accidental wheat

Every now and then, I go out to eat with friends and find myself exposed to what I call "accidental wheat." This can easily happen in social situation because if you are like me, you are more concerned about not being that snotty "I can't eat that" person. In addition, you cannot always know what is in something you are eating. Although you can make an educated guess if you cook a lot, you cannot always know if cornstarch or flour will be a thickener. I do not know about you, but I hate being that person who asks the server to go check with the chef. Some can just pretend to ask and come back and tell you whatever they feel like. You cannot always trust it. Sometimes the cooks or chefs could not know themselves because everything is pre-made. It all depends on where you are going to eat. I have a special concoction I have come up with when this happens. This method is tried and true for my body and I would like to share this with you. Let me know if it ever helps. 

Kombucha:

Kombucha is amazing. Wheat pain hits me fast. It starts with itching; it goes to mind fuzzy feeling and straight to carsick feeling. Then it goes to joint pain and then into stomach burning. Normally, I do not get past the carsick feeling because of Kombucha. If I suspect I have "accidental wheat," I go straight to Whole Foods and buy a Kombucha. I prefer the Multi-Green because it contains Spirulina, which Improves gastrointestinal and digestive health. If I still feel bad, I go home and use my "accidental wheat" kit.

Activated Charcoal

First, I always keep activated charcoal in my house. I also keep Magnesium Serene in my house. This is my "accidental wheat" exposure kit. I take about 4-6 charcoal and about 1 1/2 later I take the Magnesium. The charcoal will absorb anything in your system. It absorbs unwanted gas and material in your system. Sometimes I take before I go out to eat with friends just in case I do ingest some wheat. I take them far apart because I found that it works better when spaced out. I think some of the charcoal my absorb some of the magnesium. I do not know how accurate that is, but I just do not risk it. 

The magnesium serene:

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for obtaining deep relaxation and maintaining overall wellness. Magnesium serene is not only relaxing, but is supports your cardiovascular system, bone, muscle, and brain health. I find that so important considering that is the first thing I notice when I eat wheat. I cannot think straight and my body hurts. Not only that, but it helps flush out your GI tract. I know the directions say if you experience loose stool to reduce your dosage, but when I eat wheat, I want it out and I want it out fast. This keeps me from having to do an enema (which I do often- I am still working out the icky lining on my intestinal tract). 

I also believe that I cause my pain. My state of mind can make or break the burning and sore joints. The itching, however, I cannot control. That is another thing I love about the relaxation I receive from the magnesium serene. I tell myself with strong conviction that I am okay. I learned this technique when I was struggle from extreme anxiety, which is what caused by wheat. 


Here are some links if you are not familiar with some of the ingredients in my "accidental wheat" kit.

Kombucha
Magnesium Serene
spirulina
activated charcoal