I was lucky enough to be taken out for a several meals to celebrate my birthday. I had bread every time. Not just regular everyday bread, but yummy, organic, whole food, and artisanal bread. It was delicious! After dinner though, I noticed I was feeling groggy, my limbs were swollen, and later my mood was swinging widely.
At the next meal I switched it to gluten free bread. I enjoyed it immensely. Except later, I felt foggy and slow moving. I noticed the muscle aches were back and I was experiencing a vague headache.
The next day I was still determined to have what I craved. I had a piece of sprouted grain bread. My nose started to run, the headache persisted, as well as the muscle aches continued.
These were not huge quantities of bread. Just what accompanied my vegan/plant based meal. What shocked me though was my ability to easily identify what I was experiencing and the cause.
When I was shut off from my bodies intelligence before I would experience a symptom of discomfort and treat the symptom. This often lead to a layers of confusing symptoms that were impossible to treat. Once I got there it was easier just to eat more, carb out, and sleep then try to figure it all out.
The truth at this point of healing of my body. I love bread, but it doesn't love me back. You know what? That is ok. That isn't to say that if I see a piece of beautiful bread I might choose to live with the symptoms to experience it. Choice is another gift. Much love, Cheri
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