Non-dairy Diet helped me feel better!

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Jan Gambino

The Reflux Mom

I think this is going to remain a permanent change.  I haven't felt this good in years.  Its been a few months since I started, but i truly believe that milk and sugar were the main culprits.  I did switch sugar for splenda in anything I make that needs sugar, as well as replacing dairy for soy.  All in all, I have lost a total of 19 pounds since the initial milk switch.  it leveled out and is going down much slower, and I'm sure that is probably healthier than the initial change of 11 pounds in three days.  I have felt so much better that i haven't had to take my digestive medicines because everything is working on it's own now!!!!

I've had a similar experience.  I'm a 20's/30's female.  In college, i developed problems with gas/flatulence (embarrassing, huh..)  then, in about the past 2 years, I developed SEVERE acid reflux -- to the point where I was popping 10-12 tums/day for months on end -- over the counter zantac barely took the edge off.  Felt like I was being stabbed in the chest every day. Went to a holistic health counselor with nutrition and food allergy background to figure out what was going on.  She suggested my symptoms were red flag for dairy intolerance.  I went off dairy completely milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, baked goods with butter, everything. After 5 days off dairy, I had my first full day in about a year with Zero Reflux.  I felt like cheering out loud!!!  It was an amazing accomplishment.  I continue a dairy free diet -- which means in addition to removing all dairy (including in baked goods), I don't eat soy cheeses -- they are made with casein, a milk protein to which some people (including me) are sensitive.  Staying off the dairy is not a problem since I know how that reflux feels when I slip.  I'm so thankful to know what the problem is, and so grateful for avoiding all the health issues that would probably have snowballed from this (beyond reflux) if I hadn't figured it out.

Helpful hint -- I CAN eat ghee -- clarified butter used in traditional indian dishes.  you can find (time consuming & complex) recipes online, or just buy it  at the grocery store in the international foods section.   It is dairy, but lactose and casein free.  It's pricey, so I use it sparingly...but nothing beats that real butter flavor :).