the same boat. When you email, let us know if you would like your story posted with credits or anonymously.
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Galactosemia: A Little Known Disorder |
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Jennifer - My two month old son was just diagnosed with Galactosemia. Galactosemia is a metabolic disorder where he lacks the enezyme to break down galactose. He will have to live the rest of his life dairy free. This is not a form of lactose-intolerance. Where lactose intolerance is an allergy, galactosemia is a genetic disorder. |
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By Joi Ito - I blogged a decision to become vegan on December 13, 2006 which is approximately six months ago. I'm happy to say that it was the right decision and that I've never been healthier or happier as long as I can remember and I intend to continue being a vegan. |
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"My Doctor Told Me I Can’t Be Vegan" |
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By Neva Davis at Neva Vegan - The first time I considered becoming vegan my doctor talked me out of it. I was a young vegetarian and at constant war with my mother over it. I was not getting enough calories in general since my mother “wouldn’t prepare any special meals” and sabotaged things like vegetables and rice and potatoes by adding broth or bacon. I was considering transitioning into veganism, without a real understanding of what that meant. |
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By Gina Clowes, AllergyMoms - One of the challenges faced by parents raising food-allergic children is that the condition is hidden. One cannot look at an allergic child and see that they might be fatally harmed by a healthy food such as milk, egg or peanut. Food is everywhere, and it can feel like a minefield to parents trying to protect their young children. Allergy moms are accustomed to folks dismissing them as anxious or overprotective. |
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By Victoria - I would just like to say thank you. I have just discovered your website and it is fantastic. Four years ago I was diagnosed with kidney stones due to a build up of calcium. Since then, I have noticed that I get kidney pains and tummy cramps if I eat any dairy (barr a little milk in my tea). Due to this, I have decided to go as dairy free as possible and for the past few days have been feeling great (my tummy is completely not bloated anymore, i can wear my clothes again)! |
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Dairy-Free = Pain-Free (for me) |
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By Kathleen Mueller - Well, folks, I have been dairy-free for one week. I have not had to take even one Motrin. (After three years of eating the stuff like candy!) Bloating is pretty much gone, and I've lost three pounds. I no longer look four months pregnant, but I've still got a ways to go! Before I go any further: may I remind you I am not a doctor, not a medical professional. I'm just a person who has been suffering in excruciating, widespread muscle pain, mental incapacitation and bone-crushing fatigue for three years, with no diagnosis and hardly anyone believing my symptoms. |
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By Amanda E. - I had my second baby when I was 24. She was breast fed for three months, but she cried and cried ... her tummy was like a rock. I knew something was wrong. So we called the doctor and they said it was colic. There was no way, she spitup half her food and cried after feedings only. So we went to a new doctor who said to put her on an easy to digest formula. I did, but nothing resolved, she still had a bad tummy. |
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Ballooning Tummy Troubles |
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By Louise - For many years, 20 or so, my stomach would balloon out and my pants would be so tight or I'd walk around with the zipper undone, feeling very sorry for myself. Finally a friend said to try leaving out the dairy and I did just that. My swollen belly diappeared right away and it's been such a relief for me and I feel so much lighter and my indigestion is a thing of the past. I have to be very careful, even the tiniest bit will make me bloat right away. It really is so worth it all though. |
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