Lots of great information on this site. Thank you all. This is really helping people including me. I have question about starches, endotoxins, pain, etc.
Short history. I'm 55, mostly healthy throughout my life however I'm now realizing I have lower than normal temps and lower thyroid function. I was on a keto type diet but not too strict for 3 years. I'm very lean and was getting leaner. Not good. So now, I'm following a RP diet and feeling better overall, gained 10 pounds, mood improved. My pain issues: A couple of years ago I injured my hands with small hilti chipper taking up floor tile. It's the common area for arthritis between thumb and wrist. That's the only arthritis pain I have. And I, like most people, have dealt with minor back pain in the past too. In addition to that I have a small area of eczema that comes and goes. I thought the cause was wheat. I thought it was dairy. But could never pinpoint the real cause. It's been coming and going for easy 8-10 years.
Was still eating starch but decided to see how I feel if I eliminate it. Been starch free for about a week. I bought some CamphoSal as well. Started about 10 days ago with a few drops but quickly went to 15-20 every morning on empty stomach. For the most part, that's been event free. No loud gurgling sounds, no cramps, no diarrhea or change in that regards. Biggest problem is pain in hands and now back. I have noticed that my hands that were pretty pain free have been hurting and now I have back pain for going on 4 days and not getting better. I exercise 5 days a week and have been back pain free for a long time. So this is new. The eczema seems to be ok. Not flaring up.
So between CamphoSal and no starch, is the bad gut bacteria dying? Does it release more endotoxin when it dies? Should I slow down on the CamphoSal and take some Activated Charcoal or Diatomaceous Earth? Would like to hear other people's experiences with this.
Short history. I'm 55, mostly healthy throughout my life however I'm now realizing I have lower than normal temps and lower thyroid function. I was on a keto type diet but not too strict for 3 years. I'm very lean and was getting leaner. Not good. So now, I'm following a RP diet and feeling better overall, gained 10 pounds, mood improved. My pain issues: A couple of years ago I injured my hands with small hilti chipper taking up floor tile. It's the common area for arthritis between thumb and wrist. That's the only arthritis pain I have. And I, like most people, have dealt with minor back pain in the past too. In addition to that I have a small area of eczema that comes and goes. I thought the cause was wheat. I thought it was dairy. But could never pinpoint the real cause. It's been coming and going for easy 8-10 years.
Was still eating starch but decided to see how I feel if I eliminate it. Been starch free for about a week. I bought some CamphoSal as well. Started about 10 days ago with a few drops but quickly went to 15-20 every morning on empty stomach. For the most part, that's been event free. No loud gurgling sounds, no cramps, no diarrhea or change in that regards. Biggest problem is pain in hands and now back. I have noticed that my hands that were pretty pain free have been hurting and now I have back pain for going on 4 days and not getting better. I exercise 5 days a week and have been back pain free for a long time. So this is new. The eczema seems to be ok. Not flaring up.
So between CamphoSal and no starch, is the bad gut bacteria dying? Does it release more endotoxin when it dies? Should I slow down on the CamphoSal and take some Activated Charcoal or Diatomaceous Earth? Would like to hear other people's experiences with this.